Abu Garcia Esprit

Posted: Sun Nov 02, 2008 11:02 pm

Hi Guys

Am thinking of getting the missus to buy me an Abu Garcia Esprit 13ft rod rung for a multiplier for christmas. Was just wondering if anyone has gt one or used one and what they are like.

Many thanks

Colin cool

Posted: Mon Nov 03, 2008 8:17 am

I have the uptider version and it has stood up to a lot of punishment over several seasons so I think the quality should be there.

Posted: Mon Nov 03, 2008 9:15 am

I am hoping to get the Abu Suveran Beach rx range i might see if i can blag my missus to get me them for christmas big grin

Anyone else got these rods that can give a good review winking

Posted: Sun Nov 09, 2008 12:24 pm

I dont know about the Suveran RX, but i do have a Suveran XP (as well as a 12ft Esprit) took them both out last night.....

suveran - you have to use a powerful ground cast on a long drop or a pendulum to bend it properly, as a overhead cast no matter how hard you cast only bends 2-3ft of the rod .
Esprit - Casts very well not quite as far, but is easy to load the rod and cast it without your bait exploding

Suveran - Stands up very well to strong tides and doesnt blow about in the wind at all
Esprit - Wobbles in the wind a tiny bit, but bends over quite a Lot in a strong spring tide, sometimes ruining bite detection where the rod is nearly locked as it would when you cast

Esprit - The bite detection is amazing, can see a whitind nibbling at my bait after casting out 100 yds
Suveran - Bite detection is pants. End of !!

But like i said that is the XP version. Wish i had bought two esprits now crying

Posted: Sun Nov 09, 2008 1:16 pm

My buddy has an Abu esprit and has served him very well.
No complaints. A good value rod , in his words.
Hope this helps
Ade.

Posted: Sun Nov 09, 2008 1:42 pm

Excellent comments from Essexkenny there. Sounds like most folk would want something in between for general work. Maybe need to look at some other stuff before buying although I do fancy the Esprit for close in work. From what he says, I reckon it would be great for sole fishing and the like.

Posted: Sun Nov 09, 2008 6:02 pm

Thanks for the advice guys just need to try and negotiate a better price from my local tackle shop as am looking at pairing it up with the Okuma Magnatix MG30LS will let you know how I get on with knocking them down........Colin

Posted: Mon Nov 10, 2008 5:17 pm

Your right Eccles, its a good rod like it a lot and may even soon invest in a second!!
Its just not too good if you try casting 7 or 8oz of lead, but its lovely and light to cast and hold and its caught me a few cod over the last couple of winters, but the suveran is way over the top for fishing around where i live!!

Posted: Tue Nov 25, 2008 9:59 pm

Can't wait until the weekend when I will get my new rod and reel. Yippee

Posted: Tue Nov 25, 2008 11:15 pm

Have a look at the shimano nexave range , same price better quality imho ,

lee .

Posted: Sun Nov 30, 2008 10:25 pm

Looked at them didn't like the feel anyway have bought it 2day. Can't wait to use it

Posted: Sun Nov 30, 2008 11:36 pm

cookiemonster wrote:

Looked at them didn't like the feel anyway have bought it 2day. Can't wait to use it

Have you actually casted one , or do you mean you held it in your hands suprise

, good luck on your choice big grin

Posted: Mon Dec 01, 2008 10:26 pm

i only held it in my hands with my chosen reel attched and dry cast outside the shop. I know not the same as actually casting rig, bait and weight but I felt it wasn't for me.

Member Joined: Nov 01, 2008 Posts: 9

I've got a Suveran RX, cant fault it really. Quite stiff in the mid section and butt, but has quite a soft tip. Casts 4-6oz, and casts well. Has a sliding reel seat for up or down the butt casting. Also comes with a reducer...
I think Abu have just realised a new range of rods for 2008 called 'Hellbenders' or something like that, and they look good too..
Just tryin' to get her indoors to agree to a Zziplex or Century - happy

Posted: Wed Dec 03, 2008 10:50 pm

Well this was my step up from the entry level stuff