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13 rods and others defects?

mrpike1973

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So I went to the orange mans mall today to by a 13 ice combo went through 5 rods before i found one with the eyelets all in a straight line or line up with the reel. I found that ht and frabill were the same. this is sad to see had this issue a few years back not knocking them but come on $40 for a rod with eyes that don't line up any one notice this too. Not trying to start a who's better but seeing it across the board.

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It's because the people of China don't ice fish. They don't understand the importance of making a rod with straight guides.

This is the dumbest reply ive seen in awhile...

If a company wants things done right; they will pay for quality control during production. The product is already made overseas to cut and save cost so that folks like you dont have to pay more. If the product is not up to your demands vs cost then you need to start contacting the manufacturer with your complaints. Their the ones that are profiting.

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Yeah NO KIDDING!

It really sucks to lose a big fish because your guides are slightly misaligned, been there done that PLENTY OF TIMES.

Dang ... so if I'm losing fish, but still have straight guides than it's on me. I guess I'll bring out my old rods with misaligned guides so I have someone else to blame cool

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I agree with those who recommend spending the extra for quality. L&M has a Tony Roach power rod with Eagle Claw inline on sale for $35.00, so yesterday bought one and found the reel seat is off set from the guides. Plus cheap line guides. It's going back. One would think "pros" would be careful what they put their name to. Guess I'll continue to build my own.

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It's because the people of China don't ice fish. They don't understand the importance of making a rod with straight guides.

It could also have been from the 100's of clod customers that drop the rods or pulled them off the little holders a little harder then need be. wink

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Yeah NO KIDDING!

It really sucks to lose a big fish because your guides are slightly misaligned, been there done that PLENTY OF TIMES.

Boy, I hope none of you guys ever get into fishing big Lake Trout, it would suk to lose all those fish!

See Mackinaw rod! whistle

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