Amazing Fly Rods and Reels

[briansII]

I doubt this was an intentional attempt at stealth spamming, BUT........

The post is about buying a "house brand" rod from a _Fly Shop_. While it may not actually take business away from Kiene's, it's a fly shop with a website. You can place orders through the site. Lots of west coast folks order items from the east coast. It's just mouse clicks away, no sales tax, and you can have that special piece of gear.

Again, I doubt there was anything underhanded going on with this post. I just think it's marginal at best to allow it.

briansII

[JAWallace]

I understand both sides too. I think Bill and the current powers that be have been very generous about letting us post and recommend products or services they don't carry. I am always hesitant to recommend Scadden pontoons because the shop isn't a dealer, but I think the general webmaster sentiment is that the fact we can discuss competing brands lends more credibility to the site and shop than would a more restrictive content policy.

I don't think the OP was spamming. It appears he found something he likes and was passing it on. I also understand Aaron's position, but I think most of us give Kiene's/Fishwest at least the first look when buying most equipment.

[Ben J]

Or maybe let whomever moderates this site deal with it and mind your own business..."Fishwest" are the ones who run this site as they see fit.

[Boneafidecharters]

Cool Story Bro. Go spam someplace else.

Not spam. When you have caught almost every species of fish on the planet and are trying to promote the sport of fly fishing to the people that might not be able to afford the Sage and Orvis brands, but still want to get out on the water with a quality stick in their hand...

I guarantee I have run more lodges and mother ship operations than you have. It is not a dick fest here. That is what I love about Kienes. I am strictly trying to educate the guy that wouldn't buy anything and eventually buy everything. As you know this life as a double hauling maniac consumes you eventually...

[Nooduke]

the very existence of a classified section only suggests that the individuals that run this site recognize the potential conflict of interest and find the risk worth the reward . . I always see people speaking for what "Bill" would say / feel . . . Bill is alive, let Bill tell us what is acceptable . . . if he keeps his mouth shut. . . so should you. . . just do not ask for a discount on your $800 in shop rod purchase. A rod with a 40% profit margin. . . if you are lucky. . .

[Mike O]

the very existence of a classified section only suggests that the individuals that run this site recognize the potential conflict of interest and find the risk worth the reward . . I always see people speaking for what "Bill" would say / feel . . . Bill is alive, let Bill tell us what is acceptable . . . if he keeps his mouth shut. . . so should you. . . just do not ask for a discount on your $800 in shop rod purchase. A rod with a 40% profit margin. . . if you are lucky. . .

Great first post...and welcome.

[Scott V]

Here is an idea people, how about you let the owners of the site take care of everything and you worry about yourselves. A lot of accusations are happening based on ASSumptions.

[jbird]

Its pretty common in the forum world to require new members to make X amount of posts before they can even access the classifieds. Some require 50, some 100 posts. Not a bad way to keep away those with a singular agenda

[goby]

Its pretty common in the forum world to require new members to make X amount of posts before they can even access the classifieds. Some require 50, some 100 posts. Not a bad way to keep away those with a singular agenda

I suggested that a while ago and I think it's a great idea.