Abu Veritas Casting Rod

[Seanyboy]

I'm looking at getting one of these rods for multi-purpose use. Probably a 7' mh. Any thoughts on this rod or advice from someone who already owns one?

[Hi Salenity]

The one with micros?

[msolorio]

get it, theyre awesome. very tough, sensitive, and light. you wont regret spendin the money.

[tstone]

Great rod for the price, probably one of the best in it's price range. I love mine.

[Nkybassfisherman]

Great rod for the price, probably one of the best in it's price range. I love mine.

I'm gonna second that one. Great rod for price!! If your looking for an all around rod go with the Medium and not the medium heavy rod. The medium heavy rod is more like a heavy rod. JMO

[eyedabassman]

I'm gonna second that one. Great rod for price!! If your looking for an all around rod go with the Medium and not the medium heavy rod. The medium heavy rod is more like a heavy rod. JMO

I am on board with these posts. Great rod at a good price. I have two of them and will buy another this year.

[Diggy]

I love mine, the more I use it the more I feel justified in the purchase 7 mh micro for 99 can't go wrong

[bwell]

I love my Veritas rods.... For 99 bucks you cant go wrong.

[Christian M]

I Own the 7'6" MH, its an awesome rod, light, sensitive, durable, and it looks really cool too. I definitely agree w/NKY tho, if you're looking for an all around rod go w/the 7'Med because the MH is underrated. For $99 you just can't go wrong, GO FOR IT!!

[Hi Salenity]

I'm surprised by all the good reviews the Veritas is getting. Every time this was asked 6 months ago the general consensus was that they break too easy.

I sold a 7'm that I liked a lot.

I bought a 7'6'' mh that I like a little.

[Christian M]

I'm surprised by all the good reviews the Veritas is getting. Every time this was asked 6 months ago the general consensus was that they break too easy.

I sold a 7'm that I liked a lot.

I bought a 7'6'' mh that I like a little.

When the Veritas rods first hit the market out I read a lot about them breaking easily too. From what I gather between the reviews on Abu Garcias website and other online reviews, it seems like the first batch of rods that shipped out to retail stores were bad. This could have been a manufacturing or shipping issue, but since then it seems as though they have resolved whatever the issue was. I was hesitant to buy mine at first because of this, but I read how helpful Abu Garcia was with customers who had this issue, and spoke to the manager @ Dicks who told me that there hadn't been any returns or issues with their batch. Also almost every review that I read about a rod breaking was basically before or during the first or second time using it. I figured it was worth the risk & decided to buy one, I guess I got one of the good ones because I used mine all season and caught some hawgs on it without any problems. Definitely one of my favorite rods

[bassinKS]

I have a 6'6 m and I love it really sensitive and light you won't regret it if u get ine

[.ghoti.]

I have a 6'9" ML Veritas spinning rod. Don't use spinning gear that much. I bought this rod for my twice a year trips to the White River, trout fishing. Didn't want to spend a lot on a rod that would see such limited use, so I decided to try this one, and I have never regretted it. It is light and more sensitive that I expected. I like it well enough that I actually use for more than just the trout trips.

If I were in the market for another casting rod, and didn't want to spend a lot, I'd get Veritas. But, I would do what a few others have suggested, and buy the model one power lighter than what you think you need. Mine feels to me more like a medium power rod than a ML.

And yes, I'd buy another even though they are flat fugly. I really don't like that white finish.

[einsteins]

How do these compare to carrot sticks and the yellow rods (I think they have reed in the name)

I am new to buying rods based on specific use, I just bought a used bass boat and i am now trying to raise my fishing to a new level.

Was at a bps a couple of weeks ago and saw the carrot sticks and was really impresses with how light

they were. Then I was at dicks and saw the veretas and the yellow rods (sorry I don't remember the name.)

I plan to buy 2 new casting rods and pair them with the bps pro qualifier reel.

Thanks

Einsteins

[SausageFingers]

The Veritas is an excellent rod. In my opinion, they tend to be a little stiffer than the rating.

They are super light and very strong. A very good value for $99.

[Seanyboy]

The one with micros?

To answer your question, no. I prefer rods with regular guides.

All of these reviews sound promising. Like a lot of you, I read the reviews on tackle warehouse and saw that they weren't that great.

I think I'll end up getting one. It was a split between that and the st. croix mojo, but I have a preference for abu garcias.

[bayouXpress]

i started switching to these rods lately. Every now i then I'll come across a thread about someone having issues, but for the price i'm very happy with mine. I also love the ratings because I fish in slop 90% of the time and like the extra stiffness. totally opposite from kistler rods. I have 4 but have not gotten any of the new ones with the micro guides. The last 2 I also got an amazing deal on 65/rod.

I do know that the bass pro shops spring sale begins somewhere in march if you want to hold on for a little while they will have some good deals.

If you want to spend a little more kistler is having the 2011 year models for 75 off helium and 50 off mag rods.

[tstone]

All of these reviews sound promising. Like a lot of you, I read the reviews on tackle warehouse and saw that they weren't that great.

I think I'll end up getting one. It was a split between that and the st. croix mojo, but I have a preference for abu garcias.

I own a Mojo and a Veritas. The sensitivity is much better with the Veritas and it would be my choice between the two.

[eyedabassman]

I own a Mojo and a Veritas. The sensitivity is much better with the Veritas and it would be my choice between the two.

And the Mojo is a heavy rod compared to the Veritas!

[BigMoneyGrip]

Y'all need to quit! You're gonna make me go out and get one of these.

What if I were looking for a good worm rod? What do you suggest?

[Trav3]

I recently purchased a 7' MH Veritas and I was unsure about buying it, but I am glad I did. One reason is because I got it for 80 bucks NWT haha. I have not used it yet only because I have three reels that do not fit in the reel seat. That would probably be my only complaint. I am not sure if anyone else is having the same problem, but I am anxious to get out and use it. The three reels I currently own are BPS. Two extremes and one pro qualifier. Does anyone else have this problem?

[The Next KVD]

The Vertias is the best rod in that $80-120 range. They are strong, durable, lightweight and very sensative compared to other rods in that price range, way more sensative than the Reese rods. However, they are not as sensative than my Avids or Ducketts which retail for $150+

[Reel_Kaotic]

How do these rods compare to the new Compres or Carbonlites?

[tstone]

I recently purchased a 7' MH Veritas and I was unsure about buying it, but I am glad I did. One reason is because I got it for 80 bucks NWT haha. I have not used it yet only because I have three reels that do not fit in the reel seat. That would probably be my only complaint. I am not sure if anyone else is having the same problem, but I am anxious to get out and use it. The three reels I currently own are BPS. Two extremes and one pro qualifier. Does anyone else have this problem?

I am using an Extreme on my Veritas and it fits fine. I have heard of the crankbait rods having a different reel seat but I haven't got my hands on one yet to know for sure.

[Seanyboy]

Any other reels that fit the veritas? I'm looking at an Ardent Edge, Pflueger President, and Shimano Curado 200G. Thanks for all the input so far!