Ask 10 anglers to name the perfect rod length, and they ’ll
give 10 different answers,
Abu Garcia says.

Even a single angler might have difficulty
deciding one perfect rod.


That depends on the type of fishing and the
reels and lures used.


Use a bunch of different reels and lures on
one rod, and you’ll have balance nightmares,
the company says.

But if you could choose one lightweight rod to fish, what rod would you choose?


Here’s a verdict: Abu Garcia’s Verdict rod,
a new rod being introduced that features
the "Extending Handle System" to adjust
the length of the rod.

That can allow anglers to adjust for their
own perfect length, including for different
reel sizes or lure sizes.

Different models are made for casting or spinning reels in different lengths and actions for each:

Spinning

Model             Length          Action         Test (Lb.)
VCS66-6         6’6”                XF                  6-12                
VCS69-4         6’9”                F                     6-10                
VCS70-5         7’                    F                     6-12                
VCS70-6         7’                   XF                   8-14                

Casting

VCC66-5        6’6”                 F                     8-17                
VCC66-6        6’6”                 XF                  12-20              
VCC70-5        7’                     F                     8-17                
VCC70-6        7’                     F                     12-20              
VCC70-7        7’                     XF                  12-25              
VCC73-6        7’3”                 F                      12-20              
VCC76-6        7’6”                 F                      12-25              
VCC76-7        7’6”                 XF                   14-30              

Trying to decide the perfect rod to use?

Abu Garcia has come up with the Verdict.

For more info, see Abu Garcia’s 2011 catalogue (pdf).

Visit Abu Garcia’s Web site.