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Shimano Sahara w/ Abu Garcia Vendetta re: price check
Posted on 4/27/15 at 7:58 pm
Posted on 4/27/15 at 7:58 pm
Impulse buy. Got a trip coming up this weekend. OTD for for less than $140. Specs and reds in Grand Isle. Some surf, some boat
Shimono Sahara 4000 ($72)
Abu Garcia Vendetta ($60)
Did I do ok?
Shimono Sahara 4000 ($72)
Abu Garcia Vendetta ($60)
Did I do ok?
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Posted on 4/27/15 at 8:18 pm to northern
you didn't overpay on retail pricing. . .
Saharas are $80 new and Vendetta rods can be found anywhere from $40-100 depending on where you go. I think Academy had them recently on sale for around $50.
Vendettas are good rods though, and the Sahara is a very capable reel that will get the job done.
Saharas are $80 new and Vendetta rods can be found anywhere from $40-100 depending on where you go. I think Academy had them recently on sale for around $50.
Vendettas are good rods though, and the Sahara is a very capable reel that will get the job done.
Posted on 4/27/15 at 8:23 pm to northern
Yep, I would have went with a 2500 though
Posted on 4/27/15 at 10:07 pm to northern
4000? You fishing for marlin?
Posted on 4/27/15 at 10:29 pm to nahtanojc
Vendettas are crap. Broke mine in half on two pound bass. The veritas is goid
Posted on 4/28/15 at 5:54 am to ToulatownTiger
I have multiple vendetta rods and brought in plenty of 10+ lb reds with no issues. 4000 reel is big for my taste, but lots of people use that size for salt water fishing, so it'll do. I think you got a decent deal on the rod. I paid $90 a rod when I got my vendettas, but that was several years back. There are better rods at that price point though, and I'll be upgrading soon.
Posted on 4/28/15 at 6:28 am to northern
Like others have said, I would go exchange it for the 2500 or 3000. The 4000 is too big for my taste, casting that thing all day vs casting a smaller reel makes a big difference. But you can't go wrong with Shimano, I've never had a problem with any Shimano I have owned.
Posted on 4/28/15 at 6:52 am to northern
You didn't overpay, I dont get the hate for the Vendetta, sure rods break, I've had numerous break on a ton of different things, all differnt brands. I chalk it up to a bad blank and go get another one. Keep your receipt and exchange it at Academy.
I have 3 vendetta spinning rods and no issues, I do prefer the Villian for a casting rod though.
I have 3 vendetta spinning rods and no issues, I do prefer the Villian for a casting rod though.
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