Abu Garcia Vendetta?

Bassboss · 11-11-09, 11:05 AM

Anyone use one of these yet? The tackle tour forums are raving about them! Some are saying it's as sensitive as a steez rod!

I've also yet to hear anything bad about the casting models (some not so good for the spinning rod though). This thing really sounds like a SICK rod! How about y'all though?

I defiantly see a 6'9" MH casting rod in the near future!

WaffleJaw · 11-11-09, 11:33 AM

My dad's current rod build was inspired after the Vendetta...I havent swung one yet,but for the price,thats a sweet looking rod...Im hoping more companies will start offering EVA grips on bass rods...

nofearengineer · 11-11-09, 11:44 AM

I am looking forward to these popping up in Dick's and Gander, so I can actually hold one to judge it. It sounds like a nice rod. I am not one for blind brand loyalty, but I have to admit, I have never had a bad experience with any Abu-Garcia product.

Bassboss · 11-12-09, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by nofearengineer

I am looking forward to these popping up in Dick's and Gander, so I can actually hold one to judge it. It sounds like a nice rod. I am not one for blind brand loyalty, but I have to admit, I have never had a bad experience with any Abu-Garcia product.

I really don't think you have to worry about handling one first! They're I think 4oz rods, and they're balanced with the average reel weight 8.8 -8.6 oz. And lighter reels (like the premier) are said to still have very good balance!! But I'd defiantly like to handle them too!

aikenyounggun · 11-12-09, 01:51 PM

They have them at my local tackle shop (for now) but my family has had a really busy week, and I haven't seen em yet. But a friend felt them and he said they felt real good, I will tell you when I do.

BigBassin144 · 11-12-09, 02:46 PM

bassboss, on feeling them before buying them. IMO, this applies to all rods and I would NEVER buy rod without holding one in person first.

BB

nofearengineer · 11-12-09, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by BigBassin144

I would NEVER buy rod without holding one in person first.

I wouldn't say never...depends on the price (getting a $140 rod for $40 for instance)...but I would say very rarely.

rrw4258 · 11-12-09, 04:10 PM

Looked at them today while out at the tackle shop... while I am not a big fan of EVA foam grips, they were very light, and well built rods. The 6'9" MH Casting Rod felt really good with a reel on it...

Ryan

Bassboss · 11-13-09, 08:43 AM

Cool guys! Thanks fer the replies!

I hope I do get to hold them before I buy them though. My gander SUCKS about getting new stuff! About a week ago, I called the head of the fished department, and asked if they had the new rage tail stuff, he didn't even know about them?!?

islandbass · 11-13-09, 06:02 PM

you guys are lucky. Such rods will never show up in the Pacific NW. The vendettas look good no doubt, but the bait monkey keeps pointing me toward the Damikis. They look so awesome and this is coming from someone who normally choose function over style.

BTW, I have been ignoring that simian.

Bassboss · 11-13-09, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by islandbass

you guys are lucky. Such rods will never show up in the Pacific NW. The vendettas look good no doubt, but the bait monkey keeps pointing me toward the Damikis. They look so awesome and this is coming from someone who normally choose function over style.

BTW, I have been ignoring that simian.

What yer secret... other then being broke (my way of doing things with the monkey

)

Check this: http://www.tackletour.net/TTForums/v...p?f=57&t=44236

TN_Bassin · 11-19-09, 01:02 AM

The Vendetta looks nice but does it have the spunk to back up the looks?

flabasser · 03-20-10, 05:53 PM

Have one and I love it. Mine is 6'3" and is use it mainly for worms. It is very balanced with my Pfluger reel. It's the first rod I've used that didn't have cork handles and I find them to be very good and comfortable.

Tavery5 · 03-20-10, 08:41 PM

I have a couple of the 7ft rods, they feel just a little stiffer than advertised to me. I have a SX on one and a STX on the other. I tried a premier on one and did not like it as well. I am not sure what they weight, but I think I am going to take the reel off and put it on the fish scale to find out. Will post results

Tavery5 · 03-20-10, 08:46 PM

Just weighted it, it was 5.25 oz.

