I have heard the new ones just aren't the same as the old ones... The new is a carbon blank which makes sense, but I am looking for some feedback before I drop 250... no steez I am not buying a lowrider lol

I’ve sent back more of my newer rods (2-5 years old) then I have my older rods (10-15 years old). Been loyal to them for most of my fishing years. Last year I started looking into other brands for future purchases.

Dobyns has some models which are comparable that I really like.

I’m on to bigger better things.

Get an Evergreen Kaliedo.

Like your stereo stuff. You’re too rich for my blood. Haha.

I think it depends on what is important to you.

I only have older falcons that were made in USA, I believe in Arkansas and they’re very good rods.

Lately, it seems like steez and others have been treated well/right if you need a replacement from Falcon.

Dobyns has a history of being easy to deal with in terms of replacements and they have a pile
Of different models to pick from

If made in the USA is important to you, I would look at Cashion, I’m pretty sure they roll their own blanks and assemble all here in USA, which I’m not 100% sure, but they might be about the only ones doing that. A lot of stuff has moved off to Mexico, china, or Korea. Obviously there is quality Japanese equipment made.

Maybe some of the higher end loomis, nfc/edge is USA made. I think Lamiglas is USA made still, but that’s mostly salmon Type stuff.

I have many different Falcons. Old low riders, low rider 20s, older Caras, newer caras, older experts, newer experts.

I have 4 Amistads in Lowrider 20, new Expert, old cara, new Cara. My favorite one of the 4 for Carolina Rig is the new Cara. Great rod for this technique. I use the older Cara for A-Rig rod.

A great rod is the Lowrider 20 weightless worm rod. It’s a wet noodle but fun to fish senkos and flukes.

I've got 4 of the newer Cara's and can't tell the difference action wise... The only difference is they went to a skinner handle... I guess the girly men of today have smaller hands... Dan

and they don’t have that 🇺🇸 on them

FIFY... Dan

Smaller handles for the FFS sissy guys, right Dan?

Got no idea... But maybe... Not that there's anything wrong with it... Dan

I’ve used Falcons for over 20 years and am currently getting rid of all my old Cara’s. To me, the new ones are much better. Their lighter it seems to me and I love the split grip. Everyone is different when it comes to rods but that’s my 2 cents worth..

Ah heck, I love a full grip, heavy jig rod, I’ll take 5.

Wet noodle is an understatement. It doesn’t even make for a good drop shot rod. I have one. Used maybe 3 casts in two years.

Have two new ones. Amistad and heavy cover jig rod. love them both more than my exprides and I love my exprides!

The current Cara is still excellent, like its predecessors