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International Rod Building Challenge!
Posted by: Kevin Landers (---.biz.spectrum.com)
Date: February 09, 2022 03:56PM

We have had some amazing rods come into American Tackle lately and I have to say yall can build some rods! We will have all of them at ICRBE for yall to see! The creativity and technique is kind of amazing. Also don't forget to vote for the people choice for the Microwave challenge at the show as well! Good luck to everyone! I will be posting some shots in the photo section of some really cool builds. I know yall like sneak peeks!

Kevin Landers

Marketing Manager
American Tackle Co.

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Re: International Rod Building Challenge!
Posted by: Michael Ward (162.191.124.---)
Date: February 09, 2022 04:43PM

looking forward to seeing them..... know there will be some special ones there... didn't get my plan in gear & executed so next year.....

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Re: International Rod Building Challenge!
Posted by: Mark Talmo (---)
Date: February 09, 2022 10:11PM

How much of the IRBC is judged on Form (aesthetics) vs Function (performance)? While either / both could possibly be considered “innovative” or “”spectacular”, what are the judges ACTUALLY looking for as a base for their decisions?

Mark Talmo
FISHING IS NOT AN ESCAPE FROM LIFE BUT RATHER A DEEPER IMMERSION INTO IT!!! BUILDING YOUR OWN SIMPLY ENHANCES THE EXPERIENCE.

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Re: International Rod Building Challenge!
Posted by: Kevin Landers (---.biz.spectrum.com)
Date: February 10, 2022 12:55PM

It is based on many different categories and looks. Here is the Link to the International Rod Building Challenge with rules, past winners, and explanations on all of it. [www.americantackle.us]

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Re: International Rod Building Challenge!
Posted by: Mark Talmo (---)
Date: February 10, 2022 03:28PM

Thanks Kevin.

Mark Talmo
FISHING IS NOT AN ESCAPE FROM LIFE BUT RATHER A DEEPER IMMERSION INTO IT!!! BUILDING YOUR OWN SIMPLY ENHANCES THE EXPERIENCE.

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Re: International Rod Building Challenge!
Posted by: Mike Ballard (---.cust.tzulo.com)
Date: February 10, 2022 09:46PM

The level of work and even ideas in this competition is beyond belief. Top notch stuff.

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Re: International Rod Building Challenge!
Posted by: Kevin Landers (---.biz.spectrum.com)
Date: February 11, 2022 09:39AM

Mike Ballard Wrote:
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> The level of work and even ideas in this
> competition is beyond belief. Top notch stuff.


We have quite a few coming in and its crazy!

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