Page 1 of 2 1 2 Next > Feb 10, 2012 #1 . St. Croix Eyecon vs. Fenwick Elite-tech Discussion in 'Detroit River and Lake Erie' started by WMUAlum10, Feb 10, 2012. Like megabass and dobyns. The grip is best I have ever used and the blank is awesome. From: Dave: Utah 2/15/19. Happy shopping! 5-year warranty backed by St. Croix Superstar Service. Reviews from real customers who bought the product on Amazon, TAC Handle Provides increased grip in all fishing conditions, more durable than cork and provides enhanced grip when wet, Deep pressed titanium guides help eliminate insert pop-out and are virtually bulletproof, PREMIUM SCII GRAPHITE CONSTRUCTION: Perfect for anglers who appreciate high-performance without high cost; Mid-modulus graphite fiber with a higher strain rate than common fibers; Most popular material that is lightweight, durable and sensitive, Sizes 7' Ultralight, 6'6" Light, 7'6" Light, 6' Medium, 6'6" Medium, 7' Medium, 6' Medium Light, 6'9" Medium Light, 7' Medium Light, 7'6" Medium Light, 6'6" Medium Heavy, 7' Medium Heavy, 6' Light. I am between these 2 rods for my next purchase. The rod will be used mostly for smallmouth bass and chain pickerel and will be paired with a blackmax reel with 30lb braid while mostly throwing out 1/4oz to 1/2oz lures. Not a fan of anything over 6'6 to 6'9 and not sure anything under 6'3 or so would be what feels good for my use. I am now looking for new rods and am looking for opinions on what to get. I fish with a Fenwick HMG, Elite Tech Walleye and St Croix Eyecon. I've fished with St Croix premier and triumph rods and while they are good quality, I'd choose the HMG any day. That $60 - $80 price range os where I would like to be. Looking for a new rod that will be used for Walleyes mostly. WMUAlum10. Next rod will be 6 ft med light fast action walleye rod from Bass Pro $90 will wait for a sale, never buy full price. Outstanding strength, sensitivity and hook-setting power. More money at $150-ish but I love the rod. I have a Fenwick HMG bucktail rod and a Fenwick Techna AV crank/topwater rod both of which I dearly love. All are great rods. Cabelas still has a few on clearance for 179. Posts: 77. Fenwick HMG Spinning is a well-known and one of the more expensive options. This is a true Fenwick and is my favorite MM 6'6" bass rod! All depends on your budget. Super sensitive and you can feel the lightest bite. This is a short video about a new rod I picked up the other day. I picked up a Fenwick hmg for the GF and for the money seems to be a great rod. I am between these 2 rods for my next purchase. The choices are endless! Share; Posted June 29, 2011. by Robert Ceran. It's in the top 3 bestselling fishing rods and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Tica TC3 UGSA or Sougayilang Travel Fly . PUBLISHED 24 JUNE 2020. That $60 - $80 price range os where I would like to be. The other 2 rods at $100 would work very well too. Fenwick has continuously improved the material and features, and so it continues to be one of the most popular light spinning poles on the market today. St. Croix's technique specific Legend Tournament Bass Teaser rod helps provoke strikes : 12/06/04 : Drop Shot successfully with help from the Kistler Drop Shot Special 11/15/04 : St. Croix introduces new 2005 products which utilize innovative technology and display exciting new designs: 11/05/04 Objects that include: A kayak anchor, leaf blower, dumbbells, chainsaw, wagon and a 60lb block. An HMG is a solid all-around fishing rod. That doesn't mean I will be selling my other rods. July 11, 2017 at 1:58 pm #1703604. In fact, when Fenwick released it in 1973, it was the first all-graphite rod available to anglers. The data presented is for information purposes only. Bluegill89. Participant. Joined: Mar 2009. I don't know if you can get the HMG's anymore. I have a St Croix Premier 28″ Med now, just wondering how this compares to the Fenwick Elite Tech. I