My Rods are getting DISCONTINUED! Now I want to give them away........

[@brianmcfall4472]

I'm the founder of the Dora High School fishing team. I'm graduated now but I still help out when I can. I know some kids on the team that are new to fishing and could use some gear. I've been using your rods for a long time and having something that shows the technique for that action I could see our kids being more confident in what there throwing.

[@robertcooley6977]

It's a tough industry, and competition is fierce. There are too many rod builders with a niche design. I would love to see you donate them to the wounded warriors who fish.

[@jordanlee1180]

Great idea!!! That could be a great possibility!

[@GR8smallie_angler]

You could also donate them to child protective services, for abused children or children in the system.

[@myweigh7089]

You can donate to fish and game in your area for u underprivileged people

[@ryancoleman1]

I'd love one

[@shawntitsworth4878]

Man I really like the idea of donating to a high school team near you Jordan. You’re gonna have young anglers very much appreciate any gear/tackle they can get without having to pay for it. It could make a difference some a young angler to discover a technique he or she may not get to try because the lack of a technique specific rod.

[@stevenburge293]

You could donate them to Heroes on the water. It is a organization that takes veterans out on the water for a day of fishing from kayaks. They are nation wide and you should have a chapter close to you. It would be tax deductible also.

[@timrussell986]

Hey Jordan, I am High School Coach in Forsyth Missouri, and last year, we had 14 teams competing in the Missouri National Youth Fishing Association Series. If you would consider sharing with a school team it definitely makes a difference in a young anglers point of view. We had a local angler share some time with our teams just a couple of months ago and he share tips on making jigs and shared several baits from one of his sponsors. This was so much of an amazing experience. My youth anglers loved the one to one scene and it made a difference for a pro to share time and experience with them.

[@chedburton3953]

Jordan, I’ll come to Cullman this week after Christmas and pick up a few. Would love to meet you. I know thousands of others would do the same the same but either way your giving spirit is great to see.

[@MjdMike1948]

6-8 dock rod and 7-10 big crank are 2 of my favorites. Those of us who know you and your family are proud of you! Keep doing what you're doing something better will come along! Donate those to a high school team support the future of the sport.

[@fishinganddishingwithdavid]

I would love to have one of your 6'8" rods. If I were you, I would hold onto that one Frog rod. I was waiting for that bad boy to snap when you were reeling that one big bass in. You put everything you had into that one. That is a killer rod. It might be time to talk to LEWS.

[@notsogood6249]

I have approximately 40-50 of your signature rods. I use them during pre-fishing and for my tournaments. They are priced in my range what I wanted spend on a rod and never had one break or have an issue. I'm currently waiting for 4 more to be shipped by TW. Just a suggestion...every time you go to a boat ramp near or around your house bring 5-10 various rods. Walk up to a kid and/or adult fishing from a dock or bank. Give them one rod each of their choice and then politely ask them if they would subscribe to your channel.

[@jordanlee1180]

Wow that’s amazing. Thank you for the support!!! That is a great idea.

[@lowlifeangler]

These Jordan Lee signature rods are not too bad. I lost my Veritas, so I bought a Jordan Lee Signature 6'6" MHF for a top water rod. I have another Jordan Lee rod from a combo. That rod caught several fish using 3.25" swimbaits. But I never see the Jordan rods in the stores for sale. That's why the sales were low. Bought them on the Abu Garica online site or Expo show.

[@thomasroach3965]

Give it to HS kids at your elite tournaments. Sounds like a win win to me.

[@billycarson3408]

Definitely a class act and a great example of integrity. One of the best fishermen out there. Keep up the good work Jordan

[@jonathancarter3999]

Keep a few in the truck at all times! And whenever you see a kid who might could use it give them one!

[@kevinbeaudean704]

Thanx Jordan. Your doing a good deed, I'll always remember you did this and appreciate you more. High school teams sounded like a great idea. You could do a lake or river clean up and give them to the volunteers.

[@johndynneson662]

I was contemplating buying some. Seen good reviews too. Go find some kids. Bank fishing. Tell them who you are give ‘em too them. Sure they’d be happy.

[@joshuaharris9906]

My first baitcaster combo was the JLee rod and reel combo. I loved that 7ft MH for chatterbaits and spinnerbait. Used the rod till it wore completely through the winn grip. Reel still working great after 6 years heavy use!

[@jordanlee1180]

The combo will still be available!!! Glad you had good luck with it!

[@expansioniskeyrn]

Give it the folks who actually will put them to use. Not those who go fish a few times a year or others who got 100s of rods & have most sitting in the garage collecting dusk.

