Hi Calvin, If you haven’t made up your mind already, I would say give the MicroWave line Control System a try. We’ve sold over 15,000 sets to custom rod builders alone which tells me that performance outweighs some opinions of “cheesy looks”. We encounter a lot of skeptics, in fact I would say that most builders are skeptics right off the bat and some won’t even try them for whatever reaso
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Hi All, Unbelievable news from Beijing China at the 2014 China Fish Exposition. This Asian venue is an international fishing tackle trade show serving to connect the world’s fishing tackle manufacturing base with the world’s leading tackle brands. The incredible news is that the American Tackle Company has again been recognized by the international tackle community for the MicroWave Line C
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Hi Peter, As mentioned, our standard Artus Ring Lock micro guides are plenty reliable. Being the first true “micro” guide developed specifically for this niche and not a byproduct from other markets. So far they have been affixed to well over 300K rods and the numbers are quickly growing. Regarding the Artus HD’s, these guides are without a doubt the most durable “micro” guide I have ever e
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Hi Cheng, Ron is correct, I would use the smaller set for this rod. A fly blank is typically lighter (smaller) than heavier longer spinning rods that might be matched with larger guides. If your reel is large than you could start with the suggested placement for distance from the reel spool and move it further up the rod until it casts best without line slapping the blank. This set was tes
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Jim, I apologize about your name by the way. You may not believe this but I was not referencing your company in that statement. We do have other competitors and I have no idea what all are saying about the MWG’s. In fact I haven’t given it much thought until our exchange. But I could imagine that they might say they don't work. After all, we all offer guides that can make favorable layouts
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Mr. Isling wrote: "The idea that this could be a bad thing is evidence of exactly what Am Tak hopes to do with MWG." I have no idea what you are saying here. I am not saying that piecing together a good guide sequence is a bad thing. That would be like saying not to buy 90% of our guide offerings?? We are only trying to promote our latest complete system, the MicroWave Line Control
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Hi Phil, Line control is a benefit on any and all rods that cast. The MicroWave system is based on effective line control. Might even have benefits for trolling rods etc. but the focus has been on rods that cast. There are absolutely no disadvantages to using these guide unless one of our competitors tells you that they don’t work. As if the lure falls at your feet when casting?? In all s
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Col, Fuji has dominated the market and it hasn’t put companies out of business, it has only stiffened the competition. Whether the MWG’s dominate anything or not, they certainly have already made an impact felt around the world. Initially nobody thought these guides would go anywhere and obviously they are moving along. In fact nobody ever thought a guide set would garner such positive attent
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To any interested, Mr. Isling has provided me with the "white paper" so thank you to him. Obviously from my point of view I see vast holes in the arguments and issues with the comparisons. I do take note that it was stated as not "scientific" and can only take it as opinion. I encourage all to take the "Challenge" and decide for themselves. The best way is to h
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Hi all, I love this thread for many reasons and some good points were brought up. I gave it a quick read which gave me a few things to comment on even though I could probably go on and on. I apologize for it being so long. 1. I’d like to point out that AT is totally devoted to custom builders. Looking at our product range the majority of it is specifically geared toward custom building. W
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Okay Jim, I'll bite. Send me your "white paper" and I'll take a look. If there are any possible short comings, I would be glad to see what we can do for improvement. Send it to darrin@americantackle.us Thank you. Darrin Heim American Tackle Company
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Hi Mick, The system is designed to be as simple as possible but I understand everyone has their own idea of simple. To me, a collection AT #5’s are perfect…. I cannot say specifically that heavier braid is more susceptible. Conditions, baits, casting styles etc. etc. are only some of the variables that can effect results of a cast. For me, I found that smaller strippers, light baits &am
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Hi Steve, We actually planned a campaign for the Casting Edition release with photos/video etc. etc. but to be honest it was not completed in time and we are already in development with additional MWG options. Most likely we will add the casting promotion to our web site along with other versions but included in the overall MicroWave family. Plus it didn’t make much sense to switch p
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No worries Jim, I am not old enough to remember the Model T so I wouldn’t know the dates, especially since they aren’t driven anymore. The Cone Of Flight or some variation of it, is still widely used around the world and an accepted theory. Thank you for the congrats. Darrin
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Regarding the "MicroWave Casting Edition" guides: Effectively capturing and controlling fishing line during a cast is key to performance in spinning rod, casting rod or even fly rod applications. Guides themselves point to evidence of this by their varying quantities, sizing and even design style. As Doug Hannon explained to me, oscillation doesn’t always represent the round mo
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Hi guys, Bill regarding the spiral wrap rods, they will work great for this application, just as Tom mentioned. I guess my questions are; why wouldn’t you use the MWG casting guides? What advantages to you receive by not using them? What does other guide configurations offer that the MWG’s do not? Also I started a new thread above regarding the Casting Edition MicroWave guides.
