Anyone had issues with jag bankware? Not sure if im unlucky but it seems everyting I get from them in Prolite doesnt last!! Either I've been unlucky or their gear is more hype than substance!
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Had the threaded head on one of my prolite banksticks sheer off from the carbon inner stem on an aggressive margin take - luckily the attached alarm didn't end up in the lake - they sent me a new one immediately . . . have had no other issues since or prior
Had the threaded head on one of my prolite banksticks sheer off from the carbon inner stem on an aggressive margin take - luckily the attached alarm didn't end up in the lake - they sent me a new one immediately . . . have had no other issues since or prior
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Speak to them, they are nice guys and very responsive
Speak to them, they are nice guys and very responsive
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Ive dealt with Jag and customer service is exceptional as has been mentioned by others and many before that
It would of probably been sorted by now if you contacted them rather than post here if im honest
Ive dealt with Jag and customer service is exceptional as has been mentioned by others and many before that
It would of probably been sorted by now if you contacted them rather than post here if im honest
Ive used jag since they first came out and never had an issue. Ive only ever used the 316 stainless range though and its bullet proof. The ali prolite/carbon stuff is never going to be as robust as the 316 though. Ive never really seen the point in using the the prolite just to save a few ounces when we take so much other gear anyway.
Ive had loads of prolite over the years never had a problem
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Yes had issues with some bank sticks where they have anodised and won't undo , not great .
Yes had issues with some bank sticks where they have anodised and won't undo , not great .
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Think my 316 gear was some of the first stuff they made. Absolutely certain it will outlive me - poo-tin could drop an oreshnik on it and it'd still be fine. Obviously any lighter weight material won't be as resilient but if you want light weight, thats the trade-off you have to make. That being said I dont know of anyone I know who has polite gear that has anything bad to say about it, aside from showing wear where they get pushed into hardcore
Think my 316 gear was some of the first stuff they made. Absolutely certain it will outlive me - poo-tin could drop an oreshnik on it and it'd still be fine. Obviously any lighter weight material won't be as resilient but if you want light weight, thats the trade-off you have to make. That being said I dont know of anyone I know who has polite gear that has anything bad to say about it, aside from showing wear where they get pushed into hardcore
Iv got loads of jag gear , iv never had a single issue . Good solid well engineered stuff
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Yes I have had issues with levers on prolite becoming very stiff and difficult to release I presume this could be anodising as Part time carper suggests.
Yes I have had issues with levers on prolite becoming very stiff and difficult to release I presume this could be anodising as Part time carper suggests.
If you experience an issue with the locking lever stiffening up this will almost certainly be due to oxidisation of the brass threaded component of the lever assembly. The likely cause is the sticks/buzzbars being packed away wet and left in that damp environment for a prolonged period of time. We use a brass thread rather than stainless as the steel is too aggressive on the carbon insert. If the carbon insert is sticky, it and the inner bore likely just need a clean and dry off.
There is still a tonne of our original grey Prolite being used to this day that is still going strong. Just avoid leaving your kit packed away wet for long periods.
If you do experience an issue with the thumb screws it's an easy fix. As the levers are designed as an assembly, we sell all the parts as spares. You can simply replace the brass component. A smear of grease will add protection. Or if you're not comfortable doing that just get in touch and we'll take care of it.
When someone puts faith in buying our products we are really grateful and with that comes a responsibility to offer great customer service, that's why we now offer 10 year's manufacturers warranty. But in all honesty, doesn't matter if it's 20 years old we'll do our best to fix something. We are able to offer this customer service because thankfully we don't get that many issues.
The lads are all at the Essex carp show this weekend so please give us a few days grace. Or if you're there have a chat with Tom, Jake or Louis.
There is still a tonne of our original grey Prolite being used to this day that is still going strong. Just avoid leaving your kit packed away wet for long periods.
If you do experience an issue with the thumb screws it's an easy fix. As the levers are designed as an assembly, we sell all the parts as spares. You can simply replace the brass component. A smear of grease will add protection. Or if you're not comfortable doing that just get in touch and we'll take care of it.
When someone puts faith in buying our products we are really grateful and with that comes a responsibility to offer great customer service, that's why we now offer 10 year's manufacturers warranty. But in all honesty, doesn't matter if it's 20 years old we'll do our best to fix something. We are able to offer this customer service because thankfully we don't get that many issues.
The lads are all at the Essex carp show this weekend so please give us a few days grace. Or if you're there have a chat with Tom, Jake or Louis.
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I have black prolite bank sticks, Stage stands and buzz bars and had no issues at all. Customer service is fantastic also. I had 1 that was scratched. Replaced without fuss and also sent me some stage stand screws and bit spares
I have black prolite bank sticks, Stage stands and buzz bars and had no issues at all. Customer service is fantastic also. I had 1 that was scratched. Replaced without fuss and also sent me some stage stand screws and bit spares
Got lots of JAG bits from the first grey Prolite pod through to recent bits.
