A mint condition rod denotes a rod that is unused, with or without tags. Mint condition rods are indistinguishable from new. These include retail storefront/trade show demos.

Finesse anglers are all keyed in on finesse techniques. The Ned Rig has been filling livewells and cashing checks. A small plastic and jig head require a rod like the G. Loomis IMX-PRO Ned Rig Spinning Rod that will drive the hook home and is soft enough to keep them buttoned.