The Highest Example – The Edge Epitome Rods from Gary Loomis

[MeatHead]

Has anybody received shipping information on their pre-orders?

I haven't, but did email them a couple days ago asking when they'd be shipping out as my wife and I just bought a new house so needed to know whether to change my shipping address or not (plus when I ordered it stated 3-5 weeks and has now been over 8). They stated they plan on shipping them out this month, and when asked if it'll be towards the start or end they replied likely towards the end as they're still working on the finishing touches before they mass produce it.

[Dan B]

Has anybody received shipping information on their pre-orders?

I haven't, but did email them a couple days ago asking when they'd be shipping out as my wife and I just bought a new house so needed to know whether to change my shipping address or not (plus when I ordered it stated 3-5 weeks and has now been over 8). They stated they plan on shipping them out this month, and when asked if it'll be towards the start or end they replied likely towards the end as they're still working on the finishing touches before they mass produce it.

I've commented on the Edge facebook posts, emailed them, and messaged them twice on FB Messenger with zero response. I've seen multiple times how their goal was to get those rods out 60 days after preorder, and we are now past that 60 days... at least for me anyways. I don't mind the rods being late, it is what it is, but the last of comms is annoying.

[hoohoorjoo]

Has anybody received shipping information on their pre-orders?

I haven't, but did email them a couple days ago asking when they'd be shipping out as my wife and I just bought a new house so needed to know whether to change my shipping address or not (plus when I ordered it stated 3-5 weeks and has now been over 8). They stated they plan on shipping them out this month, and when asked if it'll be towards the start or end they replied likely towards the end as they're still working on the finishing touches before they mass produce it.

I've commented on the Edge facebook posts, emailed them, and messaged them twice on FB Messenger with zero response. I've seen multiple times how their goal was to get those rods out 60 days after preorder, and we are now past that 60 days... at least for me anyways. I don't mind the rods being late, it is what it is, but the last of comms is annoying.

Welcome to Edge rods. Their lack of communication and constant pushing beyond expected release/fulfillment dates is why I've never done business with them, and likely never will.

[doomtrprz71]

I'm surprised, they had gotten a lot better about communicating, but if they plan on holding off shipping until all 200 are ordered we've got a while to wait as they are 60 short of the mark.

[MeatHead]

I'm surprised, they had gotten a lot better about communicating, but if they plan on holding off shipping until all 200 are ordered we've got a while to wait as they are 60 short of the mark.

They've also pushed back the shutoff date for the pre-order multiple times lately. Was end of September at one point, then I got an email stating 10-9, now who knows as they're still available for the pre-order price right now.
I came extremely close to canceling my order and grabbing a Steez from Tackle Trap when they had their recent 30% off sale, but really wanting to try an Edge rod stopped me from doing that. Kind of regret not going that way now.

[doomtrprz71]

I'm surprised, they had gotten a lot better about communicating, but if they plan on holding off shipping until all 200 are ordered we've got a while to wait as they are 60 short of the mark.

They've also pushed back the shutoff date for the pre-order multiple times lately. Was end of September at one point, then I got an email stating 10-9, now who knows as they're still available for the pre-order price right now.
I came extremely close to canceling my order and grabbing a Steez from Tackle Trap when they had their recent 30% off sale, but really wanting to try an Edge rod stopped me from doing that. Kind of regret not going that way now.

I hope it's worth the wait, I started to cancel the order and buy another trika, I hope it's as good as they claim.

[doomtrprz71]

Interestingly enough the epitome shows in stock on the website now, anyone have theirs yet?

[Smelter96]

Interestingly enough the epitome shows in stock on the website now, anyone have theirs yet?

Nope, still waiting. I emailed them and they said hopefully by the end of October. Only got a few more days, so I ain't holding my breath

[Chode]

At least they're responding now

[doomtrprz71]

Interestingly enough the epitome shows in stock on the website now, anyone have theirs yet?

Nope, still waiting. I emailed them and they said hopefully by the end of October. Only got a few more days, so I ain't holding my breath

Mine was ordered August 16th and still shows processing and not in production so I aint holding my breath either

[Dan B]

Anyone cancel their order yet? I'm on the verge of doing so.
I've yet to receive a response from them, but at least someone has at this point.

[Drakestar]

I ordered a day or two after the pre-orders went live (Aug 6), so I'm expecting to be early in the queue, and I haven't gotten my rod yet.

I'm hanging in there but the delays and radio silence are getting on my nerves. I love my 7'3" LMH rod build on the "old" X-ray blank, so I have a pretty high pain tolerance because I want that upgrade. I can see others not being as patient, and find it understandable.

[NOLRAMB]

This is the reply I received this morning after asking for an update on my pre-order from Aug 15th.

I sent them an email this past Friday, so I received a pretty quick response.

[Dan B]

60 days from ordering was the timeline we were told, that was their goal they kept commenting on Facebook too.
Then end of October... now they telling people November.
I have a feeling we won't be getting these rods any time soon.

[Dan B]

Kind of sucks, I was hoping to play around with it before the lakes freeze up, but might not get it in time the way this is looking.

I have some reels I wanted to feel out on it too.
Going to try a Aldebaran 31HG, Metanium Shallow water edition, and a Steez SV CT 70. Thinking 30lb FINS infinite braid or Daiwa J-Braid grand is gonna be the route I go and keep it as versatile and possible.