The Custom Slot Machine Rods Are Back In Stock
- By: Luke Simonds
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- Found In: Fishing Tips, Product Reviews, Weekly Newsletter: 8-18-24
Hey Insiders, exciting news…
The Slot Machine is Back!
After the long wait since early April, our flagship custom spinning rod is finally back in stock for Insiders!
This is far-and-away the best performing rod at it’s price point, and you still get your unbeatable member discount of OVER $100 OFF.
Plus, since this is a top-end rod that needs to be cared for, you get a brand-new Premium Rod Sleeve free with every rod purchased.
This is the sheath to your sword. It will help you keep it in top condition, and make it look even better when it’s in your rod collection.
There are only 80 of this newest batch of Slot Machine Rods available, so don’t wait to get yours with your member discount and bonus rod sleeve.
Here’s a video so you can see the top pros & cons of the Slot Machine:
Slot Machine Bundle [Premium Rod & Reel Combo]
Important: This is a performance rod designed specifically to help you catch more inshore saltwater species. If you’re ready to elevate your fishing experience, this is the absolute best option for you. If you’re not ready to take care of a great rod (or find yourself breaking rods often) then we recommend sticking to the mid-lower range rods.
Why a Better Rod = More Fish
One of the principles we teach here at Salt Strong is that the rod is your most important piece of equipment… especially when fishing artificial lures.
Too many times I’ve been fishing right next to someone as they get angry and frustrated because I’m catching fish and they’re not.
We’re fishing with the same lures, using the same retrieve, in the same area (literally standing next to each other).
So what’s the #1 reason I catch more fish than them? I can cast farther, it’s that simple.
It makes sense. The amount of water you can cover and the distance you can keep away from the fish has a direct impact on your success. That’s why the majority of your hookups come in the back half of your cast.
Another common reason? I can cast accurately into small pockets holding fish and they can’t.
And the fastest way to improve your casting accuracy is to have a great rod.
Think of every cast as an opportunity. If your rod is stopping you from making the best cast, then you’re wasting that opportunity.
Too often we see people using discount rods, two-piece freshwater rods, or old garage sale rods.
Now, I enjoy a good bargain as much as the next guy, but when having an inferior rod starts hurting my fishing trips, that’s where I draw the line.
Those discount rods can be like fishing with a wet noodle. You can’t cast, set a hook, or fight a fish with them.
So if you’re going to invest in one piece of fishing equipment, make it your rod. It’’s something that will instantly help you catch more fish.
And there’s no better investment than the new Slot Machine Rod with your $100 member discount and free premium rod sleeve.
Slot Machine Bundle [Premium Rod & Reel Combo]
Why the Slot Machine is Best in its Class:
Better Feel – The Slot Machine gives you one of the lightest 7’6 medium power rods without sacrificing any of the strength. At just 4.4oz, you’ll have a rod that you can cast all day long without getting tired. And more casts = more fish. This lightweight will also give you an unbelievable “feel”. You’ll be able to tell right when your lure is bouncing bottom or scraping the grass, allowing you to keep your lure in the strike zone longer and get the most bites. Then, when the fish strikes you’ll feel it almost before it happens, allowing you to nail that hook set even on those days the fish are just nibbling.
Strength When You Need It – The High Modulus Carbon Fiber Construction gives you the lightweight performance feel but then delivers strength when it’s time to take control of a fish. This is the same high quality rod blank that’s been proven to stand up to big fish by over 1,200 Insiders
Smooth Fishing – The Slot Machine features Fuji – Tangle Free Guides which gives you a buttery smooth retrieve that increases the rod sensitivity. This ensures that the only thing you feel while reeling it in is the action at the end of the lure. These guides also let your lure fly even farther by reducing any resistance on the line, which lets you reach those big spooky fish that always stay “just far enough away”.
Rod You Can Be Proud Of – Not only will this be your favorite rod to pull out and cast, it’ll be the best-looking rod in your showcase.You can proudly show off the beautiful American flag printed just above the reel seat, letting everyone know it’s MADE-IN-AMERICA.
Exclusive Savings – As a member, you still get an incredible discount of over $100 on this rod! This is by far the biggest discount we offer on any piece of equipment. Purchasing just one of these Slot Machine rods can give you back the cost of your membership in savings.
Protection Included – This rod is worth protecting. So to help you keep it safe and make the most of your investment, we’re giving you one of our NEW Premium Rod Sleeves for free with purchase. This will ensure it stays in mint condition while moving it from boat to truck to house. Plus it comes with Salt Strong’s “Oh Snap” Rod Warranty and “Real People Customer Service”
With the Slot Machine Rod, You’ll:
- Have a top-performing rod without spending top-dollar
- Be bragging to your wife and buddies that you saved $100
- Be more excited to get out fishing
- Enjoy watching your lures fly farther than you’ve ever seen before
- Know exactly what your lure is doing at the end of your line
- Connect on more fish with fast, precise, and powerful hooksets.
- Love feeling the fish’s every move when it’s on the line
- Have a MADE-IN-AMERICA rod you can be proud to show off
- Be protected with Salt Strong’s “Oh Snap” Rod Warranty, along with our incredible customer service team, and the entire 50k+ Insider Community if you have any issues
Without it, you could be
- Overpaying for “middle-men” handling and marketing on a new rod
- Wasting your time comparing rod prices from 10 different stores
- Disappointed that your new high-end rod isn’t what you hoped for
- Stuck using your wet-noodle rod as your friends out fish you
- Discouraged to get out fishing because you don’t have a great setup
- Stuck with poor customer service if something goes wrong
Now is the Time!