Bassboss · 03-20-10, 09:02 PM

Cool, a pretty heavy rod, but since it's balanced very well, I guess that makes up for the weight. Thanks... a little late.. but thanks!

nmanley · 03-20-10, 11:47 PM

I just got 4 of them. Two 7' Med and two 7'3" MH. Put my two Curado's on the first two and have two more Curado's coming for the other two.
Haven't fished with them yet but they feel good with the reel on them. But really all rods don't feel too good till they have FISH on the line!!!

basstastic · 03-20-10, 11:59 PM

I have three of them. I love the feel of them i have the best balance with my pro qualifier on it at 8.8oz. They are more stiff then advertised so order one action lower IMO.

Cavs1123 · 03-22-10, 03:43 PM

My friend has one and it feels great with a Pro Qualifier reel on it (same reel as mine). I think I see a new spinnerbait rod this year!

MallenManson · 03-23-10, 08:34 PM

If anyone is wanting a Revo STX (199.95), or SX (169.95), you can get a free Vendetta VTC66 rod at Jannsnetcraft.com. Plus the Wiley X glasses

BigBassin144 · 03-23-10, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by MallenManson

If anyone is wanting a Revo STX (199.95), or SX (169.95), you can get a free Vendetta VTC66 rod at Jannsnetcraft.com. Plus the Wiley X glasses

Way to make me want another Revo.

and Janns is only 20 minutes from my house... I'm never gonna save any money...

BB

MallenManson · 03-23-10, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by BigBassin144

Way to make me want another Revo.

and Janns is only 20 minutes from my house... I'm never gonna save any money...

BB

Definitely a sweet deal

BigBassin144 · 03-23-10, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by MallenManson

Definitely a sweet deal

Yes, and very tempting... I hate you Mallen...

BB

Naevulle · 03-29-10, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Bassboss

I called the head of the fished department, and asked if they had the new rage tail stuff, he didn't even know about them?!?

Hey bro, Let me know what you wish to find out bout them. I am sharing a cabin with Steve Parks (aka Big-O and inventor of Rage Tail baits) on a fishing trip beginning of May. I'll be happy to ask him what ever you wish.

Nae

nofearengineer · 03-29-10, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by MallenManson

If anyone is wanting a Revo STX (199.95), or SX (169.95), you can get a free Vendetta VTC66 rod at Jannsnetcraft.com. Plus the Wiley X glasses

Mallen....I see the free sunglasses (well, after $12 S&H...not completely free), but I see no mention of the free Vendetta with the Revo purchase.

11-11-09, 11:05 AM	#1
Bassboss BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Shawano, WI Posts: 7,761	Abu Garcia Vendetta? Anyone use one of these yet? The tackle tour forums are raving about them! Some are saying it's as sensitive as a steez rod! I've also yet to hear anything bad about the casting models (some not so good for the spinning rod though). This thing really sounds like a SICK rod! How about y'all though? I defiantly see a 6'9" MH casting rod in the near future! __________________ If you can't fix it with heavy squats or fish oil, you're probably going to die.

11-11-09, 11:33 AM	#2
WaffleJaw BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dallas,TX (DFW) Posts: 2,212	My dad's current rod build was inspired after the Vendetta...I havent swung one yet,but for the price,thats a sweet looking rod...Im hoping more companies will start offering EVA grips on bass rods... __________________ [nelsoncustomrods.com]

11-11-09, 11:44 AM	#3
nofearengineer BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southwest IN Posts: 5,630	I am looking forward to these popping up in Dick's and Gander, so I can actually hold one to judge it. It sounds like a nice rod. I am not one for blind brand loyalty, but I have to admit, I have never had a bad experience with any Abu-Garcia product. __________________ Many men go fishing all of their lives without knowing it is not fish they are after.

