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 What is happening to Zoom...?
#13738734
10/21/20 07:54 PM
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Polly Gosh Lizard
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I went to Tackle Warehouse and most of Old Monsters are OUT, Also Mag 2's are mostly gone too. My local tackle shop said he bought all of the last Blue Fleck Old Monsters that was available and can't get anymore. Wow, what is going on ?
Never test the depth of the water with both feet.
Bobby
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Re: What is happening to Zoom...?
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#13738780
10/21/20 08:16 PM
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Chris G
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I had the same thing happen when I was looking for Mag Flukes in some certain colors. Zoom directed me to this site and they had a ton of what I was looking for. I've bought from them several times. They currently show what you are looking for in stock. http://virginiaguidebaitco.com/If those are sold out, I turned to the Yum Ribbontail in the 10" size earlier this year in that color and have had some amazing luck with them so far.
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Re: What is happening to Zoom...?
[Re: Polly Gosh Lizard]
#13738784
10/21/20 08:18 PM
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Barn
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I went to Tackle Warehouse and most of Old Monsters are OUT, Also Mag 2's are mostly gone too. My local tackle shop said he bought all of the last Blue Fleck Old Monsters that was available and can't get anymore. Wow, what is going on ? There's this thing called COVID. Keeping people home and many are social distancing from the lake. Inventories have been depleted and the manufactures have been working through reduced staff or closed facilities. Many local tackles stores were wiped out early so the online demand has been higher than normal.
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Re: What is happening to Zoom...?
[Re: Polly Gosh Lizard]
#13738833
10/21/20 08:42 PM
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Mark Perry
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They are still releasing new products so I bet they are just behind production wise due to COVID etc.
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Re: What is happening to Zoom...?
[Re: Polly Gosh Lizard]
#13738843
10/21/20 08:44 PM
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NoWeighers
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I have heard they are working 4 days a week.. Thru the grapevine.. And demand is still pretty crazy..
I have probably got thirty colors of OL Monsters.. No Plum.. Bunch of Mag II as well..
Shoot me a PM if you are looking for some Zoom.. Don't have everything.. But I got a lot..
Or call 956-765-4866
James Bendele
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Re: What is happening to Zoom...?
[Re: Polly Gosh Lizard]
#13738845
10/21/20 08:44 PM
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Outdoordude
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I don't think what's happening to Zoom is any different from what's happening to other lure manufacturers. Production facilities were shut down for weeks, and when they opened back up they probably took a while to get back up to speed as they adjusted to covid precautions. Plus, people spent more time fishing this spring during the stay-at-home period so they probably went through tackle faster than normal. Increase in demand with a big interruption in production led to the shortages we're seeing now. It's happening with sonar units, electronics, engines, rods/reels, and most tackle makers, not just Zoom. That said, Zoom's shortages may be more difficult to rebound from since every mom & pop bait shop plus the major retailers in the US each have a wall full of Zoom stuff to restock.
Scott Jones
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Re: What is happening to Zoom...?
[Re: Polly Gosh Lizard]
#13738975
10/21/20 09:49 PM
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ezbassin
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I heard that Zoom was going to try to get caught up on baits that sell the best. Everyone has Zoom products so their demand is very high. After they get caught up they said they will start making the specialty baits again. This information comes from a local shop at Lake Fork that orders from them on a regular basis.
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Re: What is happening to Zoom...?
[Re: Polly Gosh Lizard]
#13739190
10/22/20 12:51 AM
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Chris B
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Heck its hard to find a Shimano Curado in stock right now.
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Re: What is happening to Zoom...?
[Re: Chris B]
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10/22/20 01:15 AM
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SteezMacQueen
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Heck its hard to find a Shimano Curado in stock right now. It’s tough for sure.
Eat. Sleep. Fish.
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Re: What is happening to Zoom...?
[Re: Polly Gosh Lizard]
#13739268
10/22/20 01:46 AM
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Lone_Wolf
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Have you been to an academy since covid? The zoom section is wiped out and they can't keep production up with sales, go look at a gun counter too, empty.
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Re: What is happening to Zoom...?
[Re: Polly Gosh Lizard]
#13739470
10/22/20 10:49 AM
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hawghoover
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same way with new boats...went to order a new tracker pontoon at BPS and they said delivery in Feb.Dealer said ..covid19 is keeping people sick and cant produce stock. even parts are hard to find..iv been trying to find #7 split shot sinkers...all walmarts are out,been out for 3 months. BPS is out and Academy is out!..folke we are headed for bad times im afraid!
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Re: What is happening to Zoom...?
[Re: Polly Gosh Lizard]
#13739476
10/22/20 11:00 AM
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buda13
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When one person on the production floor gets the Rona everyone they came in contact with us quarantined until they get negative test results. Next thing you know 80% of an entire shift is out atleast a couple of days. All manufacturing industries are seeing this right now... seen lumber prices and availability lately?
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Re: What is happening to Zoom...?
