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3.5/ 5
Strength/Durability
3.3/ 5
Sensitivity
4.1/ 5
Action
4.1/ 5
Craftsmanship
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43 out of 70(61%)reviewers recommend this product.
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Overall rating
3.5/ 5
Strength/Durability
3.3/ 5
Sensitivity
4.1/ 5
Action
4.1/ 5
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43 out of 70(61%)reviewers recommend this product.
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Guiders Bent
PostedAugust 2, 2012
Anonymous
Strength/Durability
2/ 5
Sensitivity
4/ 5
Action
4/ 5
Craftsmanship
3/ 5
I purchased a 6'6 vengeance rod and within two weeks of using it the top two guides shifted from its normal position and it affect casting very much, other than that it is a great pole but casting is not pin point.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from Abu GarciaAbu GarciaAugust 6, 2012
We are sorry to hear about the problem you have experienced with your vengeance. It sounds like the guides may have been damaged during transport either in your vehicle or on the water. However, all V series rods carry a three year warranty. We have already contacted our customer service department and a representative will reach out to you on the email address you provided in this review. If you ever need to speak with customer service directly they can be reached at Tel: 1.800.228.4272 to answer any questions or concerns you may have in the future. Thank you for informing us of your issue. We appreciate your support.
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1/ 5
Snapped in Half
PostedJuly 26, 2012
Anonymous
Age:18-24
Favorite type of fishing:Freshwater
Number of times fishing per month:5+
Owns a boat:Yes
Experience:Intermediate
Strength/Durability
1/ 5
Sensitivity
3/ 5
Action
3/ 5
Craftsmanship
3/ 5
I purchased a 7' Vengeance spinning rod in April 2012. I never used the rod until June 2012. After using the rod for about a month and a half, this past weekend I went to set the hook and the rod snapped in half. At first I thought the rod had just come apart, but after further inspection i realized that the rod had snapped just above where you can break the rod down. I must say I was surprised that it broke after using it for such a small amount of time. I have bought $10 fishing rod's that have lasted year's, not months! In saying this, I did like how the rod worked while it was still in one piece, so i am going to try to warranty it. The only problem is I purchased the rod in Ottawa, On, which is over 2 hours away from where I live.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from Abu GarciaAbu GarciaJuly 27, 2012
We are very sorry to hear about your problem with the Vengeance rod. The Vengeance is constructed with 24 ton high modulus graphite material as compared to the $10 fiberglass rods you stated you have purchased in the past. Fiberglass blanks are slightly more durable, but sacrafice performance and feel. This is why the Vengeance is extremely sensitive and ultra light-weight. But, this new technology makes them more likely to break when high-sticked or at places where it has been damaged. However, all V series rods carry a 3 year warranty. A customer service representative has already been notified of your situation and will contact you at the email address you provided in this review. If you have any further question please reach out to our customer service department at Tel: (800) 228-4272 and a representative will be happy to take care of you. We appreciate your support.
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5/ 5
Good enough for the Jackpot!!!
PostedJuly 25, 2012
Anonymous
Strength/Durability
5/ 5
Sensitivity
5/ 5
Action
5/ 5
Craftsmanship
5/ 5
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Some may think I'm foolish, but I use this rod on my 1/2 day saltwater trips out of H&M Landing in Point Loma, Ca. It is perfect for fishing in the bay, but it will hold up in the kelp as well, fishing for Calico or whatever else may hit. I've been using it all summer long, and it has yet to fail me! I've caught a handful of Barracuda with it even! In certain aspects, it makes saltwater fishing that much more fun! Two weeks ago I caught the jackpot fish aboard the Premier on this rod....a nice fat Calico bass :)
I would recommend this to a friend!
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2/ 5
guides broke
PostedJuly 5, 2012
Anonymous
from connecticut
Age:45-54
Favorite type of fishing:Freshwater
Number of times fishing per month:2
Owns a boat:Yes
Experience:Intermediate
Strength/Durability
1/ 5
Sensitivity
4/ 5
Action
4/ 5
Craftsmanship
1/ 5
I purchaed the vengence rod as part of a baitcast combo with the black max reel. I used the rod once, caught 2 bass, nothing big. When I got in from the water I noticed that one of the rings from the guide was missing. All that was left was bare metal. In addition on another of the guides the ring was loose, you could rattle it around with your finger tip. Poor quality control? Usually I would just return the rod and say nothing, but snce there seems to have been problems with the guides in other reviews, I thought I should speak up. Other than the guide issue the rod seemed to work well the one time I used it.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from Abu GarciaAbu GarciaJuly 9, 2012
Hello, sorry to hear you had a bad experience with your Vengeance rod. All "V" series rods are backed with a 3 year warranty. It sounds like you were able to return the rod, but one of our customer service representatives will be contacting you at the email address you provided for this review to make sure. We are always here to help. If you ever need to contact us directly by phone, our number is 1-800-228-4272.
