Falcon Rods T7 “Deep Runner”

While some cranking rods offer plenty of flash and no dash the Falcon Cara T7 Deep Runner while not ostentatious in appearance delivers exactly what it is designed to do with confidence. This American made rod blends custom rod design with quality Fuji components for a cranking stick intended to tackle the depths with confidence.

Falcon Cara Reaction "Deep Runner" CCB-5-173DR Specifications
Material	F120X Blank - High Modulus Graphite
Length	7'3"
Line Wt.	12 - 20lb
Lure Wt.	3/8 - 3/4oz.
Pieces	1
Guides	9 Guides + Tip Top (Fuji Alconite)
Power Rating	Medium Heavy
Taper	MS
Rod Weight	4.7 oz
Origin	U.S.A.
MSRP	$199.99

Impressions: It has been a long time since we have tested and reviewed a product from this U.S. based rod company. The last rod we tested from Falcon was a previous generation Cara rod, the CC-5-1610MH, which we found to be a “solid value and an excellent choice for budget minded anglers or those looking for their first entry into the middle end of the market.” This season with the “Year of the Crank” we turn our attention to the Cara series once again. Since that previous review in 2005 the Cara series has greatly advanced and is now split into a number of different categories including: casting, spinning, reaction and peacock bass casting rods. Some of these rods feature split grips while others make use of more traditional solid grips, all feature quality Grade A cork and Fuji components.

The Cara T7 Reaction series is made up of thirteen rods that address moving baits ranging from shallow running crankbaits to swimbaits. They are designed to be lighter in weight yet offer plenty of muscle for cranking large lures, the slower actions help anglers keep fish pinned on treble hooks all the way back to the boat.

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Fishing Safety

Fishing is a benefit for everyone, it not only is an entertainment way but also is a way to communicate with others. Fishing will calm down people's mood and train people's patience too. But when you are fishing,you must notice your safty. This article will teach you how to protect yourself when you are enjoying happiness.

Learn swimming. If you are not good at swimming,it is dangerous to you to fish on the river or lake. According to the statistic,there are more than one hundred thousand people die from drown. Therefore,if you fish, you should know how to swim to protect your safty. You can attend the swimming training school where the professional coach will teach you,or invite your friends to help you. What's more,never dive into the river where you don't know how deep it is.

Pay attention on your fishing tools. Don't leave your other tools on the ground where other people can trip on it, or they will break your fishing tools and destroy your mood of fishing. So put your tools on a safe place will be necessary. When you are fishing on the river,you must pay attention on your line and hook,and avoid to be caught by the trees or power lines. Moreover,if the hook is deep inside the fish,don't take it out from the fish forcibly. It will destroy the hook. You can get it out by some tools,like hook disgorger. Like a sting in people's skin,the hook can leave the fish freely.

Save yourself. If you are not careful enough and drop into the water,you should calm down and think some proper ways to get out of the water. Most people know that human specific gravity almost is equal to water,so even if you can't swim, you also can float on the water easily. The second step is catch something. You can catch the trees,lines and other persons.

Shout loudly. No matter how lonely the place is, you should shout loudly if you have the chance in order to be heard by some people nearly. I believe anyone who listen to your sound will come and give you a hand.

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Four Fishing Methods

There are many fishing methods and tools, such as fishing rod, spear, net and boat. This article will introduce the four fishing methods to you.

Spear. When you are living in the wilderness, the fishing spear is an useful fishing tool. It is easy to make the spear that requires a sharp knife, straight stick, little time and relatively few other supplies. It is necessary to learn making fishing spears and fishing skills for the campers, hikers and travelers when living in the wilderness. You can also catch wild boar, snake and other wild animal.

Net. As we all known, fishing by net is the most popular way. Because fishing nets can be made at home, they are one of the cheapest fishing tools available. Many fishing nets is easy to crack and tear after a short time. So, if you want to make the nets by yourself, you should use a good quality rope to construct the net.

Rod. Different types of fish require different rods and baits. Think about what kinds of fishing ways you're going to do before heading into the shop. If you buy the second-hand fishing equipment, check the rod for hairline cracks on the pole. When testing flexibility, listen for any cracking noise from the tip of pole. There are many kinds of fishing baits you can choose, include worms, insects and similar live baits, meal worms and grubs, minnows, crayfish, cut bait, doughballs, claims, mussels and other soft baits, shrimp and grass sharimp. All of these is good baits.

