Customer Reviews for Abu Garcia Vendetta
Abu Garcia Vendetta
Factory balanced to the specifications Abu Garcia baitcast and spinning reels for the perfect feel when fishing long days out on the water. 30 Ton graphite construction provides a lighter weight blank and transfers vibrations to the angler for superb sensitivity.
Average Customer Rating:
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Rating Breakdown 133 reviews
5 stars
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4 stars
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113 out of 130(87%)reviewers recommend this product.
Customer Reviews for Vendetta
Review 1 for Vendetta
Gonein60seconds
from Dundas, Ontario
Age:25-34
Favorite type of fishing:Freshwater
Number of times fishing per month:5+
Owns a boat:Yes
Experience:Novice
Strength/Durability
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Never enjoyed fishing, more of a car enthusiast... Now a hooked fishing junkie! My first time out with this rod was during salmon season 2010. On my second cast with a glow in the dark spoon , a salmon hammered it ... i fought this fish for 15-20 minutes... i couldnt believe how much flex a fishing rod has, im impressed with abu & with all the "v" series rods. Now a pround owner of all "v" series rods. I now fish on a regular schedule 3weeks out of a month Thanks Abu Awesome gear would not hestitate to recommend this amazing equipment!
1pc vendetta with stadic ci4 20pd braided nice set-up!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 2 for Vendetta
Millertyme11
from Trussville, al
Age:45-54
Favorite type of fishing:Freshwater
Number of times fishing per month:4
Owns a boat:Yes
Experience:Expert
Strength/Durability
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I have two of these Rods, a 6'9 and 7'3. The sensitivity is unparalled for a Rod at this price point!! I have GLoomis Rods, Kistler and St Croix and this Rod is my favorite. Lightweight and Strong, great for Flipping Jigs and soft plastics. I plan on getting the Spinning Rod and a medium aciton for Cranks. You can spend more but why??
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Gregusa1
Camdenton, Missouri.
Vendetta well worth the Money !!!!!!!!
Posted January 30, 2013
I have the 7' one peice spinning rod M.H. along with Penn's Battle reel, the Penn Battle 3000 model. And below the Dam in Fast water this Rod takes on the Hybirds and Stripers with no problem at all. I liked it so much that I bought another one for my son. Bottom line ! This Rod has Guts........
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Review 3 for Vendetta
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Was my favorite for a couple months.....
PostedMay 6, 2013
Anonymous
Strength/Durability
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I purchased this rod last April as an extra rod for an FLW event. Within a month it had become my favorite. I loved the sensitivity and how light and balanced it was. On day 1 of my tournament the tip broke between the last 2 guides while bringing in a fish. Its nice to know they have 3 year warranties on them as Im sure I no longer have the receipt. Hoping a rep from Abu Garcia will reach out to me. Thanks
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from Abu GarciaAbu GarciaMay 9, 2013
Hello and sorry to hear that you had an issue with your Vendetta. From what you have detailed here, it sounds as though the rod was nicked or damaged at some point ultimately causing the failure that you experienced. No worries though - as you noted, all Vendetta rods carry a 3 year warranty and a representative has already been notified about your case and will contact you at the email address you provided with this review. Thanks for reaching out to us and if you ever need to speak to a representative by phone, don't hesitate to call us at 1.800.228.4272. We will be in touch with you shortly.
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Review 4 for Vendetta
Overall rating
Awesome
PostedApril 20, 2013
The John wane of fishermen
from Classified
Age:Over 65
Favorite type of fishing:Freshwater
Number of times fishing per month:5+
Owns a boat:No
Experience:Expert
Strength/Durability
5
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5
Sensitivity
5
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Action
5
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Craftsmanship
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Review 5 for Vendetta
Overall rating
BEST BUY
PostedApril 17, 2013
Anonymous
from oregon
Age:45-54
Favorite type of fishing:Freshwater
Number of times fishing per month:5
Owns a boat:Yes
Experience:Expert
Strength/Durability
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Sensitivity
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best rod I have ever owned for price. I have a few gloomis rods that i paid three times the price. I feel stupid spending that much money after fishing these rods. If abu Garcia keeps making rods like this they a a lifetime customer here.. Try one you wont be dissapointed.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 6 for Vendetta
Overall rating
Not very satisfied
PostedApril 14, 2013
Anonymous
Age:18-24
Favorite type of fishing:Freshwater
Number of times fishing per month:5+
Owns a boat:Yes
Experience:Intermediate
Strength/Durability
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Sensitivity
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Bought a 6'6" medium power vendetta and I'm not very satisfied really wish I would have bought a 7' medium heavy just not what I was wanting. I did buy the 7' veritas and I love it best rod I've ever thrown caught a 9.7 lbs and a 8.5 lbs in a tournament last year and it handled like a dream!!!
