How to get free fishing gear part 2

lizardman · Nov 5, 2009

Here is an e-mail I just recieved after sending Maxima (the fishing line manufactures) a short write up and a picture of the hen I caught on Friday while fishing with Joesnuffy

Dear Mr. XXXX,

Congratulation of your recent catch.

We at MAXIMA are delighted to hear that we could help a bit by means of our products to land that fish. However, we do fully realise that your skilfulness, passion and talent are the real "pillars" of this success and we are very proud to have such an angler among our friends.

Please advise your complete physical address and we will prepare a little gift for you.

Thank you for your response.

Best regards.

MAXIMA
Meinel GmbH

Karin Poschenrieder

Dave

Raincatcher · Nov 5, 2009

Way to go!

Way to go!

That is too cool! :clap: I wonder who I would write to for a free skunk?!

Smart thinking on your part and fishing skill are paying OFF! Good for you.:dance:

Fishtopher · Nov 5, 2009

I must have missed part 1!:lol:

Fishtopher · Nov 5, 2009

I thought Maxima was US based/manufactured??? Did this change recently? Or am I delusional? Probably just delusional, as always.

Edit; I want a super cool last name like XXXX! Is that Swedish?

lizardman · Nov 5, 2009

Fishtopher said:
I must have missed part 1!:lol:

Part one was titled "How to get free fishing gear" that was posted a few months ago in this section. Basically it was a reminder to people to take pictures of their catch if they can, but even without pictures to write a short blurb about the fish you caught and your adventures and send it to the manufactures of the fishing gear you used.

Dave

Troutier Bassier · Nov 5, 2009

I was thinking the same thing. Except sending it to the Rapala. I bought a few X-Raps and I went to nook landing to test them out. But the only thing I caught that day was a Small 8inch Smallie. My friends sister tooka picture of it, But she never gave it to me. :think:

Mike123 · Nov 5, 2009

Well what did you get for free! :lol:

lizardman · Nov 5, 2009

Mike123 said:
Well what did you get for free! :lol:

This time an e-mail (so far):lol:

last time fishing line, soft bait, ball cap and other stuff.

Dave

Mike123 · Nov 5, 2009

lizardman said:
This time an e-mail (so far):lol:

last time fishing line, soft bait, ball cap and other stuff.

Dave

Holy crap man! Ima start doing this!

Well I emailed P-Line... since I dont care for Maxima. hahaha.
Well see what happens.

Mike123 · Nov 6, 2009

Welp I tried... I sucked up and kissed a$$... didn't work.. They just said thanks.
:lol::lol::lol:
Guys at P-Line must be tight wads.. haha.

Anyfishisfine · Nov 6, 2009

I need to email my next good catch to Shimano and score a reel

lizardman · Nov 9, 2009

The kicker is you don't ask for anything. Just simply write up your experience including the specie caught and gear used. Don't even send them contact info except your e-mail; let the companies ask you for your contact info.

Dave

Mike123 · Nov 9, 2009

lizardman said:
The kicker is you don't ask for anything. Just simply write up your experience including the specie caught and gear used. Don't even send them contact info except your e-mail; let the companies ask you for your contact info.

Dave

Didn't work man.. I bought your book and went to your seminars.. and I didn't get any free stuff! :lol: I want a refund! :lol:

Hawk · Nov 9, 2009

I gots some free stuff from BassMasters before.

:lol::lol::lol:

lizardman · Nov 9, 2009

Mike123 said:
Didn't work man.. I bought your book and went to your seminars.. and I didn't get any free stuff! :lol: I want a refund! :lol:

That's ok, I didn't even get a response from Gamakatsu (hooks), Shakespeare (rod), or Shimano (reel)..... Not so much as a congratulations on your fish, a hi, bye, or kiss my tush.:shock:

But don't let this dishearten you Grasshopper as some companies will send out stuff to better promote their products (Word of mouth is the best advertizing you know).

Dave

beaverfan · Nov 9, 2009

All I got was a thanks for using Maxima line, and a thanks for the pics.

Troutier Bassier · Nov 9, 2009

Anyone know Okuma rods email?

joesnuffy · Nov 9, 2009

I sent an email the the "U.S. MINT".

I told them that I use there products all the time and I almost always carry their product with me. I sent a pic of me holding a dollar bill.

I just got an email from the IRS......... ?

Anyfishisfine · Nov 13, 2009

LOL, you can spool up with fresh line every time you head out.

Fishtopher · Nov 13, 2009

Thats a helluva deal! :clap: