Tim Kelly Posted June 8, 2016 Posted June 8, 2016 If you broke your rod after a year, it can't possibly be the manufacturer's responsibility. Why on earth would you expect anything other than having to buy a new rod? Seems completely bizarre to me. The cost to the manufacturer of subsidising new rods for people who broke them inevitably puts the price of rods up for everyone. The world has gone mad. 4 Quote
blckshirt98 Posted June 8, 2016 Posted June 8, 2016 9 minutes ago, Tim Kelly said: If you broke your rod after a year, it can't possibly be the manufacturer's responsibility. Why on earth would you expect anything other than having to buy a new rod? Seems completely bizarre to me. The cost to the manufacturer of subsidising new rods for people who broke them inevitably puts the price of rods up for everyone. The world has gone mad. For me it's because I buy rods/backup rods/backup to backup rods when they're on sale and don't necessarily fish them all that much within the first year, if at all. I know that's more my fault being a gear hoarder but still. 1 Quote
Tim Kelly Posted June 8, 2016 Posted June 8, 2016 If you can afford to bulk buy rods to have in case you break them you really don't need to be jacking up the prices of rods by sending them in whenever you break them. 1 Quote
Dogmatic Posted June 8, 2016 Posted June 8, 2016 Very excited about the big three(four) coming from Savage Gear, and also the Optimum thumper tail. Quote
RichF Posted June 9, 2016 Posted June 9, 2016 3 hours ago, Tim Kelly said: If you broke your rod after a year, it can't possibly be the manufacturer's responsibility. Why on earth would you expect anything other than having to buy a new rod? Seems completely bizarre to me. The cost to the manufacturer of subsidising new rods for people who broke them inevitably puts the price of rods up for everyone. The world has gone mad. It certainly isn't their responsibility to replace your rod for free if you break it accidentally, but is it so wrong for them to offer a replacement for your $200+ rod at a discounted rate? I think it actually helps these companies maintain a loyal customer base. I only fish brands that have flat fee replacements for broken rods. Can't afford not to with how much I fish and how much money I put back into the sport. Quote
Super User Munkin Posted June 9, 2016 Super User Posted June 9, 2016 23 minutes ago, RichF said: It certainly isn't their responsibility to replace your rod for free if you break it accidentally, but is it so wrong for them to offer a replacement for your $200+ rod at a discounted rate? I think it actually helps these companies maintain a loyal customer base. I only fish brands that have flat fee replacements for broken rods. Can't afford not to with how much I fish and how much money I put back into the sport. I know that St Croix will work with you from personal experience. Broke a Premier rod that just shattered in year 6 of a 5 year warranty. When I called I explained that it cracked during a cast and I had no idea why? They could of just said I was SOL but they wanted to examine the rod to see what happened so they ask me to send it back. I paid $90 for that rod and it cost like $15 to ship it to them and they sent me a $50 certificate for a new rod which was great on their part. To many people were abusing the system which is what changed the warranty system. If you do not break a rod in the first couple of trips than it is your fault not the rod manufacturer. Like others have mentioned I would like to see some smaller frogs that could be used for SM. I picked up a couple smaller live target ones that I hope will work on the river around here. Allen Quote
Megastink Posted June 9, 2016 Author Posted June 9, 2016 17 minutes ago, Ohio Bassin said: A Gen 4 Revo is all I hope for, Thanks for getting the thread back on track! :-) 2 Quote
j bab Posted June 9, 2016 Posted June 9, 2016 I'm most excited about the savage gear rat and duck as well. 2 Quote
lakeannaangler Posted June 9, 2016 Posted June 9, 2016 I would like to see a 4th gen revo and a veritas 3.0 Quote
Hurricane Posted June 9, 2016 Posted June 9, 2016 22 hours ago, fishballer06 said: I know Terminator has a popping frog coming out as well. Looking forward to getting one of these... Quote
IndianaFinesse Posted June 9, 2016 Posted June 9, 2016 I hope savage gear releases a 5" version of the line thru trout, it would be awesome for bass feeding on shad. I have the six inch and like it, but would love it if it was a little smaller so that it catches more of those important fifteen inch bass in tournament's but still gets kickers. I wouldn't mind trying the savage gear rat to, all of there other gear is awesome so I have high hopes. Quote
Turtle135 Posted June 9, 2016 Posted June 9, 2016 A 12-foot version of the Wilderness Systems ATAK kayak (I heard a "rumor" that they might be showing one at iCast) 3 Quote
