06-23-10, 10:01 PM | #1 |
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Skeet Reese Leaving Abu Garcia
So, Skeet Reese is leaving Abu and supposedly plans to announce his new reel sponsor during ICAST.
Personally, I'm hoping it's Daiwa. A black and yellow Zillion sounds awesome to me! I just don't see why he'd want to leave Abu, although I can probably guess someone offered him more money. I just hope he doesn't do something dumb, like have W&M make him a signature reel. BB
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Well, I guess I'm not gonna sleep tonight, wondering why he did that and who will sponsor him next....(j/k)
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I hope it's Quantum.
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Wow another sponsor huh? I saw that Skeet left Champion Boats at the last tourney. He was with Stratos boats.
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Maybe it has something to do with Iaconelli joining Garcia.
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Hmm.. that's really odd. He was the last person I thought would leave Garcia! It'll b very interesting to see who he teams up with.
Pinnacle is getting some new pro staff, so he may be the next one, but I sure a heel hope not!!
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I think Iaconelli and Reese are good friends. So I don't think it is that. I could be wrong though. I think he will end of Quantum.
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I am very surprised to see him leaving Abu Garcia, though. Seemed like he had a really good thing going with them. Money talks...
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I was at a show and saw a WM reel that was supposedly a SR prototype. Looked just like a Revo. I am guessing he is adding this to his WM, Trokar, etc. protfolio. Didn't seem like a bad reel and was priced right! It will be marketed along the same lines as the rods. Affordability and used by Skeet! They will sell if that is the case!
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R&R, thanks for letting me know this. I was unaware that they are no longing making the Champion brand. Ryan
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No problem. It's unfortunate that it's gone because Champion made a good boat and has a lot of loyal customers. I think I'm gonna add a "Limited Edition" sticker on the side of my used Champ. And as far as I know Mike McClelland, who was the other notable Elite angler sponsored by Champion, hasn't made a decision about his future ride. It will be interesting to see what he picks....seems like Bass Cat has been picking up steam with the pros.
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Champion is gone
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What about champion bay boats? will they keep the molds and fold them over into the Ranger Bay Boat stuff or maybe start branding Stratos Bay Boats for the first time ever???
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Well it's official, skeet reese now has a Wright and Magill Reel. Check it out.
Bigger pic here. http://www.wfn.tv/icast/ Scoll down, find the photo gallery.
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Well, I guess he got a reel to match his rods price wise... Shame he left a good reel company with a good reputation to go to W&M. I don't see any more Skeet Reese signature tackle in my future.
Funny though, he still fishes with $20 Lucky Crafts... BB
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Pretty big handle... wonder how much that would slow down your line retrieval?
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It is a big looking handle.....since thats all you get to see
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lol not no more!
Got another pic! It's called the "victory" and will retail around 99 buck! Bad move skeet... But than again, maybe this will spark a new tread in "value reels!" Hopefully it'll compete with high priced reels.
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Kevin, I am a little confused by your post. It has always been my understanding that handle length does not effect IPT. IPT rather is combined total of the gearing and spool dia. Please correct me if I am wrong. I know you loose a little speed with a longer handle, as it talkes slightly longer to complete 1 revolution. That revolution will pull in the same amount of line, be it if you turn the driveshaft with your fingers or a 100mm handle. again please correct me if I am mistaken. |
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Yea bad move...It looks like a reel that pissed itself.
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LMAO, sure does.
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But you are right... handle length does not affect line retrieval per handle turn.
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One thing I can say about Skeet is he has found a way to move a lot of his product. Make your tools of the trade available to the public at such a good price and they're sure to sell.
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