Last weekend I hosted a kids fishing day with all my nephews, niece, and my 2 year old son, a total of 5 of them. The goal was to put them on some schoolie striped bass so they would have some fun playing with them, and that I did. Zander was also out with his son and they got into the fun as well. I can’t believe Zander has his 8 year old son casting a jerkbait and RIPPIN’!!!!!
All the parents including my father came along. The kids ended the day early after each and everyone of them caught some fish, so the rest of the day was just my dad and myself, and no single fishing trip can go without testing some sort of new tackle. The test subject this time was the new Abu Garcia Vendetta bass rod.
ICAST preview here: http://www.tackletour.com/reviewicast09rodsabugarcia.html
- The rod felt really nice with the Revo Winch. Pretty balanced and lightweight.
- Components are outstanding for the price range
- Sensitive. Was able to feel when I hit vegetation when ripping for stripers
- Appearance wise, the rod looks premium!
- Here’s one negative I’ve noticed. The EVA grips aren’t as solid as the “Hypalon” thicker material. Only time will tell if it’ll hold him. I’ve seen indentations from it being pressed up against something for a period of time. But then again, you have to remember the rod costs only $79-90!!!!!
So far my impressions are very good for this under $100 rod that looks like it costs $250+. I can’t wait to take it on the water again.
Tags: Abu Garcia, On the water test, Review, Vendetta Rod
Thanks for the first impressions. I couldn’t be happier to hear the positives. It’s great to see a rod hit the US market that looks “JDM exotic” and priced for the masses. This is one rod that will be going into my arsenal. (Hello 7′6″ MH)
Pure Fishing appears to be pushing the envelope in the value arena. I picked up a Berkley Lightning Shock rod and was very impressed with the light weight, balance, performance and quality of a $49 rod. Nice appointments and looks like a rod that costs 3 times the actual price.
Keep the reports coming
Nice review. Looks like a winner for the price. I’ve never been a fan of the foam grips – “Hypalon” or otherwise. I “dented” a grip with my thumbnail on a Zillion rod in a store and that dent was there a month later. But foam is cool looking.