[@charlesbyrum8828]

If it were me I would just give them away while you are on tour. I'm sure you have kids come up to you all the time. Otherwise you are going to have to deal with shipping and whatnot. Best of luck to whatever you decide.

[@jordanlee1180]

Thanks for the comment

[@DerekBaillio2]

I work at a VA medical center in Central Louisiana. Our campus has a pond for the Veterans to fish. Our team of recreational therapists try to bring the nursing home patients and our homeless rehabilitating patients there to fish. For some, it's their last fishing trips, and for others it's maybe their first trip. Unfortunately the fishing gear they're using is a mixture of worn out, old, and cheap. It would mean more than we could even imagine of they knew they were fishing with some of your actual rods. Some of them have fished with the 2 Jordan Lee combo's of mine, I've let them borrow. That would mean so much to them if they were able to catch a fish with a genuine Pro's rod. I'm almost certain our recreational dept. would pay shipping for a few rods. Heck, I'd pay for it, myself. If that's something you'd be willing to do, I can email you our recreational department address.

[@heidi2597]

What a great video and I LOVE the idea that you are looking for input from us,the viewers, of different ways to distribute these rods. Maybe an organization who takes people out fishing that have cancer to try to ease their minds, even if only for a few hours. A local "Big Brother or Big Sister" organization, for the less fortunate kids, but would find this opportunity amazing. Whatever you choose, i applaud you for thinking outside of the box and are willing to just "give them away." I appreciate you. Happy Holidays.

[@BrandonHeaton-ye5hq]

I want one of your signature rods! You make them look good in tournaments. Abu does a good job on rods

[@lowlifeangler]

Big fan of Abu Garica. I know who you are. I like your rods with the Winn grips. As for price ,the St Croix and Fenwicks I was looking was $169. Fish don't care what rod you're using.

[@luiscaban456]

JL, I bought 3 of your Jordan Lee Series spin cast 7’ medium fast action skakey rods, been great sir! Caught quite a few decent smallies and some nice largies with no issues whatsoever. For $50 I will definitely buy 3 more. I think giving some to a high school team is a great idea. Good luck! Keep your head up. You won the Classic and had your name on a signature series line of rods. Well done!

[@joelhenderson263]

Your a great guy Jordan I agree with some how getting them to high school teams that are less fortunate and don't have the fund's to go out and purchase high quality rods !

[@FamilyFishinFun]

Will be hoping for bigger and better things for you around the corner. Companies would be lucky to have you represent them and have you endorse their product.

[@stephanieslaton1781]

I love your rods. I have a bait caster & your spinning reel. I also love Abu Garcia rods. Only way to go

[@kirkreusch5704]

Jordan, I captain for a high school team. We would be extremely grateful for any donation of rods both casting and spinning for our program. Many of our incoming freshman and first timers don’t have much equipment if anything. Merry Christmas and happy New Year to you and family.

[@Bmannichols1970]

You could do a meet and greet at Mark's outdoors and I am sure that they would advertise it for you and a bunch of high school kids could come there to meet you and would love to fish with your rods, we all know who you are in Alabama and are very proud of what you have accomplished and you still have a lot of fish to catch.

[@99lbs]

I sure do m8ss watching you fish live ...MLF. So much fun watching you fish. I dont yell at my computer anymore while watching MLF...for you to get moving up the scoretracker. My husband thought I was going crazy.

[@donaldjennings3879]

Love our rods! Have bought a bunch of them the last few months. Got a couple flipping rods, got a frog rod, skipping rod and a few crankbait rods. Love the way they feel and handle. Guess I had better get me a few more before its too late. Also love your Reels, they are smooth.

[@WestCoastChris138]

I think that’s a good idea, Jlee. I think your fans would really dig that. First come first serve

[@bentannehill3350]

Won my first check on your rod! First 7’ med hvy that fishing 20’ of water with enough backbone to drive a 4/0 hook home! Love the rods and wish I could get my hands on a frog rod and another 7’ med hvy all purpose rod! Dnt have the money to buy new ones, bht hate to see em go! Best rod abu Garcia has ever produced in my opinion!

[@josephhrnciar9376]

I have several of your rods and I really like them……quality at a reasonable price as well!! 🍻

[@PickwickPirate]

I’ve really been wanting to get the 6’10 skipping ,and the frog one

[@Bigmangaming318]

Which would be a good shakeyhead rod? Don’t see the names on tackle warehouse

[@stewartjordan316]

Have no idea if this is already a thing or not but some sort of veteran outlet. I know fishing has been a major influence and positive outlet for me as I transitioned from active duty. Just an idea. Appreciate your channel and your hard work.

