Conclusion
The Abu Garcia Salty Nova Colors Summer Blue is a good rod that is well balanced and comes with quality Fuji components. Despite a slower action tip it has plenty of backbone power to handle fish. A slow action tip is great for fast running fishes (hit and run) but less so with slow cautious fish (take bait subtly and stays in place). That said, it certainly is not a rod for all types of fishing but if you are going for exciting and hard fighting predators, the Abu Garcia Salty Nova Colors Summer Blue rod is one to consider.
Tackle Used During Test
Brand: Abu Garcia
Series: Salty Nova Colors
Model: Summer Blue
Action: PE2 – Slow / light – Medium
Reel: Penn Passion
Reel Model: 3000
Reel Size: 3000
Main Line: Berkley Fireline Ultra 8 Carrier
Line lb: 17lb
Leader Line: Berkley Vanish
Line lb: 17lb
Baits / Lures: Berkley Powerbait Swim Shad / Berkley Powerbait Power Grub
Size: 3 inch
Hooks / Jig-heads: Owner (for Grub)
Test Conditions: Sunny afternoon with slight wind / cloudy evening