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Abu Help

Posted by KarlB <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/surfcasting/info/user=KarlB' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 28/7/2013, 6:07 pm

Hi all , long time reader first time poster

I after a bit of info re Abu Surfline before I buy online.
The local retailers dont seem to have any and im wondering what they are like action wise.I currently own a Veritas which I love and find it perfect for my style. Also own a Okuma Predator which is a nice rod no doubt about it ,its just im not a fan of sensitive tip sections at all and I find the Okuma a bit more touchy than I would like. I could just replace it with another Veritas but I have been eyeing up the Abu Surfline.
How sensitive are the tip sections and out of the two rods I have would you rate it closer to the veritas action wise or is it similar to the Predator or an in-between sort of thing? I like the stiffness of the veritas and want something reasonably similar and in that price bracket.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks.

Re: Abu Help

Posted by Phill <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/surfcasting/info/user=Phill' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 28/7/2013, 6:33 pm, in reply to "Abu Help"
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The surf line is similar to the Veritas it's like an earlier model , I have both and would describe the Surfline as a slower action , a more parabolic action than the Preditor . We have both the Veritas and Surfline in stock so I will weigh them tomorrow unless Gary has that info.

Re: Abu Help

Posted by GaryK <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/surfcasting/info/user=GaryK' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 28/7/2013, 8:20 pm, in reply to "Re: Abu Help"

The Veritas is the next step after the Surfline. The differences are that the Veritas has a nano coating giving it greater hoop strength, It is also a little stiffer in the butt and the tip than the Surfline. The basic harmonics of the rods are similar.
If you like the Veritas get another. You will find that they now have Fuji K guides which are stronger than the origonal Fuji guides we used.
It is an awesome casting (over 200m) and fishing rod. If I say so myself.

The snapper don't know where the car park is!
Sometimes it is better to travel than to arrive.

Re: Abu Help

Posted by KarlB <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/surfcasting/info/user=KarlB' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 28/7/2013, 9:00 pm, in reply to "Re: Abu Help"

Cool thanks for that guys. Another Veritas it is

Re: Abu Help

Posted by Phill <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/surfcasting/info/user=Phill' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 28/7/2013, 10:17 pm, in reply to "Re: Abu Help"
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Just check the joints are not to tight or to loose there should be a gap between the top of the inserted section and the finish coating of the section being inserted. In other words you should see some uncoated blank on the on the mail.

Re: Abu Help

Posted by KarlB <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/surfcasting/info/user=KarlB' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 28/7/2013, 11:33 pm, in reply to "Re: Abu Help"

I had an issue with my current veritas being tight but has loosened up. I see what you mean about having some of the uncoated blank visible but its not as much as it used to be. What can be done when it starts to go the other way and gets too loose?

Re: Abu Help

Posted by Phill <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/surfcasting/info/user=Phill' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 29/7/2013, 5:44 pm, in reply to "Re: Abu Help"
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Wearing on the spigot joints is common with graphite rods . TT has a system to recover worn or loose joints and it works well so don't panic all is not lost. When you are ready give us a yell and we can sort it for you .

Re: Abu Help

Posted by AndyG <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/surfcasting/info/user=AndyG' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 29/7/2013, 5:58 pm, in reply to "Re: Abu Help"

How much do you charge for that service Phil? Might send mine down

Re: Abu Help

Posted by Phill <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/surfcasting/info/user=Phill' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 29/7/2013, 7:26 pm, in reply to "Re: Abu Help"
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Hi Andy, about $40 plus freight depends on how loose they are . We need the rod for about four days so it can cure properly. Give us a call when you are ready.

Re: Abu Help

Posted by Panser <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/surfcasting/info/user=Panser' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 29/7/2013, 10:18 pm, in reply to "Re: Abu Help"

Just use duct tape and make it into a one piece.

Born to fish. Forced to work.

Re: Abu Help

Posted by Phill <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/surfcasting/info/user=Phill' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 29/7/2013, 11:20 pm, in reply to "Re: Abu Help"
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That's just plain ugly and a little rough .

Re: Abu Help

Posted by snappyboy <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/surfcasting/info/user=snappyboy' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 31/7/2013, 3:46 pm, in reply to "Re: Abu Help"

Use insulting tape then

Good things come to those who bait.

Re: Abu Help

Posted by Phill <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/surfcasting/info/user=Phill' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 31/7/2013, 6:35 pm, in reply to "Re: Abu Help"
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I will leave the bondage matters to you and Panda.

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