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Temple Fork Outfitters
Posted by:
Kurt Standifird
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Date: January 20, 2005 04:33PM
I just built my first fly rod and I think I am hooked. I recently found this forum and I have learned much already. I am really interested in the Temple Fork Outfitter rods. Does anyone know if they are going to be selling blanks in the near future? Re: Temple Fork Outfitters
Posted by:
eric zamora
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Date: January 20, 2005 04:54PM
try writing to them via email. they respond. i wouldn't bet on them selling blanks though.
eric fresno, ca. Re: Temple Fork Outfitters
Posted by:
Anonymous User
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Date: January 20, 2005 04:58PM
Their blanks are made overseas - we're not talking about high end blanks, although no one will refute that they work and get the job done. But you can do much, much better blankwise.
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Posted by:
Spencer Phipps
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Date: January 20, 2005 04:59PM
As Eric said, when I talked to them at a sportsman show last year, they have a hard enough time keeping up with production requirements, till that slows down they have no interest in selling blanks. Re: Temple Fork Outfitters
Posted by:
Andy Dear
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Date: January 20, 2005 07:16PM
Kurt,
I have personally dialogued with the V.P. of the company about helping them set up a blank program and doing distribution for them. It's not that they are not interested in selling blanks, he told me that Temple Fork definately sees the benefit in having a blank program. It is however a multifaceted problem and a daunting task to set up a blank program and do it RIGHT! Especially with a product manufactured overseas. I think there is a possibility you'll see Temple Fork blanks available sometime in the next 18-24 months, but I am just speculating. I still say stick with a good American made blank like AllStar, St. Croix, Dan Craft, Burkheimer or one of the other great sponsors of this board. I know everyone raves about the overseas stuff, but the truth is that the materials and quality control is marginal at best compared to a good quality American made blank. Andy Dear Lamar manf. Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
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