[@keithoehmigen1057]

What one is best for cranking? 7-2?

[@ShaunSkoglund]

I own at least 6 of them. Great action on them but they are alittle heavy. Not the most sensitive either. Overall decent rod.

[@Parkersgrow31319]

I need a 6”7 spinning and I need 7” casting rod abu have good rods only a few hold them rods that’s why you can’t get into the giant retailers bud!!! Can’t wait to see the frog bite of 2025 🤜🏿💯❤️

[@markanderson7402]

Merry Christmas, Jordan. To you and your family best of luck in twenty twenty five

[@Fishingdad26]

I loved your rods. I got one of the first ones and that damn rod would catch fish with any bait and fish in freshwater to salt water. It was my go to rod if I was traveling for work! Because it would do everything from top water to cranking to light soft plastics!!!

[@gregdbubbawages]

As a new budget friendly fishing Christian KZbinr and a fan of yours I would love to have one or two of your rods if you have some to spare. Merry Christmas and God Bless!

[@TheTrident1982]

That frog rod you won Heavy Hitters on is legendary and should be preserved out of respect for the game. It's like a bat or glove going to Cooperstown when you inevitably go in the HOF. If nothing else send that rod down to Hoover 😉

[@YakbassOKC]

I have a Jordan Lee combo and I use it all the time! just started fishing out of a Kayak about 5 months ago and the Jordan Lee Baitcaster combo is was the 3rd one I bought and its my favorite. Nice action , Sorry to hear this is happening to you :(

[@All_is_Outdoors]

A high school team would really appreciate them. Have a happy holiday!

[@fingerscrossedfishing]

I've been wanting to start a non-profit for men dealing with depression because fishing is what helped and that would go along way in being able to start it

[@Paul_T843]

Veteran's groups, Boy Scouts, and high school teams would all love to get some of those rods. You could also do a scavenger hunt type thing where you make a video leaving one or two at a lake or pond for local anglers to find.

[@PhilClark1976]

I think a lot of us have same thought. A lot of High School anglers could use the help. One of the local,clubs has been working hard raising money to help the kids. Just a mater of how you choose since so many clubs out there.

[@MilesOfFishing]

Your rod was my first combo since I’ve been taking bass fishing seriously since 2023 but I paid $50 from the expo and for a 7’ MH left hand 6.4.1

[@jameshendley1975]

Your local high school fishing teams would love them.

[@jordanlee1180]

For sure

[@jameshendley1975]

Thanks for the reply Jordan. Make sure you keep some of them for the memories.

[@michael_mc_gowan]

Hey Jordan, Merry Christmas. Your idea of giving them away is awesome, and to your advantage to get more name recognition, so if you can do it in person. Giving them away at tournaments is perfect idea. Also, if you have a lot team up with Ike and one of his kids' events and hand them out there or another group that will promote the sport. Although winning the Bass Masters Classic is another way... 😊

[@1980chardison]

where and how can i get a few, i love the one i have and mt max pro reel. i love to frog fish and mainly top water fish in my area.

[@KNRbaits]

Hey Jordan I go to a really small school and we have a good bass team here in Hemphill, but we’re the poorest 2nd high school in Texas so we don’t get much at all so we would appreciate it

[@03roadieblkpur]

I'm a 74 year old disabled former tournament angler at Hemphill which is on Toledo Bend lake and would love to see some of your rods in the hands of our High school kids. This is a very rural POOR area of Texas and many of the kids folks can't afford quality equipment. Please consider donating an assortment of your rods to this team, somehow I'll spearhead funding for shipping. You will be Blessed for doing so.

[@birdman-e3d]

I would love to get some of these rods and donate them to some local kids but you won't ship that's OK. I love your rods I'll go and get couple more from tackle Warehouse before there sold out. Good luck this coming year

[@jordanlee1180]

I’d love to donate some to kids that need them! I

[@kevindunkin4888]

Go back to your roots bro and donate them to a few local high School teams

[@comfortablynumb9342]

I need the right 7'6" rod for 10 lb braid, 2500 size reel, and specifically for 1/8-3/8 jig heads with soft plastics. If you have a model like that I'm interested. I fish for flounder and redfish and speckled trout in the Chesapeake Bay mostly and a fast action medium light power rod like that would be perfect. I bet a veteran organization could find vets who would love to have your old rods.

[@TroySain]

Just bought my first baitcaster combo Jordan Lee Abu Garcia with the button on the reel. I cant wait to use it soon!

[@jordanlee1180]

That combo is a workhorse!

