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what a catch she is a keeper

I didnt realize this topic was going to start such a commotion. Thank you all for posting and answering my questions. D

Dumping what I have will accomplish nothing, but a couple months ago, when my uncle lost his job due to a plant shipping overseas I vowed to buy American products if at all possible, I have done so with the bigger products - trading in my Honda for a Ford. Trading my wifes Toyota for a Ford. Now I'm working on my fishing equipment. I dont mind buying something from Sweden or Finland. I just dont want anything from China or Japan, or Korea. Again, I know its a frutile effort, but I have extra cash laying around, and if I sell all of my current rods and reels I can buy alot of American Made products, and it will give us and the guys "something to talk about" on the fishing outings, comparing American quality to the cheaper China stuff. I'm sure a St Croix rod is going to outpreform a cheap berkley any day of the week. Sorry for such a long post.

Fixed it for ya. The Pfluegers I own, Supremes, Summits and Patriarchs are made in Korea, as are the Garcia's. It's possible some of their cheaper reels are made in China but if you're going to buy cheap equipment, you'll be hard pressed to find anything American made. I have two Presidents - I dont really classify them as a "Cheap" reel, both of them I bought about 5 years ago and on the box is says "Made in China" Thanks for letting me know about Abu and the other Pfluegers I had no idea that abu went to korea, I have the older Abus and they say "Made in Sweden" hard to believe they let the company go to korea, its sad, very sad

Hey guys, I have always been a pflueger fan untill I found today they are made in China Do any of you know where all the brands are made? I searched google unsuccessfully Pflueger - China Shimano - Japan Abu - Sweaden ?? Quantum - ? Mitchell - ? Wright & McGill - ? To be honest, I'm looking for a great reel made in the USA Does anyone know of any? I'm going to replace every last Pflueger, Shimano, Quantum, and Mitchell reel I own with a USA brand. Thanks for the input D

I love a Pfleuger reel To be honest about the rod selection though, I dont really have a brand I lean toward. I have never owned a St. Croix, or carrot stix rod I do own several Berkleys, Fenwicks, Ugly Sticks, Quantum, and BPS rods (all cheaper rods $45.00 - $95.00)

ahh you took him out of his home. it would be tough to turn him back, but i always bring myself to do it so another fisherman can have the enjoyment.

I have never seen one of those - nice find and thanks for posting

holy hell what a belly very nice fish

7-8 lbs very nice fish

Looks like you had a great time, its times like those your grandson will remember long after your gone.

great catch, so she showed you up that day? Shes a keeper good luck to the both of you this season.

nice fish, and a great story. Thanks for posting

about 1.5 Those are the fun ones to catch, they can really put up a fight great catch

8 lbs 2 oz

two beautiful fish

thats great to hear, glad to see you both enjoying yourselves. Best of luck the rest of the season.

It depends with me, I catch more fish when I'm alone, but when you take a friend you have a challenge. Like stated above, when taking a friend it's not always about the fish.

very nice Best if luck the rest of the season

+1 its a great little bait.

Looking like Tina Turner LOL Very nice video Glen Thank you

2lbs 9ozs

Those spinners look great. Thanks for the post, keep them comming. ~D

hopefully your next bandit in that color will be as good of a companion as the previous. Good Luck

Seen those earlier today, its worth looking in the Bargain Cave, they have some decent deals every once in a while.