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02
Aug 10

Need a reel? Borrow one!

Do you need a reel for your next bonefishing (or bill fishing) trip but don’t want to go drop $700 on a reel you haven’t played with at all?

Here’s an idea… borrow one… from the reel maker!

No, I haven’t been indulging in the 420 lifestyle, I am not currently drunk and have not been using potent glues in confined spaces.  I simply was looking around the website of Nautilus Reels.

Turns out Nautilus has a program they call “Travelers” that lets you borrow one of their reels, take it on your trip and return it.  Upon your returning the reel the location of your trip gets engraved on the reel for the next user to enjoy.

Seriously… that sounds pretty sweet and is something I plan on taking advantage of.

Here’s the thing though… return the reel.  A few of these reels have not been returned. It means you get charged for it, but it also means it is out of rotation.  Basically, you screw the next guy/gal who might want to use it.

This could be the reel for your next trip…

What a loaner!

You can borrow this reel.

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29
Jul 10

Free Nautilus Reels Ringtones

My wife has a special ringtone, Oh, Mexico (we love Mexico) and while James Taylor is nice, I’ve really wanted the singing of a reel for other ringtones.  I even tried to make my own reel screaming ringtone, it didn’t work out, although we are still friends.

I was pointed to the website of Nautilus Reels (favorite reel of Joe Gonzalez) by company owner Kristen Mustad (yes, as in the hooks).

Low and behold, there they are… three to choose from.

Free Nautilus Reels Ringtones – Nautilus Reels.

Nice looking reel there.

Hear it sing.

For the iPhone you might need to know how to make any MP3 into a ringtone, and how to change file extensions.

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07
Jul 10

A tale of customer service – Lamson Waterworks

A nice story about customer service from Lamson-Waterworks via the Chucking Line and Chasing Tail blog.

When I tell people outside of the fishing community why I choose to spend so much on my gear, it tell them without a doubt…it’s all about the warranty

via Chucking Line and Chasing Tail.

Velocity

If memory serves, Lamson is the preferred reel of Dr. Aaron Adams from the Bonefish and Tarpon Trust.

For me, the warranty is pretty key as well.  I break things.  I have, in my life, broken rods at least 10 times.  I’ve sent boots back at least 4 times.  I still have a broken reel I’m procrastinating on sending back.  I even have three rods right now that are just a little broken and I’m still using.

This stellar tale of customer service makes me want to get a Lamson… and that’s pretty much the point.

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