We’ve invested heavily to bring our Insiders the best Inshore Fishing Rod so that you can feel confident purchasing a top-end rod from a source you can trust.
Right now is the best time ever to add the Slot Machine to your collection. You’ll get huge member savings, a free Premium Rod Sleeve, Salt Strong’s rod warranty, unparelled customer service, and the most recent rod upgrades.
There are only 80 of these available and they’ll sell out, so please don’t hesitate. Take advantage while they’re here.
Slot Machine Combo [Premium Rod, Reel, & Line Combo]
Get the Perfect Pairing and Save Even More
To help you get the most out of your new Slot Machine Rod, we’ve done the hard work of finding the perfect reel to pair it with. With this High Performance Combo you’ll be getting the best rod and reel combination for inshore fishing with artificial lures.
This combination comes with:
- Latest Slot Machine Rod
- Daiwa BGMQ 2500 (our favorite of the mid to high-end reel options)
- Free Spooling of Daiwa 10# J-Braid
- Additional Savings: $120 member discount (plus the free spooling!)
- Free Salt Strong Premium Rod Sleeve
This combination gives you the all-around elevated fishing experience that you’re looking for. Just going out casting and retrieving with this combination is a fun fishing experience in itself.
Then when you lock onto a big redfish, snook, or trout, it’s an absolute dream to bring in. With the rod, you’ll have the feel and control to take charge of the fish. And with the reel, you’ll have the power and smoothness to bring the fish in while letting it make those big drag-screaming runs
This is our coaching staff’s and top insiders’ go-to performance setup to use. It has been tested and proven time and time again.
So, if you’re looking for your new favorite rod and reel setup, and to have a really fun fishing experience, get the High Performance combo while it’s still available. These will also sell out as soon as the new slot machines are gone.
Click Here to Get Your New Favorite Rod and Reel Set Up
Tight Lines and fun-fishing!
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No I’m 70 years old and I heard a lot of crap about fishing poles and stuff but when he told me about the TFO he was right so I’m pretty sure this rod is good
Thanks for making time to post the nice comment Philip! I’m glad to see that you’re enjoying the TFOs.
As much as I like the TFO Pro rods, this Slot Machine is at an entirely elevated level in all performance categories (comfort, feel, casting performance, etc.) to the point that I now feel disadvantaged when I go back to using my beloved TFO Pro rods.
Luke, I believe you recently told me the SS Fishing School course teaches not to spend lots of money on expensive fishing gear and tackle until the angler becomes an “advanced angler”. I don’t see that message in the heavy marketing campaign. With 40 out of 80 SM rods sold out out in a few days, the problem is not creating demand but a production problem in not being able to have an adequate supply to meet demand. Its like chumming up a boat load of baitfish, and continuing to throw chum rather than the net 🤷♂️ 😂
Thanks for raising this important point… my belief and recommendation is that beginners do not need to buy expensive equipment in order to start catching fish. But for people of any skill level who wants to have as much advantage as possible when using lures, the rod choice is what should get a majority of the budget (and that’s true for all skill levels).
As for inventory, a huge benefit of making rods in the USA is that we can get them in much faster than going overseas. So if we do run out of our current supply, it will only be for a couple weeks because another batch is already in production.
The NEW Slot Machine is quite an improvement compared to the original rod, with weight reduction, higher quality guides & a great hookkeeper Luke !! I didn’t think the original could be improved upon, as It’s the finest rod I have ever used however, SALT STRONG did it again !!! Can’t wait for the MH, it WILL complete my rod collection !!
Thanks for making time to post the nice comment George!
Do they make these rods in the bait caster model? Thank you
Not yet… that’s planned for early next year.
I have two of these rods and they are spectacular! They are my go to rods. Looking for a SaltStrong offshore rod next.
Thanks for making time to post the nice comment Eric!
hate that style of hook keeper!!! contantly falling off!! got rid of all my rods that uase that style. if thats my only choice i end up using the guides
Interesting… what is causing your lures to fall of the this type of hook keeper? I assume you’re referring to the traditional “drop shot” style which is much shorter to the point where hitting a boat wake at a fast speed can cause the lure to pull down enough line to slide out.
For the one used on this rod, it’s much longer than any other of this type that I’ve seen. And it is bendable so you can push the tip down towards the rod so that the hook has to be forced out if needed. I haven’t had any issues with this one, so I don’t bother bending down the keeper point.
Looks like a great rod. Any chance of introducing a 2-piece version? It’s been interesting to see spinning and casting rods move more into one-piece only versions in the last decade or two, while the fly rod industry has defaulted to more pieces — typically four…
Anyway, for those of us with less space to carry rods, a 2-piece version of a 7’6″ rod would be welcome.
Thanks for posting the suggestion, Mark. We do have plans for making these rods in 2-piece form, but that’ll be after the MH ones come out.
I’m also interested in a 2 piece version.
Are you still working on a MH version? Any idea when it will be available?
Yes, we are hoping to have some MH ones in before the end of October.
Ever since the SM rod was first introduced, it was said a MH version would follow. When asked, the response is that it’s in the works or being tested, and coming soon. Just hasn’t happened but hopefully this time “before the end of October” actually occurs. SS can’t keep up with demand for the current SM rod. Without addressing production issues, adding an MH and travel rod will only aggravate the out-of-stock messaging that often appears. Joe mentioned the tackle director position being filled is nearing and currently looking for an inventory control specialist so maybe those added resources will help sort out the inventory control issues.