All of it will outlast me I reckon!
All of it will outlast me I reckon!
In reply to Post #11
Thanks Jim, I probably have stored them wet as you say. I do dry out the bar with alarms on but not the banksticks and rear bar. Lesson learnt 👍
Thanks Jim, I probably have stored them wet as you say. I do dry out the bar with alarms on but not the banksticks and rear bar. Lesson learnt 👍
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This ain't a dig, but if something needs to be dried to be put away it isn't fit for purpose. If you do work nights or get caught out packing away this isn't always easy to do.
I'd prefer them to be able hassle free in all weathers and scenarios. Why personally I use non adjustable bank wear
This ain't a dig, but if something needs to be dried to be put away it isn't fit for purpose. If you do work nights or get caught out packing away this isn't always easy to do.
I'd prefer them to be able hassle free in all weathers and scenarios. Why personally I use non adjustable bank wear
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Hi, I contacted jag a couple of years ago about a pro lite grey bank stick thumbscrew that I had stripped. I think it was Tom got back to me and said he would look for a replacement, then all went quiet. Is this something that you could possibly help with?
Hi, I contacted jag a couple of years ago about a pro lite grey bank stick thumbscrew that I had stripped. I think it was Tom got back to me and said he would look for a replacement, then all went quiet. Is this something that you could possibly help with?
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packing away wet isn't the issue, packing away wet and leaving it for prolonged periods I would imagine is what causes the problems
packing away wet isn't the issue, packing away wet and leaving it for prolonged periods I would imagine is what causes the problems
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If the thread in the collar is stripped then I'm afraid the outer of the stick is dead. If it's the thread on the thumbscrew then it can be repaired. But I guess it's the former. The grey finished production many years ago so I couldn't be confident if we'd have anything left to replace the outer with. That said, what length is the stick and I'll ask Simon who lovingly builds them all to see if he can find one for you. I'll also have a root around in my garage but can't promise anything. With regards the communication going quiet then that's our bad, sorry. I'll pm you what our hunt reveals.
If the thread in the collar is stripped then I'm afraid the outer of the stick is dead. If it's the thread on the thumbscrew then it can be repaired. But I guess it's the former. The grey finished production many years ago so I couldn't be confident if we'd have anything left to replace the outer with. That said, what length is the stick and I'll ask Simon who lovingly builds them all to see if he can find one for you. I'll also have a root around in my garage but can't promise anything. With regards the communication going quiet then that's our bad, sorry. I'll pm you what our hunt reveals.
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100% correct 👍
100% correct 👍
In reply to Post #16
Not fit for purpose is a little harsh. My kit gets plenty wet but I'd always try to dry it out when at home. Nothing worse that mouldy stinky kit. We use to make Prolite Grey Fixed sticks when the range was first launched, I loved them as they were super sturdy and cost effective if lacking versatility. But take up on them was weak so we dropped them.
Not fit for purpose is a little harsh. My kit gets plenty wet but I'd always try to dry it out when at home. Nothing worse that mouldy stinky kit. We use to make Prolite Grey Fixed sticks when the range was first launched, I loved them as they were super sturdy and cost effective if lacking versatility. But take up on them was weak so we dropped them.
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Get in contact if you need help sorting them👍
Get in contact if you need help sorting them👍
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Might have been the wrong words, but fishing tackle is outdoor tooling. It needs to be able to deal with all conditions in my opinion.
And I agree I always try to dry kit out but it's not always possible, and to think the next time I used the item it was seized or broken then it's not ideal. And I mean that about any item of tackle.
Might have been the wrong words, but fishing tackle is outdoor tooling. It needs to be able to deal with all conditions in my opinion.
And I agree I always try to dry kit out but it's not always possible, and to think the next time I used the item it was seized or broken then it's not ideal. And I mean that about any item of tackle.
Never dried a single bit of kit in 40 years, nothing ever let me down.
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I took off all the levers and brass threads. Gave them a clean up and blob of grease and they are all working sweet again.
I took off all the levers and brass threads. Gave them a clean up and blob of grease and they are all working sweet again.
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Thanks for the reply, it's actually the thumbscrew itself that's gone. I managed to steal one from my stage bites and that works fine with the bank stick, but leaves me short of one on the stage bite.
Just out of interest, what are the thread size/ pitch? I may be able to run a thread chaser if it's metric.
Thanks for the reply, it's actually the thumbscrew itself that's gone. I managed to steal one from my stage bites and that works fine with the bank stick, but leaves me short of one on the stage bite.
Just out of interest, what are the thread size/ pitch? I may be able to run a thread chaser if it's metric.
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