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Title: Rapala acquires minority stake in 13 Fishing?
Post by: vanhln on Jul 21, 2019, 08:59 PM

Did you all see this?  Anyone have thoughts?

https://www.wired2fish.com/news/rapala-acquires-minority-stake-in-13-fishing/

Title: Re: Rapala acquires minority stake in 13 Fishing?
Post by: HWeber on Jul 21, 2019, 10:13 PM

It's not like 13 fishing can get more overpriced. Not a fan of their products so it won't effect me much.

Title: Re: Rapala acquires minority stake in 13 Fishing?
Post by: hunts2long on Jul 22, 2019, 06:52 AM

I have 2 of there spinning rods that I use a lot. I have been using a Black Envy this year, jigging for walleyes and it has performed well. These were both given to me when I worked a the bait shop, they are a bit pricey, but the price was right...h2l

Title: Re: Rapala acquires minority stake in 13 Fishing?
Post by: filetandrelease on Jul 22, 2019, 07:54 AM

 I have 2 spinning ,an Omen and a fate
And a few ice rods , I’m satisfied with the performance 

Title: Re: Rapala acquires minority stake in 13 Fishing?
Post by: laer0302 on Jul 22, 2019, 08:26 AM

I'm pretty sure I heard that this is only for international distribution. 13 fishing is going to allow Rapala to sell and distribute products out of their international facilities. Rapala won't have any impact on 13 fishing's stateside operations.

Title: Re: Rapala acquires minority stake in 13 Fishing?
Post by: matzilla on Jul 22, 2019, 08:27 AM

Quote from: HWeber on Jul 21, 2019, 10:13 PM

It's not like 13 fishing can get more overpriced. Not a fan of their products so it won't effect me much.

2nd this lol

Title: Re: Rapala acquires minority stake in 13 Fishing?
Post by: vanhln on Jul 22, 2019, 09:06 AM

I like the BB 6061 reel and some of their rods, but yes, they are overpriced.  I have found deals on them so not so high for me.  I just wondered if you guys thought Rapala would try to change them or what might the future hold........

Title: Re: Rapala acquires minority stake in 13 Fishing?
Post by: Fishtrekker on Jul 22, 2019, 01:23 PM

Quote from: laer0302 on Jul 22, 2019, 08:26 AM

I'm pretty sure I heard that this is only for international distribution. 13 fishing is going to allow Rapala to sell and distribute products out of their international facilities. Rapala won't have any impact on 13 fishing's stateside operations.

That is exactly what I heard as well. I believe at one time Rapala help Shimano's  international distribution rights, when that fell through (1-2? years ago now) they needed to fill that space, so here we are today. We will see how it all plays out but I cant imagine much change happening within the next year or two.