use to work at cabelas in Woodbury/fishing. … It's in the top 3 bestselling fishing rods and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Tica TC3 UGSA or Sougayilang Travel Fly . St Croix Premier or Fenwick Elite? Share on email. Fenwick HMX Salmon/Steelhead Spinning Fishing Rod 4.2 out of 5 stars 53. Wouldn’t waste my time, lots of better choices out there. December 15, 2013 at … Great quality for price as expected from Fenwick. I own shimano daiwa powell lews Fenwick st croix and lucky craft. Fenwick HMG Spinning is a well-known and one of the more expensive options. Love the hmg but about the same rod as sc. There are quite a few newer fishing rods on the market. Watch Chris and myself test the boundaries of this rod by attempting a fishing rod break test by lifting heavy objects. Fenwick HMG vs St Croix Triumph Strictly Fishing. Opinions on Fenwick HMG and St Croix Avid. It just means that in the future I will be buying mostly daiwa rods in the 100-150 dollar range.. … I hate a thief! Read and compare experiences fishermans have had with HMG rod. Michigan / Minnesota. On top of that, it's fairly safe to say that St.croix Trout Spinning is a more popular fishing rod, based on its … I am looking … 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. Go to the st croix website they have them on clearance for 161. Penn Battle II & III Spinning Fishing Reel (All Models & Sizes) ... Over the years, the Fenwick HMG series has been a staple product for the freshwater angler. Fenwick HMG Spinning is $39.96 more expensive than an average fishing rod ($49.99). Cabelas rods vs St. Croix and Fenwick. Participant. I own a bunch of St Croix rods, most are premiers with a few Avids thrown in. My daughter has saved up her money for a good spinning rod. Other suggestions? LPCrowRiverFisherman 0 LPCrowRiverFisherman 0 Sr HotSpotOutdoors.com Family 'we have more fun' I Share On FishingMN; 0 380 posts; Location: Lester Prairie, MN; Posted August 11, 2014. Fenwick HMG's are nice rods but for a few more bucks you can purchase that Premier and if your really feeling it an Avid. Print Top Bottom Previous Next. Specifically, I am considering the Fenwick HMG and the St. Croix Premier. I only switched to something else out of being board with them and wanting to try something new. Fenwick HMG Spinning is $40.78 more expensive than an average fishing rod ($49.17). For $60 its definitely worth a try. Fenwick HMG or St. Croix Avid #3127806 06/27/09: Joined: Mar 2009. $99.95. Cambridge. Messages: 181 Likes Received: 21 Location: Canton. Michelle Branch reveals she suffered a miscarriage Both the Fenwick HMG and St Croix Triumph are in her price range. 5 comments. Posts: 215. save hide report. If either one of you find him a good thrashing with either rod (Fenwick or St Croix) would probably teach him a lesson. I don't know if you can get the HMG's anymore. The data presented is for information purposes only. This page may contain affiliate links. Last season I also picked up a few Denali Myriads and eyecons. Wrestling star Jon Huber, aka Brodie Lee, dies at 41. Fenwick witih the HMG series was the first graphite fishing rod to come out almost 40 years ago. November 29, 2020 at 2:01 pm #1992385. PmB. Looking for a … ReviewFinder is reader-supported - if you click on a link on ReviewFinder and make a purchase, we earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Fenwick HMG over Triumph or Mojo rods any day. Posts: 1,449 . 