Boats. If you select the fishing boat, it show you are going to live on fishing or you a a crazy man on fishing. It is important to buy the right fishing boat. First, you need to make sure what you plan to do with it and how much money you are going to spend on it. Second, if your primary purpose is fishing, then you'll want to look into boats that are designed primarily for fishing.

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Four Fishing Methods

There are many fishing methods and tools, such as fishing rod, spear, net and boat. This article will introduce the four fishing methods to you.

Spear. When you are living in the wilderness, the fishing spear is an useful fishing tool. It is easy to make the spear that requires a sharp knife, straight stick, little time and relatively few other supplies. It is necessary to learn making fishing spears and fishing skills for the campers, hikers and travelers when living in the wilderness. You can also catch wild boar, snake and other wild animal.

Net. As we all known, fishing by net is the most popular way. Because fishing nets can be made at home, they are one of the cheapest fishing tools available. Many fishing nets is easy to crack and tear after a short time. So, if you want to make the nets by yourself, you should use a good quality rope to construct the net.

Rod. Different types of fish require different rods and baits. Think about what kinds of fishing ways you're going to do before heading into the shop. If you buy the second-hand fishing equipment, check the rod for hairline cracks on the pole. When testing flexibility, listen for any cracking noise from the tip of pole. There are many kinds of fishing baits you can choose, include worms, insects and similar live baits, meal worms and grubs, minnows, crayfish, cut bait, doughballs, claims, mussels and other soft baits, shrimp and grass sharimp. All of these is good baits.

Boats. If you select the fishing boat, it show you are going to live on fishing or you a a crazy man on fishing. It is important to buy the right fishing boat. First, you need to make sure what you plan to do with it and how much money you are going to spend on it. Second, if your primary purpose is fishing, then you'll want to look into boats that are designed primarily for fishing.

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The 5 Best Fishing Places in the US

For a true angler, a pot-hole filled with water is a temptation. We're willing to try out any body of water in the hopes of landing the big one. Even so, we also want a chance to fish the hottest areas with the best fishing. Following are the five locations that promise every fishing trip will be a dream for the real fishermen among us.

5) On our list of the best fishing places in the US, Montauk Point weighs in at number 5. Montauk Point is the home of New York's oldest lighthouse. Located on Long Island, Montauk Point offers some of the best and most varied surfcasting available anywhere.

Fish caught there: Marlin, Mackerel, Sharks, Cod, Weakfish, Tuna, and Striped Bass

4) Yellowstone National Park is the second of the best fishing places in the US. This national park, located in Wyoming, is world renowned as the home of the geyser 'Old Faithful' and is a destination for millions of vacationing families each year. What is lesser known is that Yellowstone (and the region around it) is home to some of the greatest Trout fishing an angler could imagine. From the stocked streams within the park, to the many streams and rivers in the area containing trophy-level wild Trout, Yellowstone should be on any 'Fishing Across America' tour.

Fish caught there: Trout

3) Our rundown of the best fishing places in the US continues with Key West. Located in Florida, Key West is the wonderful area Ernest Hemingway (American Nobel Laureate) chose to call home in the 1930's. Along with all the family amenities a tourist could expect, Key West boasts the kind of salt water fishing excitement that could tempt us all to pull up our roots and move there.

Fish caught there: Tarpon, Bonefish

2) The next of the best fishing places in the US is the Ozark Mountains area. Located in Missouri, the Ozark Mountains area is one of the truly relaxed vacation areas in the US. This area is one where you take things at your own pace and unwind from the day to day stresses of life. Abounding with fishable rivers, the Ozark Mountains area is somewhere an angler can hop in a canoe and discover paradise.

Fish caught there: Smallmouth Bass

1) Finally, coming in number one on our list of the best fishing places in the US is the Outer Banks. Located on the coast of North Carolina, the Outer Banks is the perfect 'back to nature' vacation spot for a family or a fisherman looking to pull in as many fish as he can handle. What makes the Outer Banks such a special fishing place is that it is located along migration routes for monster schools of fish. During the month of November, the Outer Banks offers what is probably the most active, exciting fishing anywhere in the world.

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