ABU GARCIA BEAST C 601H BAITCAST ROD

Abu Garcia BEAST Baitcast Rod – Powerlux® 200 Strength. 30-Ton Sensitivity. Built for Aussie Brutes.

Chase cod, barra and jacks with a rod that won’t quit. The Abu Garcia BEAST Baitcast Rod combines 30-Ton graphite with Powerlux® 200 nano-resin, creating a blank that is lighter, tougher and more responsive than conventional builds. You get crisp bite detection for long-line strikes, the backbone to winch fish out of timber, and a balanced feel that keeps you casting all day.

Finished with Fuji® guides and reel seat for rock-solid reliability, BEAST tapers are tuned for modern lures—swimbaits, spinnerbaits, chatterbaits, deep cranks and heavy vibes—across impoundments, rivers and inshore salt. Pair it with the Abu Garcia BEAST Low Profile Baitcast Reel (200 for all-round use, 300 for bigger swimbaits) and you’ve got a seriously capable big-fish combo.

Why choose BEAST: tournament-grade materials, premium componentry and a blank engineered to be stronger without added weight—so you cast further, feel more and land more fish.

Product Features

• Powerlux® 200 nano-resin blank – increased break strength and durability without extra weight.
• 30-Ton graphite construction – high sensitivity to read bottom, bites and lure load.
• Fuji® guides & reel seat – smooth line management and long-term salt/UV durability.
• Technique-tuned BEAST tapers – easy-loading cast with the control to stick hooks and turn fish.
• Comfort grip handle – reduces fatigue during long swimbait or spinnerbait sessions.
• Versatile across environments – fresh and inshore salt; impoundment barra, river cod, mangrove jack, mulloway and snapper plastics.

Product Specifications

Blank: 30-Ton graphite + Powerlux® 200 nano-resin
Guides: Fuji®
Reel Seat: Fuji® baitcast
Pieces: 1-pc or multi-piece (model dependent)
Action/Power: Technique-specific BEAST tapers
Best Lures: Swimbaits, spinnerbaits, chatterbaits, deep cranks, vibes, heavy soft plastics
Target Species: Murray cod, barramundi, golden perch, mangrove jack, mulloway, snapper, flathead
Models: See model selector for individual line & lure ratings

Please note: The image shown is for illustration purposes only. Actual rod models may differ from the one depicted.

Recommended Reel & Line Pairings

Reel: Abu Garcia BEAST Low Profile Baitcast – 200 size (general cod/barra), 300 size (large swimbaits).

Gear ratio: 6.6:1–7.3:1 all-round; 8.1:1 for fast presentations; 5.4:1–6.3:1 for high-resistance lures.

Braid/Leader by lure class:

10–40 g: 15–30 lb braid / 20–30 lb leader

40–80 g: 30–40 lb braid / 30–50 lb leader

80–150 g+: 50–65 lb braid / 60–80 lb leader (up to 100 lb in heavy timber)

Frequently Asked Questions

Which BEAST model should I choose?
Match the rod’s lure rating to the lures you’ll throw most. Choose heavier powers for large swimbaits or heavy timber, and medium powers for spinnerbaits, chatterbaits and hardbodies.

Is the BEAST suitable for saltwater?
Yes. With Fuji hardware and Powerlux® resin, it handles inshore salt perfectly. Rinse in fresh water after each trip and dry before storage.

What reel pairs best?
The Abu Garcia BEAST Low Profile Baitcast Reel is purpose-matched. Use 200 size for all-round barra/cod and 300 size for big swimbaits and heavy vibes.

What line should I run?
See the table above. As a rule: lighter lures = 15–30 lb braid; big swimbaits/heavy cover = 50–65 lb braid with an appropriate fluoro/mono leader.