So I've been eyeing these rods since they came up on TW and have been tempted to get one. I can't really find any reviews of their rods and obviously it's hard to drop $150 on a rod you don't know anything about besides the fact it looks cool.I was wondering if anyone had tried one out? I would probably be looking to get the IKOS

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3 hours ago, new2BC4bass said:

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I wanted to know more about the IKOS specifically

I don't think you will get a lot of responses regarding the IKOS. In all honesty, for 50 bucks more you get twice the blank on the ZOLO B. Well worth it imo. 

I have two diplomats for drop shotting and light spinning gear work that I really like. Also picked up a maestro that I'll try out this spring. Curious about the bc rods, specifically the powerbolt in the zolo line 

Apologize.  Didn't notice the IKOS. 

13 hours ago, Hogsticker said:

I don't think you will get a lot of responses regarding the IKOS. In all honesty, for 50 bucks more you get twice the blank on the ZOLO B. Well worth it imo. 

That's a good point. I suppose I have my Arsenal to where I could buy one as an upgrade. As of right now I usually stick within the $100-$160 price range: my higher dollar rods being used for jigs and Texas rigs primarily. I should probably look into both and see what the difference is

 Call Alex, he often has sales and can make you a good deal.

I have been using ALX custom NG+ rods for about 5 years, equal to NRX for 1/2 the price.

Tom

12 minutes ago, WRB said:

 Call Alex, he often has sales and can make you a good deal.

I have been using ALX custom NG+ rods for about 5 years, equal to NRX for 1/2 the price.

Tom

 

Are the NG+ the blanks that the Zolo series are built on, or are they a level above?

3 hours ago, smallies24/7 said:

 

Are the NG+ the blanks that the Zolo series are built on, or are they a level above?

I am not sure what the NG+  blank is equal to, the current Zolo B off the self rods are made from NG Scrimless Carbon. Call Alex and ask him; ref serial number 201202 for a example.

Tom

The Zolo B is built on Hydra ng blanks.  It's a scrimless design and they fish beyond there price point imo. Just know going in most models built on mag bass blanks are a touch on the slow side if fast. I think most of the blanks measure out with a tip angle in the low 60s. Similar to the Kistler klx line of rods. The Ikos blank is built with a glass scrim so I'd imagine they're a little heavier and not as crisp and responsive. I believe both lines utilize the same Kigan guide train which are probably my 2nd favorite guides behind Fuji.  The power ratings are pretty accurate as well so a medium fishes as such and the Zolo Bs make great multi purpose sticks. Definitely not one trick ponies.