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. So St. Croix Mojo Bass, while being a pricier option, tends to get more favorable ⭐ reviews than the $90 Fenwick HMG Spinning, as seen on the chart below. The hook set of the 7 footer was a bit superior to the 6'9" Elite-Tech, but the Elite-Tech has a better feel on the tip and the handle is also better. Posts: 222. Next rod will be 6 ft med light fast action walleye rod from Bass Pro $90 will wait for a sale, never buy full price. All are great rods. 2/13/19: Long Term Test: Dobyns Brings the Fury at a Great Price Point: 1/5/19 : Crank It Up! Cabelas rods vs St. Croix and Fenwick. I think both of these rods are good walleye rods. Also considering a g Loomis ex6 if it’s worth the price jump. 17 models of bass spinning rods in one line gives a wide range of specs as well. Overall Customer Rating: Fenwick HMG Rods 4.55 out of 5 (22 Reviews) Manufacturer: Fenwick Series: Fenwick Model: HMG. Metsamies OP. At first it was Abu rods.....which I liked, but are not what is being asked about, so I'll refrain, then/currently it's Fenwick. Wanting a new rod and been torn between the two. So Fenwick is another one of those companies that’s been around for a long time and do have decades of experience in fishing rod development. OP. If … I am now looking for new … Metsamies. I have many St. Croix’s and Fenwicks too and my favorite all time spinning rod is the Fenwick Elite Tech. share . I recently picked up a fenwick HMG 66 ML spinning rod at a local tackle shop and i am happy with my purchase,my buddy has been telling me that st. croix rods are far more superior in quality to the fenwick rods. I have Elite Tech's, HMX's, and HMG's. Hugo, MN. If you click on them and make a purchase, we’ll earn a small commission, at no additional cost to you. I cant decide between the St. Croix Eyecon or a Fenwick HMG. WMUAlum10. The spinning version has ultra-lite to medium-heavy powers. Fenwick HMG spinning rod. I tend to prefer their action across the lineup, more than Croix. I only go Premier or up as far as St Croix rods. Quote: Originally Posted by matt boyer I owned both still have the st croix. Fenwick HMG vs St Croix Triumph. Nothing wrong with these rods at all, and I also use Thorne Bro. I have a St. Croix Premier right now that I am in love with so I am leaning toward the Triumph, but I am curious to get some feedback on Fenwick as well. Any thoughts? 3rdtryguy. November 29, 2020 at 1:31 pm #1992376. wwj whipping with joe, we test the fenwick HMG 7ft MHJFS for casting distance, 77, 77,81 approx 78 yards..pretty similar to the elite tech inshore. We can't guarantee correctness and completeness of all the data presented here, and therefore will not accept liability for any issues arising from usage of this data. The Fenwick HMG series joins the list of the best bass spinning rod. It's in the top 3 bestselling fishing rods and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Ugly Stik Tiger Elite Spin or St.Croix Panfish Spinning. If you move up to $200, I just picked up the new St. Croix Avid “X.” Wow, is all I can say ~ When my house was broken into 3 years ago I lost quite a bit of stuff but no fishing rods. It's in the top 3 bestselling fishing rods and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Mojo Inshore or Moonshine The Drifter . By LPCrowRiverFisherman, August 11, 2014 in Fishing Minnesota - (Spring, Summer & Fall) Reply to this topic; Start new topic; Recommended Posts . I have a Fenwick HMG bucktail rod and a Fenwick Techna AV crank/topwater rod both of which I dearly love. Spin/Cast Model Length … Features: Ergonomic full cork grip handle after looking around for a while and looking for a new general purpose spinning rod, Ive narrowed it down to a Fenwick HMX 66 spinning and a St. Croix Premier 66 spinning (both medium power rating). I will say that I have a Fenwick HMG and I believe it to be superior rod to a St Croix at a similar price point, which I believe would be Croix's premier. St.Croix Triumph was released in 2018. Looking at a 6'6" Medium with either Fast or X-Fast tip. The beauty of Fenwick HMG spinning rods is the variety of choice with 17 models in total. The Fenwick HMG is an absolute classic rod that has been on the market for more than 40 years. Want a 6’6 medium fast rod. Northland Crawler Hauler Strictly Fishing. Crafted with the power and control needed to handle your favorite inshore species. 