I'm in a pinch. I broke my sponsor topwater rod and have to wait for repair. I need a topwater rod and can get Abu Garcia rods fast and discounted.

Which rod would you recommend for topwater? I am thinking the medium but not sure about the tip action. Moderate or Fast?

Verita mf!
And were are you getting them at a discount?

Veritas in a Med Fast 7'. I can throw everything from a weightless topwater worm in to a lucky 13 to a Bagley's Pop'R. Works fine for me. If you can get one on a discount I would go for it.

There is a same discount fee applied to all advice. LOL. How much of a discount are you talking about? I paid $99 for mine. Hook a brother up, I'm just sayin'.

I am a member of an angler program for Pure Fishing.

I'd prolly go with the 5 power Veritas 7' medium fast too. I personally think the 4 power Villain would be a better fit for this application, but I don't think the extra 80 bucks (minus discount) is really justifiable for a top water rod.

Just looked...the Villain comes in 6'9" ML, MF and 7'1' M,M which I already have for cranking. Guessing since you said 4 power you mean the 6'9".

Scott, do you fish Lake Dardenelle? Saw the Arkansas.

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In the classifieds section on here there is a guy that sells abu rods and some other stuff at a pretty good discount. Can't remeber the posters name, just dig through the adds and you'll find it..

Yes the 6'9 is the one. I prefer a rod with a little give on most top waters unless they're going to be in heavy cover (e.g. frogs in pads or grass). I have the 5 power M, M Villain too. Pretty sweet all-around casting rod.

I've been on Dardanelle a few times.

I am leaving for Dardenelle next week.

Haven't been there in a few months, but it's a fun lake. Best stay between the navigation buoys if you've never idled an area off the main channel to see what's down there first. I'd have an "oh ----!" moment or two running through an area I assumed was clear. Better to be lucky than good I suppose.