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 Re: Impulse Rods
[Re: Insurance man]
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03/06/18 05:04 PM
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They have their own blank that they have used for the last 5 years made to their specs.
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Re: Impulse Rods
[Re: Insurance man]
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03/06/18 05:18 PM
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Douglas J
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I have only used a couple of models of Loomis in the past and they seemed very well made but they do not offer the full line of models that Impulse Rods do while using the same feeling blank. Loomis models seemed to be a much different feel and weight while Impulse feels the same in your hand but with different action. I do feel the Impulse rods quality control is awesome with the owners actually building the rods themselves compared to how Loomis is made in large quantity. Impulse uses Fugi reel seat that they trim shorter so that you can palm the reel and still touch the blank with your fingers. Also they use the best eyes you can buy and the bottom 2 eyes are double foot and the rest of the micros have a long foot so they can get a lot of wrap on them to keep them stable and from popping off like other brands have a problem with. I can say this if you put one in your hand you will be able to feel the quality right away. Also the Impulse rods are about half the retail price of Loomis rods.
Thanks for the reply, I may have to try one of their rods. Will they custom build a rod or do they just sell production rods??
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Re: Impulse Rods
[Re: Insurance man]
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03/06/18 05:57 PM
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Jarrett Latta
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They have their own blank that they have used for the last 5 years made to their specs. Yes but who makes the blank?
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Re: Impulse Rods
[Re: Jarrett Latta]
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03/06/18 06:03 PM
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They have their own blank that they have used for the last 5 years made to their specs. Yes but who makes the blank? They use Torray materials
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Re: Impulse Rods
[Re: Insurance man]
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03/07/18 11:41 AM
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senko9S
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I have only used a couple of models of Loomis in the past and they seemed very well made but they do not offer the full line of models that Impulse Rods do while using the same feeling blank. Loomis models seemed to be a much different feel and weight while Impulse feels the same in your hand but with different action. I do feel the Impulse rods quality control is awesome with the owners actually building the rods themselves compared to how Loomis is made in large quantity. Impulse uses Fugi reel seat that they trim shorter so that you can palm the reel and still touch the blank with your fingers. Also they use the best eyes you can buy and the bottom 2 eyes are double foot and the rest of the micros have a long foot so they can get a lot of wrap on them to keep them stable and from popping off like other brands have a problem with. I can say this if you put one in your hand you will be able to feel the quality right away. Also the Impulse rods are about half the retail price of Loomis rods.
a pro staffer dogging G' Loomis?... you sound like one of the Hendrix pro staffers. talking down the best manufacturer in the world will get you nowhere esp with false statements.
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Re: Impulse Rods
[Re: Insurance man]
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03/07/18 11:48 AM
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SkeeterRonnie
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There's a reason G Loomis Rods have been around since 1980. Simply put, it is the brand that others strive to become. Most fall short of ever reaching that pinnacle. While Impulse Rods may be great, they will never be better than G Loomis. That's just fact, not opinion.
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Re: Impulse Rods
[Re: SkeeterRonnie]
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03/07/18 11:56 AM
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senko9S
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they should have researched St. Croix for a better business model.
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Re: Impulse Rods
[Re: senko9S]
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03/07/18 05:19 PM
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I have only used a couple of models of Loomis in the past and they seemed very well made but they do not offer the full line of models that Impulse Rods do while using the same feeling blank. Loomis models seemed to be a much different feel and weight while Impulse feels the same in your hand but with different action. I do feel the Impulse rods quality control is awesome with the owners actually building the rods themselves compared to how Loomis is made in large quantity. Impulse uses Fugi reel seat that they trim shorter so that you can palm the reel and still touch the blank with your fingers. Also they use the best eyes you can buy and the bottom 2 eyes are double foot and the rest of the micros have a long foot so they can get a lot of wrap on them to keep them stable and from popping off like other brands have a problem with. I can say this if you put one in your hand you will be able to feel the quality right away. Also the Impulse rods are about half the retail price of Loomis rods.
a pro staffer dogging G' Loomis?... you sound like one of the Hendrix pro staffers. talking down the best manufacturer in the world will get you nowhere esp with false statements. Dude you dont know me and I certainly did not dogg Loomis so if you dont have something positive to say or contribute to the post then stay off it.
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Re: Impulse Rods
[Re: Insurance man]
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03/07/18 06:04 PM
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Hey guys, this is Lance Stringer. My business partner Brion Hastings and I are the owners of Impulse... I am not here to try to make a sell, just want to clarify a couple of things for Y'all regarding this thread. We are just starting our 5th year with IMPULSE... We use Proprietary blanks and handles for all of our rods. The Original series blanks are made with Toray material, which we have been using since day one... We assemble these rods in-house using Fuji components. Our Energy series are imported, completely built to our specs using Kigan guides and Fuji reel seats... We do offer customs, but they are limited to our stock blanks and components which means you can only change the handle length, color, and overall ( limited ) length. We are not custom builders, so we do not stock guides and components like custom builders do. We take a lot of pride in what we do, and we are very proud of our rods and their overall performance. We do not compare our rods to other companies. We are working really hard at keeping a clean name in this industry and we do not want to give any misinterpretation that we are bashing anyone... With that being said, if anyone has any questions, feel free to call our office or visit our website at www.impulserods.comTHANK YOU to all that have posted, we really appreciate the kind words about us and our products.
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Re: Impulse Rods
[Re: senko9S]
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03/07/18 06:12 PM
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Green Horn
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St. Croix does have a business model worthy of being copied, we have a lot of respect for what they have accomplished...
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Re: Impulse Rods
[Re: SkeeterRonnie]
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03/07/18 06:15 PM
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Green Horn
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SkeeterRonnie, I agree, G Loomis will always be number 1, they will be very hard to knock off of that pedestal... No reason for us to give up though 
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Re: Impulse Rods
[Re: Insurance man]
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03/07/18 06:30 PM
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David Short, I re-read the post insurance Man made and I do not see where he was bashing G Loomis at all... Someone above that asked how they compared and he gave his opinion... He even said they were very well made...
I am really not sure how you think you know what our business model is, but my cell phone is 409-738-5320 if you want to call so we can discuss it...
Lance
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Re: Impulse Rods
[Re: Insurance man]
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03/07/18 07:24 PM
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Clay Shipe
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^^^ This is why I love these guys. Like Ive said many times before, best damn rods on the planet.
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Re: Impulse Rods
[Re: Insurance man]
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03/07/18 09:45 PM
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SkeeterRonnie
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Makes me want to try one with that level of customer service!!
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