Guest BigKahuna1243 Posted February 27, 2007 Report Share Posted February 27, 2007 has anyone used these brand of rods before? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeNRA Posted February 27, 2007 Report Share Posted February 27, 2007 Re: Fenwick Rods I used to use them all the time! Good rods! But can be exspensive when buying them all the time! I was getting the HMG Graphite rods. Then I found out Bass Pro's Bionic Blades are nothing but the Fenwick's HMG blanks! For less money!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun_300 Posted February 27, 2007 Report Share Posted February 27, 2007 Re: Fenwick Rods Yep! I have a fenwick rod that is easily 50 years old. One of my friends gave it to me before he died. It's a 4 1/2 foot ultra light, I think I've used it twice. Now it sits in my room in memory of my friend. Think this year I am going to get a new one to actually use while fishing though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DU_man_84 Posted February 27, 2007 Report Share Posted February 27, 2007 Re: Fenwick Rods my buddy uses fenwicks for his walleye rods, and ive used his before and i can say they are top end rods, i liked them alot, but i like my st. croix for walleye fishing just a tad better, but fenwick is a great rod Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldawg Posted February 27, 2007 Report Share Posted February 27, 2007 Re: Fenwick Rods Watch out for the WalMart Fenwicks. I bought 2 a few years back, and they both broke within a years time. The older Fenwicks were great, as are some of the more expensive ones. These were $50 on sale. Dawg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VABuckSlayer Posted February 27, 2007 Report Share Posted February 27, 2007 Re: Fenwick Rods I have a Fenwick Flippin Stick that I've had for about 18-19 years now. It's been a good rod but I use it more for catfishing than bass fishing now. I don't know about now but they use to make great rods. Eric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSGB Posted February 27, 2007 Report Share Posted February 27, 2007 Re: Fenwick Rods [ QUOTE ] Watch out for the WalMart Fenwicks. I bought 2 a few years back, and they both broke within a years time. The older Fenwicks were great, as are some of the more expensive ones. These were $50 on sale. Dawg [/ QUOTE ] Yep. I bought a combo from Wal-Mart - Abu Garcia reel and Fenwick rod. Well, the rod broke four months later. No more Wal-Mart rods and reels for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest imported_ne_archer Posted February 27, 2007 Report Share Posted February 27, 2007 Re: Fenwick Rods I heard the new Fenwick rods that came out are great. I plan on putting on in my hands in the store soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BigKahuna1243 Posted February 27, 2007 Report Share Posted February 27, 2007 Re: Fenwick Rods Thanks for all of the replies. How would you guys compare these rods to st. croix rods, specifically st. croix's 'premier' series? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DU_man_84 Posted February 28, 2007 Report Share Posted February 28, 2007 Re: Fenwick Rods [ QUOTE ] Thanks for all of the replies. How would you guys compare these rods to st. croix rods, specifically st. croix's 'premier' series? [/ QUOTE ] i dont know about the premier series by st. croix, i personally fish the avid series, and i definately would take my st, croix over a fenwick anyday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birddog Posted February 28, 2007 Report Share Posted February 28, 2007 Re: Fenwick Rods A high end Fenwick (HMG's,etc.) are going to be every bit as good as a St. Croix. I really like my 7ft. Fenwick HMG and I have two Fenwick muskie rods. The beauty that I have found is Fenwick has great customer service, I broke a tip on a 6.5 ft. Fenwick jigging rod and I called the company and they sent me a new rod. DSGB if you picked up a Fenwick at Walmart I would take it back, I have not seen them there, but either company should stand behind it. What are you looking at spending? What are you planning on fishing, etc. Give us some details and someone may even have some other options. I love the G-Loomis rods for my walleye outings. I just started using some rods made by a guide from North Dakota that have been awesome for ice fishing, and I am anxious to see what he puts out come open water season. The biggest thing for me is....a quality rod WILL help you catch more fish, the end. Give some more details, but you can't go wrong with a higher end Fenwick or St. Croix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Posted February 28, 2007 Report Share Posted February 28, 2007 Re: Fenwick Rods [ QUOTE ] Thanks for all of the replies. How would you guys compare these rods to st. croix rods, specifically st. croix's 'premier' series? [/ QUOTE ]What are you fishing for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BigKahuna1243 Posted February 28, 2007 Report Share Posted February 28, 2007 Re: Fenwick Rods I'd use the rod mostly for walleye and pike and i would spend probably around what the HMG's are going for according to their website, about $120 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Posted March 1, 2007 Report Share Posted March 1, 2007 Re: Fenwick Rods Are you fishing Depere? What are you looking for spinning, or casting. You really should have two different rods if you Pike and walleye fish. Unless ofcourse you are fishing Depere in the spring. Then get yourself a 6'6" or a 7' spinning rod. I'd personally go with a 7' St. Croix in Med. action with a fast tip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BigKahuna1243 Posted March 1, 2007 Report Share Posted March 1, 2007 Re: Fenwick Rods I am looking for a spinning rod and it will mostly be used for a fishing trip to Canada this summer and whenever i go up north to Minocqua fishing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DU_man_84 Posted March 1, 2007 Report Share Posted March 1, 2007 Re: Fenwick Rods [ QUOTE ] whenever i go up north to Minocqua fishing [/ QUOTE ] i go up to minocqua every summer a few times for the weekend to fish, i love it up there, my favorite lakes is little and big arbor vita Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Posted March 1, 2007 Report Share Posted March 1, 2007 Re: Fenwick Rods I have a camper about 3 miles west of Minocqua on a permanent site. It's awesome up there!! May 1st i'll be up there cleaning up for the summer!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BigKahuna1243 Posted March 1, 2007 Report Share Posted March 1, 2007 Re: Fenwick Rods Yep, I love going up to Minocqua too. I fish on a smaller lake a little south of Minocqua in Hazelhurst. Along with the HMG by Fenwick, I'm also looking into the St. Croix Premier series (spinning). If anyone has any thoughts on this rod please post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DU_man_84 Posted March 2, 2007 Report Share Posted March 2, 2007 Re: Fenwick Rods all i can say is if they are made by st. croix you cant go wrong, im sure if you purchase one you will like it, and the performance will be next to excellent as are the avid series Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardwood_HD Posted March 2, 2007 Report Share Posted March 2, 2007 Re: Fenwick Rods I havent heard of them before but it sounds like I'll have to check them out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike Posted March 3, 2007 Report Share Posted March 3, 2007 Re: Fenwick Rods ever look into a custom built rod? i have 5 of them and i think they are alot better than any factory rod. it also helps when your father is a rod builder!! LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunterDWL Posted March 4, 2007 Report Share Posted March 4, 2007 Re: Fenwick Rods i use to use them all the time great rods i think i still have two now i only use st croix the best ive ever used Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest andymansavage Posted March 4, 2007 Report Share Posted March 4, 2007 Re: Fenwick Rods I have four fenwick rods from 6-7 ft spinning and casting. They are the lower end models from wally world. I paid about $15 each on clearance. Retail was $50. I have taken them to Alaska and Washington as well as using them here and have not had one problem. I caught a 20 pound shark on the 7' casting rod and it worked like a dream. Handled salmon on the kenai as well. I am a big fan. Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyrod64 Posted March 5, 2007 Report Share Posted March 5, 2007 Re: Fenwick Rods I use fenfick flyrods and love em! Like birddog, I broke a tip off one of mine and it was replaced with no problems. The lifetime warrenty is worth the cost! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BigKahuna1243 Posted March 6, 2007 Report Share Posted March 6, 2007 Re: Fenwick Rods Thanks for all your replies guys, they've helped a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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