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anointed130



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PostPosted: Fri Jun 29, 2012 6:05 pm    Post subject: Abu Garcia 354I with a vengance rod Reply with quote

I went out and purchased a new rod and reel combo today because i broke my cheap rod on a snag this morning(it was a zebco.)

I was tired of the low end walmart brand stuff, so i stepped it up to low end abu garcia for $70. I think i did alright but needed a second opinion, my wife wasnt there to cosign and sooth my buyers remorse.

I also bought 20# P-Line to go on it, not sure if i should have gone with the 12# or 14# I hate breaking my line.
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SAP284



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PostPosted: Fri Jun 29, 2012 6:52 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I bought that same setup but a 6'6" baitcaster. I've heard mixed reviews but honestly I like it and have no problems. I got it for 80 and also got a 20 dollar mail in rebate from Abu. I have 30lb Sufix 832 braid with 20lb fluro on it. Works well.
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hila2006



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Location: Ellington

PostPosted: Mon Jul 02, 2012 6:07 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hey I'm a lifetime Abu fan. Where did you go for it? I'm looking for a 7' set up baitcasting. But I don't have a ton of cash after moving recently. That seems like a good deal for an Abu set up.
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PECo



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PostPosted: Mon Jul 02, 2012 6:39 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

20 pound test P-Line might be a little heavy for a spinning reel. Heavier fluoro tends to jump off of the spool like a spring. I've used 15 pound test P-Line fluoroclear on my spinning reels with no issues, but would be afraid to go heavier than that.
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anointed130



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PostPosted: Mon Jul 02, 2012 12:00 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I got mine from Dicks sporting, it was $70 for me because i had a $10 off coupon, because they get so much of my loot its actually $80 but they do give you the $20 rebate as mentioned earlier,which will make it $60 if you have the patience to wait for it.

And Phil you were right on about the 20# test jumping off the spool, but i do like the strength of it, i got into a couple trees while trying to get use to the 7ft rod. Had no issue snatching rigt out of the trees without fearing of breaking the line.
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anointed130



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PostPosted: Wed Aug 15, 2012 3:03 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Reel on vengance combo i bought less than two months ago has already busted. Bail does not flip back any longer. so much for quality made products
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PECo



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PostPosted: Wed Aug 15, 2012 6:09 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

anointed130 wrote:
Reel on vengance combo i bought less than two months ago has already busted. Bail does not flip back any longer. so much for quality made products

Sometimes the spring that pushes the bail over breaks. It's easy to fix if you have a replacement spring. I keep old reels around as parts donors.
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anointed130



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PostPosted: Wed Aug 15, 2012 11:20 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I guess i could have done that, had couple old reels around. I actually returned it and exchanged for a shimano soltace 4000 with a medium heavy 7' field and stream. We will see how it goes
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x182dan



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Location: Seymour, CT

PostPosted: Thu Aug 16, 2012 8:44 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

what reel does the vengence come with? I have a abu garcia orra s model. Brand new model this year. The bail already broke on that damn thing! It was causing my 30lb braid to snap on me.
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anointed130



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PostPosted: Thu Aug 16, 2012 10:15 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

My rod came with a cardinal 354 if i am not mistaken
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