{"id":439,"date":"2021-09-08T20:50:06","date_gmt":"2021-09-08T20:50:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.outdoorsniagara.com\/?p=439"},"modified":"2021-09-08T23:45:28","modified_gmt":"2021-09-08T23:45:28","slug":"abu-garcia-vengeance-casting-fishing-rod-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.outdoorsniagara.com\/abu-garcia-vengeance-casting-fishing-rod-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Abu Garcia Vengeance Casting Fishing Rod Review"},"content":{"rendered":"
Abu Garcia is an extremely well-established brand in the fishing market with some of the best reels that you can find, but they also make plenty of high-quality rods<\/a>.<\/p>\n However, a company as large and prestigious as Abu Garcia doesn\u2019t just cater to the pros, many of which Abu Garcia sponsors.<\/p>\n That said, what happens when a company that won an award from the King of Sweden for the quality of its craftsmanship tries to make fishing equipment for the average person on a budget?<\/p>\n That\u2019s what this list aims to answer as it breaks down one of Abu Garcia\u2019s most popular casting fishing rods.<\/p>\n The Vengeance is part of Abu Garcia\u2019s \u201cV-Series\u201d and generally hovers at a price point that sits near the \u201cpricey budget\u201d range.<\/p>\n But is the Abu Garcia Vengeance worth the extra cost compared to some of its budget-friendly competition, or just a bunch of sound and fury, signifying nothing.<\/p>\n Pros<\/strong><\/p>\n Cons<\/strong><\/p>\n Contents<\/p> This is a category where you expect virtually any Abu Garcia product to sit at the front of the class, but the Vengeance is a bit of a mixed bag.<\/p>\n Granted, that\u2019s relative to your expectations, but if you come to the Vengeance looking for the same Abu Garcia quality you\u2019d find on one of the company\u2019s products costing five times or more, you\u2019re going to be disappointed.\u00a0<\/p>\n That said, the 24-ton graphite blank is still one of the better-built rods that you can find at this price point, just understand that it\u2019s built to the expected specs of a rod that costs what it does.<\/p>\n Still, when compared to similarly priced competitors, this fishing rod is, at least, as strong as the leaders if not stronger.<\/p>\n The Abu Garcia comes in 4 different lengths which may not seem like much, but it means that the company snuck in an extra length not commonly used.<\/p>\n In this instance, you can choose from the 6\u20196\u201d, 7\u2019, and 7\u20196\u201d models for common sizes or opt for the less common 6\u20199\u201d model.<\/p>\n Another good thing about this baitcasting fishing rod\u2019s length is that it complements the rod\u2019s power.<\/p>\n As is fairly common at this level, the Abu Garcia Vengeance employs 24-ton graphite when constructing its blank.<\/p>\n That said, this is your \u201cstandard\u201d 24-ton graphite, and you shouldn\u2019t try pushing it too hard just because it\u2019s an Abu Garcia product.<\/p>\n Oddly enough, this casting pole seems to suffer more damage in transit than it does out in the field.<\/p>\n All of the Vengeance Series casting rods except for one come in a fast action, and even that exception still comes in a medium-fast action.<\/p>\n While this places some limitations on the type of fishing you can do with this rod, it still allows for fishing in smaller waters and provides additional control when casting.<\/p>\n Where a lot of budget-friendly rods will hover around the medium power rating to appeal to a wider range of fishermen, the Vengeance Series leans a bit heavier.<\/p>\n Designed more for fighting large fish with plenty of energy, the average power rating of this fishing rod is medium-heavy.<\/p>\n However, this casting fishing pole also offers a medium power and a heavy power for edge cases.<\/p>\n It may not seem like it given all of the other features, but making a lightweight, budget-friendly rod was Abu Garcia\u2019s inspiration for the Vengeance.<\/p>\n The great news is that Abu Garcia achieved its goal with a smashing success with most of the series\u2019 rods sitting at just under 5 oz with maximum and minimum of just under 6 oz and 4 oz, respectively.<\/p>\n The fast action of the Abu Garcia Vengeance Series casting fishing rod means you can expect plenty of sensitivity right out of the box without considering anything else.<\/p>\n On top of that, this baitcasting fishing pole also boasts a high modulus thanks to the choices needed to make it lightweight as well.<\/p>\n With a fast action, the Abu Garcia Vengeance Series doesn\u2019t flex during the cast as much as some other actions.<\/p>\n This provides you additional control when casting as well as more sensitivity when setting the hook.<\/p>\n That said, you need to match your fish with the line better for this taper than a softer one.<\/p>\n Unlike plenty of high-end, professional-grade casting rods, the Abu Garcia Vengeance doesn\u2019t boast the rod\u2019s limitations and specs on the rod, choosing instead to brand the rod.<\/p>\n This may be a bit frustrating, especially for those used to top-tier equipment, but it\u2019s pretty common for the budget-friendly category.<\/p>\n The Abu Garcia Vengeance rod guides are nothing to write home about, but neither are they anything that should give you trouble either.<\/p>\n The stainless steel guides are durable enough and don\u2019t contribute to tangled lines while the casting design and titanium oxide inserts add a little bit more security.<\/p>\n The Abu Garcia Vengeance features a split handle, allowing you to put more power into your cast and reach farther distances.<\/p>\n This casting rod features EVA foam for the handle material which is pretty standard and shouldn\u2019t present you with any trouble as it\u2019s water-resistant and reasonably comfortable.<\/p>\n The trigger grip is a nice touch and allows for both a bit more power and control when casting.<\/p>\n\n
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