FM Event give-a-ways

[Fluker]

Thought I'd post an update about some of the give aways from the FM Event (THANKS).

Gamma Line and Gander cards - I've always wanted to try out the Gamma Fluro, bummer that we didn't end up with any. HOWEVER, I took my Gander card and used them to help buy me some! No chance to use it yet, but now I have the chance. Giving stuff to events like this pays off for those companies, point in case!

Rod Balancer - I'm a rod builder, and we all have this "ligter is better" approach to building. Last year I fished with a buddies rods and he had the rod balancers. I found it VERY odd that adding weight to the rod made the rod actually seem lighter because of proper balance. I had been flirting with trying one out, but again never did it. NOW I can. I put the rod balancer on a 1 piece flipping stick I build that just felt "off". (My reed rod Ike) It was a little heavy and out of balance before, and the rod balancer seems to have made the rod LIGHTER. Pretty awesome. I don't think they are right for all rods, but for those longer tip heavy rods you have, these things are great!!

Once again, thanks to those for compiling this stuff for us!

Thanks

Chuck

[Ray Esboldt]

I like rods for flipping and jig fishing that really could be categorized as light bucktail rods. Rod Balancers work real well to make the the rod "quicker" in my hands.

[bassNspear]

Sure was a great thing to see and get from dealers like that!!