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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'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.

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.

What Type Of Joint Do The 2pc Rods have?

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?

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)

-Matt

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,
Jim

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?

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

Anyone know ?

Omen Black Gen 2, 2 piece.

-Matt

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

Matt
13 Fishing

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

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

Thanks Matt!