Fenwick releases two new rods this year at Icast

[NDOUTDOORS]

Fenwick has released two awesome rods this year. The Tech is back and its a great rod. new guides and new actions. Best rod on the market for $200. They also updated the World Class which is in a class well above its price point. I have been a huge fan of the HMG and elittech rods but these two have blown me away. Has anyone else seen these?

 

[eyexer]

Fenwicks have never been as good since pure fishing bought them out

 

[Fisherman25]

I’ve pretty much fell in love with the world class rods. I have two now and could easily see having 4 or 5 by next spring. Also just picked up a tech and so far like it very well. I generally run mostly Croix but I’d say the world class rods are neck and neck with the top croix rods.

 

[5575]

I agree.
The world class is an excellent stick.

 

[shorthairsrus]

Overrated

 

[thriller1]

I'm not responsible enough for fancy shmancy rods. That and the kids think my rods are theirs and usually come back abused.

 

[MuleyMadness]

I have an HMG. I would have rather bought a Berkley Cherrywood

 

[Migrator Man]

I’m a GLoomis snob but I’d like to try one of the rods that used that powerlux resin. Might have to give fenwick a try

 

[SDMF]

In the $200 range I prefer St. Croix Avid to everything else.

To me everything Fenwick feels 1-step "heavier" than their rating. I.E. a Fenwick Med is everyone else's Med-Hvy.

 

[KDM]

For two hundred, I'm going custom build instead of factory mass produced. The line guides will be properly positioned on the spine, I can choose how many guides, what type of guide, I can pick the handle design and material, AND I can pick the color. Guess I'm picky about the rods I use. (Grin)

 

[wslayer]

Kind of a Croix fan also. Have an Avid, Premier, and Triumph.
Couple Fenwicks, HMG & HMX, they are OK in my opinion.

 

[honkerslayer]

I have never been a Fenwick fan either. I’d take St Croix over Fenwick all day, but that’s only my preference. Got a buddy who loves his Fenwicks. I Started building my own rods a couple years ago and havent looked back. There are some really good quality blanks out there that stack up with the best off the shelf rods. KDM is right about guides handles and all that as well.

 

[Bacon]

Overpriced Chinese rods? No thanks. If I’m spending $200 plus on a rod I’m buying USA made. Might not matter to everyone but it does to me.

 

[MuleyMadness]

Funny I just bashed them late last week on this thread. Fishing Saturday dead man pole got heavy I picked it up and it was a snag. Jerked on it a couple times trying to get it out. Snapped off the top 18 inches of the rod. It was my Fenwick HMG. 2 years old and I might have used it 8-10 times. I hope they do not warranty it so I can throw it in the garbage.

 

[Fisherman25]

The lower end Fenwick rods have always felt heavy and poor on the sensitivity side to me. The world class rods are a huge step up for Fenwick. They are very comparable to a 400 dollar Croix. And I’m a Croix guy.

 

[Zogman]

For about 8 years I had a G Loomis for my jigging (which is 90%) Went to sports show about 4 years ago and there was a booth with Commander Rods. Ended up buying one and been using that ever since. Tried the GL once this year and put it back. Went back to the Commander Very good price.

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