Abu Devil Spin- Who has tried one?

[shortcircuit]

Ok guys,

I need a rod that will cast soft plastics, plugs, poppers, etc- my own spinning rod is too heavy (40-80g).

However I'm only getting started and I don't want to shell out big money for something I'm not certain I'll be doing loads of.
On another thread a guy recommended the Abu Devil Spin rod- he said they were great for the money, and if it doesn't work out, how bad, you're not after spending the house on it.

http://www.tackledirectireland.ie/index ... cts_id=342

I know everyone will say "pay the bit extra" and get something really good, and that's fair enough and I value everyone's advice.

However if there's anyone there who has actually owned one of these rods, I'd be reallt interested in hearing from them.

Thanks!

[jgraham768]

Excellent rod for the money! I'd nearly buy it for you so you could just see!

[gerty86]

I have one of the 10-30g rods. I like it and it has handled some nice pollack really well. I would recommend it and at that price if you don't like the rod it can still be a nice back up rod.

[jgraham768]

Let me know what you get anyways short!

[shortcircuit]

Went into dan in halfway angling we had a chat and he talked me into going for a rovex ceratec sea bass rod 20-40g for €40. Beautiful looking rod and feels fantastic in the hand.

Next weekend in west cork will tell all! Hopefully I wont live to regret not going for the abu jgraham

[jgraham768]

Went into dan in halfway angling we had a chat and he talked me into going for a rovex ceratec sea Bass rod 20-40g for €40. Beautiful looking rod and feels fantastic in the hand.

Next weekend in west cork will tell all! Hopefully I wont live to regret not going for the abu jgraham

That should be grand in fairness i was just suggesting it might be a bit heavy for some of the lighter rapalas and stick baits and stuff like that but it should cover your bases very well for soft plastics!

[sailnfish]

I know I'm a bit late with my contribution but here goes..... The devil is a dinger of a rod for the price of 4 or 5 pints:) casts well and seriously tough! it took the car door to break mine after some epic battles with some decent fish! Have since bought a sure catch salty powerbraid ( great rod by the way) and a 7ft Abu vendetta ( lovely looking, not yet convinced by the action). I am going to buy another devil just to have it for fishing Weightless sps and I bet I'll end up using it for a lot more than just that. Considering that they cost 22 quid for a 'proper' rod, I think everyone should have one in their quiver

[jgraham768]

I know I'm a bit late with my contribution but here goes..... The devil is a dinger of a rod for the price of 4 or 5 pints:) casts well and seriously tough! it took the car door to break mine after some epic battles with some decent fish! Have since bought a sure catch salty powerbraid ( great rod by the way) and a 7ft Abu vendetta ( lovely looking, not yet convinced by the action). I am going to buy another devil just to have it for fishing Weightless sps and I bet I'll end up using it for a lot more than just that. Considering that they cost 22 quid for a 'proper' rod, I think everyone should have one in their quiver

Ya I've got the Vendetta as well, a casting rod but still the action is way off for the cast rating! it's supposed to be 5-25g but i use the 10-30g devil for my lighter lures and SP's and the Vendetta for 20-40g lures! the action is way off for the rating but i had some serious pollock battles on it and its still fun for the boats!

[shortcircuit]

Actually went back to the devil in the end up!

Tried it out last night felt great but I don't exactly know how far I was casting because it was pitch black!

Do love the feel of the rod though

[sailnfish]

I'm definitely getting another one. My surecatch salty, shimano vengeance and Penn sea spin will cover the heavier stuff and the devil for the lighter stuff. I think the 7ft vengance will end up being used mostly for vertical work from the boat and piers

[Sugarlumps]

I ordered the 20-60G, arriving today. Can't wait to whip her out come Saturday.

[Aidan1888]

The Abu Devil Spin is more of a freshwater trout rod tbh

[sailnfish]

The Abu Devil Spin is more of a freshwater trout rod tbh

Ye may have guessed that I'm a big devil fan
IMHO, it makes the best bass lure rod available for 22 Euro.

[Sugarlumps]

Chucked it out today, performed really well. Another tool to the arsenal.

[shortcircuit]

Chucked it out today, performed really well. Another tool to the arsenal.

What were you using it with? Soft plastics/ hard lures?

[Sugarlumps]

Chucked it out today, performed really well. Another tool to the arsenal.

What were you using it with? Soft plastics/ hard lures?

Hard lures, it's my first spinning rod paired with a Shimano Alvivio 2500, got Power Pro braid slung on. First time using braid, quick fick...boom it's outta here.

[jonniace]

I have the 8ft 10-30 and the 9ft 15-45 and i absolutely love em. Bought the 8ft in Dingle last year and was so impressed i soon after bought the 9ft.

[jgraham768]

I have the 8ft 10-30 and the 9ft 15-45 and i absolutely love em. Bought the 8ft in Dingle last year and was so impressed i soon after bought the 9ft.

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