Jig/worm rod reel combo

[abkeenan]

8 hours ago, Champ188 said:

I've gone to these too and am a big fan. Bought my first two from Big C's recommendation and have been sold on them ever since. 

I could be mistaken but I believe that Rock Springs Tackle in Harrison and their blank rolling facility produce all the rod blanks for Denali, Falcon and Hammer rod manufacturers. Maybe other's as well. All three rod companies aforementioned make a fine rod and I believe it's due to the quality blanks put out by the people there in Harrison, AR. Of course the rod builders still have to use quality components,  spline and space the guides right, etc. but it all begins with a quality graphite blank. Someone correct me if I am wrong but I believe that to be the facts.

[Champ188]

I believe you may be right.

[Dutch]

Ark Rod is the company that builds them.  Rock Springs Tackle is their retail outlet.

[Quillback]

I believe Loomis and St Croix manufacture their own blanks.  

[176champion]

2 hours ago, Quillback said:

I believe Loomis and St Croix manufacture their own blanks.  

Gary Loomis Rod's are made in WA. as I have 2 of his blanks on order and I think one of the rod blanks I bought was going to be a jig rod.

[aarchdale@coresleep.com]

On 1/16/2019 at 8:26 AM, big c said:

Take a look at the Denali Rod line. I switched to them a few years ago and are very pleased with them. The Kovert LT series is mainly what I use.

I got a heavy Denali last summer for spoon fishing and it is great, it will double as a good jig rod.   Fin and Feather in Springfield had the Koverts on sale for $99.  I did have one break on me,  I took it back up there and they replaced it with another one off the shelf no questions asked

[abkeenan]

7 hours ago, 176champion said:

Gary Loomis Rod's are made in WA. as I have 2 of his blanks on order and I think one of the rod blanks I bought was going to be a jig rod.

That is correct that both Loomis and St. Croix roll their own blanks.

Gary sold the Loomis brand years ago to Shimano. I believe Gary has since started making blanks again (non-compete clause expired I'm thinking?) under North Fork Composites and has a new line out called Edge. They had a deal over Thanksgiving or Xmas where it was around 50% off retail on a pre-order for the new line coming out. They looked awesome and had I needed another rod, like I do a hole in the head, I would have gotten one.

 

[176champion]

1 hour ago, abkeenan said:

That is correct that both Loomis and St. Croix roll their own blanks.

Gary sold the Loomis brand years ago to Shimano. I believe Gary has since started making blanks again (non-compete clause expired I'm thinking?) under North Fork Composites and has a new line out called Edge. They had a deal over Thanksgiving or Xmas where it was around 50% off retail on a pre-order for the new line coming out. They looked awesome and had I needed another rod, like I do a hole in the head, I would have gotten one.

 

You are correct.... here is the issue with NFC is shipping time...it can take anywhere from 3 weeks to 6 months to receive your order...I ordered my Delta blanks beginning of December and have not received my blanks yet..the had 65% of of blanks special.

[abkeenan]

10 minutes ago, 176champion said:

You are correct.... here is the issue with NFC is shipping time...it can take anywhere from 3 weeks to 6 months to receive your order...I ordered my Delta blanks beginning of December and have not received my blanks yet..the had 65% of of blanks special.

I guess that's the price you pay for getting a great deal on the rods and/or blanks. Unlikely, but like perhaps they got funding upfront via a crowd sale on those rods as a way to kick start their venture into the new line while also getting a gauge on their market. Not ideal for the consumer to wait and somewhat shady if in fact that's how it went down. But I would doubt that's how it happened being that Gary should have no problem financing this NFC/Edge brand of rods.

This is in no way related but I remember a year or two ago over on BBC with a bunch of PO'd guys at the 5x3 brand of fishing apparel. The guy running it did a scenario just like I suggested above. Was taking orders for all his gear and had zero inventory. He wasn't able to order all his hoodies, hats, shirts, etc. until he got a large amount of people to pay beforehand for the products. Guys were waiting months to get their stuff and I guess he had terrible communication. I'd give the likelihood of Gary Loomis doing something like that at almost zero.

[176champion]

From what i understand is Washington state taxes your inventory and since NFC is there they build the rods as orders come in for them....I been looking at Batson rods like the rainshadow line and i have had no problems with MHX rods either from mudhole.