Overview
A series of rods created specifically for the emerging Southern California Spotted Bay Bass fishery, the iROD Kaimana Coastal Series Casting Rods feature an angler-driven design focused on these hard-fighting gamefish. Crafted with the influence of SoCal anglers and the foresight of rod developer Toai Garcia, the collaboration spawned a lightweight and powerful multi-purpose series of rods perfect for targeting both fresh and saltwater predators.
Made with iROD’s best-selling custom 30-ton Kiamana graphite blank, the iROD Kaimana Coastal Series Casting Rods use structural cross strips of high modulus carbon cloth to reinforce the blank and improve responsiveness with a process called Wide X-Wrapping (WXW). Fitted with slightly up-sized Fuji K slanted guides to help eliminate tip wrap, those who use braid will appreciate how connection knots seamlessly flow through the guides. Built with a slightly longer handle, the iROD Kaimana Coastal Series Casting Rods provide versatility and increased leverage for strong hooksets and fighting bigger fish.
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Comments: I ordered the 7'6" heavy rod for throwing 4 inch swimbaits and 7 inch MC slugs into the surf on 0.5 ounce heads, and while the rod does this well the plastic butt end on the reel seat makes handling the rod uncomfortable. The problem really comes to light when the foam grips and seat butt get wet. Rather than have an area to dig a grasp on when fighting a fish or casting, the seat butt becomes slick and causes slips. I really wanted to like this, and other than this issue it is a great rod, even if albeit on the heavy side. One thing irod got right is the fuji guides. I have had no issues casting the braid/leader connecting knot through the guides. The knot really flys on through as advertised.
From: Efrain: Lake Forest, CA 8/9/21