Wright & McGill Skeet Tessera Casting Rods - $89.99

"Don't think for a moment this rod isn't great because of the price. Because if it wasn't, I wouldn't jeopardize my career by using them. So I'm telling you, if they work great for me, they will work awesome for you. I hope they help you catch more fish than ever before." - Skeet Reese, BASS Elite Tour Pro.

Designed closely with 2009 Bassmaster Classic Champion Skeet Reese, the Wright & McGill Skeet Tessera Casting Rods feature a unique build process designed to create thinner blanks with increased durability and performance. The exclusive construction process combines T-Glass with high density graphite to form the core of the blank. Carbon yarn, PBO fiber and glass fiber are then woven into a combination of T-Glass and high density graphite to produce a rod that is extremely strong and has increased compression resistance. The blank is then wrapped with carbon tape and high density graphite to eliminate cracking and increase breaking strength. The end result is a rod series that is ultra-sensitive, extremely lightweight and designed to be stronger than traditional graphite rods.

In addition to featuring Skeet Reese's signature black and yellow coloring, the Tessera Casting Rods also feature premium components, including zirconium oxide guides which help reduce the rod's weight and improve casting distance. The split-grip handle design also assists with weight reduction and combined with the large fighting butt delivers excellent balance and leverage. Furthermore, revolutionary molded rubber handles furnish anglers with incredible feel and a comfortable grip for long days on the water. Endorsed by one of the most successful bass anglers on tour and featuring an aggressive price tag, the Wright & McGill Skeet Reese Tessera Casting rods provide the lightweight performance, durability and strength Skeet Reese demands from his go-to casting rods.

Also, it is important to note, the 7' Wright & McGill Tessera S-Glass Cranking Rod features its own unique Tri-Gressive S-Glass construction. The blank construction uses a combination of three separate layers of connective fibers, each of which is laid directionally apposed and bonded together using an environmentally friendly resin. This yields a cranking rod that is 25% stronger than traditional fiberglass, features a rebound rate that approaches high modulus graphite blanks and is also lighter than normal glass rods. Designed to meet the demands of fishing crankbaits to their full potential, the Tessera S-Glass Cranking Rod features the same premium components as the rest of the Tessera Casting Rod Series.

Comments: The workmanship on these rods is not consistent. the guides are poorly placed on most of them. i bought 2 and returned both. i added some $$'s and bought shimano's. same price range and the workmanship is flawless. you get what you pay for--

From: Wes: Salinas, CA

Comments: I have four of these rods. I've used them all year and have caught a lot of fish - in the 8 pound range, in very thick cover - without a problem. Lets be honest, its very light, one of the lightest on the market! They have more backbone than anything else that I've fished with. As far as sensitivity goes, I think they could be a little more sensitive, but I could feel everything at 38 feet. However, some of the guides seem to be placed poorly on the blank, I don't know if that really affects your casting distance or not. I think they are one of, if not the best rod on the market, and not just for the price. I would say read the reviews of other rods and come up with your own conclusion.

From: Ryan: Arkansas, USA

Comments:I have the 8 ft flip/pitch rod and it is a brute. Pulled many large bass and a slew of moderately sized pike with no problems. This rod has a lot of backbone and I had no problem throwing large spinner baits, jigs, even some deep diving crankbaits also. The 8 ft length is nice for casting, not the lightest rod ever but very sensitive rod and the pricing can't be beat. I love my Tessera! For the carrot stix's owners, have you seen what happens to a carrot that's been sitting in the heat? My only suggestion for W&M, consider upgrading the guides and sell this for a little more and you have an untouchable, unstoppable rod.

From:Eugene: Glenview, IL

Comments:I own the senko/toad, jig/worm and the spinnerbait/worm rod. These are the best rods I have ever purchased. Just nice to see someone put a rod out there that doesn't cost 200+ dollars. I will all the rods show great sensitivity and good backbone to key components for catching and landing bass. These rods have been so versatile to use on anything from a 3/16 oz small creature bait to a 1/2 oz 10 inch worm just to show a few examples. Thanks to W&M for making a affordable high quality rod with a warranty, it has greatly improved my fishing abilities this year.

