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MJB_04

Posted 2/19/2004 3:27 AM (#97707)
Subject: Fenwick HMG Musky Rods?

Posts: 346

How many here use them? What are your thoughts of them? What do you use each specific rod for?:

GAVT 63HMC, 6'3", hvy power, mod action, line wgt 15-40, lure wgt 1-4 oz

GAVT 66MHMC, 6'6", med-hvy power, mod action, line wgt 15-30, lure wgt 3/4-3 oz

GAVT 70MHMC, 7', med-hvy power, mod action, line wgt 15-30, lure wgt 3/4-3 oz

GAVT 76MHMC, 7'6", med-hvy power, mod action, line wgt 15-30, lure wgt 3/4-3 oz

Thanks,
MJB

The Handyman

Posted 2/19/2004 6:25 AM (#97713 - in reply to #97707)
Subject: RE: Fenwick HMG Musky Rods?

Posts: 1046

In my case I broke 2 of them one last season(older HMG) one this season (new)HMG and I snapped the reel seats on both.I do fish alot and palm but have had poorer then average preformance on the Musky rods.Cannot say enough about the Walleye rods though, I fish a half dozen of them flawlessly.

p.s.-They do replace, if that helps! And I broke a 7`0 & 7`6"

mikie

Posted 2/19/2004 7:07 AM (#97718 - in reply to #97713)
Subject: RE: Fenwick HMG Musky Rods?

Location: Athens, Ohio

I have one of the 7 footers and it is my favorite. m

Posted 2/19/2004 7:41 AM (#97723 - in reply to #97707)
Subject: RE: Fenwick HMG Musky Rods?

I have the 6'3 model and can say I prefer my St. Croix rods. I also have a couple of the Maina rods from Bass Pro. I would rate them in the middle. The biggest plus if I remember correctly is the Fenwicks have a pretty good warranty on them. Fenwick a few years ago was bought out by Berkley. I don't know how this has effected the quality of their Newest rods.

H.K.

Posted 2/19/2004 11:04 AM (#97769 - in reply to #97707)
Subject: RE: Fenwick HMG Musky Rods?

Posts: 66

Location: Wales Wi.

I have 2..a 6.6" and the 6.3" both heavy action..the 6.6" snapped the tip off casting (might have been a line wrap) and the 6" I never liked much.they seem to break easy and I retired them both. A dealer gave me a deal on them for 40$ each..I guess you get what you pay for.

firstsixfeet

Posted 2/19/2004 8:22 PM (#97841 - in reply to #97707)
Subject: RE: Fenwick HMG Musky Rods?

Posts: 2361

I have 2 Fenwick 7 footers, love them both. Excellent versatility for casting. Prefer their action to similar St. Croix.

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