
Often referred to as the "Godfather" of finesse fishing, Don Iovino Signature rods include four "3+" rods. The term "3+" comes from Iovino's principle that each of these rods will excel in more than 3 applications each. The lighter model is the more "pure" of these finesse rods, and Iovino's choice for Gitzit's, drop shot, small crankbaits and topwater baits like Splash-Its. The heavier model is targeted at 1/4- to 3/8-ounce presentations including jigs, heavier drop shot rigs, small spinner baits and lightweight pitching.
Variable Power Rating Chart
1 -Light -Lighter line finesse techniques including wormin', small cranks/spinnerbaits/ripbaits/topwater/jigs,etc.
2 - Drop Shot - Drop shot, split shot, darter heads, shakey heads, finesse baits
3 - Med Light - Light action-Crankin'/Rippin/Spinnerbaits/Buzzbaits/Topwater
4 - Med - Senkos, Jigs, wormin', Crankin'/Rippin'/Spinnerbaits/Buzzbaits/Topwater, Carolina Rig ( XC724, XFT764)
5 - Med Hvy - Graphite Versions - Jigs, Frogs, Creature Baits, Senkos, Carolina Rig
6 - Heavy - Flippin' Frogs, Carolina Rig, Pitchin', Small/Med Swimbaits
7 - Ex Hvy - Med/Lg Swimbaits, Heavy carolina Rig, Heavy Flippin'(XFT797)
8 - EX EX Hvy - Magnum Power specific to the Skeet Reese "Punchin" Rod