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youngra Offline
#1 Posted: Tue, Oct 27 2015, 8:11 PM EST
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Hey All Ya"all - anyone else having issues with the caps on Baitfish smokes? One the newer label I have not had one yet where the cap did not unravel off after cut and fired up. Just wondering if it is across the board.......ram27bat

RY
Herfing
danmdevries Offline
#2 Posted: Tue, Oct 27 2015, 8:20 PM EST
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Been a good bit since I've bought any, got a deal on a brick around the same time I didn't care to smoke em so much anymore...

Similar though, had several Jericho Hill Shots that the cap was like a hat on the head of the cigar. Didn't need a cutter, just flicked it off with my thumbnail. If it had a tight draw I'd nip it, but would try to unravel as soon as I lit it.
Palama Offline
#3 Posted: Tue, Oct 27 2015, 8:23 PM EST
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Haven't had any cap issues but the ones I've been ashing up have 2+ years of nap time so maybe outside of the construction issues you're experiencing.
zody Offline
#4 Posted: Tue, Oct 27 2015, 9:20 PM EST
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Been having the exact same issue youngra, they can't be too dry ( I always have and will continue to maintain high 60's to 70% RH for storage ) and you can only nip the cap.
Once I break the brick open I keep them in an empty Chiselito box, cello on.
Taste the same but I'm noticing construction issues with the brick I'm working on now. I have another sitting since they're good cold weather smoke size so I hope this isn't going to be a permanent issue.The ones I put in my 10 count for the week that are drier at the end of the week are worse..
youngra Offline
#5 Posted: Wed, Oct 28 2015, 8:57 AM EST
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Thanks for the replies - I have some older stock too that is A-OK - just happened o open up a newer brick for a trade with my nephew - still smoke-able, but the unraveling has gone as far as 1/3 the way up the cigar a couple of times - think I'll try punching the next one.
99cobra2881 Offline
#6 Posted: Wed, Oct 28 2015, 10:46 AM EST
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Spin the cigar in the cutter. Instead of clipping the cap which I have found cracks the cap sometimes, I've started turning the cigar in the cutter. It acts more like a can opener with the blade slicing the cap off.

Set the cutter on the cap to the depth you want to clip, close the cutter down onto the cap apply some pressure and turn the cigar to slice the cap off cleanly.
bgz Offline
#7 Posted: Wed, Oct 28 2015, 11:45 AM EST
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The last batch I bought had issues with almost every one.

Probably the last batch.
stinger88 Offline
#8 Posted: Wed, Oct 28 2015, 6:32 PM EST
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Would a v-cutter be better?
youngra Offline
#9 Posted: Wed, Oct 28 2015, 8:14 PM EST
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Tried a punch - no go - still had issues - will try the spinning and a v cut next - hang on to your oldies if ya gots em! Well - smoke 'em, but appreciate what ya gots!
zody Offline
#10 Posted: Wed, Oct 28 2015, 11:21 PM EST
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One thing I do when I forget a cutter and works well on PITA cigar construction is use a small keychain knife and rotate it around the cigar to remove the cap - different twist on what cobra posted.
cacman Offline
#11 Posted: Thu, Oct 29 2015, 12:03 AM EST
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You guys actually smoke these??? Might as well fire-up a papa-frita and complain about the construction on those too. Phffft!

Welcome to Swisher baby.
99cobra2881 Offline
#12 Posted: Thu, Oct 29 2015, 12:24 AM EST
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cacman wrote:
You guys actually smoke these??? Might as well fire-up a papa-frita and complain about the construction on those too. Phffft!

Welcome to Swisher baby.


Ya but I store mine with kitty litter and that helps. You should try it, just be sure to pick out all the blue crystals.
Philly Jack Offline
#13 Posted: Thu, Oct 29 2015, 6:54 AM EST
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I haven't had any new ones but all my old ones smoked fine. If this is a new issue contact Dave Lafferty or Johnathan Drew Via FB or Twitter and they would help you I am sure
ZRX1200 Offline
#14 Posted: Thu, Oct 29 2015, 9:18 AM EST
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Just don't complain on the CATS Facebook page, they'll throw their purses at you
cacman Offline
#15 Posted: Thu, Oct 29 2015, 11:16 AM EST
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ZRX1200 wrote:
Just don't complain on the CATS Facebook page, they'll throw their purses at you

Don't let the purses fool you. They're loaded with all the change from buying these type of cigars, and pack a punch like the old "roll of quarters in a sock" trick. Their kool-aid isn't even spiked so that's no help either.
youngra Offline
#16 Posted: Thu, Oct 29 2015, 11:27 AM EST
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cacman wrote:
You guys actually smoke these??? Might as well fire-up a papa-frita and complain about the construction on those too. Phffft!

Welcome to Swisher baby.


Well - some of us are not "elitist smokes" all the time like some lucky bass turds - Herfing

They are a stronger, shorter smoke and yes, I like them - there I said it out loud - and the price is right too - fog

Just comparing old to new and noting differences - nothing for you elitists cotton rock suggers to see - move along - Sarcasm

Just kidding Carl - Beer

RY
Herfing
cacman Offline
#17 Posted: Thu, Oct 29 2015, 11:31 AM EST
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^^^ LMFAO!

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youngra Offline
#18 Posted: Thu, Oct 29 2015, 1:35 PM EST
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Glad I could get a chuckle out of ya!
zody Offline
#19 Posted: Mon, Nov 2 2015, 9:15 PM EST
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cacman wrote:
You guys actually smoke these??? Might as well fire-up a papa-frita and complain about the construction on those too. Phffft!

Welcome to Swisher baby.


Alright, who farted?!

Sarcasm Oh, just Carl cruising throughHerfing
shaun341 Offline
#20 Posted: Tue, Nov 3 2015, 7:04 AM EST
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cacman wrote:
You guys actually smoke these??? Might as well fire-up a papa-frita and complain about the construction on those too. Phffft!

Welcome to Swisher baby.



And he said quality control would not go down with the selling of his company
danmdevries Offline
#21 Posted: Tue, Nov 3 2015, 7:19 AM EST
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shaun341 wrote:
And he said quality control would not go down with the selling of his company


I believe he also said he was not selling his company...
horse
cacman Offline
#22 Posted: Tue, Nov 3 2015, 9:51 AM EST
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danmdevries wrote:
I believe he also said he was not selling his company...
horse

He sold it to help the cigar industry and mostly Swisher fight the FDA.
He sold his company for "us" since DE doesn't have the resources Swisher does to fight the FDA.
He sold for cash instead of fighting/keeping his business.
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