Introduction: Anglers have come to expect a couple things from AiRRUS Rods including high quality craftsmanship, great value, and above all.... industry leading innovation. AiRRUS takes more chances than any other rod company with the design and manufacture of their ever growing lineup of freshwater rods. Its no surprise that the company has won an unprecedented three ICAST new product showcase awards in a row from 2002-2004. We take a look at the current flagship of the AiRRUS lineup, the Ultra XL, to see if this rod possesses the same attributes that make these rods so popular.

Impressions: AiRRUS has only been around for a bit over three years and yet their product offering has been among the most robust in the industry. Product development is driven by AiRRUS President Ken Whiting, who has a keen eye not only in terms of design but when it comes to choosing pioneering new materials for each and every rod. Historically every AiRRUS rod has featured either an innovative new multi-modulus graphite blank design or an inventive grip implementation, and in some cases like the Spectra....both. Complete Review