We trim the reel seats ends of our IKOS and ZOLO bass fishing rods.
It's a small step we take to make our rods perform a little better. It makes the blank easier to touch and a little more comfortable to hold all day.
We don't use a cheap piece of EVA to cover up the threads. Instead, we put in some extra labor to do it right.
We finish off the front with a specially sized aluminum ramp that doesn't fall apart with time like plastic or rubber.
Little touches make a huge difference on the water all day.