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Review 7 for Vendetta
Overall rating
GREAT ROD!!! BEAUTIFUL WORK GUYS
PostedApril 7, 2013
spriggle
from Perry county, PA
Age:18-24
Favorite type of fishing:Freshwater
Number of times fishing per month:5+
Owns a boat:No
Experience:Intermediate
Strength/Durability
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i bought the vendetta when abu first came out with the new new model. thi pole is so nice and has a great balance of sensitivity and strength and a stunning look to go with it. i love every aspect of this pole. i fish small mouths with it almost everday here in Perry county PA when it warms up. and paired with the revo3 sx it is a match made in heaven.
i would love to get a small sponsor from abu!!!!
i would love to get a small sponsor from abu!!!!
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Review 8 for Vendetta
Overall rating
Best Rods I've Had
PostedApril 1, 2013
TSMF
from Salem
Age:25-34
Favorite type of fishing:Freshwater
Number of times fishing per month:4
Owns a boat:Yes
Experience:Intermediate
Strength/Durability
5
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Sensitivity
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Excellent rods! I have both the 7' Med Casting rod and the 6'9" ML Spinning. The exposed blank on both are outstanding. It helps you feel every little bite. They also have great spacing between the bottom of the rod to the reels. I can get the bottom of the rod right up against my forearm and really get a good handle on a fighting fish instead of it all being in the wrists. And the price, you cant beat it. The rods are the prize of my collection so far.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 9 for Vendetta
Overall rating
Poor Quality
PostedMarch 31, 2013
WisconsinAngler
from WI
Age:18-24
Favorite type of fishing:Freshwater
Number of times fishing per month:5+
Owns a boat:No
Experience:Intermediate
Strength/Durability
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Sensitivity
2
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Action
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Craftsmanship
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I bought this brand new from the store and the first hook-set today it broke. Very saddened because I don't have much money for fishing and this set me back a some money. Probably will never buy an abu garcia rod again.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from Abu GarciaAbu GarciaApril 1, 2013
Hello - we are sorry to hear you had an issue with your Vendetta rod as this is not normal. From what you describe and the supplied photo, the rod most likely was knicked during shipment/stocking or while on the shelf and ultimately failed under the load when you set the hook. Not to worry though as all Abu Garcia Vendetta rods are backed by a 3 year warranty. A customer service specialist has already been informed about your issue and will contact you throught the email address that you supplied with this review. We understand your frustration and will work hard to get you back to fishing quickly. If you ever need to get in touch with us by phone, we can be reached at 1.800.228.4272, Have a great day and we will be in touch shortly.
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Review 10 for Vendetta
Overall rating
Cheap
PostedFebruary 12, 2013
Dan
from Ohio
Age:18-24
Favorite type of fishing:Freshwater
Number of times fishing per month:5+
Strength/Durability
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Sensitivity
3
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Action
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Craftsmanship
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Bought it last spring, seemed nice out of the box. After the third or so time taking it out, the tip snapped when i hooked a bass. I glued a guide on the tip, but its just not the same. Dissapointing to say the least.
Response from Abu GarciaAbu GarciaFebruary 13, 2013
Good afternoon - Sorry to hear you had an issue with your Vendetta rod as what you describe is not normal. From what you have detailed here, it sounds as though the rod was nicked or damaged during shipping, on shelf or during transport, ultimately causing the failure that you experienced. We are here to help as all V series rods carry a 3 year warranty. One of our customer service representatives has already been notified about your situation and will reach out to you at the email address that you submitted with this review. We understand your frustration and will work hard to get your issue taken care of so you can get back to fishing. If you ever need to speak to a customer service representative directly over the phone, please call Tel: 1.800.228.4272. A representative will be in contact with you shortly.
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Review 11 for Vendetta
Overall rating
vendetta 6'6"
PostedJanuary 25, 2013
Anonymous
from Canada
Age:55-65
Favorite type of fishing:Freshwater
Number of times fishing per month:5+
Owns a boat:Yes
Experience:Intermediate
Strength/Durability
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Sensitivity
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Use these rods for wayeyes in the weeds . I have pounded the rods . Lift drop retreives over and over , they deliver, good feel , good senitivity, and good results.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 12 for Vendetta
Overall rating
BUY THIS ROD!!!!!