11-12-09, 01:51 PM	#5
aikenyounggun BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: aiken, SC Posts: 2,051	They have them at my local tackle shop (for now) but my family has had a really busy week, and I haven't seen em yet. But a friend felt them and he said they felt real good, I will tell you when I do. __________________ <>< Rather be Fishing ><>

11-12-09, 02:46 PM	#6
BigBassin144 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 9,463	bassboss, on feeling them before buying them. IMO, this applies to all rods and I would NEVER buy rod without holding one in person first. BB __________________ As of June 14, 2014 the members of the BF.com forum have moved to basschat.yuku.com!

11-12-09, 04:10 PM	#8
rrw4258 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bellevue, Ohio Posts: 2,338	Looked at them today while out at the tackle shop... while I am not a big fan of EVA foam grips, they were very light, and well built rods. The 6'9" MH Casting Rod felt really good with a reel on it... Ryan __________________ Never Give Up!

11-13-09, 08:43 AM	#9
Bassboss BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Shawano, WI Posts: 7,761	Cool guys! Thanks fer the replies! I hope I do get to hold them before I buy them though. My gander SUCKS about getting new stuff! About a week ago, I called the head of the fished department, and asked if they had the new rage tail stuff, he didn't even know about them?!? __________________ If you can't fix it with heavy squats or fish oil, you're probably going to die.

11-13-09, 06:02 PM	#10
islandbass BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: WA State Posts: 1,783	you guys are lucky. Such rods will never show up in the Pacific NW. The vendettas look good no doubt, but the bait monkey keeps pointing me toward the Damikis. They look so awesome and this is coming from someone who normally choose function over style. BTW, I have been ignoring that simian. __________________ ARX "If people concentrated on the really important things in life, there'd be a shortage of fishing poles." Doug Larson (Shimano 2005 Reel Catalog)

11-19-09, 01:02 AM	#12
TN_Bassin BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bon Aqua,TN Posts: 1,013	The Vendetta looks nice but does it have the spunk to back up the looks? __________________ Other anglers are tough, but the fish are the real competition.

03-20-10, 05:53 PM	#13
flabasser BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Apopka, Florida Posts: 3	Abu Garcia Vendetta rod Have one and I love it. Mine is 6'3" and is use it mainly for worms. It is very balanced with my Pfluger reel. It's the first rod I've used that didn't have cork handles and I find them to be very good and comfortable.

03-20-10, 08:41 PM	#14
Tavery5 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 2,427	I have a couple of the 7ft rods, they feel just a little stiffer than advertised to me. I have a SX on one and a STX on the other. I tried a premier on one and did not like it as well. I am not sure what they weight, but I think I am going to take the reel off and put it on the fish scale to find out. Will post results

03-20-10, 08:46 PM	#15
Tavery5 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 2,427	Just weighted it, it was 5.25 oz.

03-20-10, 09:02 PM	#16
Bassboss BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Shawano, WI Posts: 7,761	Cool, a pretty heavy rod, but since it's balanced very well, I guess that makes up for the weight. Thanks... a little late.. but thanks! __________________ If you can't fix it with heavy squats or fish oil, you're probably going to die.

03-20-10, 11:47 PM	#17
nmanley BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Daleville, AL Posts: 265	I just got 4 of them. Two 7' Med and two 7'3" MH. Put my two Curado's on the first two and have two more Curado's coming for the other two. Haven't fished with them yet but they feel good with the reel on them. But really all rods don't feel too good till they have FISH on the line!!! __________________ 2015 Triton 18 TRX, Evinrude 200HP

03-20-10, 11:59 PM	#18
basstastic BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 92	I have three of them. I love the feel of them i have the best balance with my pro qualifier on it at 8.8oz. They are more stiff then advertised so order one action lower IMO.

03-22-10, 03:43 PM	#19
Cavs1123 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Bellevue, Ohio Posts: 1,398	My friend has one and it feels great with a Pro Qualifier reel on it (same reel as mine). I think I see a new spinnerbait rod this year! __________________ Tom

03-23-10, 08:34 PM	#20
MallenManson BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Beulah, Michigan Posts: 6,431	If anyone is wanting a Revo STX (199.95), or SX (169.95), you can get a free Vendetta VTC66 rod at Jannsnetcraft.com. Plus the Wiley X glasses __________________ Bass fear me. Women pepperspray me.....

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