Buying rods and reels.....
BACKLASH
Posted 11/2/2005 2:20 PM (#164319)
Subject: Buying rods and reels.....




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How many of you buy rods and reels online or over the phone or do only buy them in a store face to face? Just my own little survey. Thanks.
MuskieMike
Posted 11/2/2005 2:45 PM (#164324 - in reply to #164319)
Subject: RE: Buying rods and reels.....





Location: Des Moines IA
I've bought most of my rods and reels online, sight unseen, never had a problem, ........
muskie! nut
Posted 11/2/2005 3:51 PM (#164329 - in reply to #164319)
Subject: RE: Buying rods and reels.....





Posts: 2894


Location: Yahara River Chain
Naw, Mike just trades for what he wants later.

(HI Mike)

I like to feel the rod first and check out the action. If I were replacing a rod, that might be different.

Gerard
MuskieMike
Posted 11/2/2005 4:59 PM (#164336 - in reply to #164319)
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Location: Des Moines IA
How has your fall been Gerard? Haven't got one in the net since Waubesa myslef. Real happy with the all star also.
Vince Weirick
Posted 11/2/2005 5:35 PM (#164338 - in reply to #164319)
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Posts: 1060


Location: Palm Coast, FL
I fish all G-Loomis rods and am extremely happy with all the models I have. I have purchased them in person and also over the internet.
muskyboy
Posted 11/2/2005 5:42 PM (#164339 - in reply to #164319)
Subject: RE: Buying rods and reels.....


I have bought some online and some in person, never a problem either way.

ToddM
Posted 11/2/2005 8:59 PM (#164353 - in reply to #164319)
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Posts: 20218


Location: oswego, il
Never bought a rod online but I have reels. Some great deals on fisherman's factory outlet and on ebay.
Professional Edge
Posted 11/3/2005 7:43 AM (#164377 - in reply to #164319)
Subject: RE: Buying rods and reels.....




Posts: 401


This is a great question. As a custom rod builder without store front, I rely totally on the internet. What would be some good suggestions that I could use to make it better for the buyer that cannot put one of my sticks in their hand until they buy one? Minus sport shows that is.

Thanks Keith
www.professionaledgefishingrods.com
Slimeball
Posted 11/3/2005 3:21 PM (#164404 - in reply to #164319)
Subject: RE: Buying rods and reels.....





Posts: 332


Location: Michigan
Keith,
I think one thing you should have on your sight is pictures of your product. In my opinion I think aesthetic's comes into play when someone is purchasing a rod. Let them see what the cork/handle configuration looks like,blank color,different thread designs,and maybe a list of different guide choices or other accesories you can add to a custom rod.
I took a chance and ordered from you anyway. I was not dissapointed, you make a beautiful rod.


Jason Merics