Members Toby Estes Posted January 19, 2021 Members Posted January 19, 2021 Anyone have any comments on the new rods? As good as the original cara?
Dutch Posted January 19, 2021 Posted January 19, 2021 44 minutes ago, Toby Estes said: Anyone have any comments on the new rods? As good as the original cara? Are they still made in China instead of Arkansas?
Members Toby Estes Posted January 19, 2021 Author Members Posted January 19, 2021 1 hour ago, Dutch said: Are they still made in China instead of Arkansas? I think they might be
Dutch Posted January 20, 2021 Posted January 20, 2021 I had heard that they left Ark Rod for China a couple of years ago. I think that Bill Babler uses them.
snagged in outlet 3 Posted January 20, 2021 Posted January 20, 2021 12 hours ago, Toby Estes said: I think they might be I have one of the US made cranker bought from Bill used. Love it!
snagged in outlet 3 Posted January 20, 2021 Posted January 20, 2021 It throws bandits really well which are light compared to a ww or Rk crawler. It works great. Caught this on a 200 bandit with it. m&m, Terrierman, nomolites and 1 other 4
abkeenan Posted January 20, 2021 Posted January 20, 2021 1 hour ago, Dutch said: I had heard that they left Ark Rod for China a couple of years ago. I think that Bill Babler uses them. Not 100% sure but I believe just their lower end rods were made in China (BuCoo's). But the higher end models like the Cara's I thought were still made in the good ol' U S of A. If anyone would know it's Babler. Maybe he will chime in with the facts. Would be a real shame if they did shift the entire production to China.
nomolites Posted January 20, 2021 Posted January 20, 2021 I thought they were in OK...know I sent a T7 there once for warranty replacement. I have a handful of them and love them. Unfortunately, trade is not fair, and not everyone will pay the cost of a top end USA made rod. Enter the Chinese...... Mike Champ188 1
dblades Posted January 21, 2021 Posted January 21, 2021 Coming environmental regulations will probable chase even more industry off shore, well that and the new minimum wage. magicwormman, vernon, snagged in outlet 3 and 1 other 3 1
Bill Babler Posted January 22, 2021 Posted January 22, 2021 Guys I have a couple of the new Cara's in stock. Made in USA. Rod is even more redefined, using non wrap/tangle free K guides for those using braid. These new Fugi guides are slick as snot. The rod is also lighter if you can imagine that and has a totally new reel seat. Same number 1 Portuguese cork handle. I'll do a pictorial write up coming up and should have some of the more popular models in stock soon or if you see one you like let me give you a bid before you buy it. I will let you know up front these rods are for the discriminating buyer, totally the top of the line and the price will reflect that. I should have a price sheet soon perhaps with some early discounts abkeenan, Smithvillesteve, Terrierman and 2 others 5 http://whiteriveroutfitters.com http://whiteriverlodgebb.com
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