Global Moderator Mike L Posted February 12, 2011 Global Moderator Posted February 12, 2011 HiYa. A local shop down here has a Fenwick Techna AV [AVS 70MM] 7ft med/med spinning rod rated at 1/8 -5/8 oz, 4-12 lb line that I'm thinking of getting for cranks and jerk baits. This line was discontinued 2 yrs ago, but at that time it was Fenwick's top of line model. ( I called Fenwick) New it retailed for 225.00, I can get it for 150.00. It feels great with a Smyetre 3000 FJ reel. What do you guy's think? I never owned a Fenwick, and I hardly ever see them mentioned here, but I'm told they make a very good product up there with the St Croix and Dobyns. True? Do you think this rod is worth it. Thanks for any feed back at all Mike Quote
Super User bilgerat Posted February 12, 2011 Super User Posted February 12, 2011 I asked the same question a few weeks back before I bought my Fenwick and everybody that replied had positive feedback on them. Quote
Fish Chris Posted February 12, 2011 Posted February 12, 2011 I used to be a hard-core Fenwick guy. Still love my Fenwicks. The only problem I have with them, is that don't make a micro-light which suits my purposes, nor a heavy action spinning rod which can handle my swimbaits..... So that leaves me with only my medium weight rods, which will probably last me 20+ years ! Fish Quote
Super User bilgerat Posted February 12, 2011 Super User Posted February 12, 2011 I used to be a hard-core Fenwick guy. Still love my Fenwicks.The only problem I have with them, is that don't make a micro-light which suits my purposes, nor a heavy action spinning rod which can handle my swimbaits..... So that leaves me with only my medium weight rods, which will probably last me 20+ years ! Fish Have you seen these ? http://www.basspro.com/Fenwick-Elite-Tech-River-Runner-Spinning-Rods/product/10210426/-1743464 I just got the 6' 8" ultra light. Beautifully made rod. Lifetime warranty. It's still frozen out here, haven't had a chance to fish it yet > Quote
Super User OkobojiEagle Posted February 12, 2011 Super User Posted February 12, 2011 Great rod, but the store should be clearing out a two year old rod alot more aggressively than that. I'd offer 100.00 even and he should be thinking about taking it. steve Quote
Super User deaknh03 Posted February 12, 2011 Super User Posted February 12, 2011 I bought the same rod, but for casting, on ebay for $60 with free shipping. Great rod, but look around before you spend the $150. Quote
Global Moderator Mike L Posted February 13, 2011 Author Global Moderator Posted February 13, 2011 Thanks Guy's. Good advise, thats what I was looking for. Mike Quote
Fish Chris Posted February 13, 2011 Posted February 13, 2011 Hey Bilge, 1 - 4 LB1/32 - 1/8 OZ 6'2'' SL MODERATE FAST ERR62SL-MF-2 2-PIECE Only this one would be close..... but it's a 2 piece, so I wouldn't even consider it. Just a mental block, ya' know. But I want my micro light to start out, and end up, as a 1 piece rod, when I sometimes fish for Sturgeon with them Peace, Fish Quote
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