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Hi Jim, If you are going to be precise, the Y frame came along in 1992 per the Fuji chart of their self-proclaimed innovation history. I read it on the on the back of Angling International. It’s the August edition with the current “voted” Innovation of the Year (MicroWave Guides) award on the cover. Which make the Y frames roughly 21 years old but you should know this working for Anglerâ
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I think we may be talking about two different things when referencing wind knots. The first is where I believe the “wind knots” that many refer to may actually stem from loose line loops on a reel either from a loop or line twist. When casted, they come off the spool in a mess that generally stops at the stripper guide in a knot. Doug Hannon was familiar with tackling this issue with his r
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Hi All, New this season is the award winning, “Tidal Wave” MicroWave system which is a hybrid version of the acclaimed “MicroWave Line Control System”. It features American Tackle’s proprietary TiON Coating on the stripper & transition guides coupled with solid Titanium running guides reducing weight toward the tip of a rod as well as throughout the entire set while providing a c
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Thank you Bill & Bob, Yes, we at American Tackle feel it is entirely appropriate that rod components be included as stand-alone products within the angling world. It’s time that parts are recognized for what they can provide both fishing rods and anglers. The MicroWave Line Control System speaks for itself and fits that bill perfectly so we are pleased with the industry-wide acknowledge
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Hi, Looks like fun catching those Zander! That company, CWC/Strike Pro is debuting new BFT rods with MicroWave guides specifically for that type of fishing with both casting and spinning MWG versions. They will often use an 8’ rod rated 10-40 grams for deep jigging and catching zander, sea trout, perch, summer pike throughout Europe. Best Regards, Darrin Heim American Tackle Comp
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Hi All, Team American Tackle is just back from ICAST 2013! (except for our personnel heading back to our offices in China and Europe) Couldn’t have had a better show season. The MicroWave Line Control System has now traveled the globe to incredible success WINNING BACK TO BACK awards! The first being the “Innovation of the Year” at EFTTEX in Europe, beating the world’s best rods
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Hello, I apologize for not answering sooner. Jim is correct with the directions for placement. The important thing to note is where he mentioned, “Using the guide spacing charts, measuring from the tip top, will result in incorrect spacing for the stripper unless the butt length and reel seat placement are also the same”. He is refering to the rear handle dimensions we mention in the d
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It is with great sadness that we confirm the loss of one of fishing's great avocates. This is from a Press Release issued earlier this morning: Doug Hannon “The Bass Professor” dies at 66 Complications from recent neck surgery believed a factor claiming life of famed fishing tackle inventor, angling authority, author and longtime TV host TAMPA, Fla., -- 4/1/2013 -- Doug Hanno
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Hi All, Saw this and thought I’d speak up. Seems that some may feel that the MWG’s are a gimmick only, well they aren’t and they are certainly not a scam. We’ve spent an incredible amount of time developing the MicroWave guide system. We did this to make sure we went to market with something that absolutely delivers benefits. The reason we offer this product in an exact design, a
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Hi Mike, Give the new American Tackle Bushidos a look, they are my favorite blanks by far. I've been using them for over a year now and have never been more confident in promoting a blank line, I would put them up against anything on the market. They are the culmination of design and manufacturing experience combined into a line of blanks that can deliver performance and insure durability. Alt
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Hi Charles, These rods may or may not utilize those guides. Our black frame Halide guides would certinaly match though. Another match would be Pacific Bay's black frame Hialoy guides as well. Best Regards, Darrin Heim American Tackle Company
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Hi Rick, Give the new American Tackle Bushidos a look. They are one of the finest blanks on the market and have been over looked by many but we are seeing a large number of elite builders switching to this new line. The feedback we are receiving is that they are a step above and beyond and what they have used before. They offer a technique specific selection of light weight performance & d
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A proud announcement, Hunter McKamey and Zack Edmunds made the University of Central Florida’s "Reel Knights" 2013 bass fishing team. Go Knights! Their spot was solidified by their outstanding results in each of the 3 tournament qualifiers. I am sure many who frequent this board have spoken to Hunter on the phone or met him at ICBRE but for those who don’t know Hunter, he wor
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Hi Mo, No problem. Believe me I love to tell a story about guides to anyone who’ll listen, the more details the better I always say. Regarding your suggestion, in order to maintain margins/profits etc. sufficiently to continue the program and prosper, we’d be put into the position of selling the 2 guides for such a high price that we could likely be seen as gougers. And the system woul
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