Went snooping around at the bass pro and noticed all the new ike rods, every one that I picked up had a tip that bent down anywhere from *** inches from the tip. Has anyone else noticed this? Or was it just the 5 that I picked up... I called 2 different employees over and they smirked shrugged their shoulders told me what rod I should be buying for that price and walked off. Pretty weird if you ask me!! I love Abu rods so it kinda sucks to see that.

Odd indeed. Did you take any pics? The nerd in me would have, lol. 

10 hours ago, islandbass said:

Odd indeed. Did you take any pics? The nerd in me would have, lol. 

No I did not, but I checked out my local sail today and they had two rods. The tips were straight as an arrow. So I guess the local bass pro got some Rudolph droppings sent to them. 

Those rods are “broken in” by Ike himself.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=3MonEgqyDC4

 

8 hours ago, BoatSquirrel said:

Those rods are “broken in” by Ike himself.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=3MonEgqyDC4

 

Hahaha oh Mike, how he makes for some great viewing pleasure!