New updated Omen Black

[IlliniDawg01]

gonna miss my split grip handles.

Just buy the old ones on close out.

DaveJ

[IlliniDawg01]

the reel seats look nice!

It looks acs/ish to me. I hope it's not like the acs.

Looks more like the new Fuji PTS seat to me. Not quite, but similar.

DaveJ

[5bites]

Looks great. I wish they would have kept the open hook hanger, though.

I didn't even notice. Hopefully the production rods have the open hanger like the current rods. Otherwise that's a step in the wrong direction.

[USA-RET]

Appearance-wise reminds me of the MB Frog Game Special.

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[tywithay]

Glad the split grip is gone. Wish they'd do the same for the Envy. Hope they made the handles a little longer.

[DammitKhoa]

Their model names have me thinking they will have a few select models with split grip. For example, under 7'1" MH, they have two models names:

OB2C71MH
and
OB2C71MH-2

which I think is an indication that the latter will be the split grip model. I personally like split grips.. wouldn't hurt to accommodate both preferences

I'm glad they're doing away with that awful silver thing they had going on the top of the handle. But either way, I'm still baffled by what this $100ish rod has to offer. Best bang for your buck around this price range.

[IlliniDawg01]

I would think OB2C71MH-2 would mean it is a 2 piece rod not a spilt grip.

DaveJ

[DammitKhoa]

Ah, that's a very valid point

[13Fishing]

Ah, that's a very valid point

Something tells me you'll see a variation of an Omen in the semi-near future with that split grip option. ICAST will show a few things off in the prototype stage. Should be fun.

Going with that Vince Lombardi method...show the playbook, come get us.

Thanks,
Jim

[5bites]

Will these be built on the exact same blank as the current omens? I'd love to see a 7'1" mh or h extra fast added to the list.

[JWR075]

Will the Omen Green series be updated also?

[13Fishing]

Will these be built on the exact same blank as the current omens? I'd love to see a 7'1" mh or h extra fast added to the list.

They will not be on the same blank. Something a touch nicer. And by touch, I mean they kick a whole pile of booty.

You may get your power and action; but, the length could be off an inch or four from your listed desires. This action has been one of the beasts when testing these OBS blanks. Ricky's done a good job of pairing down the AA actions into this future series.

Thanks,
Jim

[13Fishing]

Will the Omen Green series be updated also?

I've seen a few prototypes rolling around the office the past few months. Something tells me it's cycle is coming up.

Thanks,
Jim

[Bass1980]

So no rough dates when they will be released?

[JWR075]

A little birdie told me that there are some prototype Omen split grip technique specific rods at Icast. Can't wait to see and hear about them.