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Re: Whats up with Falcon Rods? [Re: Champion1] #13076816 02/27/19 08:34 PM
Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 7,206 "The 903" Lake Fork Sinkey Tidy Scoop
Sinkey Tidy Scoop Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 7,206 "The 903" Lake Fork	I may be wrong, but I'm pretty sure all Kistlers components and blanks come from overseas as well. Just basically put together here. https://www.instagram.com/back40.outdoors www.mercurymarine.com www.lftlures.com

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Re: Whats up with Falcon Rods? [Re: Sinkey] #13076904 02/27/19 10:26 PM
Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 9,268 Moving T the skipper TFF Celebrity
the skipper TFF Celebrity T Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 9,268 Moving	Originally Posted by Sinkey I may be wrong, but I'm pretty sure all Kistlers components and blanks come from overseas as well. Just basically put together here. That's what I thought as well. They are nice rods too though

Re: Whats up with Falcon Rods? [Re: Champion1] #13077101 02/28/19 01:25 AM
Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 15,287 Island of Jeff (Humble) F Fishspanker TFF Guru
Fishspanker TFF Guru F Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 15,287 Island of Jeff (Humble)	The reality is that when labor is a major component the US can't compete with countries where people are willing to work for less per day than people are willing to work for a hour here. Warren Buffet will tell you if you invest in a US company with labor as a major component your investment should be of short duration. The Sheep who only fears the Wolf is eaten by the Shepherd.

Re: Whats up with Falcon Rods? [Re: jhadaway117] #13077223 02/28/19 03:15 AM
Joined: Mar 2012 Posts: 11,008 Lufkin, Texas USA BigDozer66 TFF Guru
BigDozer66 TFF Guru Joined: Mar 2012 Posts: 11,008 Lufkin, Texas USA	Originally Posted by jhadaway117 I bought a Bucco at Cabelas in Ft. Worth two weeks ago. They had them priced at $100. Not sure if that's the normal rate but the guy said they were on sale. They still had about 10 of them left. That is MSRP on them. You can catch them for upwards of 50% off at certain times of the year. 2016 Ranger RT188 Charcoal Metallic Dual Console 2017 Yamaha 115 VMAX SHO (VF115LA) SS Prop Minn Kota Ultrex i-Pilot Link 45" 80 lb. Humminbird Helix 10 Mega SI BalZout Console Humminbird Helix 10 Mega SI BBT Bow Mount Trick Step

Re: Whats up with Falcon Rods? [Re: Champion1] #13077469 02/28/19 02:43 PM
Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 4,196 Wishing I was in TX R rxkid2001 TFF Team Angler
rxkid2001 TFF Team Angler R Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 4,196 Wishing I was in TX	Built here from foreign made parts.

Re: Whats up with Falcon Rods? [Re: Champion1] #13080358 03/03/19 06:01 AM
Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 1,860 Anderson / Erwin, Texas. USA B Big Brown Bass Extreme Angler
Big Brown Bass Extreme Angler B Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 1,860 Anderson / Erwin, Texas. USA	I have a closet full of the original Falcons. Wish I could find another FC-3166 or 4166 or 417

Re: Whats up with Falcon Rods? [Re: Okie Poke] #13080424 03/03/19 12:49 PM
Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 28,469 Ratcliff, AR Okie Poke TFF Guru
Okie Poke TFF Guru Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 28,469 Ratcliff, AR	Originally Posted by Okie Poke Unfortunately, Falcon Rods is not the company that they used to be. I sent a sticker request email to them back on Jan 19th. I never heard a word from them until I emailed them back on Feb 20th. It took them until Feb 22nd to finally respond. I wouldn't have to worry about having any customers if I responded to mine in a similar timeline like that. Something is going on, for sure. All I hope for is to still be able to buy from Southwest parts when I'm needing a new Cara..... I'll take back what I said about Falcon Rods because I finally received my stickers that I asked for after 6 weeks. Maybe they've cut back on admin staff. I will give them the benefit of the doubt. Gonna continue to buy Falcon Caras through favorite tackle store, Southwestern Parts & Service. I may now be able to fulfill my desires on "Goin'Pro w/ a Bro". 😎 Dallas Cowboys....eventual Superbowl Champions 😎

Re: Whats up with Falcon Rods? [Re: Champion1] #13080650 03/03/19 04:50 PM
Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 968 Kingwood, Tx C ChampionOwner Pro Angler
ChampionOwner Pro Angler C Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 968 Kingwood, Tx	Originally Posted by Sinkey I may be wrong, but I'm pretty sure all Kistlers components and blanks come from overseas as well. Just basically put together here. You would be wrong as they use blanks made in America by North Fork.

Re: Whats up with Falcon Rods? [Re: Okie Poke] #13080968 03/03/19 10:57 PM
Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 30,919 Frisco, Texas RedRanger burro desagradable
RedRanger burro desagradable Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 30,919 Frisco, Texas	Originally Posted by Okie Poke Originally Posted by Okie Poke Unfortunately, Falcon Rods is not the company that they used to be. I sent a sticker request email to them back on Jan 19th. I never heard a word from them until I emailed them back on Feb 20th. It took them until Feb 22nd to finally respond. I wouldn't have to worry about having any customers if I responded to mine in a similar timeline like that. Something is going on, for sure. All I hope for is to still be able to buy from Southwest parts when I'm needing a new Cara..... I'll take back what I said about Falcon Rods because I finally received my stickers that I asked for after 6 weeks. Maybe they've cut back on admin staff. I will give them the benefit of the doubt. Gonna continue to buy Falcon Caras through favorite tackle store, Southwestern Parts & Service. I may now be able to fulfill my desires on "Goin'Pro w/ a Bro". Freaking Sweeeet Boat...��.

Re: Whats up with Falcon Rods? [Re: Champion1] #13081054 03/04/19 12:39 AM
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JWRid Pro Angler Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 946 Arlington, TX	Just bought a new model Low Rider at local tackle shop. Really hated to see Made In China sticker on the rod but I understand the economics of price point and profit for the manufacturer. Will try and use the rod this week to see if it performs like my other Low Riders. Also looking for the new model Expert to test against my Cara's.

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