American Legacy Fishing News Flash December 12, 2010

 

Nick Grimaldi send this great picture of his grandson. Folks, this is really what fishing is all about. Thanks, Nick, for sharing this inspiring picture. 

Hi Folks,

This newsletter is short and sweet. We’ve just learned most of our kids and grandkids will be here over Christmas and frankly, we can’t wait. But, we need to get ready and buy food, snacks, and lots of other stuff to make sure everyone is comfortable and has a great Christmas. Time being as short as it is I hope you’ll understand if this newsletter is fairly short. But by no means lacking a great deal!

That said, short is not necessarily a bad thing, especially when we have what I consider the BEST DEAL of the year. Just take a look below and I’m pretty sure you’ll agree.

We’ll be back soon with another newsletter with more great deals and some new stories and advice, but for now that’s about “it” as we’re off to Costco to do some serious Christmas “stocking” for our kids and grandkids visit.

Be safe during these hectic “pre-Christmas” days and be sure to take a look at this remarkable special. You’ll be glad you did!

Tight reigns (hey, it’s Christmas),

Tom Ashby

BEST DEAL OF THE YEAR – Brand NEW in Box Shimano Curado 200 Series Reels on SALE $40 off – $139.99……………….

No one. I mean no one sells this MADE IN JAPAN reel for this price. It has a normal retail of $179.99 and that’s the price from Tijuana to Tokyo. Except at American Legacy Fishing! This is our Merry Christmas Special Thank You to all of you. And believe me, it’s the BEST DEAL WE’VE OFFERED on ANYTHING THIS YEAR! These are “fresh” New in Box Curado 200 Series reels (other sizes are not on sale) with the full Shimano Warranty, etc. The only thing that makes them different is the price which is the LOWEST OFFERED ANYWHERE.

The Shimano Curado CU200 Series low-profile casting reels are hands down our staff’s pick for the best “Bang-For-The-Buck” reel we offer. We’ve sold Hundreds at $179.99 each year since they were introduced in early 2009. And I suppose we could continue selling them at this price and everyone would be happy campers. BUT, it IS CHRISTmas and we want to do something to say “Thanks” to all of our wonderful customers.

Here’s the deal: We have marked the Curado CU200E5 (5.0:1 – RH), the CU200E7 (7.0:1 RH), and the CU201E7 (7.0:1 LH) down to an UNBELIEVABLE $139.99 each. Folks, that’s $40 bucks OFF! We have about 53 of the CU200E5’s, 73 of the CU200E7’s, and about 15 of the CU201E7’s in stock, so it’s definitely First Come – First Served on these fantastic reels. When they’re gone, the sale will end and the price will go back to $179.99 as soon as we can obtain new inventory.

The Shimano Curado’s are Made in Japan and the highest quality through and through. They won the 2008 ICAST AWARD for Best Freshwater Reel as well as Best of Show! They feature the new HEG forged gears, Dartanium drag, 7 bearings, titanium line guide, and many, many more premium features. Every Curado Casting Reel is Approved for Saltwater. We’ve been using these reels for 2 years and find they are simply bullet-proof in reliability and quality. Frankly, at $179.99 they’re a heck of a bargain, so at $139.99 they are nothing less than a steal!

You would be crazy not to take advantage of this deal. As I said above, we have a LIMITED SUPPLY, so the early bird gets the worm, or in this case one of the best fishing reels available today! If your order is $200 or more shipping is free to any USA address.

LAST MINUTE Christmas Orders – We Got Your Back……………….

OK, today is December 12, 2010. By our math that means you have about 10 business days to order and receive your package. Figuring that FedEx and UPS won’t deliver on Christmas and UPS doesn’t deliver on Saturdays (FedEx, who we are proud to be partnered with, Does) your “window” for ordering and receiving something is closing quickly.

We’re old softies about Christmas and the last thing we want is to see anyone disappointed, so we will promise you that we will do everything in our power to make sure whatever you order from us reaches its destination before Christmas Eve as long as the shipping address is a USA address. We’ll make sure no one is disappointed or missed by Santa. Just help us out by ordering as early as possible and we’ll do the rest. Overseas? We’ll ship immediately and use the fastest service you choose to make sure we do everything in our power to get your package to you before Christmas.

We have been assured by FedEx and USPS that they will be delivering “as usual” on both Christmas Eve as well as New Year’s Eve to any USA address. Overseas the schedules vary by country as well as by areas within countries, so we suggest you check with your local office for specifics regarding deliveries.

We just don’t want anyone disappointed, so the sooner you order the sooner we can make sure all is well!

