Veteran pro Marty Stone, the 3rd-place finisher at the recent Hartwell FLW Tour Major, has signed a sponsorship agreement with California-based iRod. Three of his signature series rods, dubbed Stone Cold, are now part the company's Genesis II lineup ($149.99 retail), and more will be added later this year.
“We have worked and worked to get these initial three Stone Cold rods exactly right," he said. "I feel we have done that. These rods are light, fast, strong, and incredibly sensitive. They are also remarkably affordable. The quality of these rods is equivalent to the quality found previously only in $300 rods."
The three initial offerings consist of the 7'4" Spook and Trap model, the 7'3" Swimming and Vibrating Jig rod and the Square-Bill rod.
Said iRod president Matt Newman: “Marty is not only one of the greatest anglers out there, he is also one of the best human beings I have ever met. Marty’s insight to designing rods is priceless. Utilizing his experiences, knowledge and attention to details will continue to improve our lineup vastly.”