From:Steve: Independence, MO

Comments:I purchased the Pitchin/ flippin rod and all I can say is wow. It has great feel and the number of guides on it make it effortless. For a $90 rod it is as good or better than most. I also use this rod to cast some baits up to 1 oz and does it get them out there.

From:Ed: Grayslake, IL

Comments:I just purchased tne 8' Flippin/Pitchin rod, very sensitive and well balanced, however the rod tip eyelet is of very poor design. It has an abrasive groove on each of the sides, seems to leave slight burrs on line.

From:Nathan: Lewiston, ID

Comments:This 7'10" tessera rod is sweet and for $90 its even sweeter. It is a fairly heavy rod but really, what do you expect an 8 foot glass rod to weigh? It is flexible in the upper half for launching your crankbaits and for fighting fish but it has a solid lower half that can drive the hook into a bass's mouth.

From:Matt: Miami, FL

Comments:I got the 8ft Flipping stick this weekend and I have to tell you this is a steal for the money they are great rods. They are light, very tough, and well balanced. Don't listen to any of the haters because they spent $150+ on a rod and isn't as good as these. I'm going to be replacing all my rods with these.

From:Jim: Newark, DE

Comments:I have two of the crankin rods. One 7' and one 7'10" launcher. I am very happy with the 7' rod. It's pretty light and the action allows you to cast a 1/2oz trap a mile with the right reel on. One the retrieve, I have no problems feeling the growing grass, rocks, stumps, ect. The 7'10" is big and heavy. duh right. Although its heavy. its not unbearable. I am younger (22yrs) but pretty small and I had no problem for in throwing series 5 and 6 crankbaits for 5 hrs straight.

7' handled the hard pullin smallmouths very well and sloppy bucketmouths even bettter. Didn't get a fight on the launcher, fish were too shallow to use it.I definitely agree with Reese on the action of rods and will proly going to buying one of the Senko/frogs rods soon. Let you know what I think on that as well.

I do recommend. However, you are not buying a g-loomis, carrot stix, or quantum tour, or whatever else is out there for $150+ Can't judge them along side it. You are paying half the price and getting 80% as good a rod. Choice seems simple to me.

From:Darren: Oneida Lake, NY

Comments:Everyone is giving these rods good reviews because Skeet Reese. I am a fan of Skeet, and he fishes with Abu Garcia reels. But I wouldn't fish with these rods if they were given to me. I picked several up at a local tackle shop to see what all the fuss was about and I tell you these rods are too heavy to fish with. They have no balance at all. But hey, you get what you pay for! I'm sticking with Falcon Rods.

From:Jarvis: Albany, GA

Comments:I bought one of these rods to match my abu garcia skeet reese reel, I must say I've fished with 20 dollar rods that out performed the s curve. Could barely even feel the bottom of the lake let alone feel fish. After to trips out with this rod I took and back in exchange for another st, croix - hard to go wrong their. For the same price the mojo bass is a much better buy.

From:C.J.: Columbia, MO

Comments:I have ten of these rods, two cranking, one worm, two spinnerbaits, three jerkbaits, one flippin & one shakie head. These rods are very strong and light as a weekend angler the price is great. I would compare these rods to any 150.00 or 200.00 dollar rods and you would not know the difference. These are the hottest rods on the market right now, I see more yellow rods on the water then anything. I would endorse these rods. I'm sure he has made more money off these rods then any other angler. They are great, I love them, going to buy some more.

From:Chris: Birmingham, AL

Comments:I have five of these rods and have only had them for a couple of months and the eye fell out of one and broke another one setting the hook on a fish. Not pleased at all with the quality of the rods.

From:Aaron: Arkansas, USA

Comments:Wow is all I can say, got the crackin rod and I think its 10 times better then my Loomis crackin rod!!!!!!!

