Abu Garcia Vendetta Casting Rods?

[fishinwrench]

Yeah the split grip skeletonized look and feel must be what the majority like and want.  I just prefer the aesthetics and feel of full cork handles.  I have no issues with sensitivity or weight as long as the outfit is balanced

[J-Doc]

I've heard a lot of people say they like cork over other materials because they "feel more" with the cork. 

 

Anywho......

Anyone else got anything to say about the Vendetta ?  (not fishinwrench's vendetta)

[Flysmallie]

I've used one on a casting reel and wasn't overly impressed. I'm also not a fan of the split handle but it doesn't keep me from using them. But I did find the area right in front of the reel very uncomfortable with the way that I hold a casting rod. Nothing that some tape wouldn't cure, but it wasn't the rod that my G Loomis rods are so it sits in a closet. Yes the G's are way more expensive but it's what I like. I skimp on reels but not the rods. 

[snagged in outlet 3]

1 hour ago, fishinwrench said:

Yeah the split grip skeletonized look and feel must be what the majority like and want.

I don't like those skinny little things either.  I like and I'm used to handling my much thicker rod.

[Quillback]

30 minutes ago, J-Doc said:

I've heard a lot of people say they like cork over other materials because they "feel more" with the cork. 

 

Anywho......

Anyone else got anything to say about the Vendetta ?  (not fishinwrench's vendetta)

There's some reviews out there.  I haven't used one, so no comment from me. 

http://www.scout.com/outdoors/wired2fish/story/1738126-first-look-abu-garcia-vendetta-casting-rod

[Champ188]

Can't expect a lot from a rod under $100 these days. Actually, $150 is probably closer to the upper middle class of bass rods these days. 

[fishinwrench]

1 hour ago, Champ188 said:

Can't expect a lot from a rod under $100 these days. Actually, $150 is probably closer to the upper middle class of bass rods these days. 

Depends on what you wanna do with it I suppose.  My favorite square bill, lipless crank, spinnerbait, and buzzbait rods are some Quantum IM6 rods that I found on clearance at WM for 22.00 apiece. I originally bought 2 (a med. and a med-hvy) then ran back and got 3 more. Guide spacing and reel seats are great, I only had to replace the tip-top guides because the original ones had a bad angle to them.  I just love those rods, they feel good and have helped me catch thousands of fish. 

[Mitch f]

I have one and Like it

[J-Doc]

3 hours ago, fishinwrench said:

Depends on what you wanna do with it I suppose.  My favorite square bill, lipless crank, spinnerbait, and buzzbait rods are some Quantum IM6 rods that I found on clearance at WM for 22.00 apiece. I originally bought 2 (a med. and a med-hvy) then ran back and got 3 more. Guide spacing and reel seats are great, I only had to replace the tip-top guides because the original ones had a bad angle to them.  I just love those rods, they feel good and have helped me catch thousands of fish. 

I had a pair of those exact rods. Lost one overboard last summer.   And yes. I've caught more fish with those than any rod I own.  

 

I don't spend a lot on rods these days.  I can make them work for what I want and I can feel bites even in the cheap cheap rods.  I've also held my H20 Express rid in one hand and a $350 GLoomis rod of same size and line in the other (drop shotting).  The minimal difference in sensitivity wss maybe worth an extra $10-20.  Definitely not $300.   So I buy a rid on how it feels in my hands, balance, weight, backbone, rod tip flexibility for what I want to use if for, comfort, and rid guide quality. 

 

One man's quality is another man's GLoomis. 

I told myself that I was going to own a GL one day.  Now I think otherwise after using one for a while.  

[aarchdale@coresleep.com]

I have both cheap and nice rods.   I feel like my line makes the biggest difference in sensitivity.  Braid with a leader on my spinners and Flouro on the casters.  I have caught more fish this year on my $15 lews rod as i have my Falcon Caras.   Maybe im just not good enough to know the difference.   I like my high end stuff, but im slowly shying away from them.