I tried searching the web but didn't find much. Is Terminator folding up? Every site has all their baits on clearance and none of them have restock dates. Shame if that were the case, I really enjoy their spinnerbaits.

I wouldn't think that they are going away anytime soon. They have been under Rapala VMC for a few years now, unless something has changed. Maybe they are just rebranding.  

 

https://www.rapala.com/us_en/terminator

 

 

27 minutes ago, FishTank said:

I wouldn't think that they are going away anytime soon. They have been under Rapala VMC for a few years now, unless something has changed. Maybe they are just rebranding.  

 

https://www.rapala.com/us_en/terminator

 

 

I wouldn't think so either as Rapala hasn't announced anything. Even ordering direct on rapala's own website you linked there is a single color in a frog that is the only thing in stock. All spinnerbaits jigs and vast majority of frogs are out of stock. It's the same way on TW, Omnia, etc.

 

I was just curious, I liked their bait keepers on the spinnerbaits if I ever wanted to add a trailer. Most of the ones I've found on others have been mediocre.

1 hour ago, ak6388 said:

I wouldn't think so either as Rapala hasn't announced anything. Even ordering direct on rapala's own website you linked there is a single color in a frog that is the only thing in stock. All spinnerbaits jigs and vast majority of frogs are out of stock. It's the same way on TW, Omnia, etc.

 

I was just curious, I liked their bait keepers on the spinnerbaits if I ever wanted to add a trailer. Most of the ones I've found on others have been mediocre.

After digging deeper, I see what you are saying.  

 

If you are looking for an alternative,  check out Picasso.  I can't remember why kind of keepers they have but I don't recall having any issues. You can go down a deep rabbit hole with all of what they offer. 

9 hours ago, FishTank said:

After digging deeper, I see what you are saying.  

 

If you are looking for an alternative,  check out Picasso.  I can't remember why kind of keepers they have but I don't recall having any issues. You can go down a deep rabbit hole with all of what they offer. 

Appreciate the suggestion. I do love some Picasso baits so I will have to pick up a few on my next tackle order. Another donation to the bait gods!

RIP Terminator

 

Rapala can go kick rocks

Didn't Rapala acquire 13 Fishing recently?

I love the Terminator Pro's jig, and sent Rapala an email asking if it was being phased out since I noticed it was on sale everywhere like you did. 

 

No response back from them. 

https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/VMC_Redline_Series_Double_Willow_Spinnerbaits/descpage-VMCDW.html?_gl=1*1uquwku*_up*MQ..&gclid=Cj0KCQjw7ZO0BhDYARIsAFttkCjAY0ZbpsIQETPKUjPppIG-_5veiecAK229l8mjesHhwSu4DFSjY4UaAtheEALw_wcB

 

Gee these VMCs coming out this December look a lot like a Terminator P1. Well except for the 4 dollar price increase.