Rods did not include covers like the others i’ve ordered. Also the tip was bent over on one of the rods. I replaced it myself. No big deal. It happens. Love the rods. This makes 14 total for me.
Been fishing 36 years and serious bass (tournaments, several days a week on the water) fishing for 25 years. I also have worked on the industry for 15 yrs or so. Ive been able to own or at least thoroughly fish with just about EVERYTHING over the years. I have fished an endless list of rods along most price points from 100-~750. First, Ive found no $500+ rod that justified the cost. In other words: $500-750 rods are excellent for the most part- BUT none of them felt '$300+ BETTER' than a $200-299 rod. I've fished G.Loomis NRX, GSX etc...St Croix (from premier, mojo, triumph to Avid, victory, Legend Tournaments to Legend Extremes. ABU Garcia vendetta, veritas/Ltd up to Fantasista...Fenwicks HMG, HMX...Falcon Bucoo Sr, Cara t7, Lowriders...Phenix feather , recon, m1..ultra mbx...Powell Max and Endurance. Carrot Stix...Duckett Ghost, Micros, Dobyns Frenzy, Fury, Kaden, Champion and Champion Extreme (i know so many love Dobyns, I have tried since their introduction to be impressed but I simply don't get it? Tip heavy. Breakage issues. If I held a Champion and didnt know the MSRP id guess it was a $129-160 retail. That's just me. Sensitivity was pretty good but w/ any rod in the $200+ range ur going to get good sensitivity)...Irods Genesis all generations...Airrus, 13s, Fitzgerald...anyway...u get the picture. Kistler has been FAR AND AWAY the best rods Ive used. The Ark Rods have intrigued me with seemingly great rods for excellent pricepoints. So when I saw the INVOKER LIMITED EDITION available for $250+ a 2nd rod at +50 more...I jumped at it. These rods are great at $250, let alone $150 with the SALE. Full cork grip is beautiful and ultra premium (no pits or bad spots). The reel seat is very comfortable (I usually like Fuji seats and components but this reel seat is A+). The look/aesthetic isnt super important to me but it is awesome in that category too. Unsanded blanks with a beautiful design and All-Over mini logo in the design is a nice touch without being overly loud or bright. The blanks and rods in general are LIGHT...but even better is theyre BALANCED. A BALANCED rod n reel weighing a bit more will feel n fish much lighter than a super light (scale weight) rod n reel that isnt well balanced. The sensitivity is top notch. The actions r great. So far, I am definitely impressed and if you are interested at all...take it from me--- Dont hesitate. I cant imagine anyone being unhappy with these. ***NOTE: they come with an Invoker limited rod cover with the model/power for easy identification
Ive been fishing for 35 years and used g Loomis, st croix, abu, daiwa, shimano, kistler, Powell, and just about every high end rod out there. Ark has intrigued me for a while so this deal made me take a shot...WOW...the unsanded blanks with the ark logos throughout r beautiful. The BALANCE of these rods is amazing. They are feather light but tough. The full cork handles is beautiful and premium. The fuji alconitr guides, 40T blank and cork handles for 250 is a steal let alone 300 for 2. I got the 6'8"MXC and it balances so well and will he amazing for small jigs and t rigs as well as jerkbaits and smaller topwaters...even tight quarters chatterbaits. Its so light but not weak. Short handle i love and helps balance. I also got the 7'3" Mag-MH...It definitely could handle a bit over 1oz...hence the mag mh. Its beautiful and tough. The rod sleeves are a plus too. Dont hesitate. I may just grab 2 more.
ill never buy rods online {ark] again no ph number no customer servers help
cost more to ship back then the rods cost Done
Hi Toby,
Our customer service team has been assisting you through our chat system.
If the rod was delivered with a manufacturing defect, we will cover the cost of return shipping, even though shipping costs for rods can be quite high.
If you are returning the rod for reasons other than a defect, you will be responsible for the return shipping cost.
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Two rods delivered quick, and appears to be good quality. Most of my rods are NRX so we will see once I use, so far so good!