On 10/16/2024 at 12:57 PM, LootyDjibouti said:

I'm not knocking Kistler specifically because this is a strategy other manufacturers and retailers regardless of industry employ, but with the rods always "on sale"... are they really on sale?

It feels deceptive to me if the item is never available at the "regular" price. 

250 for a Helium today!  With a free Argon tossed in.  

 

I don't have an Argon, so can't make recommendation on that.  But, I do have five Heliums.

20% off at CopperState Tackle through Oct. 31. No code needed. 

Midway has 17 lb/1000 yd Tatsu for $165. It's labeled as "blemished". Knowing Midway, it's likely just some blemish on the box or spool. 

Amazon has Seaguar Blue fluoro leader 12lbs/25yards for $5.33 before tax. 

 

https://a.co/d/9x27IpJ

 

Looks to be sold out now.

1 hour ago, Junger said:

Amazon has Seaguar Blue fluoro leader 12lbs/25yards for $5.33 before tax.

 

https://a.co/d/9x27IpJ

15 for shipping though.

33 minutes ago, webertime said:

15 for shipping though.

 

It looks like it sold out, I bought 2 with free prime shipping. The 4lb/25yards is $5.11, but I dunno what that would be used for other than trout/panfish leaders.

3 hours ago, Junger said:

 

It looks like it sold out, I bought 2 with free prime shipping. The 4lb/25yards is $5.11, but I dunno what that would be used for other than trout/panfish leaders.

 

This is Amazon matching third parties' sale prices, and this time is Campsaver.com. You can order directly from them, with all sorts of Blue Labels on sale. $49+ for free shipping; I've ordered from them before. They have many things on sale right now, e.g., Falcon Expert rod, 7'3"Hudson Special, for $83. This is a very good deal.

I believe there's going to be a price drop to $199.

 

12 minutes ago, NorthernBasser said:

I believe there's going to be a price drop to $199.

 

I've seen a couple places post about this. Is the Orochi xx line being discontinued? Would imagine if it's staying, and they're just dropping the price on them then that'd eat into sales of the Levante line.

3 minutes ago, MeatHead1313 said:

I've seen a couple places post about this. Is the Orochi xx line being discontinued? Would imagine if it's staying, and they're just dropping the price on them then that'd eat into sales of the Levante line.

 

That's what I'm guessing. I'm hoping they're just being replaced with a new model in that $300 price range. I know they have the new Orochi X10, but that's $400. 

1 hour ago, NorthernBasser said:

I believe there's going to be a price drop to $199.

 

The hookup tackle sent out a similar announcement basically said if you're planning to buy one hold off till Friday 

Kistler website has their Chromium reels (100 & 200 size) marked down to $88. Regular "$300". Anybody have any experience with these? 

@NorthernBasser I have their original reels, the Series 1. It performs well enough, I haven't done any maintenance and maybe that's the reason it's Geary. I can feel and hear the retrieve. 

 

They use free swinging centrifugal breaks, there is no on and off. They swing out when they need to and back off when they're not needed. 

 

The drag clicker makes fighting fish so much more enjoyable, because of the visceral element of Hearing drag peel, but also having a better understanding of what is happening on that end of the line.

 

The chromium, from my understanding is similar. They've added ceramic spool bearings and I think upgraded the spool. 

 

The series 1 definitely likes lures with a little more meat, but I'm also more a fan of magnetic breaking than centrifugal. I'm definitely a little haphazard with my thumb. 

 

88 bucks is definitely enticing bro, if you dig centrifugal breaks it seems worth a shot to me. If i didn't need rods to put on reels I might be tempted myself, but I think I'm leaning on Daiwa's forgiving breaks a bit more than I like to admit 

Just got the email from Hookup Tackle. Orochi xx rods are going down to $199 as NorthernBasser said, limited to supplies on hand. Sale starts at midnight tonight eastern time. 

9 hours ago, MeatHead1313 said:

Just got the email from Hookup Tackle. Orochi xx rods are going down to $199 as NorthernBasser said, limited to supplies on hand. Sale starts at midnight tonight eastern time. 

Wonder what’s going to replace them. Not sure I’d jump on them for 200 but the launcher is intriguing. 

14 hours ago, MeatHead1313 said:

Just got the email from Hookup Tackle. Orochi xx rods are going down to $199 as NorthernBasser said, limited to supplies on hand. Sale starts at midnight tonight eastern time. 

American legacy has same deal on their in stock models 

Live look at the bait monkey calling in Orochi discounts to every single retailer I have an email inbox subscription with.

Tackle Warehouse Black Friday Deals have begun!

 

 

 

On 10/30/2024 at 1:43 PM, NorthernBasser said:

I believe there's going to be a price drop to $199.

 

Update on the price drop on these if I read it correctly, $99.00 for the Orochi’s…. just a crazy price if confirmed 👍 

31 minutes ago, J._Bricker said:

Update on the price drop on these if I read it correctly, $99.00 for the Orochi’s…. just a crazy price if confirmed 👍 

It's $199. I imagine Megabass is setting that price for the retailers hence why they're all the same. 

@LootyDjibouti, this is the link to what I was referring. So thanks, I did read it wrong and I’m glad my credit card stayed in my pocket. For now 

 

https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/catpage-LPDSMBOX.html

 

1 hour ago, J._Bricker said:

$99.00 for the Orochi’s…. just a crazy price if confirmed 👍 

 

Unfortunately, not confirmed.  Save $99.

 

scott

Thanks Scott @softwateronly, I was definitely having vision problems waiting for that second cup of coffee to kick in and that’s why I posted the HBO* regarding the sale. 

 

* Help a Brother Out

 

And now ALF is in the mix offering Orochi’s at $100.00 off. Use code OROCHI.

5 hours ago, J._Bricker said:

Update on the price drop on these if I read it correctly, $99.00 for the Orochi’s…. just a crazy price if confirmed 👍 

 

That would've been DANGEROUS if true!