MichaelJ7 Posted June 16, 2014 Posted June 16, 2014 Alright I have decided to get one of the duckett ghost rods. Seem like a great rod for the price that they are listed at. However I need a little advice. I have never used a duckett rod and do not know how stuff they are compared to others. For Texas rigging with a bullet weight I use a medium heavy veritas. For senkos I use a medium heavy veritas. I would like to have a jig rod and I know the 7' 3" heavy would be great for when I fish jigs. Do you guys like to use something in the 7'3" heavy for t-rigging craws etc? Or is it too stiff and you lose too much sensitivity? I'm just unsure on what to do... Quote
Bank4Bass Posted June 16, 2014 Posted June 16, 2014 I perfer a 7'3 medium heavy for jigs and heavier t rigs Quote
JGBassinAL Posted June 16, 2014 Posted June 16, 2014 I throw anything 3/8 oz and up in texas rigs or jigs on a heavy power rod, but I know a lot of people that throw 3/8 - 1/2 on a medium heavy. You already have two medium heavys so I would go with a heavy power rod on this one. BTW the rod I use the most for these techniques is a 7'4" heavy mod-fast if you were wondering about the length. I used to use shorter rods until I got a couple longer rods now most of mine are longer than 7'. Quote
MichaelJ7 Posted June 16, 2014 Author Posted June 16, 2014 I always fish really clear water so the heaviest weights/jigs I own are 3/8oz. That's what has me torn. I'm not into jig fishing as much as other techniques but I think part of the reason is that my 7' MH rods don't seem to have the backbone for a good hook set. You think that if I were to go with like a 7' 6" MH it'd be a fair compromise? To where it would give me a little more power without sacrificing the sensitivity? Quote
SenkoGuru Posted June 16, 2014 Posted June 16, 2014 You need to know that Duckett Rods are a step lighter than what most rods are marked at. If you are using a medium heavy veritas, then a heavy action Duckett would be closer to that MH veritas action. A Medium Heavy will feel like a medium action veritas. Also, I would go with the 7'3" Heavy Duckett Ghost for what you are wanting to do. Hope this helps. Quote
MichaelJ7 Posted June 16, 2014 Author Posted June 16, 2014 You need to know that Duckett Rods are a step lighter than what most rods are marked at. If you are using a medium heavy veritas, then a heavy action Duckett would be closer to that MH veritas action. A Medium Heavy will feel like a medium action veritas. Also, I would go with the 7'3" Heavy Duckett Ghost for what you are wanting to do. Hope this helps. Thanks i have not heard this before Quote
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