New updated Omen Black

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Re: New updated Omen Black

Post by Afrayedknot » Wed Jul 15, 2015 12:36 pm

Are the new omens that are fast action a bit slower than the old omens? I found that my 7'1 mh omen is as fast as many extra fast action rods, which might be good for some techniques but I'd rather have the action be slower to be more viable as an all around rod.

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Re: New updated Omen Black

Post by rockchalk06 » Wed Jul 15, 2015 12:54 pm

I've been pestering the hell out of 13 fishing for info on these. I'm pretty excited about these. I love the full cork grip. I pre-ordered two from Tackle Warehouse today. A 6'7"M and a 7'1" H.

My plants to make the 7'1" a frog rod with a Team Daiwa Zillion. Praying they balance out well.

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Re: New updated Omen Black

Post by 5bites » Wed Jul 15, 2015 11:52 pm

Afrayedknot wrote:Are the new omens that are fast action a bit slower than the old omens? I found that my 7'1 mh omen is as fast as many extra fast action rods, which might be good for some techniques but I'd rather have the action be slower to be more viable as an all around rod.

I was told over the phone that these new blanks are slightly faster. That sealed the deal for me trying one. I hope that's accurate.

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Re: New updated Omen Black

Post by jamesdta » Sat Jul 18, 2015 2:31 am

What Type Of Joint Do The 2pc Rods have?

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Re: New updated Omen Black

Post by Hogsticker2 » Sun Jul 19, 2015 1:12 am

jamesdta wrote:What Type Of Joint Do The 2pc Rods have?
Also - Is it just going to be the one and only 2 piece model listed on the TW website?

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Re: New updated Omen Black

Post by 13Fishing » Mon Jul 20, 2015 4:31 am

The new series features all the same choices the Gen 1 rods had, and we have expanded with 4 2pc. models, and 2 Cranking Rods(OB2C7C, and OB2C79C)

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Re: New updated Omen Black

Post by DammitKhoa » Tue Jul 21, 2015 11:50 am

13Fishing wrote:
JWR075 wrote:Will the Omen Green series be updated also?
I've seen a few prototypes rolling around the office the past few months. Something tells me it's cycle is coming up.

Thanks,
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JWR075 wrote:A little birdie told me that there are some prototype Omen split grip technique specific rods at Icast. Can't wait to see and hear about them.
Anyone get coverage on these prototypes?

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Re: New updated Omen Black

Post by jamesdta » Tue Jul 21, 2015 12:03 pm

jamesdta wrote:What Type Of Joint Do The 2pc Rods have?

Anyone know ?

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Re: New updated Omen Black

Post by 13Fishing » Tue Jul 28, 2015 1:32 am

Omen Black Gen 2, 2 piece.

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Re: New updated Omen Black

Post by rockchalk06 » Thu Jul 30, 2015 11:38 am

That 2 piece looks pretty sweet. I may add one to my preorder!

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Re: New updated Omen Black

Post by Demoman » Thu Jul 30, 2015 12:14 pm

5bites wrote:
JWR075 wrote:I find it interesting that these will not feature Evolve guides since Evolve is owned by 13 Fishing's parent company. Also hope these Alps guides feature at least a Zirconia inset versus plain ole SS like a lot of budget rods feature.
They really can't do much worse than the current guides. Hopefully these new ones will be much stronger.
So true! I have had nightmares with my Omen Black eyelits. They bend, the inserts pop out, they break. Errrr... if they upgraded the eyelits I'd be happy! That new reel seat looks sweet to me, and I love that foregrip. =D>

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Re: New updated Omen Black

Post by Hogsticker2 » Thu Jul 30, 2015 2:01 pm

Demoman wrote:
5bites wrote:
JWR075 wrote:I find it interesting that these will not feature Evolve guides since Evolve is owned by 13 Fishing's parent company. Also hope these Alps guides feature at least a Zirconia inset versus plain ole SS like a lot of budget rods feature.
They really can't do much worse than the current guides. Hopefully these new ones will be much stronger.
So true! I have had nightmares with my Omen Black eyelits. They bend, the inserts pop out, they break. Errrr... if they upgraded the eyelits I'd be happy! That new reel seat looks sweet to me, and I love that foregrip. =D>
They are Zirconia. These rods look so much nicer than the Gen. 1 imo. Only one two piece casting rod though. The rest are spinning rods.

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Re: New updated Omen Black

Post by MediumHeavy » Fri Jul 31, 2015 12:23 pm

How soon will the Field & Stream stores be carrying them? I want to get my hands on one asap! :)

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Re: New updated Omen Black

Post by 13Fishing » Tue Aug 11, 2015 3:14 am

The Omen Gen 2 Rods have already shipped to the "Field and Stream" store locations. You should see them on the rack immediately.

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MediumHeavy wrote:How soon will the Field & Stream stores be carrying them? I want to get my hands on one asap! :)

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Re: New updated Omen Black

Post by MediumHeavy » Fri Aug 14, 2015 3:09 am

Unfortunately, the two stores closest to me don't have them yet. I'll keep checking, though!

Thanks Matt!

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