American Legacy Fishing Company
NEWS FLASH – June 21, 2009
Bob Daly sends us this fabulous picture of a “small” Nile Perch from Lake Nasser in Egypt. I can’t imagine what catching this fish was like. Contact Steve Yatomi at www.adventuretravelalliance.com if you want to do this!
WHAT a DEAL! and some “late breaking news”…………….
Hi Friends,
Well, we feel like we won the lottery! At least that’s our initial response after our pals at Shimano gave us the “deal of the century” on some Stradic MgFB Spinning reels. Maybe I’m a bit biased, but I just LOVE this reel. So be sure you read about our coup and the VERY SPECIAL DEAL we have for you on this series of Shimano reels.
On another front we’re making some changes that we are very enthusiastic about. A BIG CHANGE is we are moving to FedEx for all of our shipping except for a few small items that will continue to ship via USPS. Find out what this means to you in our article below.
Tournament-wise our Pros have had what’s best described as “mixed success”. Paul has been in the money about half tournaments he’s entered this year; Adam hasn’t done quite as well, but hit “big fish” for some really big bucks recently. Nikki has been pond fishing, Todd has been tuning up on Kentucky Lake, and my lovely bride and I have been doing “grandkids” all spring. All in all, not a bad option!
We are still very busy thanks to all of you. Loomis deliveries are still a challenge and really not getting much better. We’re seeing a few Shimano stockouts lately, but that’s not unusual. Megabass has shipped us a HUGE order and we hope by next newsletter to be able to tell you about all the new patterns.
I hope you enjoy this newsletter and that we in some small way make a positive contribution to your overall fishing enjoyment.
Tight Lines,
Tom Ashby
Loomis & Franklin and the Misled and Misinformed Angler…..
The SHIMANO “SALE to END ALL SALES” starts this weekend………..
As I said in the introduction we really feel like we hit the lottery with Shimano. We now have about 25 of each model Shimano Stradic MgFB spinning reel in stock. These reels Retail For $229.99 Here’s the deal: While the supply lasts we’re going to sell you either a Stradic 1000MgFb, 2500MgFb, or 3000MgFb for $100 OFF! That’s $129.99 for a brand new Stradic Mgfb Reel that Includes a Spare Spool and Full Shimano Warranty. – THAT’S ALMOST 45% OFF. These are NEW in the BOX. No seconds, no factory returns. 100% Fresh Factory Stock!
This has always been my absolutely favorite Shimano Spinning reel. It has many features of the Stella but is much more competitively priced. Has 5 – S A-RB bearings, Paladin (hard) gears, Propulsion Spool(s), Aero Wrap oscillation, etc. I love this reel for bass, crappie, walleye, specs, bones, and many other species. It’s a wonderful “Everyman” reel.
OK – Pay Attention Here – We Have a LIMITED SUPPLY. First come, first served. We don’t know if these will last 1 day, 1 week, or 1 month. My guess is that they’ll probably go within the first few days. So if you even have a little need for a great spinning reel PLEASE “move it”…..You can order 24/7 on-line and we’ll ship within 24 hours. Fair warning: Don’t Be Disappointed.*
These SPECIALS EXPIRE the END of JUNE……
ALL G. Loomis Luggage is ON SALE at 25% OFF Until June 30th or while supplies last as we are getting VERY LOW on some items.*
ALL G. Loomis Luggage is ON SALE at 25% OFF Until June 30th or while supplies last as we are getting VERY LOW on some items.*
A FREE Plano ProLatch Stowaway 3700 size Adjustable Divider Utility Box (14″ X 9″ X 2″) with any purchase of 5 or more Live Target Lures. That’s a Free $8.99 value utility box Gratis when you buy just 5 lures or more! Offer Expires June 30, 2009*
Get a FREE Ardent Reel Care Kit ($20 value) with ANY New Shimano or Daiwa or G. Loomis REEL PURCHASE of $150 or more Through June 30, 2009.*
Buy 2 or more Sunline Products and receive a Beefy-T Short Sleeve Sunline T-Shirt Absolutely FREE. You must specify your size (M, L, or XL). Offer Expires June 30, 2009*
Buy an Ardent SmartCull System anytime through June 30, 2009 and we’ll include a FREE BOTTLE of ARDENT REEL BUTTER REEL OIL! That’s a $5.99 value absolutely gratis!*
* Does not apply to EBay items
* Does not apply to EBay items
FedEx Becomes Part of the American Legacy Team This Weekend………..
Ever since we began in business we have used UPS as our shipping company along with USPS for small items such as decals, stickers, etc. It’s been a good relationship but we just never felt UPS has quite the same passion as we did about our customers and their packages.
About 2 months ago we began talking to FedEx and some of their key people in our region. It didn’t take to long to realize they were as fanatical about customer service as we were. FedEx has dual delivery trucks for an area any given day; one for residential one for commercial. Additionally, they Deliver on Saturdays to residential addresses. Upon hearing this along with the fact that they do not sort packages the same way as UPS does (no high speed conveyors to break rods) we were convinced.
The rates are competitive, the FedEx people share our dedication to customers, the service has more customer-friendly features, and we have FedEx reps who actually gave us their cell phone, home, and office phone numbers. We are certain this will mean more timely and reliable service for you, our friends and customers.
More Shipping News: DHL is now available as an International Shipping Service BY REQUEST….
We know that some of you have asked us to ship via DHL due to the service they provide to you in your country. Up until now we really haven’t been able to offer DHL as an alternative. That has now changed.
Thanks to a great regional manager at DHL in Louisville, KY we have been set up as a DHL shipper with very competitive rates. Better than FedEx? No. Higher than FedEx? Depends on where we are shipping to.
It seems the advantage of shipping DHL is when the package is larger or being shipped to certain countries where custom clearance is much easier with DHL than FedEx. Our experience has been that many Asian countries seem to be dominated by DHL and as such packages pass through much easier. So, if you want your purchase shipped via DHL Internationally just include a note with your payment and we’ll do as you ask. If the shipping charge changes significantly we will notify you immediately.
Loomis & Franklin and the Misled and Misinformed Angler…..
With a certain degree of regularity we get inquiries about a Loomis & Franklin Rod or Reel. People wanting specs, warranty information, parts lists, inventory checks, etc. We figure this is mainly due to the Loomis part of the Loomis & Franklin name. That and perhaps the fact that information is pretty hard to come by.
So Just Who or What is Loomis & Franklin rods and reels? First, and most important, they have absolutely NO RELATIONSHIP with G. Loomis. Best we can tell this brand is made in Taiwan by Taiwan Tackle Corporation. This may not be the case today, but at one time this was the manufacturer.
Loomis & Franklin seems to be distributed mostly in Asia, Australia, New Zealand, and the UK. It seems their rods fall into the “popular price” range. Rods such as Shakespeare Ugly Sticks, St. Croix Triumph, etc. are usually found in this range. Quality-wise we really can’t comment since we haven’t really had our hands on any of their rods.
We are still gathering more information and hope to give you “the rest of the story” in our next newsletter.
To be continued………………
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