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2010 ICAST – Rods

Expereince all that ICAST 2010 had to offer. This gallery features photos from the rod and reel section.

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<b>Abu Garcia Verdict</b><br>The telescoping Extending Handle System lets you determine the perfect length and balance of these good-looking, superlight graphite rods. Handles are EVA foam and guides are titanium alloy. Prices range to $139.95.
Abu Garcia VerdictThe telescoping Extending Handle System lets you determine the perfect length and balance of these good-looking, superlight graphite rods. Handles are EVA foam and guides are titanium alloy. Prices range to $139.95.
<b>Kistler Z-Bone Rod</b><br>Kistler has gone custom with its Z-Bone lineup of rod components. Customers can mix and match handles, guides, grips, lengths, actions and seats for a truly custom stick. Each Z-Bone blank is made in Washington state.
Kistler Z-Bone RodKistler has gone custom with its Z-Bone lineup of rod components. Customers can mix and match handles, guides, grips, lengths, actions and seats for a truly custom stick. Each Z-Bone blank is made in Washington state.
<b>Denali Noirwood</b><br>Denali's new Noirwood adds a touch of class to the rod lineup at ICAST 2010. The grips are made of a dark, Asian hardwood and the grips are made of textillium graphite for light weight and sensitivity.
Denali NoirwoodDenali’s new Noirwood adds a touch of class to the rod lineup at ICAST 2010. The grips are made of a dark, Asian hardwood and the grips are made of textillium graphite for light weight and sensitivity.
<b>Pinnacle Perfecta DHC5</b><br>Pinnacle asked top-ranked bass pros to describe their
Pinnacle Perfecta DHC5Pinnacle asked top-ranked bass pros to describe their “dream rods.” Perfecta DHC5 rods are the result. They feature lightweight blanks, Fuji reel seats and concept guides and a lifetime limited warranty.
<b>G.Loomis NRX</b><br>Combining high-density graphite with Nano Silica resin resulted in G.Loomis' lightest, strongest rod blanks ever and earned the company Overall Best of Show.
G.Loomis NRXCombining high-density graphite with Nano Silica resin resulted in G.Loomis’ lightest, strongest rod blanks ever and earned the company Overall Best of Show.
<b>American Rodsmiths H3 Titanium Ultra</b><br>Featuring a 92-million modulus hybrid titanium blank, the H3 Ultra sports Recoil guides and an exposed blank. The worm/spinnerbait model has a
American Rodsmiths H3 Titanium UltraFeaturing a 92-million modulus hybrid titanium blank, the H3 Ultra sports Recoil guides and an exposed blank. The worm/spinnerbait model has a “heavy/fast” action on a 7-2 blank with handle extension.
<b>Ardent/Lamiglas C400/XC704 Fishouflage Bass Combo</b><br>Here's the winner in ICAST's Best Combo category. This camouflage-pattern bass combo features a 7-foot Lamiglas Certified Pro rod blank and a 6.3:1 Ardent C400 reel.
Ardent/Lamiglas C400/XC704 Fishouflage Bass ComboHere’s the winner in ICAST’s Best Combo category. This camouflage-pattern bass combo features a 7-foot Lamiglas Certified Pro rod blank and a 6.3:1 Ardent C400 reel.
<b>Pflueger Apprentice</b><br>The Apprentice won best of category for kids' tackle. The spinning combo is a serious fishing rig, matching a reliable a size 30 Pflueger spinning reel with a 5-10 IM-6 graphite rod.
Pflueger ApprenticeThe Apprentice won best of category for kids’ tackle. The spinning combo is a serious fishing rig, matching a reliable a size 30 Pflueger spinning reel with a 5-10 IM-6 graphite rod.
<b>e21 Carrot Stix Micro Guide</b><br>The new Carrot Stix Micro Guide rods from e21 take a solid concept and make it better. The Fuji
e21 Carrot Stix Micro GuideThe new Carrot Stix Micro Guide rods from e21 take a solid concept and make it better. The Fuji “K” micro guides increase strength and provide tangle-free casting.
<b>Damiki Fishing Tackle Dark Angel flipping rod</b><br>Fuji SIC guides and reel seats are just a part of the Dark Angel rod series. High-quality graphite and the latest multifunctional hook keeper set this series apart.
Damiki Fishing Tackle Dark Angel flipping rodFuji SIC guides and reel seats are just a part of the Dark Angel rod series. High-quality graphite and the latest multifunctional hook keeper set this series apart.
<b>Lamiglas Excel</b><br>This line of American-made fishing rods offers split grips, Aero Comfort Touch reel seats on the spinning models and Fuji exposed blank reel seats on the casting models. The guides are American Tackle Micro Lites.
