Tackle Used During Test
Rod Brand: Abu Garcia
Series: Super Ascalon Advanced Stage 3
Model: AAS602UL A
Action: Ultra Light
Reel: Abu Garcia MAX X Spinning
Reel Model: X5
Reel Size: 5
Main Line: Berkley Fireline Braid (Flame Green)
Line lb: 10lb
Leader Line:
Line lb:
Baits / Lures: Berkley Powerbait Pro Grub
Size: 3 inch
Hooks / Jig-heads: Berkley
Test Conditions: Sunny afternoon with slight wind
Conclusion
For an affordable rod, the Abu Garcia Super Ascalon Advanced Stage 3 Ultra Light action rod certainly did very well. It performs like higher end Ultra Light rods. It also looks good.
During this field test an angler approached me after I landed one of the groupers to take a closer look at the setup. He was amazed that the Ultra Light Super Ascalon Advanced Stage 3 rod (and Abu Garcia MAX X size 5 spinning reel) managed to subdue the hard fighting groupers. He remarked in Malay language “eh, such a light setup can bring up these fishes…” He was fishing with a Medium Heavy setup.
If you are in the market for a new Ultra Light action rod at an affordable price, the Abu Garcia Super Ascalon Advanced Stage 3 is certainly one rod worth considering.