Fenwick world class ice rod

I know it still early in the year but has anyone picked up any of these rods yet? Looking at the 36″ medium for walleye, and wondering how the action is on the rod.

Going to be a tough sell at $200 a pop, at least for me.

jld wrote:

Going to be a tough sell at $200 a pop, at least for me.

They’re $80. I think you might be thinking of the G.Loomis ice rods

Haven’t had my hand on the ice rods but I can tell you the summer rods are legit.

I bought that rod for this season. I’ve owned the Commander and it feels very similar to me. Kind of feels like a mix between that and the St Croix’s.

kbeck12 wrote:

I bought that rod for this season. I’ve owned the Commander and it feels very similar to me. Kind of feels like a mix between that and the St Croix’s.

How would you compare the action on the fenwick? Is it pretty fast action?

I haven’t caught a fish on it yet obviously but it feels fast to me. Has that soft tip that transitions into a really nice backbone. I’ve never used a Croix ice rod but I’ve caught plenty on the Commander and this rod seems to have a lot of the characteristics that one does.

Only reason I got rid of my Commander was because it was 32”. I wanted a longer rod and the Fenwick seemed to fit that without the price tag.

Time will tell I guess but Fenwick makes nice rods!

Good prices on Amazon

PmB is right. I ordered a 30” light for $64 on Amazon. Very reasonable I thought.

on the show “Alone”, they catch lakers on tree branches. jus sayin. I love the craftsmanship of a quality rod too but anything over $100 is just wrong

vinella wrote:

<div class=”d4p-bbt-quote-title”>jld wrote:</div>
Going to be a tough sell at $200 a pop, at least for me.

They’re $80. I think you might be thinking of the G.Loomis ice rods

My bad. You are correct. My brain is working at half capacity with boredom over my Covid lock down.

Fenwick and “world-class rods” shouldn’t be used in the same sentence.

One of those guys huh. . . #thinkshesapro

For anyone with some AmEx rewards points to use on Amazon, if you redeem those you get 20% off one of these rods (up to $20 off)

The revamped Elite Tech rods this years looks good too.

Bluegill89 wrote:

Fenwick and “world-class rods” shouldn’t be used in the same sentence.

Wrong answer. I have a couple HMG’s for open water and dare you to find me a nicer rod. Sold all my St. Croix rods and never looked back.

Bluegill89 wrote:

Fenwick and “world-class rods” shouldn’t be used in the same sentence.

And guessing you have never even seen one to make this statement. Thanks for the helpful info.

They look like a decent rod for the price point. I’ve never been a fan of reel seats on ice rods. They list the rod as an extra fast action. It looks like per usual on off the rack rods they lack options for length and actions.

eyeguy507 wrote:

<div class=”d4p-bbt-quote-title”>Bluegill89 wrote:</div>
Fenwick and “world-class rods” shouldn’t be used in the same sentence.

Wrong answer. I have a couple HMG’s for open water and dare you to find me a nicer rod. Sold all my St. Croix rods and never looked back.

Find a nicer rod then a $100 Fenwick HMG? The choices are endless!

Wouldn’t waste my time, lots of better choices out there.

For $60 its definitely worth a try.

I’m a Fenwick fan, had a couple World Class years ago. I thought they were discontinued.

For anyone that was on the fence about this rod I got a chance to use mine today for the first time. I went to a lake that’s usually my first trip out each year…tons of crappies, but none bigger than 10”. The Fenwick I bought is a “light” so it’s definitely a feel type rod. I had no trouble detecting bites, and the orange tip helped determine the really light bites. I was very impressed with the transition during hook set. It drives the hook home and is a real joy to fight fish with. I’m looking forward to catching some bigger pan fish with it. I find it to be well worth the price.

What’s the point to the TINY line guides? If they were bigger I would already own one.

If memory serves me correctly, I believe I bought a 28″ medium action for use on LOW for about $48. It worked/s well.
EDIT:
I stand corrected. It was a 27″ HMG medium action. My open water rods are all St Croix Premiers. I’d rate this right up there with those.

$40 @ Scheel’s right now. Bought a 30m. Feels close to the 2B Spoon Daddy they sell for $99.

That Scheels’ price is just awesome.