Redlinerobert

The biggest fish I lost was a 30+ lb striper. Hooked it on a hair raiser, fought it for several minutes and right at the boat before she was in the net she came loose. She just hung there for a few seconds, I fell down and tried to lip her but she started to swim away. My fingers ran down her tail as she swam off. Nothing I could do. My dad lost a MASSIVE fish down in Brazil. If it was a peacock it was world record material. That fish spooled my dad like there was no tomorrow. Nothing he could have done to slow it down. We never got a look at it but let me tell you - the image of it will stay in my mind for the rest of my life.

As far as I'm concerned, all cell phones and cell phone services suck. It's just a matter of finding one that sucks less.

Exactly Avid. I was never rude, never raised my voice, just stated the facts about what happened. She decided that she no longer wanted to deal with me, so she hung up. Employees like that can wreck havoc on a business.

My personal favorite frog stick is an IMX 845. Good power, light, and a 7 footer. I'm looking at picking up that Senko rod as well.

JT, Thanks for the response. I just don't understand why I have to go through so much grief to get a rod replaced DURING the warranty period. From other posts I am not alone on this matter. All I want is the rod replaced. I'm not looking for anything else. I sent you a pm with my information. Please feel free to call me at your convenience.

It is a great board. I'm a recent member and will hang out here as long as they let me. Welcome!

I vote for Avid! Oh wait you said pro.

You can have the BEST rods or product in the business. If you have poor customer service, word will get around and your business will SUFFER because of it. If you can't keep your current clients happy, bad rep will eventually be the demise of your business. I feel badly for All Star, I am obviously not the only one that has had negative dealings with them.

Holy crap! $185!? What site sells them?

I hear you ReelMech, However I in no way made it as a taunt. I suppose she could have taken it that way and simply ran with it.

Jim, Thanks very much. It's individuals like yourself and others on this board that make me proud to be a member. OK maybe even Avid. ;D If they take care of this issue for me, I would be very appreciative. I jus think it's wrong to have to go through so much trouble to get a rod replaced DURING the warranty period! The Loomis rods that broke on the trip were banged up on the boat. I would not be surprised if they had some nicks on them and thus aided in their failure. It is nice to know that in future situations I can USE the rods as they were intended to be used and not have to worry about if they get banged up or broken - Loomis will more than likely replace them. I take very good care of my equipment, but come on guys - they are tools and tools get used.

Don't count on it Adam. I wish I could say differently, but honestly the rudeness of the customer service lady from All Star was without merit. She LITERALLY hung up on me after telling me and I quote "Sorry we aren't Loomis". I will NEVER buy another All Star rod again.

I like their rods too, don't get me wrong, but when you can spend an EQUAL amount on a rod with a different manufacturer and get a new rod if it breaks, then THAT is where I will be spending my money from now on.

The rod broke when I set the hook on a 16 lb peacock. You're right RW. Off to the rod shop later

I hope none of you guys are sponsored by All Star. I can not believe how RUDE they are. I called them to see what their warranty replacement service requires. They need proof of purchase for the rod. OK. So I call Bass Pro to get a record of my rod purchase. They unfortunately only go back one year with their records. I put in another call to All Star. I finally get a lady on the phone, explain what happened to my rod, and she says the same thing, unless they have a receipt or warranty card, they can not do anything. GREAT! I did send in the the warranty card and ask her to research it. She comes back and tells me that she could not find it. I tell her I am confused, I know for a FACT that I sent it in. At this point, I am a little confused. I mention to her that I know that I sent in the warranty card, and that I sent in two rods to G Loomis and in 3 days I had new rods back. She obviously didn't like that and told me "We aren't G Loomis". She then hung up on me! Great customer service All Star....... >

Bingo.

White bass are actually a striper hybrid if I remember correctly. An albino largemouth? That would definitely be something to see. I for one have never even heard of one.

I just got one off Ebay, I have a light GLX rod that I'll be using it with smaller topwater and crank baits-

Regardless of it working on largemouths, it should kill the peacocks in Brazil next November!

OK I am oficially hungry.

Brazil is definitely the way to go. Amazon Tours is the outfit I went with, top quality and worth every penny. That is a hell of a peacock bass Scott! 23 lbs! What company did you go with? What time of year?

Just bought this on Ebay, I can't wait to try it out in the spring.

I have thick skin guys. So is the initiation process over? Am I now a member of the inner circle? Low Budget, the H2 turns very well. in addition to the SC, I also had sway bars installed. Honestly the thing should have come like this from the factory.

Lay off? just as things were getting good? ;D Also I'm sure that "hummer" means the same thing in Brooklyn as it does in California. 8-)

Well Fred Flintstone then what are you, since you're obviously NOT Italian? ;D