Abu Garcia Vanguard Rod Series – McCredden’s Exclusive

The Abu Garcia Vanguard rod series is a McCredden’s exclusive, built specifically for Australian anglers who want serious performance, strength and sensitivity without paying premium-tier prices. Priced between $159–$169, Vanguard delivers high-end blank technology, Fuji components and proven Abu Garcia engineering in a rod range you won’t find anywhere else.

Designed for Australian conditions and species, every Vanguard rod is built on a 24-ton high-modulus graphite blank, giving you the crisp bite detection needed for finesse fishing, while still packing the backbone to muscle hard-fighting fish like Murray cod and barra away from structure.

Matched with Fuji Fazlite K-Frame guides for smooth, accurate casting and a custom Abu Garcia graphite reel seat for maximum sensitivity and control, the Vanguard range punches well above its price point. Add in tough EVA grips and a 2-piece mid-join construction for easy transport, and you’ve got a rod series designed to handle everything from estuary finesse to heavy freshwater predators.

Built tough for Aussie conditions — without breaking the bank — Vanguard is the smart choice for anglers who want premium performance at a working-man’s price.

Abu Garcia Vanguard Rod Models

Vanguard Baitcast 602ML (2–5kg)

Perfect for lighter baitcast work targeting bass, bream, flathead and estuary species. This rod offers excellent sensitivity for working hardbodies and soft plastics, with enough backbone to handle aggressive fish around structure.

Vanguard Baitcast 602H (6–10kg)

Designed for Murray cod, barra and heavy lure fishing, this rod delivers the power needed to throw large hardbodies, spinnerbaits and swimbaits, while still maintaining crisp blank response for accurate casting and lure control.

Vanguard Spin 702L (2–4kg)

A finesse-focused spinning rod ideal for bream, flathead, bass and light estuary fishing. The longer 7-foot length helps increase casting distance and line control when fishing plastics, crankbaits and surface lures.

Vanguard Spin 702H (6–10kg)

Built for anglers chasing snapper, big cod, barra and hard-pulling fish on spin gear. This model provides the lifting power and line control needed to fight fish in heavy cover while still offering the sensitivity to work lures effectively.

Key Features

• 24-Ton Graphite Blank – Strong, lightweight and highly sensitive for lure fishing

• Fuji Fazlite K-Frame Guides – Smooth casting, reduced tangles and long-term durability

• Custom Abu Garcia Graphite Reel Seat – Secure fit and excellent bite transmission

• EVA Grips – Comfortable, tough and built for long sessions

• 2-Piece Mid-Join Construction – Easy to transport without compromising performance

• Versatile Aussie Species Range – Covers everything from bream to Murray cod

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