Duckett Rods

kdubracing · April 25, 2020, 05:16:16 PM

Anyone have any experience with these? If so, what models and what did you think? I'm intrigued by them, but haven't seen many people talk about them.

loomisguy · April 26, 2020, 05:31:52 AM

I've fished the original version some. I thought it was decent. They were the first rod with micro guides that I can recall.
Would depend on what model and price range your looking at and what your wanting to do with it.
For a moving bait rod I'm sure any of the mid tier models would be fine.

kdubracing · April 26, 2020, 08:49:51 AM

Mid-tier is what I would be looking at for a crankbait/jerkbait rod. Wheeler signature or Micro Magic Pro probably. Something in the $150ish range.

loomisguy · April 27, 2020, 09:23:11 AM

The crankbait rods are pretty moderate in action. maybe a little long and slow for a jerkbait rod.

TNDiver · April 29, 2020, 10:00:41 AM

I have three Micro Magic ones when they first came out. I really like them, but then again, I am newer to bass fishing and never tried a Dobyns. I have the Cranking rod (DFMM76cc) and I really like it. That is the favorite of the bunch. I also have a Flipping rod (DFMM710XHC) which is an extra heavy power. For me, I am only 5' 8", it is a little too long and is like a telephone pole. Have never caught anything on it, but then again, I don't fish it much, but now that I have a boat, I probably will. I also have a Spinning Rod (DFMM70MLS) that I also like. I think I heard they too though were having issues with breaking. I think I heard that at the Guntersville Rally, but I honestly don't remember the whole story (alcohol was involved). I know I do have Duckett's Cell Phone number afterwards

I also have one of the Carrot Stix that are known to break as well, so my choice in rods probably isn't the best

kdubracing · April 29, 2020, 05:40:10 PM

Thanks for the input.

flowerjohn · April 29, 2020, 06:20:37 PM

Quote from: kdubracing on April 25, 2020, 05:16:16 PM
Anyone have any experience with these? If so, what models and what did you think? I'm intrigued by them, but haven't seen many people talk about them.

I have three of them. 7'6" micro, 7'6" ghost heavy action,both bait casters and 7' micro spinning med heavy. They are all workhorses. Overbuilt. I fish in multi species waters and they have no problem handling anything from greens, browns, northerns to walleye. Wouldn't recommend these lengths for Muskie or Salmonoids. I have no complaints with them. Have used their customer service twice to send me cork ends and they were good about getting replacements to me. They even sent extras.

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Lipripper · April 29, 2020, 06:26:11 PM

Quote from: flowerjohn on April 29, 2020, 06:20:37 PM
I have three of them. 7'6" micro, 7'6" ghost heavy action,both bait casters and 7' micro spinning med heavy. They are all workhorses. Overbuilt. I fish in multi species waters and they have no problem handling anything from greens, browns, northerns to walleye. Wouldn't recommend these lengths for Muskie or Salmonoids. I have no complaints with them. Have used their customer service twice to send me cork ends and they were good about getting replacements to me. They even sent extras.

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Good to see ya John. Hope all is well up your way. I could see where a Muskie or a big Salmonoida might trash the longer rod.

flowerjohn · April 29, 2020, 06:33:24 PM

Quote from: Lipripper on April 29, 2020, 06:26:11 PM
Good to see ya John. Hope all is well up your way. I could see where a Muskie or a big Salmonoida might trash the longer rod.

Hope you all are keeping well down your way Lip!

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Princeton_Man · April 29, 2020, 08:30:07 PM

I owned a MicroMagic. A visitor who was fishing with me snapped it on a cast. I paid their replacement cost sending in the section of rod with it's identification. When I received the replacement I gave it to someone who needed a rod.