The Power in IKE, Abu Garcia & Mike Iaconelli's MIKEC76-6

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The Power in IKE, Abu Garcia & Mike Iaconelli's MIKEC76-6

Post by Cal » Sun Apr 14, 2019 11:58 pm

The Power in IKE, Abu Garcia & Mike Iaconelli's MIKEC76-6

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Introduction: There's no denying one of the biggest personalities in the world of professional bass fishing is Mike Iaconelli. There's no denying his competitive spirit and raw enthusiasm. Abu Garcia recognized this when they signed him back in 2010 and after a start and stop or two, finally have a full line of signature series rods and reels to celebrate their relationship. Today, we dive into the IKE Power Casting series of rods with our look at the MIKEC76-6.

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Re: The Power in IKE, Abu Garcia & Mike Iaconelli's MIKEC76-6

Post by ShimanoFan » Mon Apr 15, 2019 2:51 pm

Any idea where these rods are made and who makes them? I did not see that in the review information about the rod. I was also looking for made in... among the photos too.

Infinitely curious here... :whistle:
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Re: The Power in IKE, Abu Garcia & Mike Iaconelli's MIKEC76-6

Post by hoohoorjoo » Mon Apr 15, 2019 3:18 pm

ShimanoFan wrote:
Mon Apr 15, 2019 2:51 pm
Any idea where these rods are made and who makes them?

Infinitely curious here... :whistle:
Made in China, like almost everything else from Pure Fishing.
Try not to let your mind wander. It is much too small to be outside unsupervised.

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Re: The Power in IKE, Abu Garcia & Mike Iaconelli's MIKEC76-6

Post by Johnny A » Mon Apr 15, 2019 4:04 pm

hoohoorjoo wrote:
Mon Apr 15, 2019 3:18 pm
ShimanoFan wrote:
Mon Apr 15, 2019 2:51 pm
Any idea where these rods are made and who makes them?

Infinitely curious here... :whistle:
Made in China, like almost everything else from Pure Fishing.
I think the reels are Korea and Sweden, last time I checked.

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Re: The Power in IKE, Abu Garcia & Mike Iaconelli's MIKEC76-6

Post by hoohoorjoo » Mon Apr 15, 2019 6:34 pm

I was referring to the rods being made in China, since the review was for the rod and the question was specifically about the rod. I think you're right regarding the Revo reels, though. They have always been made by Doyo/Korea.
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Re: The Power in IKE, Abu Garcia & Mike Iaconelli's MIKEC76-6

Post by ShimanoFan » Mon Apr 15, 2019 7:47 pm

hoohoorjoo wrote:
Mon Apr 15, 2019 6:34 pm
I was referring to the rods being made in China, since the review was for the rod and the question was specifically about the rod. I think you're right regarding the Revo reels, though. They have always been made by Doyo/Korea.
I appreciate the response and thought I'd add this quote I found online somewhere from 2017...

"Recently made a purchase via eBay for a used gen 3 Abu Garcia Revo S. Once received and opened, to my surprise this particular reel was manufactured in China. My other Revo S and SX were both made in Korea. As well as all of the other Revo S reels i've looked at in a retail store. Called Abu Garcia directly for confirmation but they weren't definitive by simply claiming many of their reels are made in China, Korea and sometimes Sweden. They are not able to authenticate unless the reel is sent in for service. Basically, they were not helpful."
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Re: The Power in IKE, Abu Garcia & Mike Iaconelli's MIKEC76-6

Post by hoohoorjoo » Mon Apr 15, 2019 8:26 pm

I know the Orra series was made in China, but wasnt aware that any of the Revos were.
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Re: The Power in IKE, Abu Garcia & Mike Iaconelli's MIKEC76-6

Post by Tavery5 » Mon Apr 15, 2019 8:48 pm

Are they designed to make 2-pound fish feel like 5-pound fish? :roll:

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Re: The Power in IKE, Abu Garcia & Mike Iaconelli's MIKEC76-6

Post by mark poulson » Wed Apr 17, 2019 9:28 am

Tavery5 wrote:
Mon Apr 15, 2019 8:48 pm
Are they designed to make 2-pound fish feel like 5-pound fish? :roll:
Hahaha You can do that yourself. Just back the drag way off.

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