Delaware Valley Tackle Posted June 10, 2016 Posted June 10, 2016 On June 8, 2016 at 4:12 PM, blckshirt98 said: Interesting, I didn't know this. I thought after the 1-year period, if you broke your rod you were screwed and had to buy a new rod. If I'm reading this right, this program lets you replace a qualifying rod for 50% off MSRP anytime after the 1-year period even if it's your own fault? This isn't the best replacement program out there but isn't horrible either. Truth is, if a Rod blank breaks after the first couple times it's fully loaded the user is at fault. Either handling or user error cause the vast majority of failures. Workmanship like grips, reel seats and maybe wraps should be covered long term. 1 Quote
GetBent Posted June 10, 2016 Posted June 10, 2016 23 hours ago, Turtle135 said: A 12-foot version of the Wilderness Systems ATAK kayak (I heard a "rumor" that they might be showing one at iCast) I thought I saw a 12' atak on yakbassin on a YouTube video I assumed they were already being produced Quote
herruberraschen Posted June 11, 2016 Posted June 11, 2016 I think I may have spied a "Hack Attack" bladed jig by Strike King... Might be seeing things tho lol Quote
Megastink Posted June 12, 2016 Author Posted June 12, 2016 9 hours ago, herruberraschen said: I think I may have spied a "Hack Attack" bladed jig by Strike King... Might be seeing things tho lol Where might you have seen that? Quote
herruberraschen Posted June 12, 2016 Posted June 12, 2016 1 hour ago, Megastink said: Where might you have seen that? He calls it a regular Pure Poison but it doesn't look like anything they offer right now. Green pumpkin with green pumpkin blade and looks like a beefier hook. Quote
Super User fishwizzard Posted June 12, 2016 Super User Posted June 12, 2016 On 6/8/2016 at 10:01 AM, Bluebasser86 said: One of the guys I follow on Youtube has a solution for this already. A few more options are the finesse wormZ, FattyZ, or a Hula Stick. All are thinner than a Zinker and offer different, unique actions. I have tried cutting them this way, a few different types of scissors, razor blades, and a sharp serrated knife, none of them work well and I feel like I am constantly in danger of cutting myself the way those things squirm. Quote
Megastink Posted June 12, 2016 Author Posted June 12, 2016 10 hours ago, herruberraschen said: He calls it a regular Pure Poison but it doesn't look like anything they offer right now. Green pumpkin with green pumpkin blade and looks like a beefier hook. Oh man, i think you're right!!!! They don't offer that color pure poision either. That's definitely a beefier hook. It doesn't have eyes anymore. Also, interesting fact, the Pure Poision isn't on Strike King's website. Maybe it's just a reboot. Either way, I dig it! 1 Quote
Super User Cgolf Posted June 12, 2016 Super User Posted June 12, 2016 What would be pretty cool is a storage box that would allow you to vary both the length and split a compartment width wise too into 2 or 3 slots. I could see this being handy for swimbaits or other baits where it is important to keep the tails straight. Personally I would do one up for Zman Ned rigged baits too. They also could just do a box with narrower slots too instead of making them adjustable. Quote
Global Moderator Bluebasser86 Posted June 12, 2016 Global Moderator Posted June 12, 2016 13 hours ago, Bunnielab said: I have tried cutting them this way, a few different types of scissors, razor blades, and a sharp serrated knife, none of them work well and I feel like I am constantly in danger of cutting myself the way those things squirm. Kitchen shears work best. The ones I use are $.88 at Wal-Mart. 1 Quote
Super User MarkH024 Posted June 13, 2016 Super User Posted June 13, 2016 Billed 3 piece Imakatsu Bassroid below. Although I'm not sure its confirmed to come out at/after ICast. Savage Gear Rat and Duck will be put in teh shopping cart as well. 1 Quote
Super User fishwizzard Posted June 14, 2016 Super User Posted June 14, 2016 On 6/12/2016 at 0:52 PM, Bluebasser86 said: Kitchen shears work best. The ones I use are $.88 at Wal-Mart. I have tried both klein tool scissors and my GF's hair scissors ( ) and I can't get a straight cut with either. It sounds like longer ones will work better, thanks. My Ned-related wish would be for a small jig like this: But with a hook strong enough for bass, and a tiny keeper on the shank. None of the jigs I have tried to use for a weed/snagless Ned are idea, something like this would be perfect if it had a wire keeper and a flat head to glue too. 1 Quote
IndianaFinesse Posted June 14, 2016 Posted June 14, 2016 A mushroom head mold from do-it with a wire keeper, 2 each in the sizes 1/32, 1/16, and 3/32 for Ned rigs. Much easier (and it would be nice to be able to use other sizes besides 1/16) than pouring one head at a time and having to make my own wire keepers that don't last very long. 1 Quote
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