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Red Lab
Posted 6/12/2010 10:03 PM (#445195)
Subject: Hamernick rods?




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Has anyone used these? And if so any problems? I borrowed one today from a buddy and the handle broke in half just from casting it. Just curious if anyone else has had issues. thanks
Pedro
Posted 6/12/2010 10:17 PM (#445199 - in reply to #445195)
Subject: Re: Hamernick rods?





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Location: Otsego, MN
I've had a 9 footer for two seasons now, lots of use on it from big blades to pounders and have never had an issue with the rod.
curleytail
Posted 6/13/2010 12:52 AM (#445222 - in reply to #445195)
Subject: Re: Hamernick rods?




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Location: Hayward, WI
I have his 8'6. Got it last year. It was the only rod I used for double 10's all the way up to Pounders. Didn't toss Pounders with it a LOT, but it saw a lot of 8 oz+ baits, and a fair amount of Pounder tossing. No problems with mine. Handles double 10's and Mag Dawg size baits well.

curleytail
bowhunter29
Posted 6/13/2010 7:47 AM (#445234 - in reply to #445195)
Subject: Re: Hamernick rods?





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Location: South-Central PA
Red Lab, it's highly unlikely that the handle broke from merely casting it. Sounds like the old 'my rod broke from setting the hook on a 10" bass' problem. There had to be prior damage to the rod.

jeremy
Red Lab
Posted 6/13/2010 9:41 AM (#445245 - in reply to #445234)
Subject: Re: Hamernick rods?




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The rod has never had any fish caught on it of any kind. Was only used 5 times in the last 3 years. And never seen a lure heavier then maybe 4 oz until I was using it for mag dogs today in the tourney. My friend is very anal about his stuff and knowing that I also took extra care not to damage it (step on it etc) It appears the handle is is not one solid piece under the cork.
Tackle Industries
Posted 6/13/2010 9:58 AM (#445249 - in reply to #445195)
Subject: Re: Hamernick rods?





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Location: Land of the Musky
Depending on where you are its about $20 for a new handle to be put on. Nice thing about that is you can specialize the handle to the length and cork diameter you want. Just a side idea for you...Call Jason woudl be another good idea...
Madmanmusky
Posted 6/13/2010 10:35 AM (#445254 - in reply to #445249)
Subject: Re: Hamernick rods?




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Location: Musky Country
we have had three of his rods and last year one broke from casting it and one broke last week from a hook set on a nice fish both of them broke just above the reel seat. WILL not use another hamer rod!!!!!!!
sworrall
Posted 6/13/2010 11:03 AM (#445258 - in reply to #445195)
Subject: Re: Hamernick rods?





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Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin
Sounds like a defect in the rod. Call the manufacturer, that might get something done faster than complaining on this message board.
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