Lower end rods, like Daiwa Laguna. Do they only make them for a set amount of time then change the name and then sell them under the new name? Academy doesn�t have Then anymore.

I have a Laguna MH spinning I use for flukes�purchased at Wmart for $20 when they cleared them out 2-3 years ago�Wmart doesn�t carry them in store anymore either

I see the Laguna is still available on Amazon, Tackle Direct, and FishUSA

I�ve noticed that in February, stores start to display the current year�s inventory
They try to clear out the previous year�s inventory December and January

Academy probably cleared them out last year

You don't like the "new and improved" rods that replace them?

Just kidding.

I think there is only a handful of rods that have a long shelf life, and usually it's not the entry level stuff. It's too easy to make a running change on a Chinese made product. The higher end stuff, not so much.

Frank
As someone that was once a scratch golfer, you should know that low end product is always changing to catch novice, to first time buyers. They just change the name, color or packin to get a new customer.

Just returned from the academy in Denton. They still have the Laguna. I prefer the Tatula which academy does not carry in all stores.

Daiwa is one of the only manufacturers with their own factory.

Yeah, I figured that was the case . I just really like theae rods and and how easy they were to acquire if I broke one.

I�ve got 2 you can buy on the cheap. Don�t care for the Tatula.

Just have one built the way you want it..........just sayin