slipperybob
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| 17 Aug 2010 04:23 PM |
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Does the NAFC seal of Field Tested Seal of Approval weight in on your decision to buy a product or not? |
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stealthfisher
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| 10 Sep 2010 06:31 PM |
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Like with any recommendation, survey, comments or advise, I would take a detailed recommendation under advisement. But in the end make my own educated descision. The good thing about the NAFC seal of approval is it may come from someone you may know from the site or in the least you may feel comfortable that the person has some experience since there is a lot of knowledgeable anglers here.
I hope that makes some sense Bob.
Dan
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slipperybob
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| 10 Sep 2010 06:44 PM |
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I'm trying to gauge if members actually value the what the various tested products are. I don't ever hear about anyone buying a product that's NAFC tested and never hear about anyone who's tested the product to give anything definitive about it. Anyone can say a product is a great product and performs great. Exactly how? |
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stealthfisher
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| 11 Sep 2010 08:02 PM |
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I got to test a product once. It was a pack of Eagle Claw 3/0 hooks.
I wrote the best review I could given the caliber of the product they offered me. " These hooks have a bend just in the right place and work well when Wet..."
I was hoping to get a chance to test a Hobie Cat Kayak with Mirage drive, Or maybe a Toyota Tundra Truck or something. lol
I never remember seeing a negative review. I guess it wouldn't shine well with the sponsors. |
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jsanchez3
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| 11 Sep 2010 08:51 PM |
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i got 2 of there books and 3 dvds on catfishing, went back to my way and started catching cats again |
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slipperybob
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| 11 Sep 2010 09:37 PM |
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It wouldn't be an honest review if one can't describe the shortcomings of a product. It would be wonderful if the manufacture would take it back and make improvements on it. Then come back and present something of better value for the consumer.
I hate to buy something that's overhyped to be extremely dissappointed in it afterwards. |
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ramseyetcs
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| 28 Sep 2010 04:11 AM |
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They sent me a filet knife to test with a little 3 x 5 card with a few check box questions and a small area for general comments. I haven't noticed a specific place on line to enter field test reports, but that would be nice. |
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bpetersen
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| 28 Sep 2010 06:33 AM |
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My last field test was the fish clipper lure holder that you attach to your rod and can clip your lure or hook to secure it while traveling. I put it through the test of how well it held a lure while hiking to and from your fishing spot. I found that it held well for general travel such as in your vehicle but not as great while walking through brush and trees. I also thought that the price tag was a bit high. anyway besides submitting my comments on the field test report I also took the time to email the company that made it to say thanks for the opportunity to field test their product and I also told them about the issues i had with their product. I got a fast response and a thank you from the company.
I feel that it is a good practice to communicate with the company that sent the product, that way they know that that we take our testing seriously and not just after a free product. maybe more willing to send future products. This site also has a spot where you can submit your own field test on a product.
As for the original question that slipperybob asked. If I seen the field tested stamp of approval on a product I would be more willing to purchase. I also take into acount what my fellow members have to say on this forum.
PS. I was also hoping for one of those kayaks, maybe next time.
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mr bill
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| 28 Sep 2010 08:04 AM |
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i have to agree with brain.....with everything he said.
about i might buy a product with the seal then 1 that is comparable without the seal -- unless i can tell that the other product is of better quality -- and the price might have a bit to do with my choice
make contact with the company about what you find out with a product......i feel the club does not let the companies know about any of the negatives that are said about a product..
being with the club for almost 25 years.....i've field tested a few things -- and most of them in the 1st few years with the club -- i 1st. item that i tested was a package of hooks that had a spring attach to it to make them weedless. i tried using them like the instructions said that came in the package and i felt they were useless. but i played around with them and got them to work -- not bad, just not great -- and i sent them my report and never heard a thing about the product and there was never a review on this product in the mag.
