Reporting all the way from Florida, that there is a really bad person to use if you want custom rods built.
And that's Scott Throop of Deep-color rods.
he's at deep-color dot com.
OHHHH....hold on. I'm not here slandering someone who doesn't deserve it. But rather warning all in his vacinity to not deal with this person.
Because back in April 2008 I had discussions with him about building me two rods, really nice ones, with his trade mark Marbaling on the threading.
I was even told by a fellow forum member (not here) that he was really good and FAST.
Well he's full of excuses, thats what he's full of....
After many phone calls, because he has no email but has a web site?? Yeah, go figure that one out.
I got the feeling this dudes a damn con man!
He was or is a moderator on Reel bent and on Bloody decks, something like that, he says...of course, they have rod building forums.
I have logged many calls, and even recieved emails from another he has screwed.
He really wants to ruin his business over a $340 deposit??
Because, when you type in Deep-color rods I hope people that scope this dude out before ordering see my email address (jettywolf@gmail.com) and ask me first.
I am in a similar business and have been for 12 years.
I would not be in business if I was full of excuses and didn't treat people fairly.
BE WARNED SOCAL FISHERMAN.....this dude operates out of Oxnard!!
Just another bad businessman amongst so many.
Yeah.....April! Check went out May 4th......it's now OCTOBER!
Can ya see why I'm pissed?
-Jettywolf