Abrams M1A2 Fishing Rod

$400.00

Announcing the NEW 2027 M1A2 Abrams Rod is built like the legendary tank it’s named after—tough, precise, and battle-ready. Crafted in Texas with American craftsmanship, this high-performance rod delivers unmatched sensitivity, power, and durability thanks to the new Kistler ArmorPlex Carbon blank.

Built to battle, designed for serious anglers who demand the best. Whether you're targeting big bass or pushing your limits on the water, the Abrams is designed to dominate. 

Handcrafted in the USA

Cast or Spin
Power
Length
Specs
Cast Or Spin Casting
Length 7'3"
Power Rating Medium
Model number AB-RIFLE-73M
Action Fast
Blank KISTLER CARBON ARMORPLEX™ XP-10X-40 TON 100% PURE TORAY CARBON
Structure Open water
Guides Tanglefree stainless steel guide frames with zirconia rings
Reel seat Graphite exposed trigger
Handle type Grade "a" cork swell w/ rubber
Length of handle 10" measured from the bottom of the reel seat to the bottom of the butt cap
Line wt 8 - 12 lb mono/fluorocarbon
Lure wt 1/8 - 1/2 oz
Lure/bait type Drop shot, lipless, popper, diving, wake bait, jerk bait, prop bait, popper, wacky worm, drop shot, spy / spin baits, finesse jig, hair jig
Species Bass, speckled trout, walleye
Cast Or Spin Casting
Length 7'3"
Power Rating Lite-Medium-Heavy
Model number AB-COAX-73LMH
Action Fast
Blank KISTLER CARBON ARMORPLEX™ XP-10X-40 TON 100% PURE TORAY CARBON
Structure Open water or sparse cover
Guides Tanglefree stainless steel guide frames with zirconia rings
Reel seat Graphite exposed trigger
Handle type Grade "a" cork swell w/ rubber
Length of handle 10.5" measured from the bottom of the reel seat to the bottom of the butt cap
Line wt 12 - 15 lb mono/fluorocarbon
Lure wt 1/4 - 5/8 oz
Lure/bait type Tokyo rig, lipless, diving, square bill, wake bait, jerk bait, prop bait, walking bait, popper, weightless senko, wacky worm, neko rig, small shakey head, drop shot, finesse jig, spy / spin baits, tube, chatter bait, under spin, blade bait, jigging spoon, multi-purpose, hair jig, finesse jig, tail spinner
Species Bass, speckled trout, redfish, walleye
Cast Or Spin Casting
Length 7'3"
Power Rating Medium-Heavy
Model number AB-MADEUCE-73MH
Action Fast
Blank KISTLER CARBON ARMORPLEX™ XP-10X-40 TON 100% PURE TORAY CARBON
Structure Open water or sparse cover
Guides Tanglefree stainless steel guide frames with zirconia rings
Reel seat Graphite exposed trigger
Handle type Grade "a" cork swell w/ rubber
Length of handle 10.5" measured from the bottom of the reel seat to the bottom of the butt cap
Line wt 15 - 17 lb mono/fluorocarbon
Lure wt 5/16 - 1 oz
Lure/bait type Multi-purpose, swimbaits, small shakey head, weightless senko, lipless, diving,buzz bait, hollow body frog, plopper, toads,carolina rig, texas rig worm, big shakey head, creature bait, fluke, tokyo rig, chatter bait, spinner bait, blade bait, tail spinner, football jig, vibrating jig, walking bait, swim jig, swimbaits, football jig, under spin
Species Bass, redfish
Cast Or Spin Casting
Length 7'3"
Power Rating Heavy
Model number AB-CANNON-73H
Action Fast
Blank KISTLER CARBON ARMORPLEX™ XP-10X-40 TON 100% PURE TORAY CARBON
Structure Open water or sparse cover or thick
Guides Tanglefree stainless steel guide frames with zirconia rings
Reel seat Graphite exposed trigger
Handle type Grade "a" cork swell w/ rubber
Length of handle 11" measured from the bottom of the reel seat to the bottom of the butt cap
Line wt 17 - 25 lb mono/fluorocarbon
Lure wt 1 - 2 oz
Lure/bait type Swimbaits, big shakey head, diving, plopper, hollow body frog, toads, carolina rig, texas rig worm, creature bait, big shakey head, 10" + magnum worm, flipping jig, football jig, flutter spoon, umbrella rig, glide baits, multi-purpose, underspin, tail spinner
Species Bass, catfish, striper, musky/pike
Cast Or Spin Spinning
Length 7'3"
Power Rating Medium
Model number ABSP-RIFLE-73M
Action Fast
Blank KISTLER CARBON ARMORPLEX™ XP-10X-40 TON 100% PURE TORAY CARBON
Structure Open water
Guides Tanglefree stainless steel guide frames with zirconia rings
Handle type Grade "a" cork foregrip w/ rubber
Length of handle 12" measured from the bottom of the reel seat to the bottom of the butt cap
Line wt 15 - 30 lb braid
Lure wt 1/8 - 1/2 oz
Lure/bait type Drop shot, lipless, popper, diving, wake bait, jerk bait, prop bait, popper, wacky worm, drop shot, spy / spin baits, finesse jig, hair jig
Species Bass, speckled trout, walleye
Cast Or Spin Spinning
Length 7'3"
Power Rating Lite-Medium-Heavy
Model number ABSP-COAX-73LMH
Action Fast
Blank KISTLER CARBON ARMORPLEX™ XP-10X-40 TON 100% PURE TORAY CARBON
Structure Open water or sparse cover
Guides Tanglefree stainless steel guide frames with zirconia rings
Handle type Grade "a" cork foregrip w/ rubber
Length of handle 12" measured from the bottom of the reel seat to the bottom of the butt cap
Line wt 20 - 40 lb braid
Lure wt 1/4 - 5/8 oz
Lure/bait type Tokyo rig, lipless, diving, square bill, wake bait, jerk bait, prop bait, walking bait, popper, weightless senko, wacky worm, neko rig, small shakey head, drop shot, finesse jig, spy / spin baits, tube, chatter bait, under spin, blade bait, jigging spoon, multi-purpose, hair jig, finesse jig, tail spinner
Species Bass, speckled trout, redfish, walleye
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Warranty

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Sensitivity
100%
Toughness
100%
Comfort & Balance
100%
Performance
100%

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Good in saltwater?

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