Abu Garcia Fantasista Regista Rods

[FishTank]

Has anybody had a chance to use one of these rods?  I found a good deal on one and was thinking of picking one up (MH or M casting 7').  It looks like a well made rod based on the components but I have very little info on it. 

[new2BC4bass]

Let's see if this link for TT will go through.  http://tackletour.com/reviewabufantasistafnpc706.html

 

It is on the lower priced Fantasista Premier.  The Regista originally listed for $200 more so it should be a better rod.

 

Good luck finding some reviews.  You can find a couple on the Premier, but a review of the Regista is almost impossible to find . Here is the only one I found..other than a couple videos that just show the rod.  http://tackletour.net/viewtopic.php?f=46&t=76398

 

Sierra Trading Post has the 6'10" ML and 7' Med. casting rods on closeout for $200.  I've yet to spend that kind of money on a rod, but am tempted by the 7' Med.

 

I bought a used 6'10" ML spinning rod for my all around finesse rod.  Beautiful rod....as it should be for that kind of money.  I haven't even spooled the reel I have for it yet so I can't give any kind of review of the rod.  I will say that the tip looks a little slower than a true Fast.  It also feels like it has a fair amount of power for a ML once it gets partway down the blank.

 

 

[Stephen B]

5 hours ago, FishTank said:

Has anybody had a chance to use one of these rods?  I found a good deal on one and was thinking of picking one up (MH or M casting 7').  It looks like a well made rod based on the components but I have very little info on it. 

It was Abu Garcia's top of the line rod for awhile but discontinued. If it's legit it would be a good purchase. However, I have never purchased anything nor heard anything about Sierra Trading Post. Be careful buying from them. Make sure everything is legit.

 

That price is very sketchy ($149.99-$199.99 shipped for a $500 rod). If it was me, I would not buy from them.

[DogBone_384]

I got one from Gander when they were going out of business for $250 just to see what a “$500” rod might fish like.  With a Revo MGX on it it’s a featherweight and very sensitive.  It’s really pretty too, fantastic workmanship, feel, and quality....

 

I like my Kistler’s in the $250 range better, however, truth be told, my Kistler MG2 is one of my favorite M/F casting rods and it’s $199.

 

Overall, it’s worth $250, at best. I sure wouldn’t pay retail for it.

[RichF]

Sierra Trading Post is a 100% legit site.  I buy tons of stuff from them.  The only issue with them is they'll send you rods on rectangular cardboard boxes.  I was lucky enough to get all of mine in tact but I've heard of others breaking during shipment.  Pretty sure they'll take care of you if that happens though.  

[Stephen B]

They look to deal in mostly discount gear that is old or discontinued. I am skeptical about buying from certain sellers plus there name isn't very reassuring haha. They seem to have a Paypal option which I would highly recommend using.

[fishwizzard]

I have bought a ton of stuff from Sierra Trading Post, they sell new-old stock gear and have been around for a while. They get great reviews on most hiking/camping forums. 

[RichF]

1 hour ago, Stephen B said:

They look to deal in mostly discount gear that is old or discontinued. I am skeptical about buying from certain sellers plus there name isn't very reassuring haha. They seem to have a Paypal option which I would highly recommend using.

It's a totally legit site. They are affiliated with the TJ Maxx/HomeGoods/Marshalls brand.    

[J Francho]

25 minutes ago, RichF said:

It's a totally legit site. They are affiliated with the TJ Maxx/HomeGoods/Marshalls brand.    

Yep, they've been around a long time.

 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sierra_Trading_Post

 

[FishTank]

I will be picking one up Friday.  It may be a week before I can fish it but I will let you guys know how it goes. 

[blckshirt98]

I've gotten a few rods from Sierra Trading Post - great deals but they ship in flimsy boxes, one rod was a two piece that had turned into a four piece, so be sure to check it as soon as it arrives.

[ohtheguilt]

Sierra may have actually upped their shipping game recently...I received a rod from them this past march in a heavy cardboard tube, ala, Tacklewarehouse. Plus one for a legit website with great deals.

[new2BC4bass]

On 8/1/2018 at 11:35 PM, FishTank said:

I will be picking one up Friday.  It may be a week before I can fish it but I will let you guys know how it goes. 

