Skeet Reese Leaving Abu Garcia

BigBassin144 · 06-23-10, 10:01 PM

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

WTL · 06-23-10, 10:45 PM

Well, I guess I'm not gonna sleep tonight, wondering why he did that and who will sponsor him next....(j/k)

jooleyen · 06-24-10, 12:27 AM

I hope it's Quantum.

rrw4258 · 06-24-10, 05:39 AM

Wow another sponsor huh? I saw that Skeet left Champion Boats at the last tourney. He was with Stratos boats.

Ryan

keithdog · 06-24-10, 07:46 AM

Maybe it has something to do with Iaconelli joining Garcia.

Bassboss · 06-24-10, 07:57 AM

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!!

BassinBandit · 06-24-10, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by keithdog

Maybe it has something to do with Iaconelli joining Garcia.

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.

rodnreel · 06-24-10, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by rrw4258

Wow another sponsor huh? I saw that Skeet left Champion Boats at the last tourney. He was with Stratos boats.

Ryan

That's a bit of a hairy situation. Skeet didn't actually leave Champion. The company that owned Champion/Stratos/Ranger at the time (Genmar) filed for bankruptcy and was bought out by another (PE). When that happened they basically decided to do away with the Champion brand, even though they kept a few of the old Champion boat molds. So officially, it is now just Stratos and Ranger brands. Sometime this year they will start producing a line of boats called "Champion Elites by Stratos" using the old boat molds. This is the reason that Skeet now has a Stratos logo on his boat instead of Champion (even though he still sports his Champion life vest

). Skeet was caught in the middle and instead of finding a new sponsor he decided to essentially stay in the same boat, just with a different name on the side.

I am very surprised to see him leaving Abu Garcia, though. Seemed like he had a really good thing going with them. Money talks...

ryant57 · 06-24-10, 09:27 AM

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!

Bassboss · 06-24-10, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by ryant57

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!

Sounds cool. Do you have a link to it or maybe a pic?

rrw4258 · 06-24-10, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by rodnreel

That's a bit of a hairy situation. Skeet didn't actually leave Champion. The company that owned Champion/Stratos/Ranger at the time (Genmar) filed for bankruptcy and was bought out by another (PE). When that happened they basically decided to do away with the Champion brand, even though they kept a few of the old Champion boat molds. So officially, it is now just Stratos and Ranger brands. Sometime this year they will start producing a line of boats called "Champion Elites by Stratos" using the old boat molds. This is the reason that Skeet now has a Stratos logo on his boat instead of Champion (even though he still sports his Champion life vest

). Skeet was caught in the middle and instead of finding a new sponsor he decided to essentially stay in the same boat, just with a different name on the side.

I am very surprised to see him leaving Abu Garcia, though. Seemed like he had a really good thing going with them. Money talks...

R&R, thanks for letting me know this. I was unaware that they are no longing making the Champion brand.

Ryan

rodnreel · 06-24-10, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by rrw4258

R&R, thanks for letting me know this. I was unaware that they are no longing making the Champion brand.

Ryan

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.

Vegasspider · 06-28-10, 01:29 PM

Champion boats is going away. They are not in production right now but the they are going to kill the brand.

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Originally Posted by rrw4258

Wow another sponsor huh? I saw that Skeet left Champion Boats at the last tourney. He was with Stratos boats.

Ryan

walkeraviator · 06-29-10, 08:55 AM

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???

Abbeysdad · 06-29-10, 12:41 PM

"Frankly Scarlet....."

Bassboss · 07-14-10, 11:44 AM

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.

BigBassin144 · 07-14-10, 12:05 PM

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

Kevin · 07-14-10, 12:17 PM

Pretty big handle... wonder how much that would slow down your line retrieval?

WaffleJaw · 07-14-10, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Kevin

Pretty big handle... wonder how much that decreases the retrieval inches per turn?

It is a big looking handle.....since thats all you get to see

Bassboss · 07-14-10, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by WaffleJaw

It is a big looking handle.....since thats all you get to see

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.

Tavery5 · 07-14-10, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Kevin

Pretty big handle... wonder how much that decreases the retrieval inches per turn?

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.

WaffleJaw · 07-14-10, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Bassboss

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.

Yea bad move...It looks like a reel that pissed itself.

Bassboss · 07-14-10, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by WaffleJaw

Yea bad move...It looks like a reel that pissed itself.

LMAO, sure does.

Kevin · 07-14-10, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Tavery5

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.

Tavery... You're right... I misspoke. The handle has nothing to do with line retrieval per handle turn. I was just thinking aloud as to how much a long handle like that would slow down how fast you can retrieve line... just misspoke in the process. That's usually how my brain functions.

But you are right... handle length does not affect line retrieval per handle turn.

rodnreel · 07-14-10, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by walkeraviator

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???

As far as I know, there are only 3 Champion molds that will still be produced...the 183, 202, and 210. Don't think the bay boats will continue to be produced.

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.

06-23-10, 10:01 PM	#1
BigBassin144 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 9,463	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 __________________ As of June 14, 2014 the members of the BF.com forum have moved to basschat.yuku.com!

06-24-10, 05:39 AM	#4
rrw4258 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bellevue, Ohio Posts: 2,338	Wow another sponsor huh? I saw that Skeet left Champion Boats at the last tourney. He was with Stratos boats. Ryan __________________ Never Give Up!

06-24-10, 07:57 AM	#6
Bassboss BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Shawano, WI Posts: 7,761	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!! __________________ If you can't fix it with heavy squats or fish oil, you're probably going to die.

06-29-10, 12:41 PM	#15
Abbeysdad BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Central NY - Finger Lakes Posts: 1,307	"Frankly Scarlet....." __________________ Fish now, work later

07-14-10, 11:44 AM	#16
Bassboss BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Shawano, WI Posts: 7,761	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. __________________ If you can't fix it with heavy squats or fish oil, you're probably going to die.

06-23-10, 10:45 PM	#2
WTL BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Huntsville, Al Posts: 7,466	Well, I guess I'm not gonna sleep tonight, wondering why he did that and who will sponsor him next....(j/k)

06-24-10, 12:27 AM	#3
jooleyen BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,509	I hope it's Quantum.

06-24-10, 07:46 AM	#5
keithdog BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: IN Posts: 8,308	Maybe it has something to do with Iaconelli joining Garcia.

06-24-10, 09:27 AM	#9
ryant57 BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 4	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!

06-29-10, 08:55 AM	#14
walkeraviator BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 1,119	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???

07-14-10, 12:05 PM	#17
BigBassin144 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 9,463	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 __________________ As of June 14, 2014 the members of the BF.com forum have moved to basschat.yuku.com!

07-14-10, 12:17 PM	#18
Kevin Administrator Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 651	Pretty big handle... wonder how much that would slow down your line retrieval? __________________ Kevin Scarselli

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