the last thing that i got to test was the bottle of sunscreen lotion. i hate to say that i was not able to give a good report on this product because, when it was ship to me the bottle was broken and everything that was in the package was destroyed -- not any kind of info on what i had-- i called, wrote and emailed the club about the problem and heard not a single word from them. about 5 or 6 months after i received this package, i saw in the mag. a pic that look like the bottle that was sent to me and it was talking about the reviews that this product got. of coarse the name of the company and stuff like that was in the review. i wrote the company and told them what had happen and they sent a letter of apology and another bottle of the sunscreen -- and that 1 was bigger than the 1st. 1 --
p.s. i sent my report strait to the company and thanked them |
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ramseyetcs
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| 28 Sep 2010 03:50 PM |
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Posted By bpetersen on 28 Sep 2010 07:33 AM
My last field test was the fish clipper lure holder that you attach to your rod and can clip your lure or hook to secure it while traveling. I put it through the test of how well it held a lure while hiking to and from your fishing spot. I found that it held well for general travel such as in your vehicle but not as great while walking through brush and trees. I also thought that the price tag was a bit high. anyway besides submitting my comments on the field test report I also took the time to email the company that made it to say thanks for the opportunity to field test their product and I also told them about the issues i had with their product. I got a fast response and a thank you from the company.
I feel that it is a good practice to communicate with the company that sent the product, that way they know that that we take our testing seriously and not just after a free product. maybe more willing to send future products. This site also has a spot where you can submit your own field test on a product.
As for the original question that slipperybob asked. If I seen the field tested stamp of approval on a product I would be more willing to purchase. I also take into acount what my fellow members have to say on this forum.
PS. I was also hoping for one of those kayaks, maybe next time.
Brian With the above in mind I went looking for the manufacturer/vendor of the ProFlex Angler 6" Fillet Knife that I was sent to field test. I'll be damed if I can find anything anywhere except on e-bay ( http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...602_263622 ). So sending the manufacturer a information about the testing does not appear to be an option. I'm still am unable to find a field test report area on our own web site here. Not just to discuss field tests or the FT program, but to submit an actual field test report. Any help? |
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stealthfisher
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| 28 Sep 2010 05:11 PM |
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After asking for the last few years, I finally received a test product. It is from a company called "BulletBobber Enterprises" at www.BulletBobber.com
One product is 4 different size and very odd shaped bobbers. They seem to be designed to plane left or right depending what side you rig them on.
Also in the package is the "DualFin" which is an ultra-light in-line planer board with on demand direction control.
I have filled out many profiles, but am not sure what gave the club the idea I could use these. I truly think when your number comes up, you get whatever product is offered next. Trust me, I am not ungrateful, but I don't think I will have much use for either of these products. I am predominately a Bass angler.
I would like to offer these to anyone who would like them and thinks they could use them for the type of fishing application they are designed for.
I will cover the cost of shipping it to you. All I ask is that you use them objectively and post on this thread what you think of them.
So if you are interested, please send me a PM with your name and address.
I would hate to see these go to waste and think they may work for someone. |
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the rod tosser
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| 28 Sep 2010 11:25 PM |
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My ex used to work for a marketing company. They do take negatives into consideration and try to turn them into positives. The whole idea behind field testing it to see if its marketable If not then what is it you did not like . |
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Barresi
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| 29 Sep 2010 03:09 AM |
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I too received the "Fillet Knife". It came with one of the books on how to catch fish. It also came with a review card to fill out and return to the club. There wasn't any room on the card to leave your own comments or suggestions, just a couple of boxes to check. Makes me wonder if they really care what I think about the product. |
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bpetersen
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| 29 Sep 2010 06:46 AM |
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Hey guys. I am thinking that the fillet knife may not be an actual field test though I am not 100% sure. Usually the field test has a bit more extensive questions. according to the club an email should be sent out with a report to fill out. of course I don't think that always happens. at any rate I would be for finding out from the club if it is an actual field test or not or just something one of the nafc's partners are sending out. was there a NAFC logo on the package the knife came in? Hopefully Kurt Beckstrom or someone else from the club reads this and can shed some light on it.
Stealthfisher. thats great that you are willing to pass along that Item to someone who would benefit from it. However make sure to fill out the review form anyway with as much info as you can provide on the product. If you do not fill out a test form the club may not allow further test products to be sent to you. I speak firsthand about this. I received a product many years ago that I thought was a gift because a field test form was not with the item. this was before I had internet or an email account. I did not fill out any form and when I attempted to ask ask about getting something I was told that I could not because I did not send one in for the last test that i got. of course I was reenstaded later on.
