Abu Garcia is Out For Young Blood

It was pretty clear to me before watching the video below that Abu Garcia is looking to attract a much younger crowd than before. Their magazine ads are beautiful, I could easily imagine a Mercedes or BMW ad with the same flare and design. It’s a mix of luxury and prestige with an aggressive attitude undertone. Personally, I think it’s working- at least on me! These two new 2010 rods are nothing to laugh at, they might slap you across the face if you try.

Vendetta

The Vendetta promises to be a perfectly balanced and aggressively designed rod built for performance. The counterbalance system built into the handle is designed to the weight and specifications of Abu’s own Revo and Soron reels, but should prove almost perfect for any aggressively styled low profile baitcasters. Abu spared no expense in the details combining a Fuji Soft-Touch Reel seat with 30-Ton graphite blank, stocked with Pac Ba zirconium frame guides, and even the little details like the anodized aluminum reel screw and the laser etched Abu Garcia crest on the butt cap. The Vendetta should set you back about $70-80 bucks.

Vengeance

The Vengeance is designed on the same platform as the Vendetta, with just as much attention to detail, value, and performance, but at a better price point in todays market. Many of the parts are down grades from the Vendetta, but are still quality parts. Even at the lower price point of $50-60 bucks you’ll still enjoy the laser etched Abu Garcia crest on the butt cap.

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March 14, 2010 by Jonathon Marshall

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8 Comments on “Abu Garcia is Out For Young Blood...”

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  • avatar woody
    1 year, 11 months ago #

    Nice and funky, i like ‘em.

  • avatar Ctom
    1 year, 11 months ago #

    I have the 6’3″ Vendetta, and it’s awesome

  • avatar Clive Mathias
    1 year, 11 months ago #

    Lookin very nice!

  • avatar Jonathon Marshall
    1 year, 11 months ago #

    I’ve not been able to find a good quality shot of the laser etched butt yet

  • avatar szomo
    1 year, 11 months ago #

    Yeah , im looking to see what these feel like. Action and sensativity is everything really , its why i love the shimano crucials so much.

    If your a droppshot and jig fisherman , you will know the difference , and its crappy when you pick something up , looks good , weight feels right but the action is crap and that really comes with a ultrafast , med hvy rod ….

    we’ll see how these rods stack up , im sure they are competatively priced …

  • avatar cbiegel
    1 year, 11 months ago #

    Yeah, if they perform like advertised then they are very competitively priced.

  • avatar Stephen
    1 year, 11 months ago #

    Now those are some hot rods!

  • avatar Toronto Sportmen’s Show: Abu Garcia Vendetta : Fishing Fury
    1 year, 9 months ago #

    [...] at the Toronto Sportmens Show I got my first hands-on look at the new Abu Garcia Vendetta rods, and I must say I’m impressed. These rods are extremely light and very nicely balanced. This [...]

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