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Mitchell fulcrum rods????

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Anyone know where I might be able to find Mitchell fulcrum rods for sale. I bought a couple about 2-3 years ago and really like them for walleye as well as pan fish. I have searched high and low but cannot find any fulcrum rods anywhere. Are they not being made anymore??

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Phenomenal rod for the price! I bought a Fulcrum baitcaster a few yeas back at Walmart for like $20, and the rod rocks! Extremely light and very sensitive, I can cast with it all day long and not even stretch a muscle smile.gif

I tried contacting Mitchell to see if there are any more, and they said that they stopped making the older version, and that the only ones left are the ones at the stores if they haven't sold them. I found another one up in Canada near Sioux Narrows a year ago. They came out with a new cork handle Fulrum for open face reels, but its not the same in my mind. A nice rod and priced awesome thats for sure.

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Thanks for the info. I agree, fulcrum rods rock. It’s too bad they’re not making them anymore. Seems surprising that none of the other major rod manufacturers have used a similar design. Especially when you always hear people saying they want a rod that is light weight and “the right balance”. I was considering one of those Bionic Blades from BPS that has the weight kit to screw into the end of the rod. But to me it’s not the same. Sure it might balance it out, but I would think all that would do is make the overall rod weight heavier. I guess I better be extra careful with the one fulcrum I have now!!

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Thanks for the info. I agree, fulcrum rods rock. It’s too bad they’re not making them anymore. Seems surprising that none of the other major rod manufacturers have used a similar design. Especially when you always hear people saying they want a rod that is light weight and “the right balance”. I was considering one of those Bionic Blades from BPS that has the weight kit to screw into the end of the rod. But to me it’s not the same. Sure it might balance it out, but I would think all that would do is make the overall rod weight heavier. I guess I better be extra careful with the one fulcrum I have now!!

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Chris,
You can't find them anymore, they stopped making the baitcaster soft handle model. But I guess if you are really lucky you could find one at a baitshop somewhere from a previous order. One nice rod though.

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Matt Johnson

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Has anyone tried contacting Mitchell directly? I had an older Berkley rod that they had quit making that I wanted another of. I contacted Berkley, and they had a few in the warehouse. Shipped out the next day. I'm sure that Mitchell didn't just toss out any that they hadn't sold or shipped. Maybe they'll sell a couple if they've got them.

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