Rogue blanks?
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Rogue blanks?
I don't hear much about Rogues. Of course being in SE Texas that is not a surprise since I think "west coast" when I think Rogue. But man I have or have had some customs in MBH705, MB664, TF's, etc... "imported" to TX and the blanks are very nice and overall darn good IMO (disclaimer: I am not affiliated with Rogue in any way). I have yet to break one even after some pretty heavy wear and tear. Anyone else building on them?
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Re: Rogue blanks?
They're good blanks.
In my measurements I get similar numbers to what the GL3 or Avid would produce. So, nothing earth shattering, but no slouch either.
Quality is very good.
In my measurements I get similar numbers to what the GL3 or Avid would produce. So, nothing earth shattering, but no slouch either.
Quality is very good.
Matt Davis
Otterods-High performance fishing rods
Otterods-High performance fishing rods
Re: Rogue blanks?
I haven't built on a Rogue in over a year now but the quality used to be very good. I had a very low breakage rate as they use 33 - 36M graphite and a good scrim. They are pretty durable. built over 200 of the blanks so I am pretty familiar with them.
Sadly they had some changes and lost their top 3 blank customers. Now they have cut some of the best blanks, including all the 7'11"s from the line up.
I'm not sure where things stand now, but honestly I feel they have fallen a bit behind the ball and the value has dropped dramatically. No new development, shrinking product offering, reduction of warranty policy, reduced customer service, and pricing that makes them a little less competitive.
Sadly they had some changes and lost their top 3 blank customers. Now they have cut some of the best blanks, including all the 7'11"s from the line up.
I'm not sure where things stand now, but honestly I feel they have fallen a bit behind the ball and the value has dropped dramatically. No new development, shrinking product offering, reduction of warranty policy, reduced customer service, and pricing that makes them a little less competitive.
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Re: Rogue blanks?
Very nice sticks-I agree with otter (alot like a GL3) and that aint bad.I am a huge fan of the mb704,the mbh 704,the BB796 is a killer blank also.I am just a little dissapointed,the last batch i ordered had a crummy blank that i had to wrap thread completely in between the split grip.And I must say the bb796 is getting way too exspensive.
Re: Rogue blanks?
It appears now that the company has been sold. No other info available.
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