Baddy Posted January 31, 2013 Posted January 31, 2013 My local store has both of those rods reduced to 120. I needed a jig rod and they had sizes to do the job. What's y'all's take on these rods? Or I could save 40 buck for a Veritas. Quote
Super User rockchalk06 Posted January 31, 2013 Super User Posted January 31, 2013 For that price I'd go Villian. They are sweet and run 200 bucks Quote
Super User LgMouthGambler Posted January 31, 2013 Super User Posted January 31, 2013 Villian vote here too. Quote
Diggy Posted January 31, 2013 Posted January 31, 2013 For that price I'd go Villian. They are sweet and run 200 bucks seems like the price has dropped to 129 in most places that Ive seen it sold Quote
Super User rockchalk06 Posted January 31, 2013 Super User Posted January 31, 2013 seems like the price has dropped to 129 in most places that Ive seen it sold Where. I'd love to get one that cheap. I just did some looking and found it for 180 1 Quote
Baddy Posted January 31, 2013 Author Posted January 31, 2013 Is Ike using the villains? Or still with the Veritas Quote
Super User rockchalk06 Posted January 31, 2013 Super User Posted January 31, 2013 Is Ike using the villains? Or still with the Veritas I've seen both on his deck. Most Veritas but a few Villians. Quote
Baddy Posted January 31, 2013 Author Posted January 31, 2013 I talked to the USC bass fishing team captain and he sponsored by Abu and tested the villains. He said they were junk. Quote
Super User Teal Posted January 31, 2013 Super User Posted January 31, 2013 If your choice is villian or veritas, go villain. A firend of mine uses them for worm and jigs. Ive actually fished a jig with a 7'1" MH Villain on said friends boat and i liked it alot. It felt a little stiff at first but it turned out to be great for making long roll casts and med. Range pitches. The rod is flat out sensitive. Its not a loomis or a st. Croix but it def feels like mr.bass is knocking on your door when he picks up the jig. (Was using vicious pro elite fluoro) Ive also heard about alot of breakages with all abu rods. But their customer serivce (and thru pure fishing) is top notch. Yyou can always buy a powell rod 1 Quote
Diggy Posted January 31, 2013 Posted January 31, 2013 Where. I'd love to get one that cheap. I just did some looking and found it for 180 online sites like b u y have it fleabay has it I was at dicks sporting goods and saw many reduced to that price around christmas time Quote
Super User smalljaw67 Posted February 1, 2013 Super User Posted February 1, 2013 Most of my rods are between $120 and $400 with my cheap rod being a $79.99 Abu Vendetta and I really like it, a good all purpose set up that I use in the small boat. That being said I found the villian on sale on Amazon for $117 but my friend told me not to do it and he let me use his....not good. I wouldn't call it junk but I like my cheap Vendetta a lot more, the reel seat feel ok on the Villian but I'm not sure it helps as there isn't much feel and it is heavy considering they claimed it was going to be mega light, it isn't. Quantum gets a bad rap from people, I even know guys that bust on the brand who never used it but I will stick up for them for a few things, in this case I won't, the EXO rod isn't what I would call fabulous, it does have better sensitivity and is light years lighter than the villian but over priced. If you can olny choose between the two the EXO would be a better choice, if you can choose something else then go that route. Quote
Arv Posted February 1, 2013 Posted February 1, 2013 I have a 7'1 MH/F Villain. Its a good rod, not my favorite but thats really only because the reel seat and the grip isn't my favorite, but thats it. If you're deciding between the Villain and the Veritas, definitely go Villain. Its much more sensitive and balances a lot better. At 120 I think its a good deal. I got mine for 110 or 120 and I think it was worth it. Quote
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