Abu Garcia Vendetta (anyone heard of these?)

I'm currently looking for a jiggin rod that is under $100 that has a short butt section and I ran into this on ebay.
Anyone heard of these? Any input would be helpful?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180530165279&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

Fuji Soft-Touch Reel Seats firmly hold the reel in place and provide increased comfort
Pac Bay Zirconium Coated Deep Pressed Frame Guides create smooth, long casts
30-Ton Graphite Construction provides durability in a lightweight
High Density EVA Handle for superior comfort and durability
Eye-catching Red Double Anodized Aluminum Reel Screw Down provides the ultimate in reel seat lock down
Factory tuned to Revo™ and Soron™ reels
Laser etched Abu Garcia® crest on butt cap
Convenient Texas rigged hook keeper Model No.
 Line Lb./Test
 Lure Wt./Oz.
 Rod Length
 Rod Power
 ce
 
VTC70-6
 10-20
 1/2 - 1-3/8oz.
 7ft. 0in.
 Medium/Heavy
 .95
 

For Salmon or rockfish? Might be ok for salmon jigging but a little short and light. Something in the 8'+ size and that could handle up to 5 oz. would be better. 8'6" 12-25# line rating and 1-5 oz rating is the perfect salmon jigging rod IMO. Check the Berkley IM8 A92-8-6XH or A92-7-9HB. They're pretty easy to find for under $99.

For rockfish that Abu rod is definitely too light for my taste.

Z

The A92-7-9HB is $77 at Sportco.

http://www.sportco.com/productcart/pc/Berkley-Air-Im8-Salmon-Steelhead-Casting-Rod-7-9-Hb-15-50lb-172p51003.htm

Z

Yeh Dino, i've heard of them.. hugely over rated bass stick.. you can find that line at Sportco in Fife and also it's sister up in Seattle. I honestly don't think they sell many of them.

actually, now that i think on it some more, Dick's in Puyallup had a few last time i was there too.

just remember these rods are designed for optimum performance with the Revo and Soron reels also made by Abu.

I think Zee has a better solution for you.

I've got an 8' 6" Intrepid 10-30# for salmon jigging. Looking for a rod to jig for bottom fishing. I probably wont be doing any ocean jigging though..still fishing from a sink. The Berkeley looks good though but not sure if it's overkill for bottom fishing in the south sound. I do want to try jigging maybe Deception Pass too if the weather permits. Anyway I'm only jigging up to 3oz which is rarely. I really haven't found a need to jig anything bigger.