E21 And Other Company Issues

[Bluebasser86]

My wife has an Avid Pearl also, very nice rod. I've used it on a couple occasions and it feels great. I wish they'd make a split grip version of the regular Avid. 

[Hooligan]

Keep in mind, too, that E21 was was sold recently and now under the Catronic name. They retained a few people and got rid of many more.

I've had excellent luck with them of late.

Also, on the OT, I'd had terrible luck with the orange rods, no doubt about it. One o the worst rods I've ever fished.

The Wild Black, however has been exceptionally durable. I've got two that I've intentionally abused to the point of no return and have had zero issue. Also, Bass Pro company policy states that they are to honor the warranty for Carrot Stix over the counter. If you're having trouble with that, you shouldn't be.

[chubaka]

I've had mines for 3 years now and it's still going strong. 

[Grantman83]

Had one and the tip broke on a hookset.  However, my friend down in florida has one and loves it.  Just the luck of the draw I guess though that shouldn't be the case when buying a rod. 

[Blues19]

Looks like more horror stories than good stories. Main reason I got my abu was because of customer service. Dude at a local tackle store said that when the carrot fibers dry out, that is when the rods become brittle. Not sure how true it is or not, but I thought it was an interesting observation.

[tbone1993]

Looks like more horror stories than good stories. Main reason I got my abu was because of customer service. Dude at a local tackle store said that when the carrot fibers dry out, that is when the rods become brittle. Not sure how true it is or not, but I thought it was an interesting observation.

Yeah I wouldn't trust that guy with any technical advice lol. I am pretty sure must rods go into an oven to cure them, I think he meant to say they just make junk blanks llol. 

[BenB54]

I've never had a problem with the Micro Guide series. Seems like everyone has trouble with the regular Wild series.