![]() ![]() ![]() This construction generates a responsive tip with a powerful butt to handle larger fish. The tip and butt are constructed from high-modulus graphite that has been wrapped with a premium slim-line blank design. The blank retains the firm control that you need to set the hook and drive the fish to the boat. The blank construction incorporates a powerful tip and butt design that provides optimal performance. The blank is built with an advanced high-modulus graphite material that provides a high sensitivity rating. The Ike Signature Power rod is a high sensitivity rod that is designed to be sensitive enough to detect the slightest bites, yet powerful enough to pull in the largest bass. 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 last few Abu Garcia casting reels I’ve tested have made significant improvements in cast control.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 probably took me five or six casts to get this reel totally dialed in, which isn’t bad at all in my opinion. I’ve had no problems thus far, whether I’m fishing a weightless soft jerkbait on windblown points or skipping a 1/2-ounce jig underneath boat docks. The external brake dial can be used for all of your small, on-the-go adjustments. I may lock two of the pins if I’m fishing in especially windy conditions, but I usually leave them all unlocked. When you remove the side plate of the reel, you can very easily lock and unlock individual pins within the braking system. Yes, that sounds terribly complicated but essentially it’s an internal locking brake system. The REVO Premier Gen 4 is designed with the IVCB6L braking system. That’s why I made such a concerted effort to test this reel with many different baits and applications. Anglers cut off and retie baits all throughout the day and it’s irritating to constantly tweak your brake and tension settings with every change. This is a big deal for me when I’m testing a casting reel. ![]()
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