i have two of the duckett rods one of the regular ones and one white ice ($200 ones). Although the white ice is a little lighter and more sensitive than the $160 ones, I don't know if they are worth the extra $40. I've fished with Falcon Bucoos, Falcon Caras, $100 castaways and allstars, shimano cumara and the Veritos rod before, and I would say that the duckett rods are probably on par with other rods in the same price range. I think one of the most sensitive rods and one of my favorites would have to be the Veritos for $100 BUT you have to be EXTRA careful with the rod eyes and handling of fish with them. I've broke 4 of those Veritos, but like I said extremely sensitive and light. My Duckett rods seem to be holding up to some abuse, I've slapped them on my trolling motor quite a few times while casting, and they haven't broke yet!! LMAO
If I had to buy some more rods, I'd probably go with Ducketts, Falcons, or Shimano. Shimano has the best rod seat in the market, I find. I haven't tried the Shimano Crucial yet, but it felt like an excellent rod. I was between it and the Duckett when I bought the duckett and only because at the time the were new and hip lol
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