In that thread where Rago's raptors were shown, you could see a Rago swimbait rod, I assume its a new thing. Does anybody know anything about these rods? As in 1) are they going to be available to the public; 2) if so when; 3) whats the price; and 4) will there be casting models or are they made primarilly for trolling.
#1066, "RE: Rago Swimbait Rod?" In response to Reply # 0
Steve,
The rods are currently available from David Conway (Conway Custom Rods). The price is higher than a production rod but they are good quality. They were tagged at $350 a pop I beleive. The rods that I shook were casting rods with revolving guides.
If you are interested, you can contact David directly at (619) 589-5569. He's located in So Cal.
#1069, "RE: Rago Swimbait Rod?" In response to Reply # 1
Thanks Mark, The rod that was at the Bass-a-thon is the rod Jerry and I developed with Roy Hastings, Graphite USA/Hastings Rod Mfg. We have been selling it in Japan. Rick Grover saw it at ICAST this year and we debuted it at the Bass-a-thon. yes it is a high dollar rod with hand cut colored burl cork rings and Titanium sic Fuji guides and the rod weighs under 5 oz. Japan wanted only the best components and as light as I could get it, but I can build it with less expensive guides and handle material and you still get a great rod, just less money. I have many different models from 7'6" to 8'6" and Price ranging from $200 on up on my swimbait rods. I have a 8' swimbait rod coming out soon. I am waiting for Fuji Japan to make me a special guide and then I hope to have them avalible at Tacklewarehouse.com very soon. Any questions post, email or call. David