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Location: Madison, WI | Does anyone know the handle length on this rod? Specifically the 9'? I can't seem to find that anywhere online. Also has anyone used this rod?
Thanks- Dan |
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Location: Otsego, MN | I have the 9' H action and really like it. The handle is a little shorter than my TI's by about 1-2".
I use the rod for blades mostly and like it but my one complaint would be the handle and wish it was longer but I say that with most rods. |
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Location: Madison, WI | Any chance you could measure it for me? |
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Location: Otsego, MN | If you aren't in a hurry. I am in the process of moving to our new house and its already there and I wont be there again for a few days. Could measure by Saturday.
Dan I think you have my number, just text me and I will get that too you. Or PM/email me. |
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Location: Grand Rapids MN | I have the 8'6" XH rod and it's now my "all around" rod. Really light with good balance and feel. A store sells them locally for $150 so it's a great rod for the cash. Doesn't have a super fat grip, say compared to a TI rod, but pretty comparable to most rods. I would pay the $200 msrp for it now that I've owned one. |
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Location: US | I have an 8' i can measure the handle in the morning. When i bought it i believe they all had the same handle length. |
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| I have the trolling version however, Fenwick lists all the Elite Tech Predators as having the same handle type "A". Measures at 22" overall; lower butt at 13" from reel seat.
Have it paired with a Tekota 300LC and its a tremendous trolling outfit. Fenwick has some great rods and why they fly under the radar is a wonder. Also have an Aetos and Elite tech smallmouth series all of which fish like rods 2x their price. |
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| Been using one since the beginning of last year. Really like it. I have a 9' XH that is rated to throw 4-12 oz baits. Really like it! I do not throw pounders or anything over the size of a Mag Dawg, but it could probably handle baits up to or slightly over its rating. Pounders would get old in a hurry.
But I paired it with a NaCl and I have never looked back. Love the stick! |
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Location: Madison, WI | 12" seems extremely short? I hope that's just the trolling version. Anybody have the measurement of the 8'6" or 9' casting rod from the butt to the reel seat? |
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| 15" |
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Location: Madison, WI | Ok thanks |
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Location: US | Here's a pic with a tape measure for reference. No idea why it's upside down. 
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| Thanks for posting the picture! Like I said, I really enjoy the rod. Its a really solid stick. |
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Location: US | I haven't used mine yet, but as stated above, fenwick makes great rods. I use them pretty much exclusively for non muskie stuff.
OP- Handle diameter of the butt measures just over an inch (1.03"-1.06") if you are concerned about that too. |
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| Nice reel on that rod. Kdawg |
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