Largemouth21 Posted March 18, 2017 Posted March 18, 2017 Abu Garcia Vengeance seems like a nice rod for 50$ but I have heard horror stories of them snapping and having eye inserts pop out and having other problems. I have heard good things about the Lightning rod but the Vengeance feels really great in my hand. So much lighter than my old Ugly Stik (Obviously) Has anybody had breaking trouble? or is the Vendetta worth the extra 30$ Thanks! Quote
Stephen Selph Posted March 18, 2017 Posted March 18, 2017 I have both, and I would definitely get the vendetta between the two of them, I've caught hundreds of fish on mine, and love it. The Vengeance isn't anywhere as sensitive, and just feels much cheaper. I have the 7' medium spinning and use it for all of my drop shotting needs. 1 Quote
ethan-333 Posted March 18, 2017 Posted March 18, 2017 ive had the lightning rod and the vengeance. but used and still use the vengeance for chatterbaits and i used the lightning rod for flipping tubes. i thought both were good rods for the money. i did have the insert come out of the eye on the tip of the lightning rod but i returned it to walmart no questiond asked. my brother has a couple of them and hasnt had a problem. i did manage to catch a 4lber on the lightning rod in the first 5 minutes of using it. but in the end it is a 50 dollar rod 1 Quote
Largemouth21 Posted March 19, 2017 Author Posted March 19, 2017 On March 17, 2017 at 9:28 PM, Stephen Selph said: I have both, and I would definitely get the vendetta between the two of them, I've caught hundreds of fish on mine, and love it. The Vengeance isn't anywhere as sensitive, and just feels much cheaper. I have the 7' medium spinning and use it for all of my drop shotting needs. have you had any trouble with the vendetta breaking? Also I have heard that Abu Garcia rods tend to run heavier than rating. Is the Vendetta still light enough for most light baits. Thanks! Quote
CTBassin860 Posted March 19, 2017 Posted March 19, 2017 You can find the vengeance at Wal-Mart for 20-30 bucks.I have both but haven't taken the vengeance out yet.I love the lightning though. 1 Quote
Super User Spankey Posted March 19, 2017 Super User Posted March 19, 2017 I've picked up some vengance and lightning shock rods up on clearance for the guys at work with me for $10-$13 at Wally World. Don't own one' The shocks fell awkward to me. Not enough guides to me. Short at least one but I'm not a rod builder. The Abu Garcia Vendetta I own is a great rod. 6'10" ML nothing broken about it has held up great. Tip has a fast/x-fast action. Split shot rigs and drop shot rigs is all I use it for. I put an Orra on it. I would not use mine any other way than finesse worms but that my opinion. 1 Quote
Largemouth21 Posted March 21, 2017 Author Posted March 21, 2017 On 3/19/2017 at 3:21 PM, Spankey said: I've picked up some vengance and lightning shock rods up on clearance for the guys at work with me for $10-$13 at Wally World. Don't own one' The shocks fell awkward to me. Not enough guides to me. Short at least one but I'm not a rod builder. The Abu Garcia Vendetta I own is a great rod. 6'10" ML nothing broken about it has held up great. Tip has a fast/x-fast action. Split shot rigs and drop shot rigs is all I use it for. I put an Orra on it. I would not use mine any other way than finesse worms but that my opinion. On 3/19/2017 at 3:04 PM, MassBassin508 said: You can find the vengeance at Wal-Mart for 20-30 bucks.I have both but haven't taken the vengeance out yet.I love the lightning though. Thank you! 2 Quote
Super User Spankey Posted March 21, 2017 Super User Posted March 21, 2017 Those Vendettas go Cheap at Wally World also. Got it on clearance but I know I paid more than $25 for it. I think $35-40. It was there forever at $79. Mgr. at store cut it in half at least if I'd take it. I really bought it for a guest or family member were to go with me (doesn't happen very often). I read all the reviews before I bought it. I don't care about all that stuff, felt great in my hand, a lot of guys don't know how to take or use their stuff. I through all the reviews out on that rod. Shame you are not near me or I would let you it for you to try and decide. I've caught some of my nicer smallies on it with a split shot rig. #7 round ss, light wire gammy and Roboworms or Power Worms. I picked up a Falcon 7' med. spin crankbait Rod with micro guides recently at Wally. Sat there forever. They has all kind of clearance stickers on it. Same mgr. asked if he'd take $44 for it. He did, no idea where I came up with that number but I do know it's worth that. Can't wait to use it. Going to use fluoro first and see how it goes. Go with braid if I have to. Never fished braid before. 1 Quote
CTBassin860 Posted March 21, 2017 Posted March 21, 2017 2 hours ago, Largemouth21 said: Thank you! You're welcome 1 Quote
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