Just wondering if anyone has experience with the Clark Wendlandt series of Falcon Bucoo rods? They seem to have better graphite than the regular Bucoo rods. In particular I am intrigued by the grub/Worm spinning rod (7' medium, fast action). This rod is rated medium but has the specs of what I'd consider a ML rod (1/16 oz lure rating for example). I have a regular Bucoo in the 6' light model as a perch/stream smallie rod and really like it. One of my few non-St Croix or Cumara rods that I actually use.

i haven't heard of them yet but i love the original bucoo and micro. i'm interested

They arent Buccoo rods...they are Caras.

Great rods for the $. TW is running them for $99.

I've had my eye on those. I don't really need another rod, but I have two more reels than rods, and there's just something wrong with that picture.

In the description, it sounds like these rods are built on the same blanks as the Cara series, and those are very well regarded. My brother has a Cara, and I've fished with it. It compares very favorably with an Avid. At $99, it looks like a great deal.

Thanks for all the input. after doing more research, it appears that the rod is the same blank as the Jeff Kriet squirrel Tail rod, but with Bucoo grips. Tackletour reviewed the Kriet rod here:

http://www.tackletour.com/reviewfalconsquirreltail.html

seems like a great deal for $99, but it wasn't really what I was looking for. The review says the ratings are misleading, not really a light line/lure rod, even though the ratings indicate such. I was looking more for a ML range rod to throw really light baits (3" senkos, 1/16 oz shaky heads, etc) to big smallmouth in a very small stream. I already have a ML st Croix LTB rod (more like a medium of other brands), and the light powered Bucoo to cover most of my smallie needs, but wanted something in between. This doesn't appear to be that rod, but a hard deal to pass up nonetheless.

Now, the Fenwick Elite Tech smallmouth series in 6'9" ML has my attention, as well as the new Shimano Crucial in 6'8" and ML. If anyone has input on the Fenwich Elite Tech smallmouth (or even river runner series) I'm all ears.

I've had my eye on those. I don't really need another rod, but I have two more reels than rods, and there's just something wrong with that picture.

I'm in the same boat. Two more reels than rods. I was almost caught up until offered a mint Patriarch XT this week at a VERY good price. Boy am I glad my wife won't touch a computer.

I was looking at those rods also, but made a trip to Cabela's last weekend (both days) and wound up with 2 of their XMLTi rods. Prices were just too good to pass up. Talked to 2 of their salesmen. Both liked this line of rods.

I have a few Falcons ranging from Originals to the Elites and like them all.

What 2 reels are your extras? I ask because reels seem to draw me more than rods. I'd have a ton more if money weren't such a problem. Or should I say "lack" of money.

Promised myself Monday not to buy any more reels for awhile. Or rods. Sent payment out on the XT today. LOL. What is that saying about the best laid plans of mice and men?

LOL, new2. I told myself several months ago that I didn't need any more gear. Just got one of the Cabelas Zillions. Couldn't pass up the bargain. Sounds like my wife justifying her latest pair of shoes.

That reel has no rod, and I have a tuned up Fuego that also has no home.

LOL, new2. I told myself several months ago that I didn't need any more gear. Just got one of the Cabelas Zillions. Couldn't pass up the bargain. Sounds like my wife justifying her latest pair of shoes.

That reel has no rod, and I have a tuned up Fuego that also has no home.

I could probably find some place to put them to use...