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Posted by: powerworm - Ex Member
Posted on: 06/22/10 at 18:07:03
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Perfect time to buy a Skeet Reese Revo for $179, mail in the rebate for some sunglasses, then sell the glasses. $100 yellow reel right thar. 
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Posted by: Daryl
Posted on: 06/22/10 at 17:00:10
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You are so Preppy. Now you need to buy an outfit to go with the rods.
Daryl
PS. Don't forget the shoe's.
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Posted by: EX-PREZ
Posted on: 06/22/10 at 14:17:55
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Hey Larry,
I bought two of those rods myself, the 6'8" and the 7' baitcasters. They are identified as the drop/shot and the jerkbait rods (I think). I totally agree with your comments. Best rods I've ever owned (for the money spent). And as Rob mentioned this weekend, THEY MATCH MY BOAT!!!!!!!!! Now that's GQ right thar!
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Posted by: Larry S.
Posted on: 06/22/10 at 02:44:58
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I baught a Wright McGill Skeet Reese 7ft rod...yes...the yellow one! And it is an awesome rod! It is just a hair heavier than my Crucial but is super sensitive and with a price of $89.00 it is a steal!
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Posted by: Y2SAYS
Posted on: 06/22/10 at 00:38:09
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I've been using the 6'8" for last couple of years and it is probably my favorite rod.
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Posted by: Rwfaz - Ex Member
Posted on: 06/21/10 at 20:27:02
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This weekend at the Banks Lake Tournament, I fished my new dropshot rod - 7ft 2in Shimano Crucial Dropshot - as Larry mentioned earlier it is super sensitive.... and one heck of a rod! I wound up fishing it the whole weekend with a Shimano Sedona 1000 reel, 6 lb line. The weight and balance was awesome and it handled everything up to 2.75lb Largemouth very easily.
It was more sensitive than any other rod I have fished with. The reel only weighs 7.7 oz and I fished the whole day on "Million Dollar Mile" with no fatigue.....
Faz
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Posted by: Tnbasmstr - Ex Member
Posted on: 02/04/10 at 03:56:13
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I agree, the DS Rod I purchased from Ordello works like a charm.......And like Russ stated, that special lady will make you one if you ask nicely....She has made me an additional rod after Ordello went away and it has the same great quality.......but.......the rod Smitty referenced is a great choice also......It's all about personal choice and how you feel about it........
Chuck Pigue
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Posted by: DUNE HOPPER
Posted on: 12/14/09 at 17:47:06
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The total weight of my Crucial DS Rod and Chronarch 51 Baitcaster reel is less than 11 oz.  Smitty  AKA Dune Hopper
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Posted by: bassin9
Posted on: 12/13/09 at 21:50:44
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After doig some research, I found that the reel I have been using weighs in at 10.4 oz. and the one I had on before weighs in at 8.8ozs. So I am going to try a new reel that weighs in at 7.4 oz.
The reason for asking this question is because after fishing the FLW qualifiers one week and then fishing the team tourney the next, my wrist was about to give up on me.
I have heard about having a good balanced weight on your rod and reel, but I would think you would have to give up something in the reel or rod. I sure could have used a well balanced combo in my last tourneys.
Anyways thanks guys for the advice and if this does not work I will have to duct tape my rod to my hand on the next one.
Thomas
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Posted by: Larry S.
Posted on: 12/10/09 at 06:26:17
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Posted by: powerworm - Ex Member
Posted on: 12/07/09 at 03:01:15
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Quote:Chris,
Not true, you still can find the Ordella Rod with the woman who still custom makes them for a select few people.
Russ  Thats great to know Russ, thanks !
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Posted by: basspro - Ex Member
Posted on: 12/07/09 at 01:49:54
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Chris,
Not true, you still can find the Ordella Rod with the woman who still custom makes them for a select few people.
Russ
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Posted by: powerworm - Ex Member
Posted on: 12/06/09 at 17:45:08
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I use the Loomis DSR 820S also and at times it feels almost too light. I have lost a number of fish because I couldn't overpower them, even with 8 lb test. Susan uses a Ordella DS rod and its the best but you won't be able to find one.
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Posted by: jwerner - Ex Member
Posted on: 12/06/09 at 17:21:41
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Thomas ,
822 GLX Bronzeback is my favorite when it comes to dropshotting. Very sensitive, light weight. If you dropshot smallie beavers or 3" chiggar craws, this rod, IMO handles the baits better than a 0 power Loomis. Good tip for castin light baits nd nice backbone for playing larger fish. I've got 5+ smallies and 7+ greenies on the rod and it's amazing. If you're heading out this Winter, feel free to borrow one from me. My arse stays in the house til the end of February....
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Posted by: marktfd88 - Ex Member
Posted on: 12/06/09 at 14:00:17
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Thomas,
Avoid the carrot stix. Not saying there are not light and sensitive, they are, but they have had a real problem w/ breaking and a poor customer service record. As to the GLX, that is alot of $$$ for a technique that doesn't require that level of sensitivity. Consider other good brand name rods that cost alot less and save the $$$ and use it to spend more time on the water enjoying the sport.
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