[@MichealMathis_BWCJ]

Jordan, I told you about the couple of JLEE rods I own, during the Elite series tourney on Smith Lake when I was your marshal for that Saturday. I’d like to have a few more to add to the collection.

[@pickin4you]

I might be able to tell you why they did k no or sell as good. One is not enough stores carried them. I bought one and the tip end was bent/warped to the left. The first 2-3 guides out from the reel seat were dead on, then next few leaned to the right. The last few leaned too far to the left. The material may have been good, but they were k no or built straight at all. I bought mine because I saw other guys snapping rods just setting hooks, and I saw you lifting some large bass into the boat with your rods. So I bought one. Still have not used it and have had it for over a year. I have leaned it I. A corner to see if the tip will straighten, and it seems it is. So maybe next spring I will get to try it out. Your name means something. Next time find a better rod builder. I also prefer cork. Everyone has gone away from cork. There are some on the tour who have cork rods but I can’t afford those. Not a fan of the foam grips.

[@darrylbowers3639]

I have several of your rods but I stockpiled your reels when they went on sale. I’m all for the wounded warriors if they have some way of using them

[@BryantJ_Fishing]

Dude as much as I would selfishly love some. But in my opinion. Your local high school fishing teams would hugely benefit from some of these. Even if you done a meet in greet in your neighborhood you would have great success. Your pops is my neighbor by the way. Super nice guy. Even if you done a buy on get one free. If you need help setting something up please reach out. I have a big mouth and could get the word out.. lol

[@krazydime0]

I bought your spinning rod in Bass Pro. Still use it. Maybe it's not a real rod you used, but I bought it there (years ago).

[@DrBlazer50]

I bought 3 of them on Tackle Warehouse a couple weeks ago for 2 of my nephews for Christmas gifts and 1 for myself 😁

[@carlamoore509]

Hi Jordan, I met you at Sylacauga Marina fundraiser this year..the boys homes at Kings Home in Chelsea would LOVE to have a few if you want to donate a few..I know they would be grateful to have them..Merry Christmas!

[@hoosierrob3301]

Which rod is the frog rod length and action ? Talk to the state troopers where you are . In indiana my cousin ow s some private lakes and has a early fishing camp for under privilaged children . The indiana state trooper are involved in it . Perfect rods for needy kids

[@kalebherring4396]

I love watching your fishing videos, I live on lake toho here in Florida it would be super special, to get one of your rods, I admire the fact you have dominated here on toho, it’s been awesome bro!!! God bless!

[@alanhore1834]

I say elite series events. Save a few till LaCrosse and I will be there to grab one. Love the frog, and dock skipping rods as well.

[@Handtiedbaits]

High school team sounds like a great solution.

[@Fishingdad26]

If it was me I would try to give them away on here or your socials!? To try and drive more movement on your pages!! Even if you have to ship them! You’re a star no matter what happens ! People who follow fishing know who to put are!!watching you fish fort Loudon college tournament out of Knoxville them back to back classics!! I will never forget that!!

[@prestonbarnett2204]

I got a good friend who has a nonprofit organization it’s call OFF (Outdoor Friends Forever ) and there located in kellyton Al close to lake Martin and they help kids with mental and physical disability’s and they mostly due hunts and fishing events for these kids usually 20 kids at a time and some of these kids get to enjoy the outdoors with this organization and would be awesome to see these kids use your rods in there fishing events just wanted to put a word out there for them

[@Rockford-Rail]

Have a few of these rods and like them! Should see if there are any veterans or disabled fishing groups in your area, bet they would love some good rods!

[@christophercooper146]

We have new teams here in East Tennessee that I help with my time to time. We could really use them for new kids and few older kids that share equipment. Thank you for all you do God Bless. Good luck 2025

[@trufnk]

Enjoyed the video, I’m sure a local boy and girls club would love a donation of rods, give ‘em to kids. Get them interested in going outside and fish!

[@Parkersgrow31319]

Set up a online store and put you Pay for shipping 🤜🏿❤️💯

[@Buddy1980]

I bought 4 a Year or so again one of them busted close to the tip maybe 8 inches back trying to figure out where to send to get fixed

[@Mosedig]

That is stuff you could sign, pass out at seminars/meet n greets, etc. shipping rods a pain.

[@dustingrant2062]

There great rods i sure hate to see them gone ..they bearly advertised them i went back to buying your rods from abu because of you ..i hope to finds one of the 7ft crankbait an that killer frog rod.. Merry Christmas to you an your family

[@nancyzipperer8819]

I got my JLee2s701m from Academy can't figure out what to use it for. Drop shot? Not my style. None the less it's still one of my nicest combos. The reel is great

[@Bama2126]

Abu Garcia rods are really good I would love to have some of those to fish with

[@mikeoliver9034]

I just ordered 2 from tackle warehouse, I use them all the time. I hate to see them discontinued.

