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 Re: Opinions on Duckett Rods?
[Re: DBFishing83]
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12/25/17 02:19 AM
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GIG'EM AGGIES
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...... Haters going to HATE ......
you'll hear a lot more negative reviews than positive because the guys that like them just won't say anything
Had two guys that like them and said something. Don't know that you would call that a good recommendation though. I don't really hate them, I just wouldn't buy any.
Last edited by GIG'EM AGGIES; 12/25/17 02:20 AM.
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Re: Opinions on Duckett Rods?
[Re: John Holland]
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12/25/17 03:47 AM
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B.Byars
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i have one....but i like my dobyns more so it tends to stay at the house.
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Re: Opinions on Duckett Rods?
[Re: John Holland]
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12/25/17 04:27 AM
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Jason Burton Guide Service
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I have been using Duckett's for 5 years. I have never broken one on a hookset. I have had clients break a couple, but that was due to the way they landed their fish. I would not hesitate for a second to recommend them.
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Re: Opinions on Duckett Rods?
[Re: John Holland]
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12/25/17 05:07 AM
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RudiTexas
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Ill be a positive review.... have two micro Magics. 7 heavy with 25 lbs fluoro for jigs and 7 medium heavy with 20 lbs fluoro for Texas rigs. One Terex. 7 medium with 12 lbs fluoro for small-medium squarebills. One ghost xl, 7 3 with 20 lbs fluoro for Texas rigs as well. Love all four of them and have caught many, many fish. The micro Magics have lasted well and the 7 heavy is a GREAT close Flippin rod. Boat flipped many 5 lbs fish with this rod. The terex is very parabolic and works well for me throwing squarebills on it. Can cast strike king 1.5s a miles. Can even throw jerkbaits if need be and have caught a 5 1/2 lber on it throwing a 6XD (wouldnt suggest though). What I have to say about them altogether, all four have unmatched sensitivity, my uncle fishes with dobyns champion extremes and for me, I like my rods more. I didnt say theyre better, I said like them more. Incredibly light, sensitive but eyes are weak on terex and ghosts, so I take good care of them. If youre looking for a good pond hopping rod a micro magic med heavy would be good, if youre looking to fish the elites, I dont know about how long they could perform under a lot of use. Hope I helped
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Re: Opinions on Duckett Rods?
[Re: RudiTexas]
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12/25/17 11:50 AM
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DBFishing83
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I’ll be a positive review.... have two micro Magic’s. 7’ heavy with 25 lbs fluoro for jigs and 7’ medium heavy with 20 lbs fluoro for Texas rigs. One Terex. 7’ medium with 12 lbs fluoro for small-medium squarebills. One ghost xl, 7’ 3” with 20 lbs fluoro for Texas rigs as well. Love all four of them and have caught many, many fish. The micro Magic’s have lasted well and the 7” heavy is a GREAT close Flippin rod. Boat flipped many 5 lbs fish with this rod. The terex is very parabolic and works well for me throwing squarebills on it. Can cast strike king 1.5’s a miles. Can even throw jerkbaits if need be and have caught a 5 1/2 lber on it throwing a 6XD (wouldn’t suggest though). What I have to say about them altogether, all four have unmatched sensitivity, my uncle fishes with dobyns champion extremes and for me, I like my rods more. I didn’t say they’re better, I said like them more. Incredibly light, sensitive but eyes are weak on terex and ghosts, so I take good care of them. If you’re looking for a good pond hopping rod a micro magic med heavy would be good, if you’re looking to fish the elites, I don’t know about how long they could perform under a lot of use. Hope I helped there ya go ...... what a great post. Positive & negatives aspects mentioned. Personally, I would not use as my go-to rod. In that price range I am a St Croix Premier guy. My son is an avid Duckett guy though and really likes them. I recently got him a new Ghost off Amazon for $10 so he is real happy.
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Re: Opinions on Duckett Rods?
[Re: DBFishing83]
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12/25/17 12:30 PM
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FXfromTx
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there ya go ...... what a great post. Positive & negatives aspects mentioned.
Personally, I would not use as my go-to rod. In that price range I am a St Croix Premier guy. My son is an avid Duckett guy though and really likes them. I recently got him a new Ghost off Amazon for $10 so he is real happy.