81% Upvoted. St. Croix Eyecon vs. Fenwick Elite-tech Discussion in 'Detroit River and Lake Erie' started by WMUAlum10, Feb 10, 2012. Home | Message Board | Information | Classifieds | Features | Video | Boat Reviews | Boat DIY customs for jerkbaits and a St. Croix Premier for utiltiy (bought the Techna instead of an Avid). On top of that, it's fairly safe to say that St. Croix Triumph Travel Spin is a more popular fishing rod, based on its reviews. I think both of these rods are good walleye rods. Any thoughts? It's fairly safe to say that St.Croix Triumph is a more popular fishing rod, Customers who view Fenwick HMG Spinning and St.Croix Triumph often consider, St.Croix Triumph, the pricier option, tends to get, Reviews from real customers who bought the product on Amazon, ranks #17 and Fenwick HMG Spinning ranks #113, Find the best fishing rod in Fishing Rod Finder, TAC Handle Provides increased grip in all fishing conditions, more durable than cork and provides enhanced grip when wet, Deep pressed titanium guides help eliminate insert pop-out and are virtually bulletproof, PREMIUM SCII GRAPHITE CONSTRUCTION: Perfect for anglers who appreciate high-performance without high cost; Mid-modulus graphite fiber with a higher strain rate than common fibers; Most popular material that is lightweight, durable and sensitive, Sizes 7' Ultralight, 6'6" Light, 7'6" Light, 6' Medium, 6'6" Medium, 7' Medium, 6' Medium Light, 6'9" Medium Light, 7' Medium Light, 7'6" Medium Light, 6'6" Medium Heavy, 7' Medium Heavy, 6' Light, Sizes MLF2, ULM, MF2, ULF2, LF, LF2, MF, MHF, MLF. Test and reviews of Fenwick HMG Fenwick. st croix premier vs avid? Campfire Regular. Northlander. Bought it after a handful of Fenwick HMG. The rod will be used mostly for smallmouth bass and chain pickerel and will be paired with a blackmax reel with 30lb braid while mostly throwing out 1/4oz to 1/2oz lures. I just bought med lt 5 ft 9 cableas tourney rod im8, normal price close to $70 sale price under $35. December 15, 2013 at 9:39 am #1359241. This is an absolute classic rod, and was in fact the first graphite rod to come on to the market 45 years ago. I do and someday will buy other brands as well. U.P. I run 8lb test with it and usually use jigs 1/16-1/8th oz range and sometimes up to 1/4oz. Messages: 181 Likes Received: 21 Location: Canton. Never broke one on the water, but I have broken two right out of the box before I even put a reel on them. Both are fairly close in price and I liked the feel of both of them. ! Had a st.croix triumph and thought it sucked. johnnyg105. Other suggestions? It's in the top 3 bestselling fishing rods and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Okuma TCS Rod or Okuma Classic Pro GLT/Striper . I'd say an ugly stick is more flexible than just about any St Croix, but it's not close to as sensitive, and they weigh a lot more. I have the Fenwick walleye elite 5”9 med. Posts: 784. I'm going to disagree with you on the ugly stick opinion. St.Croix Triumph is $192.10 more expensive than the average fishing rod ($49.99). also, fenwick hmg, any good? Designed and handcrafted in Park Falls, U.S.A. With a rare combination of high performance and value, it’s no secret why the Premier® series has been the most popular U.S.-built rod for decades. search; cart; New; Rods. Michigan / Minnesota. Fenwick HMG models. ... Fenwick HMG. I use to have a couple Fenwicks myself, but now they're all replaced by St… Hands down Fenwick. A few others are also well known and a few are unknown. Anyone with hands on experience with both? I seem to lose fish on the 5”6 med heavy Myriad and the med eyecon is the least sensitive of the 3 jigging. ive noticed fenwicks eagles are on sale for more than 50% off. All the rods are good rods for anglers of any skill level. St. Croix Premier Spinning is a well-known and one of the most expensive options. Names like Fenwick, St