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I have a 6'10" M/F Duckett Ghost and I love it. Now I'm curious about their Ghost Crankbait rods. I'm considering a 7'6" deep crankbait rod. Does anyone own one? What do you think? Thanks!

I was using a Havoc Beat Shad. If I have to slow my retrieve, I will just use Chatterbaits because they stay down on a fast retrieve. Thanks!

I currently own a Lews BB1 in 5.1:1 and it sits on my crankbait rod. It's a great reel, really wings those cranks out there. Before this one, I had a Lews TP in 6.4:1 on there. And I gotta say, I think I caught more fish on the 6.4 than the 5.1. So, whats your preferred ratio for shallow-cranking? Side note: I always hear from Pros that a speedy retrieve is imperitive when cranking at any depth, but those same anglers use 5.somethings to crank with. It just seems counter-intuitive to me. I also like the idea of a 6.4 on my crankbait rod in case I decide to throw a 'trap on it. Good luck ripping a trap with a 5.1......

I bought three rage blades, 1/2oz. I like fishing my bladed swim jigs fast, but these Rage Blades always break the surface or ride just below it on the retrieve. I want it to stay in the middle (2-4ft down). I've tried bending the bill, but its flexible..... Is anyone else having this issue? Whats an angler to do? I want to fishi it quickly, and it will stay down if I slow roll it, but that defeats the purpose. Maybe I'll just stick to my Chatterbaits....

I want to make a chatter bait out of an Owner Mambo jig head. I dont want to use a split ring. Is there a way to bend the eye of the jig out enough to fit a blade on? Heat it up maybe? Thoughts?

When do BASS and FLW out their 2014 Elites/Majors episodes online? They each do it, and since most of us are fishing at 6am on a Saturday/Sunday, I'd still like to watch the tournaments. Someone let me know! Thanks!

I thought Riverside made that....

Heading to the Potomac this weekend. Was wondering if anyone could fill me in on the water conditions and maybe share a few areas/techniques to try. Any help is appreciated. Thanks! PS: launching from Indianhead (Matawoman).

Davey Hite won the 1999 Classic on those! I bought two packs right afterwards. They were ok. Great tail action.

I asked this same question last year in the Tournament forum: How Lon before you switch techniques? For me, it's 30-45 min. If you can't get a bite in that amount of time, you're doing it wrong. It can be something as simple as switching colors, or something big like doing a whole new technique.

That's a great price! I own five of them. They're the best performers for the money, IMHO. Congrats!

Thanks! Fixed.

I'm in the market and price is not a problem.... what should I buy? Simms? Frabill? Anyone?

I'm glad you posted this. I was wondering the same thing!

Hopatcong.

I know Rojas is planning on throwing Duckett's casting reels when the come out. During the classic, he was using an Exo but also used a Duckett.

Lews. It's lighter, smaller profile, all around great reel, and you can buy it for $80 on eBay. I'd go that route.

Lews speed spool: $80 shipped from eBay. It comes in 5.4 right handed.

I want to buy a better Duckett rod for traps in grass. I have a 7' Medium cranking rod, and its a great rod, but I think I want something with a little more backbone. I was looking at the White Ice 7'4" Medium cranking rod; figuring I could put a 6.4: Lews TP on it and 15lb test and use that for traps. The extra length would help to rip it out. Plus, it would double as a great Deep Cranking stick! Any thoughts? PS: Heart is set on Duckett, no other brand recommendations, please. Thanks!

My girlfriend is looking to lease a new vehicle, and she wants an SUV. Soooooo, I'm trying to "help" her find a suitable vehicle that could maaaaaaaaaaybe tow a small glass boat..... I'm a good man. So, I'm reaching out for advice on the most reliable and capable brands of small SUV. 3.0-3.5L V6, tow capacity of 5k lb minimum. Does anyone tow with something like this? I've seen people towing with them before. Just looking for reliable brands/models. Thanks!

The answer to any Powell question is always: "Duckett".

I grew up in northern NJ and remember catching bedding fish in late May/early June. I think you'll be fine. Water here in south pa is in the low 50's. Were on schedule.

I really like the River2Sea V-Crank and V-Wake. Check them out as well; a little more affordable and fish catching machines!

I would buy one in a heartbeat. They are great reels.

I have seven Ducketts; I'm a bit of a fan.