I wasnt the biggest fan of Ducketts, but at $10 I might become a Duckett guy.
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Re: Opinions on Duckett Rods?
[Re: John Holland]
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12/25/17 12:55 PM
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ezbassin
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I have three of them. 7-11 and a 7-6 crank bait rod, and a 6-9 worm rod and I like the action all three have, but I don't like the micro guides at all. There are a lot of other good rods out there in the same price range that don't have the micro guides, although I bought all of mine used.
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Re: Opinions on Duckett Rods?
[Re: FXfromTx]
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12/25/17 01:16 PM
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DBFishing83
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there ya go ...... what a great post. Positive & negatives aspects mentioned.
Personally, I would not use as my go-to rod. In that price range I am a St Croix Premier guy. My son is an avid Duckett guy though and really likes them. I recently got him a new Ghost off Amazon for $10 so he is real happy.
I wasn’t the biggest fan of Ducketts, but at $10 I might become a Duckett guy. Amazon has them on sale at $79 ..... sign up for an Amazon Visa card and get $70 off next purchase = $9.00 + some fee = $10 and change couldn't resist for $10
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Re: Opinions on Duckett Rods?
[Re: John Holland]
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12/25/17 01:32 PM
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i-Fish
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I have a 7 6 medium heavy MMP and I couldnt be happier with it. I also have several Dobyns rods. I really enjoy both. But I have to say, I use my Duckett mainly for flipping but since both of my c-rig rods are at the shop it is now serving as my c-rig rod and it loads, cast and feels great. I dont have an issue with the guides or anything. Great rod for the price. Youre paying an extra $100 or more for the likeness in a Dobyns. Sure, better quality but Ive had a Dobyns rod snap in half on a cast while I havent had one issue with the MMP.
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Re: Opinions on Duckett Rods?
[Re: John Holland]
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12/25/17 02:02 PM
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Cheesehead Wes
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I have like 10 of them. I have broken plenty over the years but continue to buy them. I have only seen one situation where a rod broke without reason. Brand new rod snapped at the reel seat on probably the 10th cast. Tbh it was still my fault. i'm sure the rod was stepped on at some point.... Last year I pulled some giant fish (2 12+)out of the jungle with my xh micro magic. I know they will handle big fish. I love the way they look!
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Re: Opinions on Duckett Rods?
[Re: John Holland]
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12/25/17 03:41 PM
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bjankowski
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I love the rods and reels, I have a ton of them and have NEVER had an issue with them. I deal with Sean directly at Duckett and he takes care me.
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Re: Opinions on Duckett Rods?
[Re: John Holland]
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12/25/17 04:49 PM
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austinkillen
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I have two micro magics that ive had for nearly 4 years without any problems but I quit buying them once they quit making them in full cork handles. I have a friend that has broke about 20 of them so it goes both ways. I definitely prefer my dobyns champions any day though.
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Re: Opinions on Duckett Rods?
[Re: texasAUtiger]
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12/25/17 10:43 PM
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craigfish
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Im with texasAUtiger. They are sensitive and very light. But I have broke so many in the last few year I just cant justify buying them anymore. And Im not talking slamming them in the rod locker door, just on hook sets or pulling hard. Just not worth the hassle, even with the Academy return policy. Never broke a Falcon ever - have only had 5 or 6 over the years but I cant remember ever breaking any of them, just saying.
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Re: Opinions on Duckett Rods?
[Re: John Holland]
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12/25/17 10:45 PM
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Lone Star Ranger
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I have 4 Duckett rods with two of them being the White Ice versions. The guides on the micro-magics break off pretty easy in my opinion. The guides on The White Ice versions seem to hold up much better, although my insert on the rod tip came off. For the price they are ok, but not the most durable rod in my opinion. Also did break a Micro-Magic in half setting the hook.
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Re: Opinions on Duckett Rods?
[Re: Lone Star Ranger]
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12/26/17 12:41 AM
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SteezMacQueen
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I have 4 Duckett rods with two of them being the White Ice versions. The guides on the micro-magics break off pretty easy in my opinion. The guides on The White Ice versions seem to hold up much better, although my insert on the rod tip came off. For the price they are ok, but not the most durable rod in my opinion. Also did break a Micro-Magic in half setting the hook.
So 4 out of 4 broke.....in some way.....but they are GOOD for the money?! 
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