![]() The power, sensitivity, and functionality all come together in this rod to provide you with the ability to flex the Ike’s muscle to pull in big fish without the fear of snapping your rod. It is a durable rod, that feels sturdy in the hands, without feeling heavy. The rod is constructed with 36-ton graphite, which provides an optimal blend of strength and responsiveness. The Abu Garcia Ike Signature Power Casting Rod is made of a high-quality graphite blank that provides a lightweight backbone for your fishing rig. Robust High Modulus Graphite Construction: ![]() Let’s take a deeper look at some of the rod’s features. On top of the high quality build is a premium phase changing purple finish that truly stands out in a sea of dull colored fishing rods.Īll of this is wrapped up in a price tag of under $200. While it may have a couple polarizing features, the Ike Signature Power Rod is a well equipped fishing rod that provides you with the power, sensitivity, and functionality you need to pull in the largest of freshwater bass. With the Ike rod, Abu Garcia hit a home run! It’s exactly what I’m looking for, and I hope they keep it in production for a long time. If you have the money, I can’t see a reason why anyone looking for a good rod wouldn’t get this one. I can’t say this rod is affordable, but it is about half the price of other rods with similar performance. ![]() The bottom line is that I’m a huge fan of this rod. The power is what you would expect from a medium-heavy rod and provides you with what you need to make long casts with heavy baits. The Ike rod has enough sensitivity to feel the bite of a bass and get the hook set, especially on swim jigs. The last thing I looked at was the sensitivity of the rod. Once I switched it out with a different braid, it felt better and more accurate. At first glance, you’d think this rod was tip-heavy, but the opposite is actually true. Usually, the tip of a rod is where I believe the magic happens. The next thing I noticed was the tip-flex this is my favorite part of any review. The split-grip really fits my hand well and the reel seat is comfortable despite the fact that I prefer a rear mounted seat. The subtle color is certainly a pleasing addition to my already large collection of Abu rods. When it hits the light, some blue and red will show through. At first glance, it appears to be a deep purple. The first thing I checked out and immediately fell in love with was the color. Not that Abu Garcia would ever ask me to colab, but if they did, I might just tell them to call Mike Iaconelli because he was surely thinking about anglers like me when he designed this rod. This medium-heavy rod has been designed with my style of fishing in mind. The rod is very nice too it's not to stiff but not to soft.It’s been two days since I was last out on the water with the Ike Signature Power rod, and it’s still fresh on my mind. It's buttery smooth and would buy another. ![]() We use it mostly for weighted and weightless worms. It also has plastic casing which doesn't look or feel great, but to be honest, the ease of use of this reel, the overall feel (how it feels in my hand), and the casting distance (that I honestly think is better than the Shimano SLX) makes this a 4/5 in my eyes.Ĭomments: My dad got this reel a few weeks ago and so far itâs performing nicely. I feel like I need to use this reel with heavier line than I would with a reel with smoother drag because the spool pulls at an inconsistent rate at higher drag settings. It casts a long distance and has great build quality, but the drag isn't as smooth as other reels at the price point. I've only had it for about two months and so far I'd give it a 4/5. 7 Stainless steel ball bearings + 1 roller bearingĬomments: I bought this to pair with my CL 703C Dobyns Colt. Complete with a compact bent handle and star, the Abu Garcia Max Pro Casting Reel delivers reliability in a cost effective package that stands head and shoulders above other reels. Housed in a rugged, one-piece graphite frame with graphite side plates, the Abu Garcia Max Pro Casting Reel features custom designed co-molded handle knobs for increased comfort, a 7+1 bearing system for ultimate smoothness, and a Duragear brass gear for durability.Įmphasizing strength as well as performance, the Abu Garcia Max Pro Casting Reel is fitted with a double anodized aluminum spool and a Power Disk drag system that offers a light, yet powerful construction. Built to deliver “MAXimum” performance, the Abu Garcia Max Pro Casting Reel utilizes a range of standout technologies to provide engineering that is better-than-ever. ![]()
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