Lamiglas ExcelThis line of American-made fishing rods offers split grips, Aero Comfort Touch reel seats on the spinning models and Fuji exposed blank reel seats on the casting models. The guides are American Tackle Micro Lites.
<b>St. Croix Mojo Bass Glass</b><br>This glass cranking rod has been added to the Mojo lineup. Very light, this moderate action baitcaster is perfect for deep cranking.
St. Croix Mojo Bass GlassThis glass cranking rod has been added to the Mojo lineup. Very light, this moderate action baitcaster is perfect for deep cranking.
<b>Dobyns Champion Extreme</b><br>Champion Extreme is Dobyns' top-of-the-line and its ultimate in sensitivity, strength, weight and balance. High-modulus graphite, Kigan Titanium ION plated steel guides with Zirconia inserts set it apart from other rods.
Dobyns Champion ExtremeChampion Extreme is Dobyns’ top-of-the-line and its ultimate in sensitivity, strength, weight and balance. High-modulus graphite, Kigan Titanium ION plated steel guides with Zirconia inserts set it apart from other rods.
<b>e21 Carrot Stix Wild</b><br>This rod features the e21 advanced nano carrot fiber and nano silica rod blank construction. Semi-micro guides and a one-piece graphite blank reel seat round out the features.
e21 Carrot Stix WildThis rod features the e21 advanced nano carrot fiber and nano silica rod blank construction. Semi-micro guides and a one-piece graphite blank reel seat round out the features.
<b>Falcon Cara Amistad Micro</b><br>Micro guides are taking over and Falcon's top-end rods are joining the movement. Though you might think the small guides will cut into your casting distance, they'll actually improve it.
Falcon Cara Amistad MicroMicro guides are taking over and Falcon’s top-end rods are joining the movement. Though you might think the small guides will cut into your casting distance, they’ll actually improve it.
<b>American Rodsmiths Team Rods</b><br>The Team Series includes technique-specific rods named for pro anglers noted for those techniques, such as Zell Rowland's topwater rod. Features include coated stainless steel guides and 58-million modulus graphite.
American Rodsmiths Team RodsThe Team Series includes technique-specific rods named for pro anglers noted for those techniques, such as Zell Rowland’s topwater rod. Features include coated stainless steel guides and 58-million modulus graphite.
<b>Falcon Cara T7 Squirrel Tail</b><br>Jeff Kriet is known as the
Falcon Cara T7 Squirrel TailJeff Kriet is known as the “Squirrel” and his new signature series spinning rod from Falcon is a split-grip model that’s light and has lots of sensitivity. It’s 7 feet long and is made to handle 6- to 14-pound line.
<b>Lamiglas Certified Pro</b><br>Crankbaits, spinnerbaits and topwater lures all perform well with fiberglass rods. The slower response of these new rods is just right for these techniques. There are five models ranging from 6 1/2 to 7 1/2 feet.
Lamiglas Certified ProCrankbaits, spinnerbaits and topwater lures all perform well with fiberglass rods. The slower response of these new rods is just right for these techniques. There are five models ranging from 6 1/2 to 7 1/2 feet.
<b>Dobyns Savvy Series</b><br>The new Dobyns Savvy Series rods are light, strong, sensitive, well-balanced and value-priced. They are made of a custom-designed proprietary blend of high-modulus graphite, Kigan Alconite guides and painted reel seats.
Dobyns Savvy SeriesThe new Dobyns Savvy Series rods are light, strong, sensitive, well-balanced and value-priced. They are made of a custom-designed proprietary blend of high-modulus graphite, Kigan Alconite guides and painted reel seats.
<b>Phenix Ultra MBX Classic Series</b><br>Composed of Phenix' proprietary blend of materials from Toray, the Ultra MBX Classic series offers enhanced tensile and compressive strength in a lightweight rod.
Phenix Ultra MBX Classic SeriesComposed of Phenix’ proprietary blend of materials from Toray, the Ultra MBX Classic series offers enhanced tensile and compressive strength in a lightweight rod.
<b>St. Croix Legend Extreme Spinning</b><br>All Legend Extreme rods have been updated for 2011. This shaky head version has super high-modulus graphite and fortified with the company's Nano Silica resin.
St. Croix Legend Extreme SpinningAll Legend Extreme rods have been updated for 2011. This shaky head version has super high-modulus graphite and fortified with the company’s Nano Silica resin.

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