any one out there have the 6'9" MH xf casting? I was thinking about getting it for senkos. It concerns me that everyone says they are very stiff, but I was thinking the xf tip would allow the bait to load and cast it plenty far. any thoughts?

I checked this rod out extensively also. Sooner or later I will pick up one of these. I think it would be a good worm rod too.

When I was at cabelas today getting the 2 rods I noticed that they are selling them quick.  Half of them have been sold since I've began looking at them a few days ago.

i have the 6'9 .  I use it for spinnerbaits and buzzbaits.  good backbone and great tip for rolling blades 

I'm gonna go a little off topic here, but I'm interested in others thoughts.

Different rods companies that offer technique specific rods tend to have varying opinions on action for certain applications. Specifically spinnerbaits and buzzbaits. I've seen SB & BB specific rods that are xfast while other companies's are mod. fast?

I guess I can see both sides, xfast would give you a more accurate cast and mf would help prevent pulling the bait away too quickly.

What are others thoughts?

I'm gonna go a little off topic here, but I'm interested in others thoughts.

Different rods companies that offer technique specific rods tend to have varying opinions on action for certain applications. Specifically spinnerbaits and buzzbaits. I've seen SB & BB specific rods that are xfast while other companies's are mod. fast?

I guess I can see both sides, xfast would give you a more accurate cast and mf would help prevent pulling the bait away too quickly.

What are others thoughts?

Probably better to start a new thread for that.

I'm gonna go a little off topic here, but I'm interested in others thoughts.

Different rods companies that offer technique specific rods tend to have varying opinions on action for certain applications. Specifically spinnerbaits and buzzbaits. I've seen SB & BB specific rods that are xfast while other companies's are mod. fast?

I guess I can see both sides, xfast would give you a more accurate cast and mf would help prevent pulling the bait away too quickly.

What are others thoughts?

Probably better to start a new thread for that.

Sorry,  the more I typed the more I started thinking the same

I'm gonna go a little off topic here, but I'm interested in others thoughts.

Different rods companies that offer technique specific rods tend to have varying opinions on action for certain applications. Specifically spinnerbaits and buzzbaits. I've seen SB & BB specific rods that are xfast while other companies's are mod. fast?

I guess I can see both sides, xfast would give you a more accurate cast and mf would help prevent pulling the bait away too quickly.

What are others thoughts?

   My thoughts are, like anything else, its is gonna come down to personal preference. Its seems over the years Ive transitioned from that fast and XF to more of a moderate. I prefer to allow the fish to have a bit more time to eat the bait, so a bit more bend in the rod.

I'm gonna go a little off topic here, but I'm interested in others thoughts.

Different rods companies that offer technique specific rods tend to have varying opinions on action for certain applications. Specifically spinnerbaits and buzzbaits. I've seen SB & BB specific rods that are xfast while other companies's are mod. fast?

I guess I can see both sides, xfast would give you a more accurate cast and mf would help prevent pulling the bait away too quickly.

What are others thoughts?

My thoughts are, like anything else, its is gonna come down to personal preference. Its seems over the years Ive transitioned from that fast and XF to more of a moderate. I prefer to allow the fish to have a bit more time to eat the bait, so a bit more bend in the rod.

Thanks SeanW.  I won't start a new thread so it'll end here.

ive been considering buying a dedicated jig rod for months now and have decided on the vertas 7'mh/f. a local store finally got them in and now its all i think about. lol. i want one so bad its stupid.

i know that they are ligthweight and i love the feel and design... but for those who have them...a few questions.

i have mostly shimano rods. i love them. i have no problems with them at all and love their warranty. but the truth is i also love the split grip design. i have a crucial that is split grip and i love it. i cannot afford a cumara so im forced to look at other companies if this feature is important to me. also i want to experiment with some other rods and companies as most companies now affoer awesome rods in the <$150 range.

my questions are does anyone know how their warranty is?

i know their new but has anyone had and durability issues? excluding the split grip factor... how do they compare to say the compre shimano?

again .... just asking... im almost certainly getting one as soon as the funds are available to do so.

looks like their warranty is a one year limited warranty...

http://www.abugarcia.com/support/warranties

Does anyone use a veritas for topwater? I'm wondering what the best model choice might be for this application.

ive been considering buying a dedicated jig rod for months now and have decided on the vertas 7'mh/f. a local store finally got them in and now its all i think about. lol. i want one so bad its stupid.

i know that they are ligthweight and i love the feel and design... but for those who have them...a few questions.

i have mostly shimano rods. i love them. i have no problems with them at all and love their warranty. but the truth is i also love the split grip design. i have a crucial that is split grip and i love it. i cannot afford a cumara so im forced to look at other companies if this feature is important to me. also i want to experiment with some other rods and companies as most companies now affoer awesome rods in the <$150 range.

my questions are does anyone know how their warranty is?

i know their new but has anyone had and durability issues? excluding the split grip factor... how do they compare to say the compre shimano?

again .... just asking... im almost certainly getting one as soon as the funds are available to do so.

   Ike and Larry Nixon used em all season this past year. They have been tested, and are tough. A few things I can tell you about Pure Fishing Company(Abu is one of them), they are outstanding. Its virtually a hassle free warranty, you call, they send a new rod and a return postage paid tag. This goes for Abu, Fenwick, All Star, Pflueger, and so on. Its my understanding that the warranty is 3 years. Although Ive heard many claims that there are no reciept required, and they dont so much follow that. They are all about customer service.

    Not sure how they compare as its been a long time since I fished my Compre. I fished with several today and they are great. I caught several 3lb smallies on the 6'9 ML spinning rod and flipped em into the boat(6lb 100% fluoro). The rod managed em just fine. Just for the record I only fish split grip now, full handle just feels strange.

looks like their warranty is a one year limited warranty...

http://www.abugarcia.com/support/warranties

Does anyone use a veritas for topwater? I'm wondering what the best model choice might be for this application.

    Its not really top water time here right now, but I most certainly will come febuary. The 7'3 MH is gonna be my frog rod, spooks, buzz baits. The M action 7ft will handle the lighter stuff for me.