Croix, Daiwa, and Lews are on the list. I have a St. Croix Premier right now that 3. We can't guarantee correctness and completeness of all the data presented here, and therefore will not accept liability for any issues arising from usage of this data. I just bought med lt 5 ft 9 cableas tourney rod im8, normal price close to $70 sale price under $35. Sold all my St. Croix rods and never looked back. The Fenwick HMGs sell for $120.00 to $130.00 at Cabela's I also have a 6.5' Fig Rig walleye rod that works very well. ReviewFinder is reader-supported - if you click on a link on ReviewFinder and make a purchase, we earn a commission at no extra cost to you. The HMX is a better rod then any st croix. These rods are par for the course beside St. Croix Bass X rods at exactly the same price point. Link to post Share on other sites . Well my Fenwick HMX rods that I have had for a little over 7 years now have been taken by some stupid little thieving F@#!. How do the above Fenwick compare to the St. Croix line - (Triumph, Mojo, BassX) and the Shimano Clarus? I have had a 5.5' Fenwick HMG series for 20 years and an additional 6' HMG for 5 years. I’m not a big fan of Fenwick’s casting rods but certainly do like their spinning rods. I jig fish and jerk bait with swim baits and gulp, 90% of the tme 1/4 ounce jig. The St. Croix Mojo fishing rod is probably one of the most underrated rods on the market, with a meager $120 retail value it’s worth every penny. I am leaning toward a St. Croix Triumph or a Fenwick Eagle GT. Page 1 of 2 1 2 Next > Feb 10, 2012 #1 . Just an fyi, you can occasionally find HMG's for $60-$70 on sale which is an absolute steal. Opinions on Fenwick HMG and St Croix Avid. The folks a Fenwick are a class act and it took very little time to get a replacement. Posted by 5 hours ago. All Trademarks and Copyrights belong to their respective owners. Posts: 417. Want something with a ton of sensitivity for feeling bites. customs for jerkbaits and a St. Croix Premier for utiltiy (bought the Techna instead of an Avid). Northlander 5 Posted June 29, 2011. I also need new reals two spinning reals and two bait cast. I have had a 5.5' Fenwick HMG series for 20 years and an additional 6' HMG for 5 years. On top of that, it's fairly safe to say that St. Croix Mojo Bass is a more popular fishing rod, based on its 30+ reviews. Here at RodsReview.com you'll find a user's Fenwick reviews, fishing tests and experts tips. Was hoping to get some insight from those who have/used either of these rods and the pros and cons of both. St. Croix Premier Spinning is a well-known and one of the most expensive options. I am wondering if anybody has used either one. Search Fenwick:: HMG . The Fenwick HMGs sell for $120.00 to $130.00 at Cabela's I also have a 6.5' Fig Rig walleye rod that works very well. shock 07/16/2015 05:31PM . The Fenwick HMG Inshore Spinning Rods are the latest development in the HMG series, now primed to tackle all of your favorite inshore species. I am leaning toward a St. Croix Triumph or a Fenwick Eagle GT. In our awesomeness score St.Croix Triumph ranks #13 out of 188 and Fenwick HMG Spinning ranks #115 out of 188. Close. The beauty of Fenwick HMG spinning rods is the variety of choice with 17 models in total. dbright. Back To All Categories Spinning Rods; Casting Rods; Fly Fishing Rods; Travel Fishing Rods; View All Rods; Rod & Reel Combos; Fly Fishing. So St. Croix Triumph Travel Spin, while being a pricier option, tends to get more favorable ⭐ reviews than the $53 Fenwick Eagle Spinning, as seen on the chart below. HotSpotOutdoors Pro Staff; we are 'the leading edge' I Share on HSO; 5 9,976 posts; Location: Duluth Mn./Superior, Wi. [St Croix Triumph] vs [Fenwick HMX] vs [Ugly Stik Elite] Opinions on this selection of Rods with a budget of $100cad after taxes? Posts: 417. Love them! Participant. as a flyrodder, i havent used a spinning rod in decades, but i want to