Abu Garcia Veracity And Revo Rocket

[Mike2841]

I recieved my veracity (6'6" MH) and revo rocket in the mail earlier this week. I've only had a chance to take it out a couple of times but so far I am thoroughly impressed. The first thing I noticed about it is how lightweight the combo feels, and to make it even better it balances extremely well.

I have thrown a variety of lures on it and it handles them very well from 3/8-1oz. It casts very smoothly and I haven't had any bad backlashes with those weights. Anything lighter than that I wasn't able to cast without back lashing, I'm not sure if its the reel or my own ineptitude.

The only lure I used that I felt the retrieve was too fast for was a 1/2 oz spinner bait with double Colorado blades.

I own the vendetta, veritas, villain and now the veracity and in my opinion the veracity is the best of the bunch. If you are looking for a new topwater setup I would give this a serious look.

I will add to this if there are any questions about the rod or reel as I give it more time on the water.

[21farms]

can you tell me where you got them from? i've been frustrated as i have not found them listed anywhere for sale and they're not even on the abu website.

[Mike2841]

I got them from promotive.com. Another member told me that abu gives great deals to military through that site. Also I think the reel is on the bass pro site and the rod has been on the dicks site for a while

[Dramer77]

why only a 6'6'?

[thehooligan]

My local tackle shop had the rocket. Pretty sweet reel. Im not an abu fan but really liked it.

[awnaw]

The rocket has a 9.0:1 GR...crazy.

[pbizzle]

I like how on BP it says Revo Rocket Hyper-Speed Baitcasting Reel. It's sounds like a GI Joe with karate chop action.

[RyneB]

I will be purchasing a Rocket this winter. Hopefully I can get a deal during black Friday sales.

[Sherlock 60]

I haven't looked into this at all as yet, so please tell me why we need a 9.0:1 reel, and what lures/situations would benefit from the super high speed.

[Cgrinder]

I haven't looked into this at all as yet, so please tell me why we need a 9.0:1 reel, and what lures/situations would benefit from the super high speed.

 

Not necessarily need, but I would like a 9:1 for frogs.

[21farms]

I like how on BP it says Revo Rocket Hyper-Speed Baitcasting Reel. It's sounds like a GI Joe with karate chop action.

if it did, i'd buy it for sure! as it is, however, from the features list, it looks to be an STX with a bigger gear set, a longer handle and burgundy paint for $100 more.

 

the BPS description is a little confusing...it touts "all aluminum construction" but further down it reads that the side plate is C6 carbon [scratching head]

[pbizzle]

I haven't looked into this at all as yet, so please tell me why we need a 9.0:1 reel, and what lures/situations would benefit from the super high speed.

It would be sweet for flipping and pitching were you want as many cast as fast as possible but AWESOME for buzzbaits.

[Mike2841]

I don't need a 9:1 ratio, it was more of an impulse buy. It is great for buzzbaits, and I use it mostly for topwater

The thing that impresses me most about the reel is how smooth it is while casting. I can cast further with less effort than I can with my lews tournament mg.

[Hattrick7]

Any significant difference in performance compared to the Veritas? Looking at getting the veracity crankbait rod.

I have a Veritas 7' mh and it's been a great rod so far.

[Mike2841]

I've never used any of the crank bait rods, but the biggest difference to me between the two is that the veracity is lighter and better balanced

[DogBone_384]

I haven't looked into this at all as yet, so please tell me why we need a 9.0:1 reel, and what lures/situations would benefit from the super high speed.

 

C'Mon..... this is BassResource.......  NEED has nothing to do with it!  a 9.0:1 satisfies a WANT.....  

[bass1980]

Pitching jigs would benefit from a fast ratio reel. Many times I'm just pitching into pockets between vegetation, jig once or twice, reel back and pitch again. I can cover ground faster because many times they bite on the fall anyways so no point of working the jig too long.

[Nunz]

On 12/28/2013 at 2:47 PM, Frog Turds said:

theres definitely a place for it and techniques/baits where it will shine...i got a rocket this winter and will be mainly using it for pitchin duties...i'll be putting it through its paces this coming season, see how she rolls out...

 

people that pike fish and know how pike love baits burned will appreciate it as well...

how is it? i'm about to pick one up from bps

[Way north bass guy]

I just ordered one off BPS, they’re on sale right now for the cyberweek sale. Should be a beauty for quick pitching to lots of targets and for frogging to get that lure back quick for another cast.