I would say the in my own opinion that the club really does care about what we think of the product because if we did not send in feedback all of these companies would stop sending stuff and the club would lose a major part of what might initially attract folks to the club in the first place. I definatly think that the program needs some work to make it a bit easier to navigate and said so in a recent survey that was sent out.
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ramseyetcs
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| 29 Sep 2010 10:10 AM |
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Posted By bpetersen on 29 Sep 2010 07:46 AM
...was there a NAFC logo on the package the knife came in?... Brian Good Q! I don't remember if the box had the NAFC logo or return address. I will have to see if I still have the box. But it was def' for the field test 'cause I got the "report" card with it. |
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bpetersen
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| 29 Sep 2010 12:41 PM |
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either way make sure to send it in just in case. |
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stealthfisher
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| 29 Sep 2010 05:45 PM |
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Thanks Brian,
I did have an intention of sending back info to the Club. I think you also may be right about the fillet set. I think it is a gift but better safe than sorry.
Thanks again Brian.
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duckman
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| 29 Sep 2010 08:59 PM |
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if you still have the bobbers shoot me a pm and iwill arrange to get them from you .i appreciate you passing them on instead of not using them i did the same thing a few years back with some spoons i won in one of the contesets. i dont spoon fish so i passsed them on to someone who trolls spoons quite abit. he still uses them occasionally to this day. |
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mr bill
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| 29 Sep 2010 09:21 PM |
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on the case of the fillet knife set have the nafc emblem on it....if it does then it's the knife set they give out and not a field test......several years ago i was given 1 set to field test and i did. filled out the paper work after using it for a month. this set did not have the emblem on the case.
then about a year later i signed up to became a life member and received another set of the same knifes -- with sharpener steal rod and sissors -- as part of my life member promo and on the case of the second set had the life member emblem. |
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rickcoker
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| 01 Oct 2010 01:01 PM |
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Hey i've tested products from NAFC and answered the sheet it came with after testing the items out and sent them in, but is there a way I can get on here and do a review! I'm a Life member and I am a big fan of NAFC and if I can give feedback where it wanted I would be glad to give my opinions!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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rickcoker
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| 01 Oct 2010 01:04 PM |
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Posted By jsanchez3 on 11 Sep 2010 09:51 PM
i got 2 of there books and 3 dvds on catfishing, went back to my way and started catching cats again I have also gotton books and videos but on Bass and they have put more bass on my belt than before and larger ones at that!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Sorry yours didnt work out for you |
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ramseyetcs
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| 01 Oct 2010 05:03 PM |
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Posted By rickcoker on 01 Oct 2010 02:01 PM
Hey i've tested products from NAFC and answered the sheet it came with after testing the items out and sent them in, but is there a way I can get on here and do a review! I'm a Life member and I am a big fan of NAFC and if I can give feedback where it wanted I would be glad to give my opinions!!!!!!!!!!!! There was supposed to be an e-mail sent when NAFC sent the field test item, but I apparently deleted mine. I found a link in one of these forums to send e-mail to this address " memberbenefits@fishingclub.com" to request that info again so I can provide the feedback online instead of the 3x5 postcard format. I sent one last night, but have no reply yet. Will post again IF I get a response. |
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ramseyetcs
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| 05 Oct 2010 06:05 PM |
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According to the young lady I spoke to today at the 1-800 number on the back of my membership card, there is no online field test report available, but may be coming soon. Apparently there are two different types of field test items. One that is sent by the club, frequently along with a book (that is the type I received when they sent me the 6" ProFlex Filet Knife) although it was not actually delivered in the same package. The other is one that is sent direct from the manufacturer. Hope this helps some! |
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doster1563
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| 26 Oct 2010 12:22 PM |
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i have been a life member for 8 years now and this is the first year that i did not get to field test a product of any type. what is up with that? has any body had the same thing happen to them? maybe they are looking for something big for me to test. this is not the norm for the club not to get something out to test. |
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basbandit
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| 26 Oct 2010 04:16 PM |
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I have been a Life Member since 1997 and I hav e only had them send me on thing to test. No big deal I didn't join for that reason. If you have gotten things to test every year your very lucky and maybe they are sending you something big next year. Heck just enjoy the forum and the good members who use it.
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eastern pa fiserman
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| 29 Oct 2010 06:51 AM |
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never gotten a field test product.... |
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