… By saying the HMG started … 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. It was one of the early Fenwick graphite rods and is a direct descendant of the FF series rods. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want … I have an older Fenwick wood stream HMG GFL 108-7. The Eagles leave a bit to be desired. Last season I also picked up a few Denali Myriads and eyecons. (318)560-9827 If possible, spend a few extra dollars and go AETOS. Bought it after a handful of Fenwick HMG. Fishing Forum ; Fenwick Rods Ain't What They Used To Be Fenwick Rods Ain't What They Used To Be. Have both an eagle and elite tech. I recently purchased a new Fenwick HMG 905 5wt from a guy on craigslist. I run 8lb test with it and usually use jigs 1/16-1/8th oz range and sometimes up to 1/4oz. There was a shop at Yishun. Many off-site friendships have formed with others who share the same interests in the outdoors through the site. I don't think you can go wrong with Fenwick rods. Not terrible, just doesn���t feel as comfortable or sensitive as my st. Croix. Custom Fenwick HMG 1441; If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. The management works very hard to make sure the community is running the best software, best designs, and all the other bells and whistles. Crafted with the power and control needed to handle your favorite inshore species. Great starter rods especially the eagle. My friend David broke his on a 8 lbr LMB he estimated. Super sensitive and light. Test and reviews of Fenwick HMG Fenwick. I don't have any experience with Elite Tech. Shoulda did warranty claim their customer service is one of the best. Both of these Fenwick rods are pleasant to cast and are hard to beat for the money. IM6 rod, made by Glenn Brackett in the 90's for the children's charity he supports. All have the same braid line and reels. They were designed by Jim Green, not Don Green (though both were involved with Fenwick and then Sage). Watch BASSIN' USA ProStaff team member Kevin Springer put the Fenwick 7' HMG rod to the test. 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. (318)347-7380 You can Email Me Here Mike Cork Ph. 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 Fenwick HMG vs St Croix Triumph Strictly Fishing. Search This Thread. 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. 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. Care to buy us a beer? 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. looking at casting spinner baits and chatter baits. Description; Details; I really like the way this rod casts about as well as the Aetos. I agree on the st.croix, I have one and love it. Here at RodsReview.com you'll find a user's Fenwick reviews, fishing tests and experts tips. Changi pro used to sell them, and they did some sales a year or two back... then bring in those local brand. they carry many Fenwick rod. Excellent condition prefered. Forum Thread . Now they closed or shifted. Guess its just another profit issue for them to stop selling those priced valued rugged rod. But i might try the Elite Tech from Fenwick. Founded in 1999, Michigan-Sportsman.com started as a collection of links to Michigan related sites, and a series of manually edited blogs. The blank is sanded and unfinished, and overall the rod has a very clean overall look and feel. Love the hmg but about the same rod as sc. Intersted in a Fenwick Graphite 2nd Generation HMG 805 and/or 806 with USA made brown blank. Laurie Cork Ph. 2Jan nite trip looking for 2-3 slots to fill, 8Jan Southern Island day fishing-looking for 1-2pax. It caught lots of walleye without the tip i just cut it back to the next eye. Fenwick HMG quantity. Thanks for your patronage - Steve. I seem to lose fish on the 5”6 med heavy Myriad and the med eyecon is the least sensitive of the 3 jigging. Discussion in 'Detroit River and Lake Erie' started by Jiggin Jay, Nov 13, 2018. Another good stick from Fenwick. ok fellas I got the falcon hd rods in I ordered from academy. You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. I have several Fenwick HMG rods, spinning & casting, in various actions and they work good, what I like best is the lifetime warranty. 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. I have the Fenwick walleye elite 5”9 med. Add to cart. THe guy said it was a year old rod and he never really got to using it. I have a Denali Myriad too but I���m not a huge fan of it. i am looking at buying a fenwick HMG rod and was wondering what your opinions on which action and weight i should get. Slickdeals Forums Hot Deals Fenwick HMG / Pflueger President Spinning Combo - $99. Due … so, now back to the drawing board. Get the best deals on Fly Fishing Rod Fenwick Fishing Rods & Poles when you shop the largest online selection at eBay.com. Thank you. 