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32 out of 36(89%)reviewers recommend this product.
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4.5/ 5
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4.4/ 5
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4.9/ 5
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4.7/ 5
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4.2/ 5
32 out of 36(89%)reviewers recommend this product.
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I thought the VILLAIN was to be the bad guy?
PostedJune 25, 2012
Bassinvet
from Memphis, MO
Age:45-54
Favorite type of fishing:Freshwater
Owns a boat:Yes
Experience:Intermediate
Strength/Durability
5/ 5
Sensitivity
5/ 5
Action
5/ 5
Craftsmanship
5/ 5
Abu Garcia Villain 7'6" casting rod: You guys named this rod wrong, it should of been named HERO! I never owned a rod that was so sensitive and yet a power house to fish whatever structure a lake has to offer! It is so light to use, it makes switch to another rod and extreme burden! I matched it to my Garcia Revo SX bait casting reel to make on AWESOME combo! The reel seat allows you to feel more through the rod blank! Words can't express how it feels in my hands...balanced to perfection! I have fished it with both mono and braided lines and works great with both. I own two Garcia Vendetta rods and they're great rods, but this VILLAIN rod is in a league all it own! This is also my FiRST fishing rod I have ever bought WITHOUT feeling it in my hands first! This was a perchance I just never do! A reel is one thing, but the rod is so important to know how it feels! Take it from me, it FEELS GREAT! If you're on the fence not sure you want this rod, please let me assure you, this is the rod to own! You can thank me later.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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villain 7'1"mh spinning rod
PostedMay 8, 2012
Anonymous
Age:35-44
Favorite type of fishing:Freshwater
Number of times fishing per month:5+
Owns a boat:No
Experience:Intermediate
Strength/Durability
5/ 5
Sensitivity
5/ 5
Action
5/ 5
Craftsmanship
5/ 5
RECENTLY PURCHASED A 7'1"MH VILLAIN SPINNING ROD . PAIRED IT WITH A CARDINAL 502ALBI. WOW WHAT A COMBO. CAUGHT OVER 20 BASS FROM 1-3LBS .ITS HAS LIGHTNESS AND POWER TO FISH ALL DAY WITHOUT TIRING YOU OUT.IT CAST REALLY FAR,HAS THE SENSATIVITY WHEN FINICKY BASS ARE NIPPING AT YOUR BAIT.ITS ALSO VERY STYLISH.PLANNING ON BUYING A 7'6" OR 8' CASTING MODEL FOR MY REVO STX-HS.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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LOVED IT, UNTIL IT SNAPPED!
PostedMay 4, 2012
Nosaj
from Elkton, MD
Age:25-34
Favorite type of fishing:Freshwater
Number of times fishing per month:5+
Owns a boat:No
Experience:Intermediate
Strength/Durability
2/ 5
Sensitivity
5/ 5
Action
5/ 5
Craftsmanship
2/ 5
I recently Purchased a Villain 7' med casting rod paired with the MGX and loved it! the action and sensitivity was amazing, BUT it snapped just below the wrap of the top eye casting a 3/8 oz spinner!!! I took it back and exchanged it for another Veritas. Its possible i got a Lemon but from my personal experience the Veritas has a little more backbone when you need it and the micro guides arent available on the Villain. go for the Veritas and MGX
We are sorry to hear that you had an issue with your Villain rod & are happy to hear you got it taken care of and are back to fishing. The issue that you describe is certainly not normal. All V series rods carry a 3 year warranty that we stand behind. While we don't expect that you will have any issues in the future, know that we are always here to help if you ever do.
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conrad
Othello , WA
Love it until it snapped!
Posted July 21, 2012
I have the villian paired with me mgx , it makes it the sexiest baitcaster rod and reel combo on this planet. the rod was super senstive, very sturdy, easy to cast long power casts. The only thing i would recomend for this rod is a lil more backbone. it snapped just below the second eye on a 4 pound largemouth bass, still got the fish in but was very saddened by the pole snapping. sent it back to factory , expecting to recieve my new one soon:) Abu Garcia For LIFE!!!
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I am a avid fisherman with a love for new fishing toys. When Abu Garcia came out with their new Villain rods I had to try some. To start with I picked up 3 new rods to use for the Walleye and Smallmouth bass in our area. Two Spinning rods VLS71-5 and a VLS71-6 and one Casting rod VLC66-5. I combined them with the Abu Garcia Revo reels. I have fished with a bunch of the top quality rods out there in my endeavors to catch more walleye. Sensitive, Strength and a Lightweight rod that feels good in my hand is what I am after. Well at the end of the day the Villain rods get 5 stars, only because they don't list 10 stars. I have fished with rods costing much much more and for my money this rod offers the ultimate in rod performance. Try it! You will like it!
