SFL AND FLW CANADA GOES ORANGE!

SFL AND FLW CANADA GOES ORANGE!

FLW Canada, Canada's largest professional bass tournament trail, and Shootout Fishing League (SFL), Eastern Ontario's leading open event organization and Carrot Stix, Fishing's fastest growing rod and reel brand, announced a major partnership today, with Carrot Stix being named as each events main presenting sponsor.

All 2017 events by SFL(6), and FLW Canada(4) we be presented by Carrot Stix! C.E.O. Cory Banford says "we could not be more excited with this partnership with such an exciting group, and growing company. They already sponsor FLW in the USA, so the fit is natural for both SFL/FLW Canada and Carrot Stix. We look forward to helping Carrot Stix grow north of the border with both our organizations, and all our amazing supportive anglers"

Carrot Stix in the past few years have been turning anglers heads to their product because of the quality, and range of high end rods! Carrot stix also offers a lifetime warranty, which makes it a no gamble purchase for the angler!

Tournament Anglers will get a first look at the partnership in action on June 18, from White Lake with SFL, and FLW Canadian anglers on June 24/25 from Rideau Lake.

Sights from 2017 Toronto Sportsman Show.

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Check out our FACBOOK page for a gallery of what's new. A a lot of great gear from Jackall, Diawa, Shimano, Berkley, Carrotstix and Humminbird.

Carrot Stix 2.0

Customer service driving force in branding of new Carrot Stix.

By Luigi De Rose

At the recent 2016 ICAST SHOW a distinct booth, a distinctively orange booth seemed busier than most. The blazed orange of Carrot Stix rods gained constant attention throughout the show and warranted a closer look. Aware of success years back, I was curious of their new gear. 

In 2007, Carrot Stix launched their Carrot Orange rods and won an unprecedented 3 ICAST Best of Show categories. At the time, these rods were ground breaking with the introduction of Nano-technology, micro guides and feather light weight. Within a few years the rod company was in trouble then disappeared. In 2014, the company was bought and they were back into the fishing game.

Interested in more information, I sat down with Matt Ki, VP of Operations for Carrot Stix.

IBASSIN:

Hi Matt, thanks for taking the time to tell us more about Carrot Stix.

MATT:

No problem. The booth is a bit quieter now. Yeah, Carrot Stix has 6 lines of spinning and casting rods plus several saltwater and specialty rods along with our brand new 2 speed spinning reel and casting reel. We’re really excited about the 2 speed spinning reel. We’re getting a lot of positive feedback. 

IBASSIN:

Please tell me more about the company? Is it under new ownership?

MATT:

In 2014 it was bought and relaunched. We are steadily building back the business. The past owners left the company in bad shape.

IBASSIN:

Yeah, Carrot Stix was popular then it died out. What happened?

MATT:

The problem was poor warranties and customer service. The real problem was that the factory they used cheated. Instead of hand winding the guides they used a machine which probably wrapped too forcefully creating a weak spot on the blank. So, they shipped out a bad batch of rods without knowing the problem existed.  It seemed that all the rods were breaking between the 2^nd and 3^rd guide. Instead of honouring their products, they were worrying about all the money they were losing by replacing the broken rods. It tarnished the brand. 

2016 ICAST Pro Wild Tournament Rods by Carrot Stix with Brandon Medlock

Carrot Stix are known for being ultra strong yet super light weight in the hand. Florida hot stick Brandon Medlock, producer of the famous Medlock Double Guard jig, explains the benefits of using these Pro Wild Tournament rods from Carrot Stix

2016 ICAST Wild Wild Orange Rods by Carrot Stix with Andrew Young

Carrot Stix was the originator of the the ultra light fishing rods and micro guide technology. They're back and making a huge splash at the 2016 ICAST. Their Wild Wild Orange line of rods is offered in regular guides or the MicroWave guides. For about $100 USD what more can you ask for. Listen as Andrew Young explains their features.

ICAST 2016: Carrot Stix Wild Wild Pro and Wild Green Pro Series of Rods

1    Wild Wild Pro Series

Pros and Anglers alike are always privileged to a High End Rod at the Most Reasonable Price point that still include most of the Added Functions that are required for this Rod to participate in Tournaments more frequently than most. Carrot Stix Plays Tribute to the Wild Wild Pros.
Wild Wild Pro Casting & Spinning Rods come with an Ultra-Light and Ultra-Sensitive 4A Grade Cork. All new MicroWave Guide system allows for more control and much longer casts. The Wild Wild Pro boasts an improved strength of up to 40% due to an all new blank weave.

Uses the all-new MicroWave® Guide System with its Light Weight Solid Titanium Frame, Running Guides, Strengthened Durability, Corrosion-Free, Line Control System your Line-to-Guide flow is Super Smooth.

Wild Wild Green Pro Series

Wild Wild Green Pro Inshore Casting Rod come with an Ultra-Light and Ultra-Sensitive 4A Grade Cork, featuring all-new Sea Guides with an Ultra-Light and Ultra-Sensitive 4A Grade Cork, featuring strength of up to 40% due to an all new blank weave. The best of Carrot Cellulose Nano Fiber properties include better Shock Resistance, Vibration Absorbance, Heat Resistance and an overall smoother Line-to-Guide flow.

ICAST 2016: Two New Reels from Carrot Stix

1    Spectra Series 2-Speed Spinning Reel

Carrot Stix™ is growing beyond fishing rods with the introduction of 2-Speed spinning reels to their product portfolio with their brand new Spectra series.  The Spectra offers on the fly shifting ability for anglers to change from 4.7:1 to 6.7:1 gear ratio in their 2000 series (also available in 3000).  “This will allow anglers more options when reeling in the catch, more versatility for the angler will only help ensure the fish stays caught.” Says Jimmy Davlouros, General Manager of Carrot Stix. “Much like how we revolutionized the fishing rod category, with these new reels, we expect to get all anglers to ask for 2-speed reels in the future. We already have orders pending for these reels before we announced them.” 

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      Coral Series Casting Reel

Carrot Stix™ will also introduce casting reels in 2016 to complement the rod lineup with the Coral series. The Coral Casting Reel will offer dual cast control with both magnetic centrifugal control for line breaking, as well as titanium line guides for durability. The handle allows for a dual speed retrieve, varying the retrieval speed per turn depending on which handle is used. This allows the angler the option to change the retrieval speed based on the type of fish. Both the Coral and Spectra series have a solid formed Graphite body for both lightness and corrosion free use, ensuring smooth performance and protection from the elements.

ICAST 2016: Carrot Stix Gen X Elite Series Rods

1.     Gen X Elite Series

Defined as “the most advanced and innovative rods in the Industry”, Carrot Stix’s new Gen X Elite Rods were produced from years of genuine experience from unprecedented experts, professionals, and legends around the world.
“Carrot Stix™ is proud to offer a new series of rods. Carrot Stix Gen-X Elite for the Experienced Angler. With the Building on the resounding positive feedback from our CTI Pro series rods offered in 2014 we have added the Appeal from Professionals and Experts that are continuously contributing to the “Ultimate Fishing Experience” and now we are proud to be introducing the Next Generation of Tournament Rods” for the Ultimate Winning Experience.
The New GEN-X ELITE Rods boast an improved strength of up to 40% in their league due to an all new blank weave, making the whole rod Ultra-Light & Ultra-Sensitive.

Comes with an imported 5A Grade Cork Handle and FUJI guides –These Gen-X Elite rod’s new generation of Polymer Nano Fibers improves properties such as Shock Resistance, Vibration Absorbance, and Heat Resistance.