Abu Garcia spinning Combo @ CTC

Post by **GR8-Scott** » Sun Apr 18, 2010 8:13 am

I was flipping through this weekend paper, and at Canadian Tire, there is as Abu Garcia 6'6" graphite rod and spinning reel combo.

Reg. $79.99 on sale for $29.99 - SAVE $50

If anyone is looking for another rod.....may want to check it out.
Seems like a good deal ...

Post by **nips** » Sun Apr 18, 2010 8:50 am

my buddy bought one yesterday, seems like a nice outfit, cant beat the price

Post by **Dore** » Sun Apr 18, 2010 9:10 am

I bought one yesterday ! Looks greats .... casted it out in my backyard and the reel seems smooth ! Its not the best combo ever but for 29,99$ you cant really go wrong !

Post by **Fishing 24/7** » Sun Apr 18, 2010 11:37 am

whats the action on it ?

medium?

its gatta be soft like a whipe no?

Post by **bilink** » Sun Apr 18, 2010 2:31 pm

Fishing 24/7 wrote:whats the action on it ?

medium?

its gatta be soft like a whipe no?

Medium!

but very good deal for $29.99 I bought 5, 1 for everyone at home!

Post by **Yannick Loranger** » Sun Apr 18, 2010 7:32 pm

got mine! Found a guy in the CT in Rockland holding SEVEN of them in his arms, I asked him if he had left any. He said:"I'm a nice guy, I left one." Looks like a nice outfit and something that will do nicely for my trips up north and for jigging lighter stuff for walleye.

Post by **jwhite** » Sun Apr 18, 2010 7:46 pm

I feel sorry for the guy that would pay $80 for it.

Post by **lifeisfun** » Sun Apr 18, 2010 8:07 pm

hehe, me too

Post by **zarbat007** » Sun Apr 18, 2010 8:21 pm

I saw this at Canadian Tire today, and it does not look like/feel a $79 combo.

I gotta point some stuff at Canadian tire are kinda older models and overpriced.

For example:

The 40 lb Minn Kota traxxis: $350 (they have a sale on this, regular is $399)
http://www.canadiantire.ca/AST/browse/5 ... ?locale=en (select 40 lb)

45 lb Traxxis (newer model) at Lebaron: $260

I saw older models of Abu and Shimano reels in those glass shelves and they are usually same price as they were when they first came out.

But either way its a good deal for $29, I'd pick one myself if I didint have 3 setups.... hmmm mayb'e I'll get one tomorrow!

Post by **Dore** » Sun Apr 18, 2010 9:09 pm

Fishing 24/7 wrote:whats the action on it ?

medium?

its gatta be soft like a whipe no?

I would classifie it in as a light rod .... I would not go out for pike with it .... good walleye combo !

Post by **tallpaul** » Mon Apr 19, 2010 12:57 pm

It's definitely a soft rod. I got a bunch of my buddies to buy one though... at that price, it's a great starter!! They all headed over to LeBaron to spool them up for $2!

I didn't get one myself. The reel felt pretty good.. but yeah... that rod had a bit too much flex for my liking.

tallpaul

Post by **HaZarD** » Mon Apr 19, 2010 9:11 pm

I bought the combo last year with a different spinning reel on it.. the one I have I paid $39 but the reel alone is about $60USD.. great combo and it does work on 10lb pike.. I havent had a problem at all bringing em in.

Actually found the one at Lebaron for $53... CT had em down to $39 as they were labeled on the reels a 4 bearing reel when they are 7..

Its the stealth combo.