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I totally disagree. If we both use a one to 4 inch twitch on the jig you think your rod reel and line is going to do something special compared to mine? No on this planet it isn't.
I'm curious, which U.S. manufacturer is providing Thorne Bros. their ice blanks?
I am not aware of any ice blanks that are made in the USA. Not saying there isn't, but in my searches I have come up empty handed. If anyone knows of a place that makes them, I will gladly buy my blanks from them.Different strokes for different folks. Some people like high end gear, some like tried and true vintage gear. Does a high priced custom stick catch more fish? Depends on the person using it I guess. Ever see the national fish team fist? They use marmish rods and I gurantee they will outfishing nearly anyone on this website. So, which rod is best, is in the eye of the beholder.For the record, I build my own rods because I couldn't buy what I was looking for off the shelf. I can build any TUCR, DH, or Thorne Bros rod for $30 or less. So can anyone here, just buy the parts and build the rod. Plenty of suppliers online. It's really easy. My buddy wanted to go laker fishing with me one day, but didn't have a rod. I assembled everything in an hour and had it on the dryer for a day and it was ready for our trip. If anyone is interested, I can help them get started. Just to warn you, it gets addictive!
they'd have to show me the US factory for me to believe it.Rg
Thanks for the shout out, Stinky! Also, fun to see a most of these guys really know their stuff. Solid topic choice. Now, that we all know "custom" is China/Korea made and US assembled, I pose this question. As you put down the China made big boys like 13, Clam, etc...what happens when one of them decides to assemble here in the US? Would they be seen as "custom?" They'd have placement everywhere, so would that kill the niche feeling of a small time guy, even though it's "made in America."Also, I commend those guys for taking chances on product like the Black Ops, Tickle Stick, original meat stick. Without that, the industry doesn't change.
Stinky, what the heck took you so long to make that post?!! Like Missoula said case closed!.... Jealous much? DANG I am...