Falcon Bucco Rod... for Frogging???

IAFrogger · 06-25-11, 11:07 AM

Hey guys.... I found a Bucco rod on a clearance rack at Scheels very early in the spring.... it was a 6' 6" Medium Heavy action.... got it for $60. Could not pass it up.... I love the feel of this rod (feather weight).... I mounted my Curado 200E7 on it for throwing frogs.... overall, it has worked very well..... I love the light weight and my accuracy casting this setup.... however, I have lost a few fish on it that I thought I should have landed. I am beginning to doubt if this rod is long enough and stiff enough for frogging.... now understand that I am in Iowa (largemouth bass state record is 10 lbs.).... so I am not likely to catch many fish over 5 lbs.... I am considering getting the Bucco 7" Heavy action rod for my serious frogging. I love the foam grip on this rod (which I thought I would hate)... much better grip when my hands are sweating, or wet... but the light weight quality of this rod is exceptional for the price....

Does anyone have the 7' Heavy Bucco? .... any thoughts or advice on this rod? ..... I have been using a St. Croix 7' Medium Heavy action Premier Rod for frogging and it works very well.... but after using the Bucco for a few weeks, the Croix feels like a log in my hand weight wise...

BigBassin144 · 06-25-11, 07:43 PM

A mistake I see too often is people gauging the power of the tackle they're using by the size of the fish they're expecting to catch. My advice: DON'T! Determine the best outfit for the technique and cover you'll be fishing.

With longer rods, the trade off between weight and balance becomes greater. (And it only increases and the rods get longer). Me, I prefer a balanced and slightly heavier to a more tip heavy yet lighter one.

I've never fished with the Bucoo, but I do think a 7' H rod will help your frog fishing. That's what I use for the occasional frog fishing I do.

BB

Bassboss · 06-25-11, 10:08 PM

I think a 7' H would be MUCH better then the 6'6" MH. You'll hook, and land more fish for sure. I'd recommend using the 6'6" for worms or top waters.

keithdog · 06-26-11, 10:03 AM

I agree with the above. Go with the 7 foot heavy for your froogin. I bought a 7'3" heavy Vendetta rod this year for my froggin and man what a nice froggin rod. Havn't lost a fish on it yet. That 6'6" StCroix Premier rod makes an awsome spinnerbait rod! I LOVE my Premiers!!! Excellent rods for the money.

06-25-11, 11:07 AM	#1
IAFrogger BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Iowa Posts: 48	Falcon Bucco Rod... for Frogging??? Hey guys.... I found a Bucco rod on a clearance rack at Scheels very early in the spring.... it was a 6' 6" Medium Heavy action.... got it for $60. Could not pass it up.... I love the feel of this rod (feather weight).... I mounted my Curado 200E7 on it for throwing frogs.... overall, it has worked very well..... I love the light weight and my accuracy casting this setup.... however, I have lost a few fish on it that I thought I should have landed. I am beginning to doubt if this rod is long enough and stiff enough for frogging.... now understand that I am in Iowa (largemouth bass state record is 10 lbs.).... so I am not likely to catch many fish over 5 lbs.... I am considering getting the Bucco 7" Heavy action rod for my serious frogging. I love the foam grip on this rod (which I thought I would hate)... much better grip when my hands are sweating, or wet... but the light weight quality of this rod is exceptional for the price.... Does anyone have the 7' Heavy Bucco? .... any thoughts or advice on this rod? ..... I have been using a St. Croix 7' Medium Heavy action Premier Rod for frogging and it works very well.... but after using the Bucco for a few weeks, the Croix feels like a log in my hand weight wise...

06-25-11, 07:43 PM	#2
BigBassin144 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 9,463	A mistake I see too often is people gauging the power of the tackle they're using by the size of the fish they're expecting to catch. My advice: DON'T! Determine the best outfit for the technique and cover you'll be fishing. With longer rods, the trade off between weight and balance becomes greater. (And it only increases and the rods get longer). Me, I prefer a balanced and slightly heavier to a more tip heavy yet lighter one. I've never fished with the Bucoo, but I do think a 7' H rod will help your frog fishing. That's what I use for the occasional frog fishing I do. BB __________________ As of June 14, 2014 the members of the BF.com forum have moved to basschat.yuku.com!

06-25-11, 10:08 PM	#3
Bassboss BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Shawano, WI Posts: 7,761	I think a 7' H would be MUCH better then the 6'6" MH. You'll hook, and land more fish for sure. I'd recommend using the 6'6" for worms or top waters. __________________ If you can't fix it with heavy squats or fish oil, you're probably going to die.

06-26-11, 10:03 AM	#4
keithdog BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: IN Posts: 8,308	I agree with the above. Go with the 7 foot heavy for your froogin. I bought a 7'3" heavy Vendetta rod this year for my froggin and man what a nice froggin rod. Havn't lost a fish on it yet. That 6'6" StCroix Premier rod makes an awsome spinnerbait rod! I LOVE my Premiers!!! Excellent rods for the money. __________________ Just one more cast, and then some!

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