Falcon Cara rods technique question

[jiggerjake]

I've been loving my Falcon Cara 7'3" Amistad for jig fishing and lately putting it to use for swim jigs with a great hook-up and landing percentage. I've been contemplating getting another that could also be used for rattle traps as well. My question is,should I be looking at the Cara 7'4" Heavy Cover jig rod instead for this ? I feel it could also be a great swim jig rod. My only concern is that another Amistad may be a little too much(tearing out trebles) for rattle traps although I've read where some people prefer this rod for ripping traps in grass.
I'm currently throwing traps on a Powell Max 734 which is sometimes a little over matched in Fl. grass.The Powell is 1/4-1oz and the Falcon Heavy Cover has a 1/2-1oz rating.There are no Falcon dealers near me.I may end up getting both if TW can entice me with another sale.

[Spinnerb8]

The 7'2" Swim Jig rod is one of the best trap rods ever made as far as I am concerned. Very versatile rod.

[jiggerjake]

That’s what I hear. The 1/8-3/8oz lure rating just seems a little light for grass fishing.

[paulrodbender]

I've been using the 7' (CC-4) med. (Mansfield, I believe) for years with 1/2 oz traps.......

[skeeter21ohio]

Swim jig rod is versatile. Lighter chatterbaits, and texas rigs and even throw some topwaters on them.

[rangerjockey]

I will third the swim jig rod.

[5 by 3]

Just bought the swim jig rod. Have only fished it one full day but I’m loving it. May get a second one for buzzbaits.

[GClark519]

I have 5 of the 7'2 swim jig rods. They are great for many things. I use mine for squarebills, jackhammers, smaller spinnerbaits. I think you could use if for a lot of topwaters. Great Rod!

[Southcoast Bassin]

7”2 Swim jig rod is probably the most versatile stick that Falcon makes.
They just started making it in the LowRider line too.
The 7”4 Jig rod is great for 3/8 & 1/2 jigs.

Good for 1/2 ounce swim jigs too.
The beauty of a parabolic rod like Falcon is it’s versatility.

[badboyjigs]

I have the new lowrider swim jig rod , I use it for swim jigs and chatterbaits , it’s a true gem for either ! I’m mainly a Cara kinda guy but some the specific Lowriders and experts are awesome for the money !


I also agree about the parabolic actions making them versatile , IMO the falcons are just a little slower than most and that’s good thing I think , todays trends are stiff as broomstick with extra fast tip to make em sensitive !

[jiggerjake]

I have the new lowrider swim jig rod , I use it for swim jigs and chatterbaits , it’s a true gem for either ! I’m mainly a Cara kinda guy but some the specific Lowriders and experts are awesome for the money !


I also agree about the parabolic actions making them versatile , IMO the falcons are just a little slower than most and that’s good thing I think , todays trends are stiff as broomstick with extra fast tip to make em sensitive !

Do you feel this would be underpowered for 1/2oz chatter baits? I'm just a little skeptical of the 1/8-3/8oz lure rating.

[badboyjigs]

Do you feel this would be over powered for 1/2oz chatter baits? I'm just a little skeptical of the 1/8-3/8oz lure rating.

without a doubt it’s not underpowered for 1/2 chatterbait , I’ve thrown one all spring on it !

I do think the Lowriders are tick slower ( my term lol) than say the Cara , but for swim jigs that’s a plus IMO !