American Legacy Fishing’s Holiday Schedule…………………

Like all of your we’re really looking forward to the long Christmas weekend. Many of our folks will be traveling over Christmas, so we want to give them a wee bit of extra time. With this in mind here are our Christmas and New Year’s hours:

Our Retail Showroom, Live Chat, and Phone Order Department:

Christmas – Closed Fri. Dec. 24 through Sun. 26, Reopen Monday December 27, 2010 at 8:00 AM

New Year’s – Open 8 AM till 5 PM New Year’s Eve – Closed New Year’s Day Saturday, January 1, 2011 and  Sunday, January 2,1011, Reopen Monday January 3, 2011 at 8:00 AM

On-Line Ordering:

Open 24 hours, 7 days a week, every day of the year. All orders placed over the Christmas weekend will ship on Monday, December 27, 2010. All orders placed over the New Year’s weekend will ship Monday, January 3, 2011.

Yes, One More Time…..

The simple fact is these are our staff’s favorite items and the ones they would like to receive under the tree. We’ll make sure anything arrives in time for Christmas. Just place your order as soon as you can and we’ll handle the rest! 

HOLIDAY BUYING GUIDE

This is our first attempt at giving you some suggestions of cool products that we think are the best-of-the-best and would make great Christmas gifts. We’ve tried to keep the list fairly short and simple. The products below are some of our favorites and include some of the hottest, “just in” items we are all very excited about. As with any product you buy from American Legacy Fishing, there is a “no questions asked” 30 day return privilege just in case. We hope you enjoy our selections!

Shimano Terez Saltwater Rods – Fantastic selection of over 30 models in 5 different colors, one that will most likely match you boat. These rods are just in and are marvelous in their components and performance. Best of all, they have a Limited Lifetime Warranty. Take a look at all of the Terez Rods and we’re sure you’ll find a model that fits perfectly.

BogaGrip – What can we say. Made in the USA and absolutely the best fish grip and IGFA scale available today. We are convinced that any fisherman would love to have one of these Boga Grips in their tackle box. Really best-of-the-best!

G. Loomis NRX Rods – Holy Cow, G. Loomis just raised the bar for a fishing rod! Expensive? Yes. But like nothing you will ever fish with. There are 16 Fly Rods and 13 casting and spinning models. Think of that special person you love more than anyone. G. Loomis NRX Rods are THE rod and we guarantee will not disappoint. No way!

American Legacy’s 40 rod All Wood Rod Rack – After searching all over we commissioned our supplier to make this rod rack for us. We include two G. Loomis stickers that easily fit perfectly on two of the four sides. Got a g. Loomis enthusiast? This is Your Rod Rack!

Shimano Stradic CI4 Spinning Reels – Unbelievable light with fantastic performance to boot. The Shimano Stradic CI4 reels use “Carbon Infused” technology to reduce weight. Add to that the new drive train and better gears and you have one of the very best $200 spinning reels available today.  

G. Loomis TSR Series One and Two Piece Trout-Panfish Rods – Dainty, Oh So Light, and darn near indestructible! These TSR Series super sensitive rods will handle a lot more than just trout. If you are an ultra-light fisherman or just like light tackle this is your rod.

American Legacy’s World’s Best Fillet Knife – Yep, this is or won design and what we think is the Best Fillet Knife you can buy today. Carbon steel, razor sharp, and custom hand-made sheath. And a Limited Lifetime Warranty. Since these have our old web address on the handles we’re still offering these on sale at $49.00

Daiwa Zillion Type-R Low Profile Casting Reel – How about a casting reel with 15.5 lb maximum drag in a 8.5 oz. low profile? That’s the new Daiwa Zillion Type-R. 12 bearings and so well built this is our pick for the “brute handling” award. All Daiwa Type-R Reels are in stock and ready for that special rod.

Engel 5 Day Ice Chest – Simply put, this will change your perceptions about coolers. The Engel Coolers hold ice well over 5 days at an incredible 33-334 degrees. Great constructions, this is what we call a “lifetime cooler”. Forget about those throw away coolers and get an Engel Cooler. Great gift that will keep on giving for a lifetime.

G. Loomis Tournament Jacket – Under $100 the G. Loomis Tournament Hooded Jacket is a real bargain. Great construction and so very warm when the cold wind blows. Comes in Medium to XX Large and makes a fantastic Gift, Christmas or otherwise.

Shimano CORE Low Profile Casting Reels – Just a ridiculous 6.2 to 7.0 ounces, the Shimano CORE reels are the number one choice of all of ALFC’s Pros. Team these up with any lightweight rod and you can fish all day and still have plenty of energy to tell those fishing stories in the evenings. Fantastic performance with Shimano Quality.

