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It took me An hour and 45mins to get there from Pontiac, and to me the event sucked eggs.... But I did manage to spend $140, and got me a Abu vendetta rod for $54. Also stocked up on some of Waynes plastics. I wished people would freaking learn how to drive in the snow...I mean COME ON people, driving 15mph down telegraph makes no sense, It causes more harm than good. The road wasn't even icy because of the salt trucks that were everywhere. sorry about the rant Maybe it will be better on Sat. 8-) :-?

Went to the fishing show and only found three Vendetta's in the whole freaking place.I ended up getting the VTC66-6 for $54 out the door. 8-) I so happy I went, even though I thought it was a crappie event in all.

Yeah, I'm not to worried about throwing deep cranks as much as I originally thought I would. I'm gonna stick to 10' and shallower this year. You guys are giving some great versatile information on this topic. I appreciate it very much.

what? :-?

It's because of the taper. The 7' has a moderate taper, it's quite close to fiberglass in action. The 6'9" has a fast taper. The 6'6" you have listed has an extra fast taper. I have the first two rods. That's why you are seeing the difference. You have the VTC69-6? How does it perform?(casting, sensitive,etc.) And What do you mostly use it for? Excellent sensitivity, very well balanced with a Revo, Zillion and Fuego and I would imagine Pflueger and Shimano reels. I use it for pitchin' jigs/trailers to 5/8 oz, creature baits, etc. Matched it with 16 lb flouro. 8-) ;D Well I'm sold... I have a feeling you work for that dang monkey.... ;D

It's because of the taper. The 7' has a moderate taper, it's quite close to fiberglass in action. The 6'9" has a fast taper. The 6'6" you have listed has an extra fast taper. I have the first two rods. That's why you are seeing the difference. You have the VTC69-6? How does it perform?(casting, sensitive,etc.) And What do you mostly use it for?

http://tackletog.com/jip/2009/07/07/abu-garcia-vendetta-rod-new-product/ Finally I found something...:-? According to this blog it is not a typo.

Care to elaborate? :-? Every website I find list these same specs.

crazyness... here in michigan it is no size limit on gills...all pan fish for that matter I do believe....Oh yeah and thanks for the Cold weather >

I hope not... but I will find out tomorrow when I go to buy one...I think it will be a perfect match for my Fuego... 8-)

ummmmmm.....beersicle

They are also rated this way at TW... :-?

got this the from Abu site VTC70-5 (1187728) 8-17 1/4-5/8 7ft. 0in. Medium 79.95 VTC69-6 (1187727) 12-17 3/16-5/8 6ft. 9in. Medium Heavy 79.95 VTC66-6 (1187726) 12-20 3/16-5/8 6ft. 6in. Medium Heavy 79.95 How is the MH rated for 3/16-5/8 lures, and the M is rated 1/4-5/8 lures... I don't understand why The MH handles lighter weights than the the M. Maybe I just don't understand power ratings.... 8-)

I agree 100% with you on this. I fished in a live bait tournament once and placed 2nd using a spinner bait... 8-)

I will be there Thursday. I want to go Saturday as well but not sure if I wanna deal with the crowd...

live bait or artificial bait... It does not matter IMO...

I love the Rage Shad... But the tails rip too easy after a one or three fish.... Next year I'm gonna have to get me some glue... 8-)

I want them all

I don't know...I am jumping head first into cranking this year and I will be using 12# fluorocarbon....If not 10#

I have forced myself to look into the Carrot Stick...I just can't seem to get past the orange color... I have always disliked the color... Right now I'm torn between the Loomis CBR845, Crucial Crankbait rod 7'mh or a Falcon rod... Hopefully Falcon will be at the Ultimate Fishing expo this week so I can finally get my hand on some their rods. Thanks for you input though.

But if you are willing to spend a few more dollars Tackle warehouse has a Diawa Fuego on sale for 131.99 shipped($250 retail) and is hands down a better reel... I like the fact it is smaller profile than the Citica, but by no means is the Citica big..

Shimano Citica 201E(Lh) or 200E(Rh)....You can find them for around $90 shipped...Bass Pro wants $128 otd.. Bearing count is over rated...

Do you think throwing shallow to med cranks on the MH would be ok.... you should be ok but the flip side to this is those style of cranks tend to be on the lighter side. the Falcon Original Cast 7' Med Hvy i think would make a great rod for a blend of big and small. this series of rod is IMO a little lighter than what the rod rating states. you wont be wore out on big cranks and with a good reel should be able to toss 3/16 baits ok. http://www.***.com/descpageCASTFALCON-FOGC.html# does this rod have a parabolic bend?

What advantage would you have casting left handed vs. casting right handed?

What advantage would you have casting left handed vs. casting right handed?