Special unboxing episode! Abu Garcia Fantasista Premier first impression review!

[@abulsar]

I have the same rod and coincidently got it form the same store. Its a phenomenal stick ! I have been using it during Fall coupled with an Abu Garcia Zenon Beast! This rod is balanced, pretty sensitive, light weight, and tough !

[@TheAverageFisherman99]

I love mine as well. The Fantasista X is a bit lighter and more sensitive, but for the price, this rod can't be beat. Glad you like yours so much!

[@drock5404]

Like the shirt man 👍 I would like one

[@TheAverageFisherman99]

It was a custom order lol

[@TheAverageFisherman99]

My fiance was watching star Trek voyager in the background lol

[@drock5404]

One of those in 7ft6 is only 4.7 ounces!

[@TheAverageFisherman99]

Yep. They're super light.

[@Twangtown7]

Contemplating getting this. Either the one you got or a different model. My only issue is I'm OCD and I can't put a Daiwa or Shimano real on it. And there's really no Abu reels that match up well with it looks-wise (yea, not the most important thing). Maybe the Zenon but that's $$$.

[@TheAverageFisherman99]

It was meant to go with the Revo Premier, but I couldn't locate one of those lol!! However, I DID put one of my SilverMax reels on it from one of my SilverMax combos, and I gotta say, it looks pretty damn together. I have the exact same problem as you with the matching gear OCD thing. May not matter so some, but *I* like having matched sets and it makes me happier, and that's what matters the most. At $160, it's one HELL of a deal. It's probably the best-looking rod in my collection, and yes, that matters to me lol! The craftsmanship on it is stellar. This rod is 5.6oz. My Fantasista X is 4.7 oz. It's barely noticable though

[@Fishing4Fish96]

I bought a zillion I’ll be putting on this. I was the same way but I couldn’t deny the price of the rod (with the sales). Honestly it’s probably going to make me buy a Abu Reel just to make it match 😂

[@BigDirtDawg]

i’m about to get this rod and put a zillion on it

[@Twangtown7]

@@BigDirtDawg Just a heads-up. This rod is quite heavy for it's size.

[@BigDirtDawg]

@@Twangtown7 ok so it’s better rods for the money in your opinion?

[@BigDirtDawg]

this rod is beautiful, how do you like it?

[@TheAverageFisherman99]

For $150, it's outstanding. And yes, it's easily the best looking rod I own. The newer Fantasista X out performs it, but it's also double the price of what I paid for this one.

[@UserUser14880]

Where are these made?

[@TheAverageFisherman99]

The Premiers aren't made any longer. They have been replaced by the Fantasista X