Ask an angler in Louisiana how many fish he caught and the answer is usually “Beaucoup.” A lot. This popular expression has inspired the design and name of a new series of extremely light and tough tournament rods – Falcon BuCoo – based on Falcon’s own legendary made-in-the-USA blank. Fuji guides and exposed-blank reel seats provide sensitivity, and Eva split-foam grips mean light weight and comfort “after a long day of catching BuCoo fish.” Everything about this rod is BuCoo except the price, with retail prices starting at $99. Experienced anglers who pick one up will know this rod is “the one.” There’s an old expression among bird dog handlers that applies here, too: “I can’t tell you what it is exactly, but I know it when I see it. This is ‘the one’.” The new BuCoo series has seven casting and three spinning models – each weighs less than four ounces, yet includes models specifically designed for a wide range of heavy-duty applications like flipping and pitching, Carolina rig fishing, and casting crankbaits and spinnerbaits. The seven casting models range from 6.5 to 7 feet in length for lures and from 3/16 up to one ounce. Three spinning models handle light-bite situations. BuCoo is for experienced pros, but the modest price will allow new tournament anglers, such as those on college teams, to acquire a full set of matching rods for all winning bass tournament applications.