Anyone know how to contact Mustad customer service via e-mail?
Thanks
What country?
What is the problem?
I am in the USA and wanted some info on their fishing accessories - what metals were used in the construction. Thanks.
Unless it's something still made in Norway, I doubt you'll get a straight answer about any product outsourced to God-knows-where... look for independent reviews
Norway hooks are best, the new Chinese hooks don't take an edge the same
So Mustads are China made? The 20/0 straight Circles? Dammit! >:(
Yep most hooks are nowadays. Them Japanese made owners are the deal along wth te gami tunas
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If you are talking specifically about their line of accessories (scales, lip grippers, etc.) I believe they are all made in China in a factory that makes the same stuff for other manufacturers. They just paint it a different color and put their name on it. Looks like Mustad, Field & Stream, Rapala and others use the same shop.
http://www.traderscity.com/board/products-1/offers-to-sell-and-export-1/fishing-scale-fishing-tools-weighing-tools-11kg-22kg-big-spring-71339/ (http://www.traderscity.com/board/products-1/offers-to-sell-and-export-1/fishing-scale-fishing-tools-weighing-tools-11kg-22kg-big-spring-71339/)
Thanks for all the replies. Tough to buy gear these days as most of the manufacturing is being out-sourced.
Tough indeed! I use a particular Mustad hook which was originally made in Norway,then Singapore and now China,don't know if the quality has deteriorated but they have not got any cheaper. Maybe the price of rice has gone up ;)
Quote from: smnaguwa on October 18, 2013, 04:44:42 PM
Thanks for all the replies. Tough to buy gear these days as most of the manufacturing is being out-sourced.
Yes, it is a problem, but I still like Mustads. There are so many hooks to choose from, it is overwhelming.
There is a rage over VMC hooks. I finally got me some 16/0 circles and they are sharp as all get out. They are made in France! :-\
I'll keep fishing my Senators, I know where they are made! ;)
I have to compromise on the hooks. It is what it is. ::)
Chinese mustad steel ain't the best in terms of sharpening :-\
Quote from: Bunnlevel Sharker on October 19, 2013, 02:05:21 AM
Chinese mustad steel ain't the best in terms of sharpening :-\
Chinese mustard gets very hot if you add rice vinegar. ;D Dominick
and Chinese steel steel gets very mustard-colored, if you add water ...or, rice vinegar ...or, mustard ...or,moisture of any kind ...or, you just mention moisture, in a loud authoritative voice
Yes, after a day in the salt, the Mustad will look like its been dropped in acid. The saltwater eats up the so called "Duratin" Finish. I usually have a couple Sharks under my belt by days end, so I consider its services no longer required, plus if I can't get one out, I know that Chinese steel will rust out pretty quick. I give $1 each for a 20/0 Mustad Circle.
I still have a few made in USA spring scales I'm selling for $8.00 plus shipping.
I'll take one of those Lee as long as they go to 50lbs or so.
Quote from: Shark Hunter on October 23, 2013, 04:25:24 PM
I'll take one of those Lee as long as they go to 50lbs or so.
I'll check and see if I have and 50/60 ones, I have a pile of 8lb and a few 16lb.
Yes, after a day in the salt, the Mustad will look like its been dropped in acid. The saltwater eats up the so called "Duratin" Finish.
One of the multiple reasons I'm not a fan of those hooks. They're larger than the LP's, but I feel the Lindgren Pitmans are a better deal. Qualiy has deteriorated since the Mustad standard circle production has been moved overseas. The Musta Circles used to be made in America, not anymore :(. I can imagine they used to be better. Its sad.