Abu Garcia Veritas & Lew’s KVD Casting Combo: The Tournament-Grade Powerhouse

When the bite is on and you need a high-performance rig that can pull double duty as a jig rod or a topwater specialist, this pairing is the answer. We’ve matched the iconic white Abu Garcia Veritas with the lightning-fast Lew’s KVD to create a casting combo built for precision, speed, and undeniable strength.

The Components of Excellence

• Abu Garcia Veritas Casting Rod (7’ Medium-Heavy / Fast): Featuring 30-ton graphite with SubLayer Armor for increased durability and hoop strength. The split grip design and Fast action provide an incredibly balanced feel and the sensitive "telepathic" bite detection you need for deep-water dragging.

• Lew’s KVD 1SH Baitcasting Reel (7.5:1 Ratio): Designed by the G.O.A.T. himself, Kevin VanDam. This reel features a high-speed 7.5:1 gear ratio, allowing you to burn baits back to the boat or take up slack instantly on a long-distance hookset. With a 10-bearing system and solid brass gears, it’s built for smooth, relentless performance.

• 15 lb PowerPro Braided Line (Moss Green): To ensure you're tournament-ready out of the box, we’ve professionally pre-spooled this rig in our store with 135 yards of 15 lb PowerPro. This gives you the strength to muscle fish out of heavy cover with the thin diameter of 4 lb monofilament.

Why This Rig Wins

This combo is optimized for "target fishing"—flipping docks, pitching into weed pockets, or launching long-distance frogs.

Pro Tip: This is a premier setup for spinnerbaits, buzzbaits, and swim jigs. The high gear ratio ensures that even if a fish swims toward you after the hit, you can keep the line tight and the hook pinned.