Powell Rods been busy

Gary Dobyns · Post by **Gary Dobyns** » Thu Dec 08, 2005 9:42 pm

The last couple of days have been busy. We have our pro-staff in place. Mike Long will be designing 3 models of swimbait rods. Tony Franchesci, Roy Hawk, Armondo Luzuriaga, Bernie Gaunt, John Harper, and Tom Matsunaga are all helping me with some additional bass rods. I am working with a couple more guys and I'll let everyone know down the road a few days. I'm very happy to have every one of these guys. If you run across one of these guys be sure and say hello. They are all great guys that are very approachable and love to talk FISHING.

Gary D.

Paul W · Post by **Paul W** » Fri Dec 09, 2005 9:20 am

Sounds awesome. I got my first one last month...I am probably the only guy in FL w/ one!! Awesome rod, way better value and quality than a Loomis. I will definitely be getting some more.

Paul W

Jerry Tilton · Post by **Jerry Tilton** » Fri Dec 09, 2005 3:30 pm

Hi Gary, Jerry Tilton here, I had 5 rods made in 1984 with Powell steelhead blanks. One flipping stick and 4 crank rods etc. I still use them to this day. The feel is outstanding and the tip is soft enough to play the big fish with light line. I am glad to see you get hooked up with such a good product. lots of luck (as if you need any).

Jerry Tilton · Post by **Jerry Tilton** » Fri Dec 09, 2005 3:31 pm

Hi Gary, Jerry Tilton here, I had 5 rods made in 1984 with Powell steelhead blanks. One flipping stick and 4 crank rods etc. I still use them to this day. The feel is outstanding and the tip is soft enough to play the big fish with light line. I am glad to see you get hooked up with such a good product. lots of luck (as if you need any).

lawrencelee · Post by **lawrencelee** » Fri Dec 09, 2005 4:06 pm

what model do you recommend for
spinning bait in 6'6" or 7"

Thanks,
Smileee

Auggie Dog · Post by **Auggie Dog** » Fri Dec 09, 2005 4:42 pm

Gary,

Where can I get some info on these rods? I am looking forward to see the swimbait rod Mike is designing. Any target date for release?

Dave W.
Ukiah, Ca

BassCatPuma · Post by **BassCatPuma** » Sat Dec 10, 2005 8:54 am

The powell rod web site is

www.powellco.com

Tim Hendricks

BassCatPuma · Post by **BassCatPuma** » Sat Dec 10, 2005 8:55 am

www.powellco.com

Triton Mike · Post by **Triton Mike** » Sat Dec 10, 2005 2:04 pm

I saw these rods at Icast for the first time and they are VERY NICE rods and an absolute STEAL for the price you pay for them.. You can't beat a 169-199 for a rod with all the latest rod mods ie split grips and no foregrips!

T Mike