American Legacy Fishing News Flash November 21, 2010

 

Hi Folks,

Well, this is Thanksgiving week. Dixie and I are headed for Austin, Texas to visit our youngest daughter and her husband and the 3 ½ year old “grandtwins” who are, simply put, cute as a button. We’re anxious to see these two little girls as well as their parents. It’s a long drive for us, but well worth the effort. The last three Thanksgivings have been missing this family as they were living in Hong Kong, so we expect this to be a very special week.

We like Thanksgiving and all of the “fixins” that accompany this holiday, but always try to remember just why we celebrate this day. We hope all of you will join us in taking the time to be thankful for just what we have. As Dixie and I have gotten older we realize it really isn’t about the “things” in our lives, but our family and friends. This is what we are truly thankful for.

We have been blessed with 3 daughters, 7 grandkids, and many, many wonderful relatives and friends. This is our true wealth and something we all too often take for granted. That’s why Thanksgiving is such a great holiday. It’s sort of a preamble to preparing us for Christmas and puts us in a more thankful, sharing and giving mood.

Yes, we know Thanksgiving is the kick off for the Christmas shopping season, but we like to think of it as the kick off for the “count your blessings” season. It’s a time we can reflect on just how lucky we are and be thankful for where we live and those we share our lives with. It’s a time when we can come together as families and just take in all the love we oftentimes are too busy to appreciate. We like Thanksgiving and hope you do as well.

Being Thanksgiving week we decided to do something special. We’re giving away $50 or $100 ALFC Gift Cards free with any rod purchase. It’s or way of saying “thank you” for your patronage and loyalty towards American Legacy Fishing this last year. Be sure to take a look at the details listed below.

We’re also having a Thanksgiving “thank you” day at our store on Friday, November 26, 2010. Be sure to take a look at the details on this event below. We would love to see you.

Once again, we thank each and every one of you for your continued patronage and loyalty. Yes, this is a business. But more importantly it is a promise to every one of you to do our very best to meet your needs and expectations. We truly appreciate the opportunity to serve you and wish all of you a wonderful and restful Thanksgiving.

Tight lines,

Tom Ashby

Get a FREE $100 American Legacy Fishing Gift Card with any $400 or More Fly Rod Purchase……….(read on-casting and spinning rods follow)…

Just buy any NEW fly rod, any brand that sells for $400 or more and we’ll include a $100 American Legacy Fishing gift card Absolutely Free with your purchase. No strings, no special rules. Just buy a rod on line, over the phone, or in our store and the gift card will be included gratis. Your invoice will not show the card as an item, but it will be included with your rod. It’s a heck of a deal and ONLY GOOD FOR 7 DAYS. Put another way, this offer expires at midnight November 28^th, 2010. This offer is a one-time offer and can only be used once per customer. Free gift card is not valid on the qualifying purchase.

Imagine the possibilities! Buy yourself a rod and give someone the gift card. Or buy someone else the rod and you get the gift card. You may even chose to donate the gift card to charity, which we always think is a great idea. The gift card is non-expiring and there are no hidden fees if you hold onto the card for a while. It is effective within 48 hours of your purchase and can be used on anything American Legacy Fishing sells. You can use it on line, over the phone, or in our retail store. Easy, Simple, and…..FREE!

Buy ANY $200 or More Casting, Spinning, or Big Game rod and get a $50 American Legacy Gift Card Absolutely FREE…………

OK, we didn’t just fall off the turnip truck here. And yes, we know we sell about 10 casting or spinning rods to one fly rod. So we have an awesome deal for you casting and spinning fishermen as well. Just buy any NEW cast, spin, or big game rod, any brand, that sells for $200 or more and we’ll include a $50 American Legacy Fishing gift card Absolutely Free with your purchase. Same deal – No strings, no special rules. Just buy a rod on line, over the phone, or in our store and the gift card will be included gratis. Your invoice will not show the card as an item, but it will be included with your rod. It’s a heck of a deal and ONLY GOOD FOR 7 DAYS. Put another way, this offer expires at midnight November 28^th, 2010. This offer is a one-time offer and can only be used once per customer. Free gift card is not valid on the qualifying purchase.

Imagine the possibilities! Buy yourself a rod and give someone the gift card. Or buy someone else the rod and you get the gift card. You may even chose to donate the gift card to charity, which we always think is a great idea. The gift card is non-expiring and there are no hidden fees if you hold on to the card for a while. It is effective within 48 hours of your purchase and can be used on anything American Legacy Fishing sells. You can use it on line, over the phone, or in our retail store. Free gift card is not valid on the qualifying purchase. Easy, Simple, and…..FREE!

Watch This VIDEO. Please………….

I’m not one to click on links, but every so often something so compelling comes along that I do. Even more infrequent is for me to pass along a link. And simply unheard of is that I put one in the newsletter. But in this case, I encourage everyone to watch this. Over 4 million already have.

I’m not going to say much about it, but I can assure you it will make you proud and quite possible bring a tear to your eye. Take a look and then let me know what you think. Here’s the link which you can simply click on:

Shimano Caenan LEFT HAND Reels are Here………………..

Just in time for Christmas gift giving! The Shimano Caenan 101 low profile casting reels in left hand have arrived. As we said in an earlier newsletter, this new series of reel is a heck of a bargain and shouldn’t be overlooked by the serious fisherman. The overall quality is certainly what you have come to expect from Shimano. This is a great choice for the beginning fisherman or that special child or grandchild who is ready to move up to an adult reel.

We have a very limited supply of these left hand models, so if this is something you want to make sure is under the Christmas tree this year act now. We would hate to see you disappointed!

Come in and visit Friday, November 26^th, 2010 and we’ll make sure you don’t go away hungry…………..

So here’s the deal. Your wife says “we’re going shopping Friday”. Now I don’t know about you, but I can list about 100 things I would rather do than this, including having a tooth extracted. But sometimes “she who must be obeyed” has the final say. Well, if you’re in our neck of the woods we may have a better option for you.

While the little woman is off fighting the crowds and spending money, dealing with “sale” this and “discount” that why not come by American Legacy Fishing for a visit. We’re not in the mall but easy to get to at the southwest exit point of Eastland Mall. Just turn down this short, dog-leg street and we’re right across from the stop sign at 500-A North Congress Avenue. Lost? Call us at 1-877-402-6350

Whe you come in we’ll have some sandwiches and refreshments and even a nice leather couch you can relax on. You can look around at some of the brand new items or take a peek at some of our videos that we’ll be running. You may even want to share a story or two about some of those fish that got away. We’ll all be here to assist you or leave you alone, whatever you choose. We would sure love to see you! Or, you can forget about coming by and just follow your better half around as she shops, and shops, and shops, and shops, and……..

Megabass 40% OFF Sale Ends in a Week………………

Just a short reminder that our annual Megabass 40% off sale (Vision 110’s not included) will end at midnight, November 28^th, 2010. Your response since last Sunday has been fantastic, but we still have over 3,000 lures in stock, so be sure not to miss this sale. With the exchange rate of the US dollar vs. the Japanese Yen this may end up being the last time you will ever see prices this low! Just use discount code MEGA40 in the discount box when you check out and the 40% off will be applied.

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!