Shout To Dorber Aka Reb Rods

[Ham]

So I broke the newer of my two Ozark Mountain Traditions rods the other day on Taneycomo. I average about 80 days on the water a year and this was the first rod I've broken since I moved up here swven years ago. I was just sick about it, but you can't undo a broken rod.

I gave Jeff a shout at Dorber to see if there was any chance or a warranty and/or to see when they would have another batch made. Jeff asked me to bring it by when I had a chance for them to inspect and they might warranty it completely or give a discount on a new rod.

I have no idea why this blank exploded on me. It was a smallish fish and the rod really wasn't under much stress when it failed. Jeff and another guy looked at it and while they both believe that I must have damaged it at some point without knowing it leading to the dramatic failure, They were nice enough to swap it out for me.

I did inquire about the rod to see if additional stock was planned. It seems that blank is being picked up by another company for their line of blanks. As far as I was able to determine, that company will be re-selling the blank NOT a finished rod. Since They will be making runs of that particular blank more often now, it is more likely they will have that OMT 84 UL in stock. They retail for $72.40 now so with tax figure on right at $80. I would always call first before you made the trip.

It's the best rod I've found for trout to this point and I'm darn glad to have two of them again.

[Ham]

If I wasn't clear, you call Jeff @ Reb Rod 870-453-2780. He's generally there from 0700-1530. They sell the rods from the shop where they make the blanks. I would ALWAYS call before I made the trip to Flippin to pick one up. One to make sure that they have them in stock and two to make sure you know where the shop is. It's back behind the Orschlen's on Industrial Blvd.

I think they have a small amount in stock now.