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Abu Garcia Veritas Tip Ring

Posted by ABU Man on 13/7/2016, 5:54 am

Good morning all,
Can someone tell me where I am able to purchase a genuine replacement Tip Ring for my Abu Garcia Veritas? The insert on mine has fallen out and I would prefer to replace the Tip Ring with the genuine thing rather than a standard one.

Cheers all.

Re: Abu Garcia Veritas Tip Ring

Posted by GaryK on 13/7/2016, 7:45 am, in reply to "Abu Garcia Veritas Tip Ring"

Contact Pure Fishing they are the agents.

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

Re: Abu Garcia Veritas Tip Ring

Posted by ABU Man on 13/7/2016, 8:49 am, in reply to "Re: Abu Garcia Veritas Tip Ring"

Thanks Gary.

Re: Abu Garcia Veritas Tip Ring

Posted by ABU Man on 14/7/2016, 6:16 am, in reply to "Abu Garcia Veritas Tip Ring"

Whats up with Tackle Suppliers? I have been trying for several days to find one that can supply a replacement tip ring for my Veritas. So far I have contacted two by e-mail and phone and still waiting for a response from both. I am now thinking I shall go off-shore and try the USA or UK.

Re: Abu Garcia Veritas Tip Ring

Posted by ABU Man on 14/7/2016, 6:39 am, in reply to "Abu Garcia Veritas Tip Ring"

I have just e-mailed Abu at their head office, it will be interesting to see if I receive a reply.

Re: Abu Garcia Veritas Tip Ring

Posted by Team Century on 14/7/2016, 7:56 am, in reply to "Re: Abu Garcia Veritas Tip Ring"

If the insert has fallen out I would be looking to replace it with a more dependable tip guide such as a Fuji.

Re: Abu Garcia Veritas Tip Ring

Posted by GaryK on 14/7/2016, 8:54 am, in reply to "Re: Abu Garcia Veritas Tip Ring"

Try Pure Fishing in Auckland. Phone, ask for Jason and he will look after you.

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

Re: Abu Garcia Veritas Tip Ring

Posted by Hangler on 14/7/2016, 9:46 am, in reply to "Re: Abu Garcia Veritas Tip Ring"

I agree with Team Century, Fuji have got the name and reputation for quality, which is why a lot of quality rod manufactures carry Fuji's guides.

Yes, Fuji may be a few dollars more expensive but the end eye [the tip] is without doubt the most important, load bearing eye on the entire rod. You only require one eye, why risk breaking another Veritas eye. By breaking one this will already have given your confidence a knock.

Re: Abu Garcia Veritas Tip Ring

Posted by ABU Man on 14/7/2016, 9:48 am, in reply to "Re: Abu Garcia Veritas Tip Ring"

I rang a few days ago and had to leave a message but got no reply. I followed up yesterday with an e-mail yesterday and have just received a reply from Jason. He says they do not supply replacement guides but is going to try and find something suitable. I have asked him if he can supply a Fuji guide as suggested by "Team Century".

Re: Abu Garcia Veritas Tip Ring

Posted by Hangler on 14/7/2016, 9:52 am, in reply to "Re: Abu Garcia Veritas Tip Ring"

A wise choice.

Re: Abu Garcia Veritas Tip Ring

Posted by Team Century on 14/7/2016, 10:02 am, in reply to "Re: Abu Garcia Veritas Tip Ring"

This is the one I would go for;
http://www.hopkinsholloway.co.uk/product/596/category/254
Yes it costs more but without a good tip ring the rod is only an expensive tomato stake.

Re: Abu Garcia Veritas Tip Ring

Posted by ABU Man on 14/7/2016, 10:55 am, in reply to "Re: Abu Garcia Veritas Tip Ring"

Top Catch here at Tauranga only use Fuji tip guides so I shall pay them a visit. Thanks everyone for your help and good advice.

Re: Abu Garcia Veritas Tip Ring

Posted by Team Century on 14/7/2016, 11:14 am, in reply to "Re: Abu Garcia Veritas Tip Ring"

Good one if they don't have the MGAT Fuji tip Hopkins and Holloway give great service. and the 12mm tip is worth it for weed etc jamming in a smaller tip.

Re: Abu Garcia Veritas Tip Ring

Posted by ABU Man on 14/7/2016, 11:22 am, in reply to "Re: Abu Garcia Veritas Tip Ring"

Thanks for the advice "Team Century" I have saved Hopkins & Holloway into my contacts list, maybe useful one day.

Re: Abu Garcia Veritas Tip Ring

Posted by Phill on 14/7/2016, 6:14 pm, in reply to "Re: Abu Garcia Veritas Tip Ring"

I wouldn't bother to put a larger tip ring on because the next ring down is smaller in diameter , there is no point having weed stuck between the tip and guide . You don't need to go offshore shop local . Team Century has OSF or DBL.

Re: Abu Garcia Veritas Tip Ring

Posted by ABU Man on 14/7/2016, 6:25 pm, in reply to "Re: Abu Garcia Veritas Tip Ring"

I have a Fuji Tip guide on its way to me, the same as used on latest (2.0) Veritas rods.

Re: Abu Garcia Veritas Tip Ring

Posted by Team Century on 14/7/2016, 8:21 pm, in reply to "Re: Abu Garcia Veritas Tip Ring"

Go off shore for service and the product that is available simple really Fuji widely available here?
NO, nor a decent selection.
Simple reason for adding a larger tip ring it takes the pressure of a weed lump striking and breaking the tip, simple physics really.
ABU man seems happy with the advice he got, job done. OSF or DPL what's that mean? cheap shot at someone who gives advice and has previously done custom rod builds? who knows, who cares.

Re: Abu Garcia Veritas Tip Ring

Posted by Phill on 14/7/2016, 9:03 pm, in reply to "Re: Abu Garcia Veritas Tip Ring"
Tackle Tactics

There is a good selection of guides available through the Nz agents but most shops stock the standard guides for obvious reasons . You just need to ask to look at the catalogue .
In my opinion there is no point having a big clump of weed stuck behind the tip if you have a fish on , at least you can let the fish run and just walk it up the beach if the weed is on the outside.
OSF offshore fetish DBL don't buy local.
You take things to seriously Mark , just to make you smile I use a couple of rods that you custom rebuilt with Lowriders.

Re: Abu Garcia Veritas Tip Ring

Posted by Team Century on 14/7/2016, 9:41 pm, in reply to "Re: Abu Garcia Veritas Tip Ring"

Fishing is serious when life throws you curve balls. I'm not though going to put my personal loss here just getting totally absorbed into fishing helps.
Yes I've known about the rods for along time. As is having a rod ring break or the tip due to poor workmanship.
Last time I bought a product from the NZ stockist the product (resin) was way past its use by date and had degraded probably due to storage, a better product arrived today in pristine order.

Re: Abu Garcia Veritas Tip Ring

Posted by ABU Man on 15/7/2016, 6:33 am, in reply to "Re: Abu Garcia Veritas Tip Ring"

I have been into fishing on and off for over 60 years but still need help from time to time. I find this forum a great place to get answers to occasional questions that I have, some for my own knowledge, some on behalf of others in our Club. I appreciate all comments and thank everyone that has offered advice this time on my tip guide problem.

Cheers to you all.

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