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gillchaser
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Posted: Thu Sep 07, 2017 7:04 pm • # 1 |
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Saw on Facebook where TFO has a new line of UL rods coming out called Trout Panfish rods . Looking forward to checking out one of the seven footers . Gillchaser
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Iasgair
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Posted: Fri Sep 08, 2017 12:33 pm • # 2 |
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Do you know when this will take place?
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gillchaser
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Posted: Fri Sep 08, 2017 7:35 pm • # 3 |
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Iasgair wrote: Do you know when this will take place? They were announced at I-Cast in July . Should available soon , I hope . Found a video that said they're four models with the prices to be $79-$89 . I'll be picking up a 7 footer to try when available. Kirby
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gillchaser
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Posted: Tue Sep 12, 2017 11:38 pm • # 4 |
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This is the answer I got from TFO on Facebook . Kirby " Temple Fork Outfitters . They will be available mid to late October. We will be offering a 5'6" 6', 6'6" and 7'. The 6' and the 6'6" will be offered in 1 and 2 pieces. "
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fkrow
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Posted: Wed Sep 13, 2017 12:05 pm • # 5 |
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Thanks for update,,, at that price point, I will most likely get two of these new rods. The 7ft sounds very interesting, I prefer longer rods.
I really like the UL fly rod TFO Finesse Series and expect the spinning rods will also be great.
Regards, FK
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gillchaser
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Posted: Mon Oct 23, 2017 5:25 pm • # 6 |
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I’ve been watching for the release of the new TFO UL rods and today when I googled them , they came up on Amazon . It took me over an hour to decide which one to order. I ordered the 6’6” two piece . I would have liked to have the seven footer , but it only was available in a one piece . I like one piece rods up to 6’ . They’ll fit into the back of my truckbed without crossing , Xing , or bending to fit . With the 6’6” two piece , it’ll fit inside the cab of my Tacoma Xtracab in what I use for a storage area . 6’6” is the longest IMO that will cast individual small jigs accurately, but is long enough to handle a float and micro-jig rig . Rod should be in my hand Thursday . If I get a chance this weekend , I’ll attempt to get some slime on it . I’ll let you know what I think of it , compared to my St Croix Trout and Panfish rods , and my Daiwas . Gillchaser
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gillchaser
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Posted: Sat Oct 28, 2017 5:28 pm • # 7 |
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Still waiting for the rod to arrives . USPS says it’s delayed . Been delayed for three days now I’ve been told to give it until the 31st to show up . Hope it it shows , and it’s still just a two piece rod . I’m ready for a refund . Kirby
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Knotty
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Posted: Sat Oct 28, 2017 10:42 pm • # 8 |
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How frustrating. For the most part the Postal Service does a good job but things can go wrong. Hope it shows soon.
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joe the plumber
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Posted: Sun Oct 29, 2017 9:20 pm • # 9 |
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And I was looking forward to hearing the report on how the rod feels......dang..good luck hope it shows up soon.
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gillchaser
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Posted: Tue Oct 31, 2017 7:15 pm • # 10 |
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Thanks . No rod yet . I tried to cancel the order today and was told they shipped it , it was out of their hands . I don’t think so . It doesn’t work that way . The shipper hold the Insurance on the item shipped and it’s up to them to get their money back . I’ll give it until two weeks total , which is about four more days. Then I’ll start bugging Amazon about getting my refund .
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joe the plumber
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Posted: Tue Oct 31, 2017 10:38 pm • # 11 |
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I ordered the 7 footer....supposed to be here tomorrow.......through amazon.......your situation has me worried ..... hope we both get what we ordered.
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joe the plumber
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Posted: Wed Nov 01, 2017 9:50 pm • # 12 |
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Mine showed up today at four oclock....in one piece....not gonna post another word about it until yours shows up....and i'm not gonna hijack your thread anyway.
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gillchaser
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Posted: Thu Nov 02, 2017 7:46 pm • # 13 |
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joe the plumber wrote: Mine showed up today at four oclock....in one piece....not gonna post another word about it until yours shows up....and i'm not gonna hijack your thread anyway. Go for it Joe ! Mine is history. Tracking hasn’t changed in a week . I contacted Amazon two days ago and got a refund on mine . If it does show up, I’ll return it on their dime . Gillchaser
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gillchaser
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Posted: Wed Nov 08, 2017 5:14 pm • # 14 |
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Good news ! The package showed up today , a cardboard triangle tube wrapped like a mummy from one end to the other in USPS tape , with a sticker apologizing for the damage done and said it had been repaired at a Postal facility in Tennessee. I called Amazon and retold them the story and that I had been refunded for the item . They told me to keep the rod if there was anything left of it or dispose of it . I just opened the box and I don’t know how it made it , but the rod looks ok . W I like the feel of it . It feels like a true UL . Almost glass like but without the weight . It’ll” be great tossing tiny jigs on two pound test . If it weren’t raining outside , I’d go try it out at the town pond . Gillchaser
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joe the plumber
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Posted: Wed Nov 08, 2017 7:43 pm • # 15 |
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gillchaser
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Posted: Wed Nov 08, 2017 8:24 pm • # 16 |
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joe the plumber wrote: That’s for the heads up . I’ll make sure I don’t use either of those Gillchaser
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