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Hey Skipper, why do guys pay $300-500 for a rod made in China?
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Simple, those that market the rod tell potential customers that the rod blank has a "secret" ingredient in it that makes it special!
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Why is the craftsmanship, and rod components sub par?
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well most guys don't know anything about components, and what it takes to build a rod, so they fall prey to the HYPE! This is the same sales pitch used for many years. Just hold a FISH POISON rod next to when of these Chinese sticks and you can see clearly that FISH POISON RODS are the best rods in all categories. AT very fair prices.
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Yeah, and the FISH POISON guys put your name on the rod with a fish decal of your choice, at NO EXTRA CHARGE!!!
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Did you know that if you own a Fish Poison rod beautiful model type woman will want to go out with you?
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well, maybe not you.
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well at least I'll catch all the big fish!
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