Fig Rig rods

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Permalink Reply by Sean Landsman on February 15, 2009 at 8:53pm

I'd be interested in some contact info for the new owner, too. My dad's Fig Rig (TT) blew up on a fish this summer (see "Rod Breaks on Fish" video on this site) and they are great rods for him given their light weight.

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Permalink Reply by John Carlson on February 16, 2009 at 5:55am

Bill Green from DreamCatcher Bucktails bought the company. The rods are going to change some, A new blank that is still light weight but won't have the breakage problems of the past. He is offering a mail in $55.00 ($45.00 at shows, no shipping) warranty on the old fig rig rods so if you do break one your not out a lot of money. He will send you one of the new Tooth Tamer rods. I have been working with Bill for about 5 years with his Bucktails and his customer service is second to none, We should have the new rods in Bill's booth for George's Musky Expo so stop in and check them out. We will also be at Madison Fishing Expo and Musky Magic in New London but I'm not sure if we will have the new rods ready by then.

Contact Info:
Tooth Tamer Rods
Bill Green
W1653 Crystal Valley
Galesville, WI 54630
608-582-4750

You can always give me a shout too, and I will do what I can to help out.

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Permalink Reply by Herb Bloxsom on February 16, 2009 at 6:05am

SO is the old fig rigs worth geting? I was woundering because I could purchuse a couple for 75$each I do not know to much about them.

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Permalink Reply by John Carlson on February 16, 2009 at 6:21am

I have them and love them, 13 of them im my boat. My clients abuse them and I'm not so easy on them myself. They are super light weight and teamed up with a Shimano Curado they fish easy all day. I have never had a problem with them. There was a run of them that had a breaking problem. Figrig sub contracted some of the rods out and thats when the problem started. Theres no way of telling what rods they are that I know of.

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Permalink Reply by Matt Collins on February 16, 2009 at 9:56am

I would steer clear of them. Way too many broken rods. I had one snap with a fitty on. I still landed the fish though;)

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Permalink Reply by Gary Shofner on February 16, 2009 at 10:24am

That Bites, i used to get his demo rods at about half price from the store.

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Permalink Reply by Jason Schillinger on February 16, 2009 at 12:40pm

I was running Fig Rig for the past 4 years. I had a few break, but they were the problematic 7'10" and the older 8' med hvy. I have about a dozen that have taken as much abuse as can be expected and are still in my line-up. With that said, yes, as John said, Bill has bought the remainder of Kevin's stock, and has changed switched to a matrix blank design to rid his product of the design flaws inherent in the 'old' Fig Rigs. They will be available shortly. The first thing to remember, is that they are no longer Fig Rig rods, and the two should no longer be associated. The Tooth Tamer name will be all that ties them to the old company. Can't wait to give them a run.

J

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Permalink Reply by Grant Lindberg on February 16, 2009 at 7:02pm

Bill is a great guy and has taken very good care us. He makes a fantastic bucktail and I hope to give the new rods a try once he gets them up and running and I need to replace or add a rod.

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Permalink Reply by Craig on February 17, 2009 at 7:55pm

Thanks for all the info !
I still will continue to use my fig rigs, and If I happen on a few for a good deal, I am sure I will buy them.
I never had any problems with the 3 that I own.
To bad the new version wont make the Ohio show so I can check them out !
Thanks again .

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Permalink Reply by John Carlson on April 19, 2009 at 5:34pm

I got the new Tooth Tamer Rods in my hands today, I think that anyone that was happy with the FigRigs will love this rod. The handle feels the same as the old Tooth Tamers and the rod is still very light weight. The Carbon Matrix blanks feel good. I took a 7' med heavy and casted Bills new baits with it and the rod loaded up good and casted the lures very well. The rods also have a very rich look to them. I have the first rods in my store now and the rest of the dealers should have them in stock within the next 2 weeks. The walleye rods look great also, I think they feel better then the FigRig Carbon Pros that are in my boat right now.

Prices
Walleye Series $119.99
6'6" Med
6'9" Med Hvy
7' Med
7'3" Med Hvy
6'1 Med comming soon

Musky
8'6" Med Heavy $149.99
8' XXX Jawbreaker $149.99
8' Med Heavy $149.99
7'6" Med Heavy $139.99
7'6" Mag Med (bucktail rod) $139.99
7' Heavy $129.99
7' Med Hvy $129.99
8' Glass Trolling $129.99
8'6" extra heavy big blade rod comming soon

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Permalink Reply by Craig on April 19, 2009 at 6:36pm

Thanks John,
I really liked the FigRigs,
Cant wait to see the new ones !
Craig

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