I'm in the market for a mid tier priced <7' medium heavy casting rod and found the Cashion Icon series.  I'd previously dismissed Cashion due to my dislike for the Fuji ACS reel seat but am glad to see it absent on this new series. For the folks who may have fished these, do you feel their actions/powers are pretty true to how Cashion rates them? Any additional pros/cons would be appreciated as well. I've found a few reviews on TW and whatnot but was hoping for some more info

 

Specifically, I'm looking at the iWJ69MHF  and iWJ66MF models

Have you handled Cashions before?  I haven't held an Icon.  I have an Elite with carbon fiber grips. I will say that the handles are an acquired taste.  Icon uses Kevlar, but they look similar.  I have gotten used to the grips and don't mind now, but I would choose cork or Wynn, if given the choice.  

1 hour ago, Choporoz said:

Have you handled Cashions before?  I haven't held an Icon.  I have an Elite with carbon fiber grips. I will say that the handles are an acquired taste.  Icon uses Kevlar, but they look similar.  I have gotten used to the grips and don't mind now, but I would choose cork or Wynn, if given the choice.  

I have held one of the Elites with the yellow handles, but haven't ever fished one. Seems like the handles would transmit vibration well, though it may be a weird transition from cork and eva foam

I have several Icons, and yes they seem to be true to what Cashion rates them.  The handles do take some time to get used to but after you fish them for a little bit you will get used to them.  I like them better than my cork handles now.  Maybe I am just a weirdo though!  haha.  They are very sensitive rods and fish very well for me!  Will be buying more down the road when I get some money saved up!