Ok Im in the market for rods.... I just orded a Skeet Reese 8' flipping stick and Im wondering if I should change all my rods to the Skeet Reese series? Or do they suck? So if they do what are some other series out there??

thanks

I own 3 skeet reese rods. Drop shot, crankin, and senko toad. I would buy 3 more in a heartbeat. Wright & mcGill rods are a great value for the money.

Ok Im in the market for rods.... I just orded a Skeet Reese 8' flipping stick and Im wondering if I should change all my rods to the Skeet Reese series? Or do they suck? So if they do what are some other series out there??

thanks

If I were you, Id wait until I was able to get a good idea if the Skeet Reese rods are something I like. Some people will hate them others will love them and the rest will have a problem with the color. People tend to offer suggestions based on what suits their needs, not yours.

Ok thx, I will end up buying the SpinnerBait/ Worm rod and if I like it I might switch completely over.

If I had to choose just one series of rods for everything, it would be St. Croix Avid. That being said, I do have a budget! I mean if I had no budget it might be Loomis NRX for everything....

My personal opinion is the Dobyns Savvy series, would love to be able to switch all my rods to them. The biggest thing is how the rods feel to you, everyone's style is a little different. Some people hate the Skeet Reese rods because they feel "whippy", others like the feel.

If I were going to go with one brand , it wouldn't be Skeet's brand.As a matter of fact , I wouldn't go to just one brand of rod's/reels at all but that's me.

I think we do ourselves a dis-service by limiting our choices whether it be by brand, spinning vs. baitcasting, graphite vs glass... I suggest identifying a need, selecting a handful of products that meet that need and then shop for the best deal. We're fortunate to have a great resource like this forum for help select potential solutions to our needs. Take full advantage and then proceed based on your own preferences and experiences.

Buy the best rod you can afford for the specific technique you intend to use it for.

DVT - Excellent advice as always

I have Loomis, Powell, St. Croix, Dobyns, Shimano and Abu Garcia... Options and more options.

there is no best rod series. if you like the skeet reese then fine. i absolutly hate them but, to all his own. if i had the funds though i would change all my rods to lamiglas excels

If you "HAD" to go with one rod series it should be Dobyns. which ever fits your budget best. A rod should be well balanced and have specific characteristics for what you plan on using it for. Dobyns does these things very well.

But an extremely important part is what you don't see or even fish. That's customer support. These rods you buy for life and they will be behind you the entire time!!! 60$ gets you a new one no matter what happens or when it happens.

I would have to say St Croix Avid....Great product ...Full line and customer service and warranty that is 2nd to none,,,,,,

Ok Im in the market for rods.... I just orded a Skeet Reese 8' flipping stick and Im wondering if I should change all my rods to the Skeet Reese series? Or do they suck? So if they do what are some other series out there??

thanks

wondering if you should switch exclusively to skeet reese rods before ever using one and asking if they are any good after buying one

wondering if you should switch exclusively to skeet reese rods before ever using one and asking if they are any good after buying one

Lmao, you caught that too?

I am one rod away from changing out my GLX (soft plastics )series to the NRX series. All I need is the heavy jig/worm rod. These rods are an absolute gem to fish with. The sensitivity is incredible.

Lmao, you caught that too?

You've gotta admit, that's pretty funny.

I am one rod away from changing out my GLX (soft plastics )series to the NRX series. All I need is the heavy jig/worm rod. These rods are an absolute gem to fish with. The sensitivity is incredible.

This is what makes me scared to try an NRX... The BCR803 GLX is my all time favorite for weightless plastics. Pretty sure I would go broke if NRX is that much better.

I may try it though.

You've gotta admit, that's pretty funny.

13 yr old's say the darndest things !!!!!

I would love to have all nrx's! Lol but realistically shimano's crucial line up is just fine for me. Look around, I had a skeet reese rod and wasn't pleased with it even after only paying 58 dollars for it. Use the one you ordered and see if you like it before you make a serious investment on buying more!

If I had to choose just one series of rods for everything, it would be St. Croix Avid. That being said, I do have a budget! I mean if I had no budget it might be Loomis NRX for everything....

I have to agree about he Avids. I have GLX, IMX & Legend Elites, but the Avids are such a great value for the money, you really cannot go wrong with them.

All my rods and reels are shimano. All my " boat " rods are Cumaras and my car and travel rod is a 2 piece compre. For me shimano Cumaras are the best rod for the price with a amazing warranty. The shimano service center is 10 min from my house so if something happens its real easy to get it fixed.

Before commiting to a series try them out and see if you like it.

I would save the money and buy a Dobyns Savvy. I have a few champions and LOVE them, but I have also heard great things about the Savvy series.

My personal opinion is the Dobyns Savvy series, would love to be able to switch all my rods to them. The biggest thing is how the rods feel to you, everyone's style is a little different. Some people hate the Skeet Reese rods because they feel "whippy", others like the feel.

haha i bought the 7'2" jig/worm rod, and for me... its far from whippy! too heavy for what i intended to use it for,im thinking of selling it, or maybe just make it my flipping stick... dont gotta worry bout too much grass in wisconsin

haha i bought the 7'2" jig/worm rod, and for me... its far from whippy! too heavy for what i intended to use it for,im thinking of selling it, or maybe just make it my flipping stick...dont gotta worry bout too much grass in wisconsin

Is MN that much different then the state that borders us that shall remain nameless? I'm jk, but seriously I havent fished in WI much but when I have it's pretty loaded with grass/vegetation.