American Legacy’s Panama Fishing Hat – Try it and You’ll Love it! Baseball caps are nice, but when the sun beats down and you need to stay cool and shaded our Premium Panama Hat is THE hat. Designed by us with great features this hat is our Favorite hands down. Probably the best fishing hat available today

Shimano Curado 50 Series Low Profile Casting Reels – Just in and ready for your rod! Shimano took all the premium features of the Curado 200 series reels and shrunk them into a smaller 50 size reel. The Curado CU50E and CU51E (Left Hand) reels are super light at 6.4 oz. and probably one of the best buys we have at $199.99 Limited Supply!

G. Loomis Hoodie Sweatshirt – Warm. We like warm on those cold days. The G. Loomis Hoodie Sweatshirts are just the ticket. G. Loomis and the fighting fish are prominent and show everyone just what kind of high end tackle you use. Great gift in sizes from Small all the way up to XXL.

Daiwa Saltist Saltwater Spinning Reels – Probably the very best bang-for-the-buck saltwater spinning reel we sell. The Daiwa Saltist Spinning Reels come in sizes from 4000 to 6500 and sell for an amazing $200 to $230. You will be surprised at their quality and endurance.

Shimano Caenan 100 Series Low Profile Casting Reels – How about a genuine Shimano low profile casting reel for under $100? Designed by the same folks who created the legendary Calais and Chronarch, this is by far the best reel we have seen for under $100 and beats the pants of many competitive brand reels costing twice as much. The Shimano Caenan is a great reel for beginners or as backups. & bearings and world class guts.

G. Loomis Escape Travel Rods – Absolutely one of our all time favorites. Three piece rods that travel when you do. Great selection and great value in a premium G. Loomis rod. WE can’t imagine Anyone not being thrilled with a G. Loomis Escape Travel Rod.

Open Water Tackle Bags – Just in and going fast, Open Water Tackle Bags won the ICAST Product Award for Tackle Management Systems. Truly functional designs with extremely durable materials, these bags will be your favorite for many years to come. Limited Supply.

Shimano Stella FE series Spinning Reels – OK, between $700 to $750 we balked at this reel initially. But, when we actually got our hands on these new reels our tune quickly changed. Simply put, the new Shimano Stella FE Spinning Reels are the Best In The World. Frankly, we don’t see any competitor making anything even close. Uncanny in their smoothness, world class mechanics rivaling the most complex aircraft components, there can only be one “Best” and the Shimano Stella FE Spinning Reels are it.

STOCKING STUFFERS

Shimano Waxwing Jigs – Just out and finding a following in almost every fishing environment, Shimano’s new Waxwing Jigs are a “must have” for every fisherman’s tackle bag. Superb finish and great action.

G. Loomis Hats – Come on, you know everyone loves hats. TheG. Loomis hats are cool and come in a huge variety of designs and models. No one ever returns a hat!

Ardent Reel Cleaning Kit – Good reel maintenance often makes the difference between a mediocre fishing trip and an memorable one. The freshwater Reel Cleaning Kit is $20, the Saltwater Reel Cleaning Kit is $30. Every fisherman need one of these!

Live Target Lures – Read about these super lures above and then just select the one’s for the stocking. We recommend the brand new hollow frog or walking frog models. But heck we have EVERY Live Target Lure in stock so load up!

Power Pro Braided Line – Braided line is today’s line. We are the onlyPower Pro Braided Line dealer who stocks EVERY line test in Every Spool length available. How can you go wrong?

Rite In the Rain Waterproof Notebooks – Fantastic little product that is waterproof paper in a small notebook. Record you way points or other notes about your fishing experiences and rest assured that info will stay legible and readable for the duration. Rite In The Rain Notebooks are a great, unique gift. Don’t forget the water-proof pen!

G. Loomis Stickers – Fun and functional! We carry every G. Loomis sticker in stock. Use your imagination and you’ll find all sorts of uses for these guys.

Stick Jacket Rod Protection Sleeves – Got expensive rods? Well guess what? You need to protect them with this inexpensive yet all functional Stick Jack Rod Cover. Come on, at about $7-$9 it’s a slam dunk!

American Legacy “Fish With Attitude” T-Shirts and Stickers – One word: F-U-N! Use your imagination for the Stickers. The T-shirts are sure to start a conversation. All of ourFish With Attitude Items are first quality. Goes great with beer!
 

G. Loomis T-Shirts – See ALFC Stickers and T-Shirts above. Same scenario, only these are genuine G. Loomis T-Shirts. Pre-shrunk and ready for your fabulous body!