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Chevy4sur
02-23-2002, 07:11 AM
I'm considering getting a "wristsaver rod" with an "advantech" reel for an additional jigging rod. The concept of the wristsaver makes sense, but I have not used it yet. I would appreciate any comments from those of you who have used the wristsaver rod with its advantech reel and compare it to other jigging rods you use (such as St Croix, GLoomis, etc.) Thanks
Hawgeye
02-23-2002, 08:04 AM
I too am in the market for a new jigging rod and reel. I am going to see if they have it at the sportsman show in Fargo next weekend. I will probably buy a new rod and reel next weekend but I haven't heard enough about the wristsaver rod to know for sure if I will consider it. Anyone out there used one?
Truly, this revolutionary fishing rod design is way past due. And isn't it great that two, hard working, fishing school teachers, beat the big boys to the punch.
As I have refered to myself a few times on WC, I'm one of the old dogs who just won't learn new tricks. But when I first saw this concept at the Walleye expo in Minnesota two years ago, I had to take a double take. Then I put it in my hands, shrugged my shoulders, and walked on down the aisle. But after being home, in the following days, that crooked rod just kept buggn' me. So I finally ordered one. I used it lindy rigging the first chance I had. And i gotta say, it felt pretty wierd. THEN, I picked up my conventional rod to fish with. Amazingly, only after an hour of using the 'crooked rod', the rod design I'd made a living with for over thirty years, was the one that felt wierd. I never turned back! Since, my enthusiasm about this revolutionary idea,has led me to working with Wristsaver rods on a promotional basis.
You can see the Wristsaver concept and get info on how to get them, their sportshow schedule etc., at www.wristsaverrods.com. or e-mail at info@wristsaverrods.com Also, toll free(evenings, they teach school), 877-721-0020
There are, as brought up in another answer to this post, many people in the Fargo area using these rods. And yes, they have St Croix blanks with the wristsaver name on them.(35,000modulus)I know they will be in Fargo this spring, maybe at next week's show. I don't have the schedule with me.
Steve Fellegy
Terry Wilson
02-23-2002, 11:26 AM
I have been using Wristsavers for about a year now and have 6 of them
I have 3 winter and 3 summer rigs. For live bait rigging and jigging for Walleyes they are great. My wrist use to kill me after 5 or 6 hours of fishing now I can go 15 or 16 hours and I dont even feel like I been holding a rod. I know Steve and he is the one who turned me on to the Wristsaver rods. I liked them so much that I have become a dealer for them and have sold around 50 to coworkers and friends and not a single one of them has had any bad to say about them. Some of the people who bought summer rods from me have come back and ordered the ice fishing sticks. The advantech 5 and 6 ball bearing reels are great and they have one of the best drags I have ever used.
If you live in the Twin Cities metro area and are interested in a Wristsaver email me and I will see what I can do for you.
Terry Wilson trwilson@att.net
Blake
02-23-2002, 11:32 AM
The wristsaver people are at the Madison, WI. show this weekend. You can "feel" one there. I have three of the 6ft. medium action St Croix
Wristsavers. Great jigging rods.
Blake
Yes, Wristsaver will be at the Fargo show for sure. Stop by and see Neil and Kathy, the inventors. And buy one!
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Neil Michels
02-24-2002, 09:44 PM
Thanks for your interest in the WristSaver Rod & Reel. I will be in Fargo March 1st through 4th. Please stop by and check out our lineup of walleye rods. We have handcrafted, high modulus graphite rods (some with St. Croix medium action blanks) as well as 6 ball bearing reels (the Advantech series). They do take a couple of hours to get used to the new feel (similar to trying bait casters for the first time, etc.), but once you do, you won't look back. We developed it specifically to help with my tennis elbow and the benefits have exceeded our expectations.
Hope you'll give us a try. See you in Fargo.
Neil Michels
WristSaver Rods, Inc.
Hawgeye
02-24-2002, 10:21 PM
Hey Neil, I will be stopping by to see these rods. Last year I looked at them and felt I did not need a new rod yet. I will see if they are in my price range and if so...well...maybe! See you probably sometime on Saturday!
chevy4sur
02-25-2002, 08:28 AM
Well, Walleye Central came through again...I really appreciate all your responses to my post. I'm convinced; I am in the market to purchase several rod/reel combinations. However, I don't see the Wristsaver's coming to a show in Grand Rapids, MI. So, I have one more question about the wristsaver rods...
What is the difference between the St Croix(blank) Moderate action 6' as compared to the Pacific Bay(blank) Fast action 6' Wristsaver Rods? (I'm currently using the GLoomis Walleye series 6'2" medium with fast action tip for my walleye jigging rod.)
I'll need to order my rods by mail as I won't have the change to feel 'em at a show. Thanks
First, thanks for your interest in Wristsaver rods.
The St. Croix Blanks and the Pacific Bay blanks are both equally sensitive as they are about 35,000,000 modulus graphite. The tips on the Croix(moderate) are a little stouter, the PB tips(fast) are light on the first foot but develop backbone quickly down the blank. The Croix, in a 5'6", comes in a fast tip as well. This shorter guy is a great, fun jigging rod. I guess I prefer the moderate tip for for vertical jigging but the fast tip for rigging with livebait. The PB also comes in a great 7', medium action, fast tip as well. The extra length comes in handy when fishing livebait rigs with extra long snells. But, hey the fish don't care...
Maybe Neil and Kathie can come on later, after school, and 'splain some more.
Thanks again! You'll love the smooth operation of the Advantech reels. And also the price for these combo's, with that kinda quality, because of NOT having to pay for major brand names, is great.
Steve Fellegy
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chevy4sur
02-25-2002, 04:12 PM
Thanks, Steve, you have been very helpful and patient explaining all this to me. I look forward to getting the rods and reels and getting on the water. Have a great spring and summer...success.
Hey Juls...lol...what did I touch on the board that made the faces on this post and the other one over the St. Croix name? lol See I told ya! lol lol I know NOTHING! lol
#49er
I'll look forward to seeing you on Saturday. Make sure you introduce yourself. Thanks again for your interest in our products!
Neil
WristSaver Rods
Hi,
Looks like Steve answered your questions regarding the differences between a St. Croix and a Pacific Bay blank. He's the pro angler, so I listen to him when it comes to which rods work best for various situations.
As far as the two blanks are concerned, they are both high modulus graphite (30 to 35 million), they both are very durable, and they are both handcrafted rods (made right here in the USA). I can't tell the difference in their sensitivity. You can feel your minnow burp on either rod. I would have to recommend you look at the use as the deciding factor as Steve described in his response.
Thanks again for your interest in the WristSaver Rod!
Juls_WI
02-26-2002, 07:19 AM
When you reply to a post, on the side of the reply window you will see "Smiles lookup table"..open that and you will see the combinations of colons, semicolons, and letters that make up the faces. You simply hit the right combo to make the unwanted face in your post...;-)
At the bottom of the reply window you have the option of turning the emoticons off.
Juls
;) I no NOTHING! lol
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