I’ve tried one out before, and like many others I was skeptical at first.

The handle seems to be the main concern for many people, but its kind of like holding a pistol in a way. The “duck head” (hump on top of the handle) is usually where I put my index finger, and it feels extremely comfortable in the hands. Fits in the palm really well.

The actual rod blank itself is fairly sensitive, but all the magic is in the handle. It’s also surprisingly light.

I’ve had some pretty amazing hooksets using a Mad Duck. Like mentioned, they are really sensitive and you can feel an upward bite from a crappie with ease and set the hook with ease. Never got the chance to catch a Northern with one, but
from the action I felt fighting walleye I know these rods can handle bigger fish with ease.

The only complaint I have is they don’t really make them long enough for my liking. I like hole hopping, and I usually go with a 34″ – 40″ rod, but I think the longest they make is 29″. (The rod I used was a 25″)

And of course, using reel tape works wonders when equipping a reel. I couldn’t imagine trying to use castration bands on these reels, lol.

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That was my first rod I ever received. Caught my first Bluegill through the ice with one.

Of course, I am now one of the “fancy rod” fanatics, but I would like to obtain another jiggle stick just to have one for sentimental purposes.