I didn't say it hindered the performance of the rod, it's just not my cup of tea. I'm more comfortable with a Portuguese cork handle rod, therefore I perform better with such. The foam handle to me is less sensitive, therefore it would hinder my performance. Not knocking the rod, I've never thrown one. I have thrown another brand with a foam handle and didn't like it.

I prefer cork also, I think it has a lot to do with trout being a slimy fish and the cork gives a better grip than foam after the slim builds up during a trip. But saying cork is more sensitive I have to disagree, # 1 foam(evc) is lighter and will be as if not more sensitive. Most of your high end bass guys use it to make a living nuff said.

10 pages or bust.

The key is a good cork soaking....if you've gotten a good cork soaking every thing else just fails in comparison

"What year was that when we soaked each other's corks? 68'??"

'68

Lol

F a fishing rod! I tie a string to my di*k and catch trout all day salt life a fu** lmao

That's how I fly fish

Ooof

LMAO

Batson GUIDES>>*and**are not made in China>> All of our Quality Guides and reelseats are made in Taiwan.*We feel the quaity is much better for these types of products produced in Taiwan. I have researched many different Chinesse component factories and have have yet been able to find one that has the quailty that the Batson TEAM expects.*

Bill Batson
CEO
Batson Enterprises

Made in the usa!
 

Where did you find this quote and how old is it? Bill Batson has assured Duce that their rods are 100% made in the USA using components from the Great United States of America. Batson does have a factory overseas with a warehouse, design team, quality control department, etc but has assured Duce Rods that the components they have chosen for their rods are 100% USA. Duce purchases its components from Baston Enterprises in Washington and has them build in Houston, TX as per Duce Rods specifications.

Duce has met with numerous Attorneys to review the claims of Batson Enterprises prior to releasing their claim of USA made. Duce rods wanted to be sure of the strong statement they were making. Duce could've easily traveled to China and had rods made for a fraction of the cost but decided 100% USA made was more important than profit margins.

So the only way your claim can be true is if Bill Batson is lying to Duce Rods about the products they are buying. If that is the case and you would like to confirm it, I suggest you Contact Batson Enterprises to confirm your statement. 1.877.875.2381 or batson@batsonenterprises.com.

Good to know. These manufacturers move production locations so much it will make your head spin.

Wish Cade the best of luck. He is entering a tough market with a somewhat tarnished name. I hope he does well.

Me too man!! Me too


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Does Duce have an email link that works? I clicked the one on their site and it doesn't work for me

As previously stated on this thread.. You can email the owner at anytime...

Cade@ducerods.com


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Thanks

Waterloo + Cork handle + Core 50 = floats in water if dropped and have don't few times