PostedDecember 31, 2012
LakeP-TroutMaster23
from Lake Ponchartrain Area
Age:Under 18
Favorite type of fishing:Saltwater
Number of times fishing per month:5+
Owns a boat:Yes
Experience:Intermediate
Strength/Durability
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Sensitivity
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Action
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Craftsmanship
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I have two abu vendettas...... I have never had a single issue with them, i fish lake ponchartrain. and i can easily flip a 22" redfish into the boat with out a worry..... people say the rod breaks on hook set and on small fish.... dont beat it up if you drop it it puts knoks in the rod blank and make it very weak.... also dont leave your pole standing up in the rod holder wile driving to the lanuch lay them down in the boat...
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 13 for Vendetta
Overall rating
Nice bass rod.
PostedDecember 12, 2012
Spikexphil
from Norfolk, VA
Age:25-34
Favorite type of fishing:Freshwater
Number of times fishing per month:5+
Owns a boat:No
Experience:Intermediate
Strength/Durability
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Sensitivity
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Craftsmanship
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I got this rod on a Black Friday sale for only 49$ and its a sweet little rod. I think I would have been a little happier getting the medium action instead of the medium heavy but for what it is I have enjoyed fishing with this rod. I have it paired with a black max rod and its a dream fishin with this combo compared to my Quantum or my Pinnacle of comparable class. I do have to retighten the ring occasionally it seems to like to back off after 20 casts or so, and it was a little difficult to get tightened down all the way, but I do like being able to feel the rod blank when palming the reel instead of a reel seat/foam grip.
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Review 14 for Vendetta
Overall rating
Excellent Fishing Rod
PostedNovember 27, 2012
Anonymous
Strength/Durability
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I now use this rod exclusively for bass on Lake Fork. I have many other rods that cost quite a bit more that can't hang, but I keep them for friends and family who visit. I can assure you these rods will withstand some serious use. The people who are having failures are either receiving damaged rods during shipping or breaking them through misuse.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 15 for Vendetta
Overall rating
Good looking but didn't last.
PostedNovember 16, 2012
Anonymous
from Salt Lake City, UT
Age:25-34
Favorite type of fishing:Freshwater
Number of times fishing per month:2
Owns a boat:Yes
Experience:Expert
Strength/Durability
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Sensitivity
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Action
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I bought this rod 6'6" MH spinning rod to pair up with the Orra s reel. Went fishing once and everything was fine and both performed well. Went for a week long fishing trip at Lake Powell and about the third day I tried to set the hook on a big striper and the rod snapped in two and one half is now laying in the bottom of the lake. I wouldn't buy again.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from Abu GarciaAbu GarciaNovember 19, 2012
Good morning, we are sorry to hear you had an issue with your Vendetta rod as the issue you describe is not normal. It sounds as though the rod was most likely nicked or dinged during shipping/on the retail shelf/during transport which caused this failure. All V series rods carry a 3 year warranty and we will be happy to help you. One of our customer service representatives will reach out to you at the email address that you submitted with this review. We understand your frustration and will work hard to get your issue taken care of so you can get back to fishing. If you ever need to speak to a customer service representative directly over the phone, please call Tel: 1.800.228.4272. A representative will be in contact with you shortly.
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JD1015
Scottsbluff, Ne
Revo S and my new Vendetta 7' Med
Posted December 2, 2012
Brand new Vendetta worked out perfect. Got it just in time too!
This 3 1/2 lb LM Bass was caught at the Zoo ponds in Scottsbluff, Ne. People kept telling me there wasn't any bass in there but I caught 6 in 4 days. This was my biggest though. My Retirement (U.S. Navy) gift from wife and boys. Love this rod!
This 3 1/2 lb LM Bass was caught at the Zoo ponds in Scottsbluff, Ne. People kept telling me there wasn't any bass in there but I caught 6 in 4 days. This was my biggest though. My Retirement (U.S. Navy) gift from wife and boys. Love this rod!
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Review 16 for Vendetta
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Vendetta Rod Tip Guide
PostedOctober 20, 2012
Dave
from Round Rock, TX
Age:55-65
Favorite type of fishing:Saltwater
Number of times fishing per month:1
Owns a boat:No
Experience:Intermediate
Strength/Durability
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Action
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I've had my 7' MH rod now for 2 years and have used it maybe 6 times and the tip guide is broken. The rod tip is not broken it is only the guide that needs to be replaced as the eyelet bends very easy and it is a matter of time before it breaks off completly.