try a more leisurely style of fishing. Not sure if a $100 rod will give you much more feel. Participant. Probably my all time favorite light/ moderate riggin rod is a 8'6" St. Croix Legend from many moons ago. I have a HMG and like it a lot. I fished St Croixs for 7-8 years. Fenwick Eagle Vs HMG Rods - What Are The Differences, And Which One Should You Buy? I have six of these and they’ve been good. I took my neighbor out with me, he his a St. Croix fanatic, I let him use my 6'9" M-XF smallmouth spinning rod, he went home and sold one of his Avids to get 2 of the smallmouth rods and to this day he uses them for his finesse techniques. Go to awesomeness ranking Go to consumer score ranking St.Croix Triumph is more popular (i tend to disagree but i have no problems with st. croix … Campfire Regular. The Fenwick HMG is an absolute classic rod that has been on the market … It is nice and light, well balanced for a med size reel, … Janesville WI. Not a fair fight in my opinion, but that's just me. Nothing wrong with these rods at all, and I also use Thorne Bro. Show newer Fishing Rods. Both are priced about the same . Fenwick HMG Spinning is $39.96 more expensive than an average fishing rod ($49.99). Fenwick Fenwick; Pflueger Pflueger; Hardy Hardy; Spiderwire spiderwire; Stren stren; Mitchell Mitchell; Greys Greys; Van staal van staal; Johnson Johnson; View All Brands; mobile navigation menu icon Search our store Search. Put a couple 1/4oz weights on a couple pieces of line with paper clips on the ends. St Croix Triumph Spinning Rods 4.6 out of 5 stars 513. They also have the Elite Tech Walleye paired with the Plueger Purest for $160. Fenwick Eagle GT vs. Fenwick HMG. Both were good rods. St. Croix Premier Spinning is $70 more expensive than an average fishing rod ($49.99). All Trademarks and Copyrights belong to their respective owners. But Fenwick makes some nice sticks. Participant. So St.croix Trout Spinning, while being a pricier option, tends to get more favorable ⭐ reviews than the $90 Fenwick HMG Spinning, as seen on the chart below. Share on twitter. 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. I jig fish and jerk bait with swim baits and gulp, 90% of the tme 1/4 ounce jig. anyone have experience with both? The HMG is even better but for the money a HMX is better then any St Croix. Also looking at Medium Lights on the above also. I am looking for a medium power backup spinning rod. They're all good rods but l have decided that I'm going to stick with daiwa. All have the same braid line and reels. fenwick rods on cabelas or basspro shop. U.P. St.Croix Triumph, the pricier option, tends to get more favorable reviews than Fenwick HMG Spinning [ 4.6 vs 3.8 ]. Share on facebook. St.Croix Triumph is a very popular option at the top of the price range. [St Croix Triumph] vs [Fenwick HMX] vs [Ugly Stik Elite] Opinions on this selection of Rods with a budget of $100cad after taxes? Fenwick eagle gt. The Fig Rigs are a Minnesota made rod that sells in the $100.00 range. Participant. St croix legend tournament bass rods like the one I showed ya yesterday. This website displays data from third party public sources. It's a St. Croix Bass X spinning rod 6'10" ML extra fast action. St. Croix's 8'8" Legend Glass: What's the Dealio? This website displays data from third party public sources. Find a nicer rod then a $100 Fenwick HMG? Fenwick allows anglers to select the rod handle style they prefer most, much like St. Croix does with many of their models. My second fav would have to be a tie between the Fenwick I mentioned above and a 7'6" St. Croix Premier, I think it was, that my wife got me when we 1st got married. Jamie Foxx talks historic Disney-Pixar film. One of the best fishing rods at $100 or less. thank you !! Report post. bigstorm. You know, just shaking it to get a feel for the action and snap! $90.00 - $220.00. 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