Bob left and went to American Rods Smith as President. After about 3 months we started getting the new China made Allstar rods in. After the buy out Bob Brown which was the former sales/pro staff manager took over the company with the agreement all Allstar rod building and material would stay in America. The Crawford family were great people and took pride in there product and customers.

All the rod building material was American made except the cork which was from portigual. Brent built every one of his rods in Houston, Texas. I was on the Allstar pro staff from 1995 til they were bought out in 2003/2004. They were purchased by the 3M company which also owns Shakespeare, phluger reels and many other companies. We ship these rods around the globe for everyone who wants to be a Star.Allstar rods were some of the best rods on the market for years back when Brent Crawford owned the company. Use our search options to find a rod with the power and action to match your technique and where you fish - or talk to an angling expert seven days a week. Most models are available with variations in length, action, foregrip size and more so they're more like a custom rod. We carry Star surf rods, live bait spinning rods, jigging rods, boat rods, trolling rods and much more for land and ocean-lovers alike. TackleDirect has dozens of Star saltwater fishing rods for sale to meet every angling and budget need. Each Star rod series is engineered to feel just right in the hands of the fisherman or fisherwoman holding it. These include Grade A cork grips Fuji and Stuart reel seats Fuji, AFTCO and Stuart guides EVA grips and high-quality epoxy and thread. Whatever the manufacturing need, all Star fishing rods are made by hand using the highest quality components and materials. Star Rods build custom-style rods with maximum value that are manufactured in small production runs one at a time. With our huge selection, you can find one to set your personal best. More than 250 official IGFA world records have been set using a Star rod for amberjack, bass, red drum, grouper and other popular game fish. You, too, can experience their clout by shopping at TackleDirect. A Star saltwater rod is known for being tough and durable while giving you power, control and accuracy for big-game fishing. Since the company's beginning in 1958, Star Rods has given fishermen a high quality, handcrafted rod at an affordable price. If you've ever wanted to be a star of your local bay or the seven seas, Star fishing rods are the gear you'll need.

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