Free Shipping on Fishing Rods 'What is it Worth"

FREE SHIPPING ON FISHING RODS:


If you purchase a freshwater or saltwater rod from a online retailer what is it really worth and what should you expect.

1. There is a cost to the retailer for shipping free but in the case of fishing rods it is really a value for the customer. The reasons are simple most rods are single piece and the length of the rod is usually 6 foot all the way up to 12 foot in the case of the Surf Rods. Casting and spinning rods all have unique challenges depending on the blank size guides and more importantly the tip action. The smaller the tip in the rod the more likely to have issues in shipping.
2. The Package to ship is consider large or in some cases bulk which can cost the retailer anywhere from 15-35.00 to ship depending on the location. The Rod is always in a Tube that is reinforced and about 1/4 inch think and has a cost of anywhere from $3-5$ depending on the quality and the type.
3. The preparation and time to prepare for shipping require is not so simple. It is usually required to wrap the tip, guides and handle system with bubble wrap or cushion to keep the rod from bouncing around in the tube and breaking the rod, It is also require to put a cap and cushion on both ends of the tube so that there is no movement of the fishing rod up and down which can cause it to break the tip off the rod.
4. The carriers like UPS and FedEx do not do as good a job with the handling of rod tubes as they do other types of packages and it is important to make sure the tube is labeled and marked correctly as well.
5. Lastly if you want express like next day for this type of packaging it is almost always going to cost extra and sometimes considerable to get it fast like another smaller package.

So why this blog well we believe when ever possible that free Shipping on Fishing Rods is a excellent incentive for the customer to purchase a rod and at www.wahootackleandfishing.com we are offering standard shipping on all fishing rods $99 and up, so take advantage of it.