Older All Star Rods Help

[grayAG]

I just picked up an All Star SBR2 6'8" MH Zell Rowland spinnerbait rod at a yard sale for $20. It has "Made in USA" under the All Star logo.I've seen different things from people about whether or not these were the better quality ones made in Houston. I just wanted to ask for the story/age on this rod. Thanks

[Maxximus Redneckus]

Its the best of the all stars ..no clue of age though

[zell_pop1]

I like the ones that say IM10X, really good rods.

[rangerjockey]

I have 2 Houston made Allstars, A bcm6 and a Zell Rowland TWS.. Both say Houston TX. under the logo.

 They have a charcoal colored blank with maroon wraps.

[Fishes in trees]

I thought those were ok rods.   The issue with them that I had was over time the reel seat stripped out and wouldn't hold the reel tight any more - even using shims and stuff.  They are in my pile of retired rods now.  Years ago, when Shakespeare acquired the company, they wouldn't honor the warranty any more.    A couple of the rods that I bought through Cabelas, Cabelas made them honor their warranty, but I had to jump through hoops and find receipts and so forth. I honestly don't remember where I bought most of them.   I do know that after they were acquired by Shakespeare, the store I buy quite a bit of stuff from wouldn't deal with them any more.   I think that All Star is owned by the parent company of Berkley now, but I'm not sure.

[bigbill]

I picked up a 6' Allstar spinning rod on clearance a while back. I'm going to try it soon. Most say there good rods.

[grayAG]

This one has the charcoal blank with maroon wraps, but doesn't say Houston. Just wasn't sure where this one fit in.

[BobP]

I've owned an All Star TWS Zell Roland IM10 rod for 10+ years.  Good rod.  $20 is a great price!

[dave]

I've got an IM10X Magnum Worm II,  decent rod.  I think they were in the $100 range new.