Flipping Rod

[dwiebenga]

Falcon Cara Amistad

$225

[abkeenan]

Just a heads up. http://www.basstackledepot.com/ is having a 20% off everything Presidents Day sale. I've bought from them before and they have some nice rods at prices you aren't going to beat. Worth a look if you are interested in a rod, or reels or anything else for that matter. For instance the Lews Team Pro that Bill was talking about for 299.99 is now 239.99, saving you $60 bucks. They have the whole assortment of Lew's reels. Sweet deals.

I HAVE ZERO AFFILIATION WITH THIS WEBSITE. JUST PASSING ALONG GOOD DEALS.

[Bill Babler]

Just a heads up. http://www.basstackledepot.com/ is having a 20% off everything Presidents Day sale. I've bought from them before and they have some nice rods at prices you aren't going to beat. Worth a look if you are interested in a rod, or reels or anything else for that matter. For instance the Lews Team Pro that Bill was talking about for 299.99 is now 239.99, saving you $60 bucks. They have the whole assortment of Lew's reels. Sweet deals.

I HAVE ZERO AFFILIATION WITH THIS WEBSITE. JUST PASSING ALONG GOOD DEALS.

That sounds great. For sure something to think about on a big rod like that is the weight of the reel. You put a big-butt tank reel on that and the weight of the entire outfit goes thru the roof. You have defeated what you set out to do with the great new flippin stick. I also want a 7.1 reel on my flipper as "Man you have to pick up

that slack as fast as possible." Cannot tell you the ammount of times flippin a jig that the fish has completely ran me into terrible trouble on slack and loose line by running straight at me.

I know a couple of years ago Tackle warehouse had a 20% off of everything day and that was a day to save money. Might want to grab that stuff at 20 %off. Don't know about this year, but Bass Pro's discounts and trade-in trade up is really edging toward only their gear. Have not seen the flyer this year however and they may have all the name brands on it. Even so a 20% off may be more than the trade up deal especially on a reel, under $300.00.

I did not know they had a rod trade-in deal going, guess I missed that.

Good Luck

[abkeenan]

Bill,

Tackle Warehouse has 20% off twice a year. First time is Memorial Day (or might be 4th of July) and the 2nd time is Thanksgiving Black Friday. Bass Tackle Depot has is a couple times a year as well. Bass Tackle Depot's 20% applies to just about everything....Shimano maybe not, can't remember. Tackle Warehouse you just have to look to see what brands don't participate in the 20% off....Lucky Craft, G-Loomis and some others I know do not. Bass Pro same thing, have to look in the fine print what brands don't participate in the rod and reel trade in. Shimano used to not do the reels but they did last year for the first time.

-Brett

[steveearle]

Not trying to be a jerk, and not saying its not a nice rod, but the Cara/McClelland stick isn't under 2 oz. Not dogging this rod...there is not a casting rod on the market that appoaches that number.

[Bill Babler]

Not trying to be a jerk, and not saying its not a nice rod, but the Cara/McClelland stick isn't under 2 oz. Not dogging this rod...there is not a casting rod on the market that appoaches that number.

You are absolutely right. I just weighed mine on my powder scale and it weighs 1172.5 grains That is 2.66 oz. My 10 ft. 7 wt orvis helios is suspose to weigh 1.8 oz. It weighed a shade over 2 oz. also.

Thanks for the correction.

[Quillback]

Bill,

Tackle Warehouse has 20% off twice a year. First time is Memorial Day and the 2nd time is Thanksgiving Black Friday. Bass Tackle Depot has is a couple times a year as well. Bass Tackle Depot's 20% applies to just about everything....Shimano maybe not, can't remember. Tackle Warehouse you just have to look to see what brands don't participate in the 20% off....Lucky Craft, G-Loomis and some others I know do not. Bass Pro same thing, have to look in the fine print what brands don't participate in the rod and reel trade in. Shimano used to not do the reels but they did last year for the first time.

-Brett

Some of the stuff they can't advertise at 20% off because of the agreement they have with the manufacturer, but you can call them and you'll get the discount.

[abkeenan]

Some of the stuff they can't advertise at 20% off because of the agreement they have with the manufacturer, but you can call them and you'll get the discount.

That is correct. I should have mentioned that about TW. They have awesome customer service and yes if you call them and speak with them over the phone they will give the 20% off. Good point Quill.

[Bill Babler]

TW is always great. If your order is big enough, ask for a discount and they will usually give it to you. Also they always list a quanity for each item. If you want more just call them and they most often have it. I also have had them call me and say are you sure you wanted that number of items, it sounds like a lot. Most often I'll say ya, I need that many.

Orvis is another good one. I have received calls from the President of the company as well as letters thanking me for my purchases. Always makes you feel good when one of the big boys seems to care about an order and really appreciate it.

[abkeenan]

Just another heads up that Tackle Warehouse is having a Bassmaster Classic Sale and G-Loomis, Shimano and some others have 25% off of their products. That is some serious coin you are saving if you are into the high end stuff. I am eyeballing the Crucial Alabama Rig Rod for 127.xx after the 25% off....but my wife would kill me if I added another rod to the stable.