Let us know what you think once you've had a chance to fish the rod.

[FishTank]

On 8/7/2018 at 9:17 PM, new2BC4bass said:

Let us know what you think once you've had a chance to fish the rod.

I had to order it.  It's going to be a week before it arrives.  I was hoping it was going to be in for me to have in hand last Friday but it did not work out. 

[Raul]

I had one of the old Registas and not only it was a beautiful rod but also very light and sensitive.

[FishTank]

Finally got this thing today.  I ordered the 7' M casting. 

 

It is simply amazing.  Not only is super sensitive and it just flat out looks cool.  I would say it is just slightly more sensitive than my G. Loomis 803c GLX and is more fun to fish.  The micro guides are a bit weird though.

 

If I can get a few bucks together I am going to try pick up another one.

[new2BC4bass]

I had to do it.  7' Medium was down to $149.  Shipping and tax still made it under the $199 they had been asking.

[Choporoz]

1 hour ago, new2BC4bass said:

I had to do it.  7' Medium was down to $149.  Shipping and tax still made it under the $199 they had been asking.

Me too...I don't even need another M...but my shipping was free and tax was under $10.00.  Funny...my two existing MF rods are favorites of mine...and both of those were also more than 50% clearance years ago....site said only two left, so someone better grab the last one

[new2BC4bass]

On 8/15/2018 at 10:09 PM, FishTank said:

Finally got this thing today.  I ordered the 7' M casting. 

 

It is simply amazing.  Not only is super sensitive and it just flat out looks cool.  I would say it is just slightly more sensitive than my G. Loomis 803c GLX and is more fun to fish.  The micro guides are a bit weird though.

 

If I can get a few bucks together I am going to try pick up another one.

Got home about 10:30 or shortly thereafter last night from my second job and my 7' Medium casting rod was there waiting for me.  I like what little I saw looking it over quickly last night.  Feels pretty light.  I probably should have ordered two while I had the chance.  Suppose to be very nice this weekend.  Am going to try to make it to a lake somewhere.

 

Think I will put a light reel on it....a Primmus or Helios Air or maybe go with a little heavier Alphas.

[FishTank]

11 hours ago, new2BC4bass said:

Got home about 10:30 or shortly thereafter last night from my second job and my 7' Medium casting rod was there waiting for me.  I like what little I saw looking it over quickly last night.  Feels pretty light.  I probably should have ordered two while I had the chance.  Suppose to be very nice this weekend.  Am going to try to make it to a lake somewhere.

 

Think I will put a light reel on it....a Primmus or Helios Air or maybe go with a little heavier Alphas.

I took it out today for a few minutes and it was just awesome.  It's sort of addictive.  I paired mine with an older Shimano Chronarch 51e.

[Choporoz]

Finally got mine today.  Stunning rod.  Thank you, @new2BC4bass

[FishTank]

On 9/5/2018 at 11:43 PM, Choporoz said:

Finally got mine today.  Stunning rod.  Thank you, @new2BC4bass

Love mine so far.  Which one did you end up getting?  Also, that reel looks pretty cool with the rod.

 

You often see a lot a hype surrounding specific rods and/or brands.  I like mine so much that I wonder why this series of rods did not get all the fan fair that others do.  In in end, it doesn't matter much.  I just feel lucky to have found the one I have. 

[Choporoz]

I got 7MF.   Not sure what I'll use it for...it is more like XF.  Only thrown 75 Whopper so far..I've got two other MF rods I love, so we'll see,  I guess.  Total impulse but.  The other two have shorter handles,  which I appreciate in the kayak. I love the weight and feel, but it may take a while to work it into the regular rotation. 

[Tywithay]

I have the 7' MH. It's not a rod that I use often, because I don't care for split grips. That said, it's really light and very sensitive. Performance-wise, I think it's in the IMX Pro/Legend Elite range. Though, the build quality isn't quite as tight as those brands.

[OkobojiEagle]

Anybody able to make a 1st hand comparison with personally used Fenwick Techna AV's?  My fishing preferences have changed to the point my 6 Technas sit in the corner in favor of the slower action HMGs.

 

 

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