From:Jack: Phoenix, AZ

Comments:These rods are freakin awesome...but, there's a little problem, you see I have contacted Wright and Mcgill about it and I get no response. First let me start off by giving the guys from Tackle Warehouse their props for outstanding customer service, that's why I keep coming back. So back to my gripe, I waited for the first run of these rods to come out...and I'm not gonna lie but the price point had to do a lot with it, and the fact that the "Killer Bee" himself, the California Boy Skeet was going to use the exact same product being sold out in stores was just the clincher....but you see just because it's a $90 rod, does that mean that we the consumers don't expect quality? don't get me wrong...the rod as far as sensitivity and power are great, Im talking about the workmanship and the quality control the company making these rods lack...its found up and down the blank. The guides are the problem, the guides are either crooked, off center, leaning to the left or to the right, and this, Im told affects your casting distance.

From:Roger: Ontario, CA

Comments:I have the jig and worm rod. I caught two catfish over 20lbs. while fishing for largemouth on the Potomac River. I yanked em right in the boat. Plenty of backbone and nice tip. I love these rods, I am planning on upgrading my whole arsenal to these. I just wish they were a little lighter but for under $100 its a no brainer.

From:T.Stine: Southern Maryland, USA

Comments:I have the entire line up of these rods and multiples of several actions I have used these rods extensively several days out of every week. Anyone knocking these rods obviously doesn't own any. I was skeptical when I first started using these rods, now they are as Gary Klien says "an extension of your body", these rods are light and they have plenty of backbone, the right actions for the specified uses and are very durable. for the money there are no better rods on the market. Try one or twenty for your arsenal, I promise you will not be sorry.

From:Ronnie: Virginia, USA

Comments:I just bought the 7�6 (Carolina & Swim Bait Model) First trip out with this pole and it performed superbly. I was able to fish a Carolina rig in over 50ft of water. The sensitivity is simply amazing, and it can haul the big ones in just fine. With the extra guides installed it has more than enough back bone, and casting accuracy.

From:David: Hemet, CA

Comments:One of the best rods I have every seen for $80 . If you are looking buy a new rod this is the one.

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Comments:I have 4 of these rods and I love them all. I have a 7' spinner bait/worm, 7 foot crank bait, 7'2" jig/worm, and the 8' flippin/pitchin rod. I have had all of these rods for about 4 months now and have fished them hard and have yet to have a single problem. I had Carrot Stix ltx rods and in 4 months I broke 5 of them all in the same place right next to the first guide on the butt end of the rod due to hook sets and even just casting. That is why I switched over to the Tessera's and I'm sure glad I did. They are heavier by just a little bit but not much and really not noticeable to me once I got my reels on them and they are very sensitive. The handles are very nice too. We fish an Illinois cooling lake and it has been through the rigors of all weather conditions. Hot hot days all the way down to fishing in 10 degree weather and having the guides freeze over frequently and the rods have been flawless.

From:Brian: Illinois, USA

Comments:Don't buy these rods, they break! People say they are comparible to the carrot stix, no way, I have a couple and carrots don't brake. Same look but not the same blank as Skeet Reese uses. If he used these, he never would of won the classic.

From:Jack:Illinois, USA

Comments:I bought several of these rods and don't believe the hype. Waste of money, can't believe Skeet approves these rods. NO back bone two of the 4 I bought broke at the tip when working fish (not even big fish). Very disappointing.

From:John: Fresno, CA

Comments:I got this rod for Christmas a couple hours ago and it is the most sensitive rod I've ever owned. It's not as light as the carrot stix but it is a very comparable rod to the high end of fishing rods, I love it cant wait to take it out fishin.

From:Walker: Florida, USA

Comments:Great rod. Light, Well Balanced, Surprising Backbone and Outstanding Price. Easily rivals my G-Loomis and St. Croix.

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Comments:I bought the 7'2" Jig/Worm rod and it is a very nice rod, it feels a little heavier then some other rods when you pick it up. When you are fishing, it feels just like any other rod,it is very sensitive,strong and the guides hold up really well. BUT, be prepared to get laughed at because of the color, but just remember you'll be the one laughing with a trophy in your hands.

From:Matt: Miami, FL

Comments:I have purchased the Tessera Cast Rod 7' spinnerbait/worm rod. I was very interested in the price when I ordered it. I have rods that I have paid 200.00 to 350.00 and sometimes when fishing off the beaten paths I would be a little hesitant to use them. But what a surprise when I got this rod in and fished with it. It is light and handles the fish I have caught with ease. I would recommend this rod to anyone, it fishes just as well as the high end rods. I will order a couple of more for spinnerbat, buzz baits. And yes I will use them in any tounament that I fish. I will give this rod a 5 star in price and in quality.

