Which ALX IKOS??

[BassKicker42]

Really interested in these rods but can’t decide between the promise 73 or hammer 73.....I would be throwing 1/2 oz jigs mostly around docks and some grass, but nothing like really heavy cover. Thoughts??

[grub_man]

I would probably go with the Promise.  I know the early Hydra blanks that Alex used were slightly more powerful than I expected for their ratings.

[BassKicker42]

Thanks for the insight!! These rods sure do get a lot of great reviews!! Do you know about the warranty??

[grub_man]

I do not, but Alex is a good guy, and I am sure he handles warranty claims well.  I can't imagine him doing business any other way.

 

He has grown his business from a regional rod builder to importer of Kigan guides, to developing Hydra blanks, to getting his 'production' rods out there over the course of about 10 years.  I suspect he will become a significant player in the industry as time goes on.

[BassKicker42]

Sounds like someone I want to have my business to.

[LionHeart]

I called Alex because I was trying to decide the exact same thing.  If you live near a Cabelas, go and handle them both.  Oddly enough, they are $20 cheaper at Cabelas and always have been.

 

Alex recommended I go with the Promise.  Seemed like a great dude and honestly interested in helping me decide.

 

I still haven't pulled the trigger.

 

 

[BassKicker42]

They are out of stock at my Cabela’s unfortunately, but I think I’ll give Alex a call....sounds like a great guy.

[RyneB]

I love my Promise. I use it for jig and t rigs. I use it as my precision flipper when i need to make pinpoint casts. I have it rigged with a Abu ALX reel and 30lb power pro. Match made in heaven. I own 4 Zolos and a Ikos Promise, and the Ikos promise is arguably my favorite rod to fish with. 

[jamey1e]

You'll want the Promise 1/2 oz jigs.  

[BassKicker42]

Yea that’s where I’m leaning.....what are your thoughts on the IKOS line?

[jamey1e]

On 5/26/2018 at 10:34 PM, BassKicker42 said:

Yea that’s where I’m leaning.....what are your thoughts on the IKOS line?

Excellent rods with incredible build quality.   

[Quarry Man]

I "Promise" that you will love whichever rod you buy from ALX!

[WRB]

Lamiglas suggested ALX to me when I wanted a new set of custom rods from them, they stopped making customs and Alex had there top end rod blanks. That was 5 years ago and Alex made my current of rods using NG+ blanks and they are excellent rods.

ALX is the US distributor for Kigan guides. 

Call Alex he may have exactly what you looking at a discount.

My warranty is lifetime, can't top that, look at his site for warranty info, differs for different rods.

Tom