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Location: Stevens Point, WI | Just got back from fishing the Three Lakes Chain with MuskieE we boated three fish and MuskieE lost a BIG fish using a Zam. MuskieE felt the hit set the hook and the fish pulled out 3-6 feet of line instantly with a super tight drag....two seconds later no fish and only HALF of a Zam attached to line!!
Edited by MuskieMedic 5/25/2003 11:47 PM
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Location: Northwest Chicago Burbs | Would MuskieE be happy if I posted if I had a failure on one of his baits?
But, he wouldnt have to worry about it, cause I would contact him directly, instead of spreading it over the net.
Slamr
Edited by Slamr 5/25/2003 10:56 PM
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Location: Stevens Point, WI | Sorry to make a big stink about it but we have never seen anything like that with a bait, he is contacting them directly to try and figure out what happened. It is really an excellent bait and definately puts fish in the boat, no doubt about it. |
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Location: Hartford, WI | Derek, I have had that happen with a few lures in my time (NOT ZAMS).
Hey Contact me about doing some fishin.
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Location: Mauston, Wisconsin | MuskieE - call me at - 608-847-6123 or Mike Hofmann at 715-325-2010. I am sorry you had a Zam break with a big fish. We at ZaltNAD are very concerned! Muskygirl2000 reported she broke two Zam's hitting rocks on Lake Shellbyville PMTT. I have also broken a Zalt by striking rocks. If you had struck any rocks previously while casting there is a chance it could have cracked/weakened the lure. I have spoken with Peter af Rolen @ Zalt AB in Sweden. They are investigating the plastic composition, i.e., it seems to be to brittle. He is already testing a new plastic formula. Obviously we at Zalt will stand behind the product 100% and replace any lures that break in this fashion. Like any other time you hit rocks with a lure, we recommend a complete inspection of the lure, i.e., both Zalt & Zam. Am I going to stop using Zalts or Zam's? No! But that's a personal choice. They definitely have the ability to catch fish. Yesterday, Mike H, (Pres. ZaltNAD) told me a customer called him and reported a six (6) muskie outing on the Petenwell using a Zalt 19cm/7.5" in the bumblebee pattern (11). I was recently up in the Yoooper fishing w/ Ranger for two days (my first Muskie outing of 2003), I caught a 39.5" the first day on a Zam camopike and a 41" the second day using a Zam in a new holoform color (49). Both struck with a vengence and Ranger can verify I was using a pretty tight drag. We were also catching large mouth & northern's. Slamr- Thanks, I read your message again. I too resent the hidden "scam" slam. The thread could also have had the facts as the subject- "Big fish lost on broken Zam". Have no fear although we can't replace the lost fish- we do take care of our customers. If anyone out there feels that there is a scam- simply put your Zalt's or Zam's into a box and send them back to us and we will refund your money. I will happily add them to my tackle box and keep them posted on how they perform. We believe our customers are #1 and that we will treat them as we would expect to be treated. Al Warner http://www.zaltnad.com
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Location: north central wisconsin | My buddy has matched me fish for fish this year when we've gone out, catching 13 muskies on one Zalt, while I've used a variety of lures. He has alot of confidence in it now, and it shows. He cast it out a couple days ago, and it came back with only the metal attatchment(he had bounced a few rocks, but that is what we do here). I see they've beefed it up on the new ones, but it still worries me some. I'll give more feedback after he uses the new one for awhile. |
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