[@jordanlee1180]

Yeah, I am sad to see them go too. Thank you for the support

[@mikeoliver9034]

@jordanlee1180 , I checked at Mary Carter , I think they have 4 left.

[@jrthesecond23]

Ive never seen them at bass pro or any other stores maybe thats why they dont sell, pretty cool looking rod man dont give up 🤙

[@CaseyWWelch]

Hey Jordan, we could use some of these rods for our Denver Junior Bass Masters club. I realize this may not be possible, but i figured i could give it a shot.

[@colelunser5396]

my neighbors kid wants to get into bass fishing more, he was over the other day going through my gear and keeps talking how he wants to buy bass combos. If your willing, I could cover shipping if you wouldnt mind shipping a couple to his place. He loves to throw wacky rig, whopper ploppers and frogs.

[@MassReelFishing]

Leanin on that frog rod! Do both. Donate some and do the give away at events. Both seem like solid ideas.

[@maxterry3738]

I see a lot of good comments and ideas. Sore giving to school fine. But I like the idea of you personally hanging to a kid or young angler. That has lots of personal meaning to it and that kid will all ways remember that. And more then likely take care of it and fish with it. That’s my number one answer. Number two would be the vets on the water or wounded vets sum thing like that. I thank you should pass them out there agin it will have good meaning behind it. That will take you a longways Jordan. 3rd give to school. Your sum one people like and look up to in fishing world. So I thank you should hand them out no matter what you decide. Make your self sum good luck! 👍

[@qfastqfast]

If you change your mind about shipping I would definitely pay to ship for some of the new kids on my son’s fishing team. I don’t ask about their financial state but do my best to make sure they have plastics (I started making baits to help keep the kids in the sport) Shoot I would donate some cash/baits to help you pay for shipping to other bass teams that may have some struggling anglers.

[@johnm2617]

Bought 1 Abu rod years ago ! It was like a pool cue < Used it at Cayuga a few times ! Havent used it in years !

[@DarrellParker-x4h]

How do we get rods?

[@PhillipManningJohn]

Love the giveaway at the elite events. First 10 kids get a rod. Good idea! Great rod by the way!

[@GeorgeThree]

Not here to get free rods. Just popped in to say say that the 7' combo i got from walmart is my absolute favorite baitcaster. Great for a variety of fishing situations. I need to buy another before they are gone.

[@ILLUMINATHAN79]

I wish you were on Team Daiwa. A Daiwa Jordan Lee lineup would be sick.

[@geraldbalser4581]

What rods you gonna start using maybe a big brother big sister program could use some

[@jordanlee1180]

Still Abu Garcia… just different models!

[@nedyarb2000]

I honestly thought you were joking when you said “Nobody really knows who I am”. But in reality you are right I watch all bass tournaments and think you’re a legend. But most people really have no clue who you are.

[@kevinerbs2778]

I know who is, but i barely watch T.v or bassmasters anymore. Maybe because I'm 37 years old too.

[@TheChampion145]

I'd love to have one of your signature rods! I'm a solely Abu user! Sorry that you're having to go through this.

[@AstrosErin]

I don’t think having your name on the rod was a make or break by any means. You hit the nail on the head with them not being available in big box stores. Also, the $100 price point is probably $10-$20 high. Put these in Academy and Bass pro for $79-$89 and they’d sell like hot cakes I think. I’ve got all the cranking models and I think they’re great rods for techniques that I may not need the highest modulus most sensitive rod for.

[@PowerYourPassion]

I absolutely love the 7’ 9” punching rod from one of your previous videos. I ordered three more on Tackle Warehouse. Don’t sleep on these rods. 🙌🏼💯

[@lowlifeangler]

Definitely, I never see rods at any stores. Got mine on the Abu Garica website.

[@keithoehmigen1057]

I have always wanted one, man. I'm ordering me one before they are gone.

[@garyroberts7752]

I've got the spinning rod shakey head . It's a great rod! Well worth a 100 bucks.

[@bamawaters7501]

If you would be willing our local kayak club would love to give some of these away to some of our youth guys fishing our tournaments. Specifically around guntersville and cullman.

[@jakehigdonfishing]

Hey Mr. Jordan we have just started a fishing team within the last 4 years and have a lot of newer kids that can’t afford rods. we are in north alabama and would love to have you come to one of our meetings if you give rods away or not it’d be awesome to have you talk to our team if it’s possible. tight lines, Jake