[Re: Polly Gosh Lizard]
#13739544
10/22/20 12:13 PM
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Casting For Cash
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Time to start hoarding the soft plastics. I mean what the Hell, it worked with toilet paper. 
Jerk Hard, Reel Fast
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Re: What is happening to Zoom...?
[Re: Polly Gosh Lizard]
#13739555
10/22/20 12:24 PM
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mudd
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Glad u could join 2020 finally. Thanks
93 Ranger 482vs
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Re: What is happening to Zoom...?
[Re: Polly Gosh Lizard]
#13739566
10/22/20 12:38 PM
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Ken A.
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Many of the aisles at Bass Pro & Academy looked like they're going out of business. It has hit all the manufacturers.
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Re: What is happening to Zoom...?
[Re: Lone_Wolf]
#13739604
10/22/20 01:07 PM
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Txduckhunter
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Have you been to an academy since covid? The zoom section is wiped out and they can't keep production up with sales, go look at a gun counter too, empty. Guns and ammo have a lot more to do with the uncertain political state of our country than it does with Covid……….. I also wonder just how much of the stuff we buy comes from overseas, which also adds to the lack of availability.
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Re: What is happening to Zoom...?
[Re: Polly Gosh Lizard]
#13739627
10/22/20 01:26 PM
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Douglas J
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scam-demic caused shortages
#MFGA
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Re: What is happening to Zoom...?
[Re: Polly Gosh Lizard]
#13739654
10/22/20 01:38 PM
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206champion
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I’ve have seen looking for a reasonable priced 5 to 1 gear ratio reel small profile for a few weeks .
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Re: What is happening to Zoom...?
[Re: Polly Gosh Lizard]
#13739727
10/22/20 02:28 PM
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BMCD
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Do they manufacture in the US?
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Re: What is happening to Zoom...?
[Re: Polly Gosh Lizard]
#13739730
10/22/20 02:30 PM
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SmalljawNH
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There is a high demand because of COVID and a lot of manufacturers have seen it. Xcite baits is based in Pilot Point and I saw on FB they bought a second injection mold machine.
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Re: What is happening to Zoom...?
[Re: Txduckhunter]
#13739801
10/22/20 03:36 PM
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Lone_Wolf
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Glad u could join 2020 finally. Thanks LOL Have you been to an academy since covid? The zoom section is wiped out and they can't keep production up with sales, go look at a gun counter too, empty. Guns and ammo have a lot more to do with the uncertain political state of our country than it does with Covid……….. I also wonder just how much of the stuff we buy comes from overseas, which also adds to the lack of availability. Zoom is made in Georgia
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Re: What is happening to Zoom...?
[Re: Polly Gosh Lizard]
#13739804
10/22/20 03:37 PM
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I've had to start purchasing some things off of Ebay.
Wish I had done so earlier, the prices are good.
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Re: What is happening to Zoom...?
[Re: Polly Gosh Lizard]
#13739808
10/22/20 03:39 PM
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Dude Lebowski
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Try landbigfish.com. They have a huge Zoom selection.
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Re: What is happening to Zoom...?
[Re: SmalljawNH]
#13739825
10/22/20 03:50 PM
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avid_basser
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There is a high demand because of COVID and a lot of manufacturers have seen it. Xcite baits is based in Pilot Point and I saw on FB they bought a second injection mold machine. I know Lloyd and the reason he bought another machine is twofold: 1) He's doing a great deal of business on the "box" like subscription deals. They are ordering in 100's of thousand and one recently ordered a Million 2) He's adding a few new baits to his lineup His baits are low on the his shelves as well.
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Re: What is happening to Zoom...?
[Re: Polly Gosh Lizard]
#13739855
10/22/20 04:09 PM
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NateRich5797
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I can't find Zoom Zlinky's anywhere! Weren't at Dick's Sporting Goods, Academy, or Walmart. I know you can order them online, but when you're a cheapskate like me you don't like to pay for S&H. I'll end up having to bite the bullet and order online.
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Re: What is happening to Zoom...?
[Re: 206champion]
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10/22/20 05:16 PM
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Jeff From Iowa
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I’ve have seen looking for a reasonable priced 5 to 1 gear ratio reel small profile for a few weeks . I have two shimano 5-1 left hand I want to sell. sv103's is what they are if I remember correctly. I never use them.
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Re: What is happening to Zoom...?
[Re: 206champion]
#13739951
10/22/20 05:25 PM
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sll
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I’ve have seen looking for a reasonable priced 5 to 1 gear ratio reel small profile for a few weeks . I have 2 NIB Pflueger Supreme 5.4:1 's listed as a lot on the classifieds if you like those.
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Re: What is happening to Zoom...?
[Re: Lone_Wolf]
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10/22/20 07:35 PM
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forkduc
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I was just at Academy at Parker and the tollway and they had a very good selection of Zoom baits😀
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Re: What is happening to Zoom...?
