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Duckett ghost 7'3 heavy fast review please #11150123 10/07/15 03:56 PM
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I'm about to purchase this rod from a friend. I'm planning on using this rod for jigs and big worms. Just wanting a general review of the rod


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Re: Duckett ghost 7'3 heavy fast review please [Re: Fishinkev] #11150157 10/07/15 04:14 PM
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I just bought 2 of the 7'6" extra heavy. So far so good. The tips aren't what I'd consider an extra heavy but as far as sensitivity and weight, I am happy with them.

Re: Duckett ghost 7'3 heavy fast review please [Re: Fishinkev] #11150160 10/07/15 04:16 PM
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I've got one I use for worms. I'm happy with it. I'll buy more.


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Re: Duckett ghost 7'3 heavy fast review please [Re: Fishinkev] #11150171 10/07/15 04:25 PM
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I used one heavy and one extra heavy for a month and swore off all of the Ghost rods forever. The quality is very poor for a Duckett. The blank is heavy and the guides are cheaper than what H20 put on their rods. The guides don't even have ceramic inserts. . . I don't like the grips either. I wouldn't pay more than $50 for one, and even then, I think an All Star classic is still a better rod. . .and for $40.

Re: Duckett ghost 7'3 heavy fast review please [Re: Fishinkev] #11150174 10/07/15 04:26 PM
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The two I had were underpowered too. Heavy was more like MH and XH was more like heavy.

Re: Duckett ghost 7'3 heavy fast review please [Re: Fishinkev] #11150212 10/07/15 04:48 PM
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It will be fine for worms but they are right about the tip not being to strong so I dont know how it would work for a jig unless you are talking about a swim jig and I think it would be fine. I have about 30 Ducketts and about 8 are Ghost series and I have not had any problems with any of the Ducketts that I have.

Re: Duckett ghost 7'3 heavy fast review please [Re: Fishinkev] #11150216 10/07/15 04:52 PM
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good reviews,.. !!

Re: Duckett ghost 7'3 heavy fast review please [Re: Fishinkev] #11150295 10/07/15 05:36 PM
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I have one and its a pretty good rod, I throw buzz baits and frogs on it mostly


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Re: Duckett ghost 7'3 heavy fast review please [Re: timwins31] #11150307 10/07/15 05:39 PM
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I agree, I have several Duckett Rods, The micro Magics and a ghost. I think they are underpowered compared to falcon, G loomis, power tackle, etc. But I think I like them, I use the heavy action Ducketts for frog rods and they aren't broom sticks so they work well for me. If I'm in thick cover or at fork I go with the Megabass rods that are heavier for frogs.

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The two I had were underpowered too. Heavy was more like MH and XH was more like heavy.


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Re: Duckett ghost 7'3 heavy fast review please [Re: Fishinkev] #11150392 10/07/15 06:12 PM
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They are very underpowered. A heavy will fish like a medium heavy and a medium heavy like a medium and so on. Actually not too bad of a rod for $100 overall a decent attempt for duckett. I like the Terex a lot better for an extra $50.



Re: Duckett ghost 7'3 heavy fast review please [Re: Fishinkev] #11150438 10/07/15 06:46 PM
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I guess I got lucky on mine. I have one that's a 7'0 MH and one that's a 7'3 MH Cranking.

I like both these rods. I have the Micro Magic Pro in a 7'6 Heavy that I use for jigs and spoons, and I like the Ghosts just as much. I got hung up a few days ago and literally pulled the boat to the stump I was stuck on with a 7'0 MH, so take that for what it's worth. Lots of people don't care for these rods, but I like them and have caught lots of good fish on them. No problems here.

Re: Duckett ghost 7'3 heavy fast review please [Re: Fishinkev] #11150768 10/07/15 09:33 PM
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Tip is too soft for anything over 3/8 oz. I switch mine over to a worm rod for now.

Re: Duckett ghost 7'3 heavy fast review please [Re: Fishinkev] #11150826 10/07/15 09:57 PM
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Good senko rod.


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Re: Duckett ghost 7'3 heavy fast review please [Re: Fishinkev] #11151202 10/08/15 01:19 AM
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I bought the exact same rod for the exact same purpose. So far I really like it. I've used lighter, more sensitive rods but I also paid $50-$100 more for them. For the price I really like them. I don't like broomstick rods and for me the ducketts are spot on for the actions I like. If you want a bit less tip and stay in the price range check out the Veritas series by Abu.

Re: Duckett ghost 7'3 heavy fast review please [Re: Fishinkev] #11151216 10/08/15 01:27 AM
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I have 4 ghosts. 3 - 7' mediums and 1 - 7'3" MH. For the money, they are pretty good. I like my Micro Magic Pros better and those are what I use for jigs and worms. Over time, I'll move to all Micro Magic Pros.


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