COLUMBIA, S.C. After
3 years of intensive research and development with Elite Series Pro Mike Iaconelli, Abu Garcia debuts the much-anticipated Ike Rod
Series at the 2015 Bassmaster Classic event in Greenville, SC. Consisting of
fifteen different models, the Ike series caters to a variety of techniques and
situations.
Rod blank construction consists of 36-ton, high-modulus
graphite for the majority of the series along with some unique, high-strain
glass (HSG) cranking rods. "Blank selection was paramount for getting
the appropriate action and performance out of each rod," said Iaconelli. "For example, we utilized high strain
glass composite for the Delay series of cranking rods in order to deliver the
right amount of delay needed for consistently hooking and landing fish. In
the Power and Finesse series, we used premium 36-ton, high-modulus graphite
in order to achieve excellent sensitivity and lightweight performance." "We take great pride in working directly with Mike to
design and dial in specific actions," said Andrew Wheeler, Abu Garcia
Brand manager. "The goal from the beginning was clear: create a set of
rods that caters to Mike's unique fishing style. Each rod in the series is
technique specific, and we have taken steps to make this easy for the
consumer to identify." "Extensive R&D testing in combination with
premium components including Fuji reels seats, stainless steel guides and my
unmistakable custom cosmetics set these rods apart from the competition. We
spent countless hours with the engineers in the lab and in the field to dial
in these rods. The result is a high performance series that is designed to
give anglers an edge," added Iaconelli. The Ike Series is available in 10 casting and five
spinning models. MSRP is $129.95 - $149.95 depending on selected model. For complete specifications and information on the new Ike
rods and other products from AbuGarcia, please
visit http://.abugarcia.com. |
Pure Fishing, Inc. is a leading global provider of fishing
tackle, lures, rods and reels with a portfolio of brands that includes Abu
Garcia®, All Star®, Berkley®, Chub™, Fenwick®, Gulp!®, Hardy & Greys™, Hodgman®, Johnson™,
Mitchell®, PENN®, Pflueger®, Sébile®,
Shakespeare®, SpiderWire®, Stren®,
Trilene® and Ugly Stik®.
Pure Fishing, Inc. operates in 22 countries with a dedicated workforce
conversant in 28 languages. Pure Fishing, Inc. is a subsidiary of Jarden Corporation and is part of the Jarden
Outdoor Solutions business segment, a leader in developing outdoor and active
lifestyle products. Additional information can be found at http://purefishing.com. About Jarden Corporation About Mike "Ike" Iaconelli A South Philadelphia native now living in southern New Jersey, Mike is an eight time Bassmaster champion. He has earned over $2 MM in prize money and is the only anglers to win Bassmaster Elite, Classic and Open championships. He hosts Ike Live!, an interview and call-in show for fishing fans, each month, live-streaming from his website http://mikeiaconelli.com. Previous shows are available on the website and via iTunes subscription. Fans can follow Mike on his Facebook page, MikeIaconelliFishing . |