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. It's as good as my Loomis at less than half the price. Finding one slot for this coming Thursday anyone. Was thinking about getting an eyecon but read stuff on Fenwick and thought I���d give it a try. been to changi pro/ Gary / Sincere, did not manage to find them carrying this brand. Fenwick's Elite Tech and Techna AV rods are absolutely awesome, the HMG isnt bad and the HMX is a nice rod for the money. not sure if i should get a 7' medium mod-fast action or 7' med-heavy fast action for my bait caster. I was not happy about that, ill probably end up getting another St. Croix, probably the eyecon this time. Fenwick Warranty "Get Your Fenwick Fishing Program" COVID-19 Update: Our top priority is the health and safety of our customers and employees. A true "medium action" trout rod which makes the same graceful and delicate cast with 6' or 60' of line. I ordered 7' heavy/fast and a 7' medium heavy/medium and they feel a lil tip heavy to me along with feeling a tad long for my taste. Nice to have 10-12 extra jigging rods in case you get newbies on the boat lol. :opps: May be you can check around where they shifted. $150.00. 5,525 Views 19 Comments. We are currently operating our customer service department and distribution center in compliance with enhanced safety procedures. ). I took my friend out fishing today and it was a nice rod, the whole setup looked like it was never used. If anything it has a little faster action than the Aetos and this gives it a nice feel in tight. I've had to use that a few times when I did something dumb. FOR SALE - Denver, CO - The HMG series were the worlds first graphite rod with carbon binding. what do y'all think about the st. Croix premier,st. Fenwick HMG / Pflueger President Spinning Combo - $99 $99.00 + 23 Deal Score. An 8' 4/5 wt. Elite tech, 5'9" medium, 1 piece. want to cast far without having to really whip the rod. 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. It was, and still is, a revelation. I use to work at cabelas in Woodbury/fishing. 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. It isn't as elegant as the Aetos or the World Class, but casts well and is another bargain for the price. Overall Customer Rating: Fenwick HMG Rods 4.55 out of 5 (22 Reviews) Manufacturer: Fenwick Some Woodstream HMG rods also a 'T' at the end to designate 'Traditional', indicating a softer action more akin (they hoped) to 'boo. I run 8lb test with it and usually use jigs 1/16-1/8th oz range and sometimes up to 1/4oz. I love old fenwick rods from feralites to fenglass even the pacific sticks. 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 was one of Michigan's first social networks. Their popular spinning rods the Fenwick GT has an upgraded design and are now rebranded as the Fenwick Eagle. Only it was a spinning rod and he contacted Fenwick and they sent him a … And yes, they are still highly prized among tournament casters, who use them in accuracy events. There's a thread on early Fenwick graphite here. This is a 10FT, 6.5 weight rod in like new condition, never u ... Fenwick HMG Blank Fishing Rod (Broomfield) $145 - JLA FORUMS The "Fenwick" logo isn't what makes the HMG feel better than an Ugly Stik GX2, it's the construction of the rod -- and the Ugly Stik carbon is more like an HMG than a GX2 in terms of construction. By LoverofDrum, June 17, 2013 in Fishing Forum. i bought one of those 2 years ago, lasted for maybe 2 months before the tip snapped off. Well, I guess have to make a trip up north to look for it. Search Fenwick:: HMG . (318)347-7380 You can Email Me Here Mike Cork Ph. Fenwick will normally replace it if you send it back! The model info was handwritten on the shaft. A Fenwick HMG 8' 5wt., from 1973, the first year of production. When graphite rods first was introduced the HMG where the first rods out that I can remember. 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. First Unread. (You must log in or sign up to reply here. Put a couple 1/4oz weights on a couple pieces of line with paper clips on the ends. Fenwick HMG 9' 8wt (Added 12.12.16). The original Fenwick HMG rods were gray with a greenish gray NCP wraps and a sleeve ferrule. Was told by a kaki here that it's about 20% with lots of variety to choose from. www.fishingkaki.com is a massive resource for Anglers from around Southeast Asia sharing their experiences, photos and tips on fishing and regional destinations. 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. Read and compare experiences fishermans have had with HMG rod. 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. In late 1999, we started our first message board. They are great sensitive rods. which would be better and why? The Fenwick HMG was the original graphite 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. 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? I actually did not buy this rod, but rather cast another guy's 8wt who just bought the rod. We'd really appreciate it! Which one? Singapore's Number 1 Fishing Community that also caters to other parts of Southeast Asia. Put a couple 1/4oz weights on a couple pieces of line with paper clips on the ends. $18.14 shipping. (318)560-9827 Advanced Search. Bass Fishing Forum > General Bass Fishing Discussion > Rods, Reels and Fishing Line > Rods > Topic: Fenwick HMG opinions. You referring to JB tackle shop? For the SAME price, I would get a Triumph 100% of the time. I have HMX HMG and Elite Tech Fenwick rods and use them interchangeably. By moving to graphite, they were able to build longer, light rods. I own two of them HMG.