well next time i wont even pick up a skeet rod lol. but yeah i will have to be more aware of how i pick em up.

what rods do yall prefer??

I believe in "you get what you pay for". Those rods are cheap for a reason.

you got that right.

Falcon and Shimano

They obviously aren't completely junk bc skeet reese has won a lot of money on those rods. They are good rods but there are better rods out there in the same price range.

have you tried a ducket?

I doubt any of the rods on Skeet's boat are the Walmart variety although he could probably outfish most of us with a Zebco Snoopy edition.
For some anglers, only the best will do, with magic wands branded with "Steez" and "Loomis."
For guys like me, I look for the best value among more moderately priced options. One jewel I have found is Cabela's Tournament ZX series. I have 3 of them currently (1 mh/f, 1 flippin' stick, and 1 spinning) and I count them as the best rods I have in my budget arsenal. I have no problem catching fish with them. They are only $100 regularly priced, but they are frequently on sale for $69, which is the price I have paid for each of the ones I have.

Recently at Dicks Sporting goods 2 for $60. I'll try it and if I break it I'll just throw it away. Only have one MH 7'6 and it sits in the garage. Ordered two and if I use it and don't like it I'll give it away to a kid who could use them but not afford it.

Bought the worm/fluke one saturday and finesse fished it all day sunday and caught fish. I have omens and the cabelas zx is my jig rod. In my opinion the sensitivity is better on the skeet reese. I just would be smart with them and not try to boat flip a 5 pounder with it.

They are the same at walmart, at Dicks, at BPS, on his boat. It's Walmart for crying out loud. Some jack who could care less about how he handles rods or glassware. I'd test the heck out of them. If they break there 99.9% of the time it's because of handling. They are decent rods and i have not broke one, ever. I have broken a Dobyns, I guess they are junk too! I believe Dobyns went through a problem with the blanks at one time. I think, it's been awhile. In any case, the ugly yellow rods have had their share of problems but they are good decent rod for the price.

if you want a $100-ish rod, look at the Falcon Buccoos

Some folks can break a anvil

I have 3 and have fished with them for many years with no problems. I like them very much.

Picked up two more on that 2 for $60 deal at Dicks. At $30 each, thats a DEAL!

Yeah they are not the best rods made, but for the price (even not on sale) they are nice rods.

I am not a pro and don't need $350 dollar rods, although I do have a few, they are nice, but cant say I have caught anymore fish on them then the Skeet rods.

I have had good luck with them. I bought several when they first came out. I have never bought one at Wal-Mart.