I actually did not buy this rod, but rather cast another guy's 8wt who just bought the rod. not sure if i should get a 7' medium mod-fast action or 7' med-heavy fast action for my bait caster. Nice to have 10-12 extra jigging rods in case you get newbies on the boat lol. An 8' 4/5 wt. Fenwick HMG vs St Croix Triumph Strictly Fishing. Today Fenwick has a complete line of fishing rods and reels for various types of fishing, from ice fishing to fly fishing and from freshwater to saltwater. There was a shop at Yishun. It caught lots of walleye without the tip i just cut it back to the next eye. Slickdeals Forums Hot Deals Fenwick HMG / Pflueger President Spinning Combo - $99. ok fellas I got the falcon hd rods in I ordered from academy. The model info was handwritten on the shaft. The Fenwick HMG was the original graphite rod. Search This Thread. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want … For the SAME price, I would get a Triumph 100% of the time. (You must log in or sign up to reply here. Super sensitive and light. Not terrible, just doesn���t feel as comfortable or sensitive as my st. Croix. Then in 1973, Fenwick was the first to introduce an all-graphite fishing rod, now the world-famous HMG (High Modulus Graphite) which revolutionized rods and how anglers fished. There's a thread on early Fenwick graphite here. In my limited experience I find that the early green/black, HMG fenwicks are different enough from the later brown gff, hmg rods that they should be considered different rods entirely even though they share the same model number. I was not happy about that, ill probably end up getting another St. Croix, probably the eyecon this time. Was told by a kaki here that it's about 20% with lots of variety to choose from. been to changi pro/ Gary / Sincere, did not manage to find them carrying this brand. (318)560-9827 In late 1999, we started our first message board. Custom Fenwick HMG 1441; If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. Bass Fishing Forum > General Bass Fishing Discussion > Rods, Reels and Fishing Line > Rods > Topic: Fenwick HMG, Abu Garcia Vendetta or F&S Tec-Spec Elite; ADD SPACE Laurie Cork Ph. Bass Fishing Forum > General Bass Fishing Discussion > Rods, Reels and Fishing Line > Rods > Topic: Fenwick HMG opinions. When graphite rods first was introduced the HMG where the first rods out that I can remember. I have a Denali Myriad too but I���m not a huge fan of it. I recently purchased a new Fenwick HMG 905 5wt from a guy on craigslist. Care to buy us a beer? Hi Guys, I've been looking around for Fenwick rod, more specifically Fenwick HMG (HMG76ML- FS) (HMG76ML- MS-2) (HMG70M) or Fenwick Eagle it seems like fenwick is not quite popular nowadays? My two GO TO jigging rods are 6foot 6inch Medium Light action fast tip HMX rods spooled with Power Pro 10 pound Hi-Vis yellow line with a 6 pound Berkley 100% florocarbon leader tied on with a blood knot.Great sensitivity, great hook set and just an all around great set up for me IMHO. All have the same braid line and reels. I have several Fenwick HMG rods, spinning & casting, in various actions and they work good, what I like best is the lifetime warranty. But i might try the Elite Tech from Fenwick. Their popular spinning rods the Fenwick GT has an upgraded design and are now rebranded as the Fenwick Eagle. Fishing Forum ; Fenwick Rods Ain't What They Used To Be Fenwick Rods Ain't What They Used To Be. You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. I can't speak for the 6'9" ML HMG, but I own a 6'6" M HMG which is about 8yo and is still my favorite walleye rod over my 6'3" M EliteTech and 6'6" M STC Premier. Singapore's Number 1 Fishing Community that also caters to other parts of Southeast Asia. Changi pro used to sell them, and they did some sales a year or two back... then bring in those local brand. (318)560-9827 I have HMX HMG and Elite Tech Fenwick rods and use them interchangeably. Free shipping on many items | Browse your favorite brands ... Fenwick HMG Graphite 2pc Fly Rod Model GIFF 959-2 9’6” 5oz 9wt Lot N1. Advanced Search. First Unread. Which one? Finding one slot for this coming Thursday anyone. ). I have some of the newer lines like the HMG and the Techna which I am happy with but the new Elite tech series in my opinion is lacking and heavily over priced for a china made rod. I like the Okuma Dead eye there is a noticeable difference when i jig with that rod I bought one last year for around a hundred bucks, and of course i already managed to break the tip off it. I own two of them HMG. Some Woodstream HMG rods also a 'T' at the end to designate 'Traditional', indicating a softer action more akin (they hoped) to 'boo. If possible, spend a few extra dollars and go AETOS. Another good stick from Fenwick. … It was one of the early Fenwick graphite rods and is a direct descendant of the FF series rods. Here at RodsReview.com you'll find a user's Fenwick reviews, fishing tests and experts tips. Laurie Cork Ph. Well, I guess have to make a trip up north to look for it. Search Fenwick:: HMG . We are currently operating our customer service department and distribution center in compliance with enhanced safety procedures. They are great sensitive rods. which would be better and why? I don't think you can go wrong with Fenwick rods. FOR SALE - Denver, CO - fenwick hmg 8.5 ft. aftma line #7 model gff857-4 like new Location: lakewood Price: $120 fenwick fly rod (lakewood) $120 - JLA FORUMS fenwick fly rod (lakewood) $120 Love the hmg but about the same rod as sc. FOR SALE - Denver, CO - The HMG series were the worlds first graphite rod with carbon binding. I took my friend out fishing today and it was a nice rod, the whole setup looked like it was never used. It isn't as elegant as the Aetos or the World Class, but casts well and is another bargain for the price. they carry many Fenwick rod. You referring to JB tackle shop? The Eagles leave a bit to be desired. My friend David broke his on a 8 lbr LMB he estimated. Founded in 1999, Michigan-Sportsman.com started as a collection of links to Michigan related sites, and a series of manually edited blogs. And yes, they are still highly prized among tournament casters, who use them in accuracy events. what do y'all think about the st. Croix premier,st. I've had to use that a few times when I did something dumb. Both of these Fenwick rods are pleasant to cast and are hard to beat for the money. (318)347-7380 You can Email Me Here Mike Cork Ph. Fenwick HMG 9' 8wt (Added 12.12.16). Have both an eagle and elite tech. looking at casting spinner baits and chatter baits. Put a couple 1/4oz weights on a couple pieces of line with paper clips on the ends. With a $20 price difference, in today's market, I would take whichever you can actually get your hands on, and that might be neither honestly. want to cast far without having to really whip the rod. Fenwick will normally replace it if you send it back! :opps: May be you can check around where they shifted. Many off-site friendships have formed with others who share the same interests in the outdoors through the site. 2Jan nite trip looking for 2-3 slots to fill, 8Jan Southern Island day fishing-looking for 1-2pax. Discussion in 'Detroit River and Lake Erie' started by Jiggin Jay, Nov 13, 2018. I don't have any experience with Elite Tech. I have the Fenwick walleye elite 5”9 med. Bought it after a handful of Fenwick HMG. Overall Customer Rating: Fenwick HMG Rods 4.55 out of 5 (22 Reviews) Manufacturer: Fenwick The blank is sanded and unfinished, and overall the rod has a very clean overall look and feel. Only it was a spinning rod and he contacted Fenwick and they sent him a … Excellent condition prefered. By LoverofDrum, June 17, 2013 in Fishing Forum. Elite tech, 5'9" medium, 1 piece. It was a marriage of my passions for the outdoors and the internet. They were the pioneers of graphite rods when manufacturers were using boron or composite fiberglass. I have an older Fenwick wood stream HMG GFL 108-7. The management works very hard to make sure the community is running the best software, best designs, and all the other bells and whistles. $150.00. so, now back to the drawing board. Fenwick HMG / Pflueger President Spinning Combo - $99 $99.00 + 23 Deal Score. Description; Details; I really like the way this rod casts about as well as the Aetos. Was thinking about getting an eyecon but read stuff on Fenwick and thought I���d give it a try. The Fenwick HMG's guide train is made up of Fuji Alconites with stainless steel frames and the reel seat is a Sea-Guide soft touch Alien Reel seat with positive lock design. Shoulda did warranty claim their customer service is one of the best. Due … The original Fenwick HMG rods were gray with a greenish gray NCP wraps and a sleeve ferrule. By moving to graphite, they were able to build longer, light rods. It was, and still is, a revelation. We'd really appreciate it! THe guy said it was a year old rod and he never really got to using it. The two previous generations of these Fenwick HMG rods had 'GFF' ('Graphite Fenwick Fly') followed by the length (in inches or in feet) and the line rating. It's as good as my Loomis at less than half the price. They were designed by Jim Green, not Don Green (though both were involved with Fenwick and then Sage). 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