[Re: forkduc]
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10/22/20 08:34 PM
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avid_basser
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I was just at Academy at Parker and the tollway and they had a very good selection of Zoom baits😀 Not any more...
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Re: What is happening to Zoom...?
[Re: Lone_Wolf]
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10/22/20 10:20 PM
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Txduckhunter
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Glad u could join 2020 finally. Thanks LOL Have you been to an academy since covid? The zoom section is wiped out and they can't keep production up with sales, go look at a gun counter too, empty. Guns and ammo have a lot more to do with the uncertain political state of our country than it does with Covid……….. I also wonder just how much of the stuff we buy comes from overseas, which also adds to the lack of availability. Zoom is made in Georgia Knew this. I was talking about some of the terminal tackle that seems to be in shortage.
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Re: What is happening to Zoom...?
[Re: Polly Gosh Lizard]
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10/22/20 10:50 PM
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tmd11111
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My Academy actually has a bunch of Zoom products in stock. I'm down to about 50-60 bags of brush hogs so I better stock up before any of ya'll think of making a road trip.
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Re: What is happening to Zoom...?
[Re: Polly Gosh Lizard]
#13740641
10/23/20 02:22 AM
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"Courage is being scared to death... and saddling up anyway."
John Wayne
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Re: What is happening to Zoom...?
[Re: Bayou Burner]
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10/23/20 02:41 AM
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tmd11111
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Re: What is happening to Zoom...?
[Re: avid_basser]
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10/23/20 02:44 PM
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forkduc
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Re: What is happening to Zoom...?
[Re: Polly Gosh Lizard]
#13741687
10/23/20 11:47 PM
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Rayzor
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I went to Tackle Warehouse and most of Old Monsters are OUT, Also Mag 2's are mostly gone too. My local tackle shop said he bought all of the last Blue Fleck Old Monsters that was available and can't get anymore. Wow, what is going on ? Looks like TW has a lot of Zoom products slated to come in around November 11th.
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Re: What is happening to Zoom...?
[Re: Polly Gosh Lizard]
#13741701
10/24/20 12:05 AM
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Mark Perry
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Academy in Denton fishing department seemed fully stocked today.
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Re: What is happening to Zoom...?
[Re: Rayzor]
#13741712
10/24/20 12:11 AM
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n_fish
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Don’t get your hopes up on the arrival dates, Zoom and some other brands have had the arrival dates moved 14 days out each time their shipment doesn’t arrive. Some of the trick worms I fish haven’t been available since August. Sign of the times
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Re: What is happening to Zoom...?
[Re: Polly Gosh Lizard]
#13741773
10/24/20 01:43 AM
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SteezMacQueen
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Waxahachie Academy had a LOT of Zoom stuff tonight. No reels, and a few rods, very little InvisX....but, Zoom was stocked up!
Eat. Sleep. Fish.
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Re: What is happening to Zoom...?
[Re: Polly Gosh Lizard]
#13742162
10/24/20 02:40 PM
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ogles824 (aka Lakewaydr50)
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I went shopping a couple of times this year on the Tacklewarehouse website and they were out of almost all the popular colors and sizes in all major brands. Like as said COVID. I was able to run up to Brannon's in Powderly and get a lot of what I needed, but they were low or out of a lot of stuff too.
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Re: What is happening to Zoom...?
[Re: Polly Gosh Lizard]
#13743183
10/25/20 04:19 PM
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BillyVanWard
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I'm a Super Fluke and Creepy Crawler fanatic, so I keep my eye on the Zoom scene.
I think the fit and finish, for lack a better term, of the baits has declined a bit. They seem to be a bit sloppy coming out of the molds compared to, say, 20 years ago.
I used to work in the biz and interacted with the Queso Grande at Zoom, a very nice chap named Chambers I think it was, many times. The success they managed without having to plaster the world with overwrought advertising was most impressive.
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Re: What is happening to Zoom...?
[Re: Outdoordude]
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11/03/20 01:41 PM
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Bulletman99
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I don't think what's happening to Zoom is any different from what's happening to other lure manufacturers. Production facilities were shut down for weeks, and when they opened back up they probably took a while to get back up to speed as they adjusted to covid precautions. Plus, people spent more time fishing this spring during the stay-at-home period so they probably went through tackle faster than normal. Increase in demand with a big interruption in production led to the shortages we're seeing now. It's happening with sonar units, electronics, engines, rods/reels, and most tackle makers, not just Zoom. That said, Zoom's shortages may be more difficult to rebound from since every mom & pop bait shop plus the major retailers in the US each have a wall full of Zoom stuff to restock. Outdoordude is spot on. Covid has reduced or even shut down production with some. Also much of our tackle is made in Asia and shipped to the US. Many of these ships are being denied entry into the US due to the virus just as cruise ships sat for weeks waiting on US Customs to allow them into ports. Online stores are your best bet right now as most stores that sell tackle are stripped nearly bare. My local Academy's and BassPro Shops isles look like they are going out of business they are so bare. Terminal tackle is probably the hardest stuff to find right now.
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