Abu Garcia salty stage casting rods

[macca64]

Hi guys I'm thinking of buying the 7 foot 4/2-4kg model was wondering if anyone has seen these rods and what you thought of them ? Any model as I will not get to see one before ordering. Any ifo would be great

[scott1987]

Had a play with the model your talking about at a fishing shop in brisbane. Not overly impressed to be honest. With a reel on it felt unbalanced and sloppy. The finish on it was below average. For that price range theres a lot better rods out there imo going of first impressions.

[Onthedrop86]

They are awesome rods for the price mate. I've used the 6'10 1-3kg, 7' 1-3kg and 7'4 2-kg and they are the best rods I've used in a long time!

[jewieman]

Originally Posted by scott1987

Had a play with the model your talking about at a fishing shop in brisbane. Not overly impressed to be honest. With a reel on it felt unbalanced and sloppy. The finish on it was below average. For that price range theres a lot better rods out there imo going of first impressions.

+1

Same general feeling. Not my cup of tea, but everyone is different.

[scott1987]

Originally Posted by Onthedrop86

They are awesome rods for the price mate. I've used the 6'10 1-3kg, 7' 1-3kg and 7'4 2-kg and they are the best rods I've used in a long time!

Would you say the same thing if you werent sponsored by them?

[Onthedrop86]

Originally Posted by scott1987

Would you say the same thing if you werent sponsored by them?

Yes!
And for the record I don't get Abu Garcia rods. Only Berkley and Pflueger

[lurefanatic]

They seem alright, but there's other rods i'd put that sort of money to.

Have you looked at the Tairyo rods? I have and i'll tell you mate i'm surprised theyre not more popular