needler420

I've been looking for the last 45 mins where something like that would be posted and still don't see it. That is what I used the everything section. I figured it was posted somewhere but it's not easy to figure out where.

I don't bother on forums much anymore for reasons such as this. Facebook is a lot better imo. Why can't I post a pic bigger then 1.46mb?

Sadly none of the victory models come in a two piece. Otherwise that would have worked for me. Not possible for me to transport any of the models in the victory line. My old car used to fit 8 foot one piece rods. My new hatchback the biggest one piece that can fit is 6'6 maybe a 6'8 and that would be dangerous for the rod. Now I've had to focus upgrading gear with a focus on two piece rods. Which the Triumph and the Mojo models both have a two piece model. The smallest victory model is 6'8 majority are all over 7 feet. though that is a good price and example for USA made, it just likely won't work for me. If it did the only option would be that 6'8.

That is kind of a good example lol. They outsourced to China till they got so much public backlash and QC issues that they had to relocate manufacturing plants. Mine is is brand new model one and still has warranty. Plus it's still new with tags and returnable. I'm not worried about mine since it's new. I was actually interested in the mojo line and then realized it's still made in the same facilities as the triumph. The fact they are very transparent with this information I still have high regard for them. What made me do the initial research was because when you buy the rod new no where on the rod or any of the tags did it say a country of origin or manufactured. ( without that info my first presumption is China)

It is their cheapest rod. But even more expensive models Bass X bass mojo etc. almost all of them are made in Mexico. They have a few models made in USA and my guess is they are all a few hundred dollars plus. There are other companies that do have American manufactured rods for less then mid entry st. croix rods. I am researching some now. One thing I notice is there aren't many USA manufactures making or dominating in the reel industry. American companies are good at making expensive rods from blanks but lack the engineers to advance in the reel industry. Even to this day it's dominated by Shimano and Dawia which is all Japan manufacturing or design. Country of origin makes a huge difference. Over the course of the last decade or so I've seen major knife companies move from Japan to China to cut cost and the quality of the product suffers greatly. If St. Croix had outsourced to China instead of Mexico I don't think they would be known for the quality they are today. Very similar to Fender. If the MIM was outsourced to China it wouldn't even be called a MIM and Fender wouldn't be as known as they are today without that market reach of quality product to make them known. That's basically how the Triumph is. It's the cheapest St. Croix model. Meant for people who want to experience the quality and brand at affordable prices. Very Similar to Fender Stratrocaster American made vs MIM. MIM is the closest you'll get to a stratocaster without American made manufacture prices. You go lower quality then that and you're talking Squire made in China into cheap made in China non name brand strat clones. Such as a Glarry like I own.

Yeah Once I researched it I wasn't as disappointed and realize I wouldn't have been able to afford an American made one anyway. Most important besides the outsourcing is they are maintaining a standard of quality that can't happen on American wages. Which is why I made the Fender comparison. I used to own a MIM strat as USA made ones were out of my budget. Well now those made in Mexico ones cost as much as the USA ones used too and the USA ones have got really expensive with inflation.

Recently purchased a two piece Triumph and was disappointed to find out that it wasn't made in America at that price. I assumed made in China only to find out they manufacture in Mexico and actually keep the high standards of quality. Reminds me a lot of Fender stratocaster. Main ones are American made and very expensive. They also manufacture a stratocaster in Mexico that retains the high level of quality and standards of Fender while opening up to a bigger market. Goes to show how expensive American manufacturing is. Half of us that want American made products aren't capable of affording it. And the people making the American made products won't have liveable wages without some outsourcing.

After all that the eagle got killed I think and goat probably injured.

My cat is ok. Only her hair and whiskers burned none of her skin. My burns are almost healed. All I will say is be careful lightning stuff near flammable things. It can cross your mind easily. Some would say I'm stupid. I say it can happen to anyone. I'm on my 3rd day of my new job in the morning. The job that ripped me off never added me to the books. So I don't know what to do. A homeowner who contracted him saw me working there a few weeks. And when a new guy started he worked one day then boss took off and never paid him either. I made legal threats to my boss and no response. I could probably find him and kick his butt. ( I could) but that is just some instant gratification and I know won't do any good. If I can't do anything legally then it's a loss. I hope I'm more successful then that guy. That's my win.

Going back to framing. Just before Christmas I was working for a stucco company and only working with boss. Well he kept working me and they didn't pay and hid from contact. So ripped me off big time right before Christmas. It was very frustrating being told you have to work for it and then when you do it's still doesn't pay lol. Same time last week I caught on fire with my cat. Caught some bad burns saved cat from serious injury. It Was scary I thought I killed my cat on accident. Still recovering from burns. Got burned twice in one week. To think last year I was in a studio in monterey CA next to pebble beach and carmel valley and was bartending. I'm so excited because not only do necessities get meant but you get to have some entertainment and do the things that make you joyful. For me it's videos games first playing and collecting, going to the flea markets early morning on days off before heading out to the water, being able to afford the expense to fish etc. Few dollars for some live bait. Cross fingers it works out. Then I can go fishing.

Thanks that's a lot of welcomes.

Yes it's a old reel that came off the original scimitar my dad got me years ago.

A few weeks back doing my regular flea market trips I ran across a shimano scimitar 6"6 one piece for $10 bucks. I have the scimitar in a 6"0 foot two piece that my dad gave me when I was a kid. So I had to get it. No one else understands the significance or what I'm talking about figure I'd share here. I'm refurbishing the cork.

I went and got my fishing license a few months back and mainly got back in the hobby to deal with depression. I use to fish when I was a kid.

I do. I enjoy multi species fishing. Its like playing pokemon IRl.