"Frank Reid" moc.deepselbac@diersicnarf schrieb im Newsbeitrag
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One of Mr. Parton's comments struck a cord with me; "which is why most of
what you think is American or European Made isn't at all." I have a name
brand rod (smaller name) that is known in the UK. It is clearly stamped
"hand made in the UK." I bought it in the factory seconds store of a
Korean
rod manufacturer in Seoul.
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Frank Reid
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Yeah, I have a couple of rods and other stuff which was sent to me by a
Korean manufacturer, as "samples". I will refrain from publishing here what
is stated on the rods, the various packaging, and the logos! The rods are
very good, and excellently finished, with top quality fittings. At the
time, I was still considering bringing out a range of my own rods, and was
looking for more cost-effective manufacturing facilities. Eventually I
ditched the idea, as the logistics were too complex and expensive, and my
wallet was too light!

Many people would doubtless be surprised at the present extent of this
"outsourcing". There are not many true tackle manufacturers left in the
market at all, quite a large percentage merely label the finished rods ( and
all the other stuff), they buy in. This is ( intentionally of course)
misleading, but really does not say much about the quality or otherwise of
the products involved.

If you buy a rod from a reputable company, ( or anywhere else for that
matter!), and you are happy with it, then it really does not matter much
where it was actually made.

Globalisation is far more advanced than many people realise. It is a pure
business necessity, quite independent of political or other considerations.
It is also quite dangerous really, as few realise the complexity of the
interdepencies which have developed as a result.

TL
MC