Response from Abu GarciaAbu GarciaOctober 22, 2012
Sorry to hear you had an issue with your Vendetta rod as this is not normal. No worries though, as all V series rods carry a 3 year warranty - we will be happy to take care of your case. One of our customer service representatives will reach out to you at the email address that you submitted with this review. We understand your frustration and will work hard to get your issue taken care of so you can get back to fishing. If you ever need to get in touch with us by phone, we can be contacted at 1.800.228.4272.
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Dave
Round Rock, TX.
Customer Service - Thumbs Up!
Posted October 22, 2012
Folks, I received an email from Pure Fishing this morning asking me to call to get the above issue taken care of. They will be sending me a replacement rod and I should get it this week. Thank you Veronica! Great service.
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Review 17 for Vendetta
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Rod Broke
PostedOctober 19, 2012
Anonymous
Strength/Durability
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On the first day of usage, my casting rod snapped at the ferrule end of the tip section during a cast. I had not even had a chance to catch a single fish on it. Aaargh!
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from Abu GarciaAbu GarciaOctober 22, 2012
Sorry to hear you had an issue with your Vendetta rod as this is not normal. From what you have described, it sounds as though the rod was nicked in shipping/transit/store shelf which ultimately caused the failure. No worries though, as all V series rods carry a 3 year warranty - we will be happy to take care of your case. One of our customer service representatives will reach out to you at the email address that you submitted with this review. We understand your frustration and will work hard to get your issue taken care of so you can get back to fishing. If you ever need to get in touch with us by phone, we can be contacted at 1.800.228.4272.
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Review 18 for Vendetta
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Vendetta is a great deal for the money!
PostedOctober 3, 2012
onebaddx
from dannemora ny
Age:25-34
Favorite type of fishing:Freshwater
Number of times fishing per month:5+
Owns a boat:Yes
Experience:Expert
Strength/Durability
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Sensitivity
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Well in the past year I have added a bunch of abu garcia products to my arsenal of fishing rods/reels and the vendetta has been anything short of excellent!!! The strength of the rod and sensitivity is perfectly balanced, for a 7' rod its very light and can be easily fished all day....just a great rod for the money and their warranty is pretty good as well...thumbs up!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 19 for Vendetta
Overall rating
Great Rod Series...
PostedSeptember 19, 2012
Fish&Bread
from San Diego, Ca
Age:25-34
Favorite type of fishing:Freshwater
Number of times fishing per month:5+
Owns a boat:Yes
Experience:Intermediate
Strength/Durability
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Sensitivity
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I have owned 2 of these rods and 2 Veritas rods with great pleasure. The only issue that I have had is that one of the Vendetta's caved in and snapped under the pressure of a hook set recently. I have initiated contact with Abu in regards to having the rod replaced (fingers crossed) as I have heard/read mixed reviews about the replacement process. I used to only buy a competitor (who will remain unnamed) due to the fact that I never had a problem having a rod or reel replaced. Hopefully Abu will stand behind their 3 year rod replacement guarantee.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 20 for Vendetta
Overall rating
Poor rod
PostedSeptember 2, 2012
Jake
from Pennsylvania, PA
Age:45-54
Favorite type of fishing:Freshwater
Number of times fishing per month:5+
Owns a boat:No
Experience:Intermediate
Strength/Durability
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I just bought a vendetta rod and when i got snagged on a cat tail while i was fishing in my pond i tried to pull the hook out of the cat tail but instead 6 pound line breaking the tip of my rod snapped. So than i put a spar tip on my rod and i caught a few sunfish i when i get a bite from a 10 inch bullhead the rod broke another eye down. ;(
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from Abu GarciaAbu GarciaSeptember 4, 2012
We are very sorry to hear about your broken Vendetta as this is not normal. The V Series rods are constructed out of a high modulus graphite material that makes them ultra lightweight and extremely sensitive. However, these rods are susceptible to breaking when "high-sticked" as with your situation. As you know, all Abu Garcia V series rods carry a 3 year warranty and we will be happy to help your case. We have already contacted the customer service department and informed them of your issue. A representative will be contacting you on the email address you provided in this review to resolve this issue. If you ever need to speak with a representative directly they can be reached at Tel: 1.800.228.4272 and are glad to address any questions or concerns. We understand your frustration with this matter and are working hard to get you back fishing. Thanks for reaching out to us.
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