psuangler91 Posted May 11, 2012 Posted May 11, 2012 Took my new Abu garcia Veritas out yesterday for the first time. it's a 6'9" MH. I was a little nervous because I had read some bad reviews about the tips snapping on small fish but after using this rod I have no worries! I was able to cast weightless flukes and heavier lures with absolutely no issues and amazing accuracy even with the light lures. I caught a 4 pounder and the rod responded really well. Also caught a 3 pounder that instantly swam into the thickest weeds possible and I was able to haul him out with ease, and didn't feel scared that the rod was going to snap or anything. Also very sensitive, I was bringing a fluke through really thick grass and the bass were just inhaling it and sitting there but I had no trouble feeling when a fish hit compared to getting hung up in the grass. With my old rod which was a cheapo I missed alot of fish because I wouldn't be able to tell if it was a fish or not. These rods are great, I'm definitely buying more when I get the cash! Quote
shady oaks Posted May 11, 2012 Posted May 11, 2012 Completely agree, the Veritas is an excellent rod. As for the reviews of snapped tips, I would say 99% of the time it's owner mishandling that leads to this. I too will be buying a few more as time goes on. Quote
dwtaylor Posted May 12, 2012 Posted May 12, 2012 I have the 7' mh and I love mine. I will probably get more too in the future when the funds are allowing. Quote
Super User clayton86 Posted May 12, 2012 Super User Posted May 12, 2012 Completely agree, the Veritas is an excellent rod. As for the reviews of snapped tips, I would say 99% of the time it's owner mishandling that leads to this. I too will be buying a few more as time goes on. I agree I have the 7'6"MH I use for jig fishing iv pulled in fish and tree branches at times I miss use the heck outa mine its been slammed in the car door at the bottom its crushed a little still works fine. Iv had it hanging off the front or back of the canoe and been fighting a fish on another rod and had it go tip first into the bank or trees the eyes get a little bent and I mean just a little bent nothing major I just bend it back and fish on. Im very abusive on my gear and the rods held up for 2 seasons so far I plan on changing over to all veritas rods with maybe a villan or two thrown in. Quote
rabidsquirrel Posted May 12, 2012 Posted May 12, 2012 I've not tried the Veritas micro guides yet, but have a Veritas casting and spinning rods. Love them. Great rods for the money! Quote
mg4u2nv Posted May 14, 2012 Posted May 14, 2012 Great Rod! I bought the veritas micro around 3-4 months ago, love it! I might have 50 fish on it so far and its awesome! I have a vendetta casting as well, both are great! Matt Quote
j.bruno Posted May 14, 2012 Posted May 14, 2012 Yup great rods gents, fould hooked a 11lb 2oz carp this weekend on my 6ft 6in medium veritas no problemo! lol Quote
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