Again I just don't see the need to bash. Why? Is it not possible for a company to come out with an improved product line? Better components, better construction? I sure am glad that gloomis and many other companies in the industry keep trying to improve and innovate or we would all still be using bamboo rods with line wrapped around a tin can. What happened to the old moral values of not saying anything if you don't have anything nice to say. I guess I am just naive.
Again, thank you gloomis, and all the other rod and reel companies willing to spend money on research and development, for striving to put out new and innovative products for the industry we all love to participate in!
CM
Since you jumped on after my post I'll assume you are talking to me.
Bashing?
If pointing out folks can have a custom rod built that (for the sake of being polite) is at least an equal for almost half the price............then I'm guilty.
Personally I believe people work hard for their money and deserve two quality rods for the price of .....in this case.... one. I'm thankful someone finally pointed me in the right direction after 20 years of spending too much money on rods.
Furthermore this is a blog where people can have an opinion.
If it's strictly a promotional advertisement then IMHO it should be paid for accordingly and locked at the top of the page.
2Many -
That's great that the custom rod option works for you. I think you are in the minority though. Most people want a rod that they can walk in to a shop, wiggle it a little, pay for it, and go fishing. There is a whole 'nother level of knowledge required to order a custom rod, and most people don't want to bother with details of guides, reel seats, cork, tip tops, etc. In addition, what most custom rod proponnents like yourself seem to overlook, whether intentional or not, is the convenience and peace of mind that comes from buying a production rod from a reputable company that offers a great warranty. You break your custom rod, it now has to be stripped of it's componnents, the blank has to be warrantied, then you pay to have it re-wrapped. Conversely, if I break my "production" rod, I send it to Loomis, and I'm back fishing with a repaired or new rod in (usually) 7-10 days. So...yes I do pay a little more for a Loomis, but I am knowingly paying a premium for this level of warranty, service and peace of mind. Consider it an insurance premium.
Don't get me wrong...I think there is definitely a place for custom rods and I appreciate what seems to be a dying art, but don't understand why you and others seem to want to cram the custom rod option down everyone's throat like it's the best way and the only way. This is not a one size fits all industry.
Loomis_Shimano_Rep - good on you for coming on here and answering the specific questions. This is a tough crowd sometimes. Can't wait to check out the new IMX lineup.
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