Despite a few stops and starts
and some springtime snowstorms, it’s about that time of year again to get out
the old fishing rod and tackle box. Nothing is more relaxing (or for that
matter, frustrating) than spending a day on the water and putting a hook in the
water. At
Keats, we are no different. Quite a few of us have used our vacation
and weekend time trying to catch the “big one”!
That’s why everyone at Keats was
thrilled when a big name in the recreational fishing industry came to us with
an exciting and challenging project. The client wanted to produce something
called a “speed clip” which was to be attached to their custom fishing rods.
This unique clip was designed to replace the swivel on the rod, and it would
allow users to quickly change the type of lure they were using without a great
deal of effort.
Working closely with the client, we were able
to apply our state-of-the-art four-slide technology to manufacture the
clip. Thanks to our years of experience
and highly trained staff, we were able to turn what was an expensive and
difficult to produce multi part assembly into a one-piece assembly that saved
both money and time. The best part is
that the customer was so pleased he has been relying exclusively on Keats to
produce his speed clips for most of the last decade.
While not everyone can fully
appreciate how great it is to be able to change lures quickly while in the
middle of a long day of fishing, they can appreciate the high quality work, the
amazing customer service, and the cost-effectiveness that comes with everything
we create.