From:Jeff: Osceola, AR

Comments:I like this rod. it is very solid and does the job. I have the 7ft. crankbait rod, good rod for the price.

From:Chris: New York, USA

Comments:I have the whole lineup as I am upgrading all of my rods and reels. I am on a tight budget with 2 babies and these are great rods. They are superior to any other rod in their price range and compare very well to some of the higher end models. The action and power are very appropriate for the specified applications! Cannot go wrong with this purchase.

From:Bryan: Dacula, GA

Comments:I love this rod! I have the crankbait rod and I throw everything from small 1/4 oz crankbaits to big 3/4 oz wakebaits and it handles it all. The rod is very light, and well balanced, this is definitely the best rod for the money. I compared it to the St. Croix mojo (with all due respect, because it is a great rod also) and it was no contest, paired with the Revo SX it is the perfect combo.

From:David: Central Florida, USA

Comments:I use these rods to fish in the salt flats, I bought the senko toad rod (7,2 med fast action) and I use it to throw all my topwater lures from 1/2 to 1.5 ounce. The Tessera is a great rod, has handled big 32" snook, and plenty of trout no problems what so ever. Line can sometimes get caught and wrapped around the hook keeper.

From:Max: Ft. Pierce, FL

Comments:I purchased the crankbait S-glass rod a short while ago. When I first picked up the rod I thought it was rather flimsy. A friend of mine taught me the benefits of the rod so I went forward with the purchase. I used to use a medium rod for my lighter crankbaits, and a medium heavy for my heavy/deep diving crankbaits. The day I used this rod I noticed that it handled all of my crankbaits. From my smallest/lightest, to my heavier deep diving crankbaits. I couldn't believe it. I wasn't swithing rods from one area of the lake to the other. This eleviated the need to purhase two rods and two reels. This is a fantastic rod for the money. I'm looking forward to purchasing more from the same line.

From:Alfredo: Ontario, CA

Comments:I have the 7'2" jig/worm, nice rod almost as light as my carrot stix 7'3". I like the long grip, and I didn't have to add tape like I did on my carrot stix. Good action, perfect for T-rigs,shakey heads, jigs and up to 1 oz swim baits. The cons about this rod is the weak cheeze rod tip(bends easy), a higher quality one would be better. The hook keeper needs to be closer to reel seat, if used for flipping/pitching, the line wraps around and gets caught in it. Overall I like it. Nice price.

From:Jerry: Tucson, AZ

Comments:7ft Cranking rod: This is an update to my recent post. The cranking rod works very well with a 1/4 oz crank. Please disregard my last post in reference to 1/2 oz or larger cranks. This past weekend, I was casting 1/4 Little Johns with no problems. I love this rod and for the purchase price, it's spot on for quality and value.

From:Bryan: Fortson, GA

Comments:Got the 7' spinnerbait/worm rod. Overall, a very good rod for the money. It is very light and comfortable. The action is just about right for its intended use. I've used it for spinnerbaits, buzzbaits, texas-rigged worms, and tubes so far and it seems to be a good all-around rod, although I would never flip a jig with it. The 13 guides seems excessive, but Skeet probably knows better than I do. I think it compares favorably to my TD Light and Tough. Only small complaint (besides the obnoxious color) is that you can hear the guides and hook keeper creak just a little bit when the rod is flexed. If that doesn't turn out to be an issue, I would definitely buy another one.

From:Rick: Iowa, USA

Comments:7' crankin rod: very stiff from the butt section through 3/4 of the rod. The tip is soft if you use a 1/2 oz or larger crankbait. This rod will not work as a secondary pitching or flippin rod.

From:Bryan: Fortson, GA

Comments: I bought the 8' flip to fish grass. If you like rods that are as stiff as broom handels, look no further. I have a 1 1/4 oz flippin weight and it barely bends the tip. I like the rod and knowing I can pull fish from grass without issue is a huge plus. If you buy this rod, plan on using a very heavy weight. The rod itself is even marked 3/4 to 2 oz weights.

From:Bryan: Fortson, GA