I'm about to order an Abu Garcia Veritas Casting rod but I am not sure what power to order and do not have a store near me where I can try them out myself. I am deciding between the 6'6" MF and the 6'9" MHF. I want a shorter rod because this will be my travel rod. I heard that Abu Garcia rods are typically heavier than they are labeled. 

 

I would be using this rod primarily to throw 1/2 oz jigs with the occasional lighter weight tube or t-rig. I really don't like it when my rod feels like a broomstick but I am worried that the 6'6" MF won't handle the 1/2 oz jigs as well since it is rated up to 5/8 oz and the 1/2 oz jig+trailer would be pushing that limit. Can anyone speak to the power and weight rating of these rods? 

 

Thanks!

I own the 7'6 MH for frogs, with that, I would say you can go a little over the rating with a Veritas, but definitely not under. Personally between those two I would get the 6'6 because I feel like the MH would be a broomstick.

Christian

6'6'' MF, abu rods indeed are stiffer than rated, medium feels more like a medium heavy in my opinion and i know most people will agree with that. I use to own 2 Villain rods, now i just have the 7'1'' MH Villain for jigging, i got rid of the 7'1'' M because it was just too stiff for what i wanted it for, which with the help of these guys on here, i ended up replacing it with a Fenwick Elite Tech Smallmouth 6'10" MF. If you can move up on price a little, check those out, they arm beautiful, they also make 2 piece which could be handy for traveling.

I would go with the mh, esp if you're going to put trailers on the 1/2 jig. I think the m is really versatile but you are going to be throwing 1/2+ plastic the majority of the time if get the mh.

I own a 7 ft mh vendetta, 6'6" mh veracity, and 7' med veritas

I'm about to order an Abu Garcia Veritas Casting rod but I am not sure what power to order and do not have a store near me where I can try them out myself. I am deciding between the 6'6" MF and the 6'9" MHF. I want a shorter rod because this will be my travel rod. I heard that Abu Garcia rods are typically heavier than they are labeled. 

 

I would be using this rod primarily to throw 1/2 oz jigs with the occasional lighter weight tube or t-rig. I really don't like it when my rod feels like a broomstick but I am worried that the 6'6" MF won't handle the 1/2 oz jigs as well since it is rated up to 5/8 oz and the 1/2 oz jig+trailer would be pushing that limit. Can anyone speak to the power and weight rating of these rods? 

 

Thanks!

These rods are not heavier but more like tip stiff! You would be fine with a Mh for what you want to use it for!They are nice rods! And they are on sale at Gander MTN. for $ 79.99 and you get a Hoodie on a mail -in-rebate.

I think either will work for what you want.  It is stiffer than most rods.  Go with your gut.  For smaller tubes and stuff, I would probably go with the M

I would go with the mh, esp if you're going to put trailers on the 1/2 jig. I think the m is really versatile but you are going to be throwing 1/2+ plastic the majority of the time if get the mh.

I own a 7 ft mh vendetta, 6'6" mh veracity, and 7' med veritas

 

I am worried that the MH will not be able to throw anything under 1/2 oz well and this may be the only rod I have with me on some trips. Have you tried throwing 1/2 oz + plastic on your 7' med Veritas? How does the rod load up when you are throwing it?

 

 

6'6'' MF, abu rods indeed are stiffer than rated, medium feels more like a medium heavy in my opinion and i know most people will agree with that. I use to own 2 Villain rods, now i just have the 7'1'' MH Villain for jigging, i got rid of the 7'1'' M because it was just too stiff for what i wanted it for, which with the help of these guys on here, i ended up replacing it with a Fenwick Elite Tech Smallmouth 6'10" MF. If you can move up on price a little, check those out, they arm beautiful, they also make 2 piece which could be handy for traveling.

 

Haha thanks for the tip. I was actually the guy you were asking about the Fenwicks via PM. I really like the Fenwicks but I am looking for a casting 2 piece which severely limits my options. I've pretty much settled on a Veritas at this point.

I've thrown frogs and spooks on the med veritas, I think they're about 5/8

I am worried that the MH will not be able to throw anything under 1/2 oz well and this may be the only rod I have with me on some trips. Have you tried throwing 1/2 oz + plastic on your 7' med Veritas? How does the rod load up when you are throwing it?

 

 

 

Haha thanks for the tip. I was actually the guy you were asking about the Fenwicks via PM. I really like the Fenwicks but I am looking for a casting 2 piece which severely limits my options. I've pretty much settled on a Veritas at this point.

Haha i knew your name looked familiar!! Thanks again for the help, love the rod!!

Yea not too many choices on the 2 piece, good luck on the decision, let us know what you end up with!

i own a MH Veritas.  it is a very light rod.  i think the action is good.  the power rating to me seems closer to heavy...BUT i like that.  i throw anywhere from 1/4oz to 1/2oz on it with no problems.  i throw a lot of jigs on mine.   i would go with the MH. 

I would go with the MH. I think you'll want that extra power in your back pocket. I have the 7' MH and it handles everything from weightless senkos to 3/4 oz jigs. I like the power that it has and sticking bass isn't an issue especially if your fishing baits on the bottom.

I've read comments about the broomstick feel but I think it's plenty sensitive enough. I wouldn't use it for crankbaits though. It works but I prefer more of that parabolic flex of a medium power rod.

I have both of the 2pc. rods with 2 of the MH. The MH will do what you want with lures from a 1/4oz up. Lighter than that, save yourself some money and get the 2pc. 6'6" Vengence. I like mine a lot for small lures, and it will handle 5lb. bass all day long.