Get the scoop directly from our Prostaff on a variety of bass fishing tackle and equipment. Our team put these products to the test. Read their independent reviews before you make your next purchase.
Fenwick Rod Reviews
“Whether you pitch, flip, crank, dropshot, jerk, skip, stroke, jig, worm, Carolina rig, spinnerbait, swim bait, or fish frog baits, Fenwick has built the perfect rod to meet your specific needs.” – FenwickKEITECH USA Review
They are high performance professional grade lures that can give you an edge in any tournament.
Overall Rating 9.42 (Based on the overall ratings of each Reviewer)
Manufacturer: Keitech
Product: Lures/Baits
About Keitech
Keitech was established in 1996 by Kei Hayashi, one of the most successful tournament fishermen in Japan. Keitech offers Tournament Quality Fishing lures based on a “Wealth of Fishing knowledge & advanced production technology”. Their no-lead tungsten design limits the environmental impact while providing a technical advantage. Keitech lures feature biodegradable soft plastics, high density tungsten compounds, high end performance rubber compounds, and ultra fine silicone rubber. They offer high quality tungsten jig heads, jigs, soft plastics and special compound rubber skirts.
Blakemore Rock N' Runner Review
"The Blakemore Rock’N Runner takes chatterbait fishing to a whole new level."
Overall Rating: 9.3
Manufacturer: Blackmore Lures
About Blackmore
Blakemore took the original Road Runner and spiced it up with a harder rockin' action that drives fish wild. This Rock'n Runner spinnerbait delivers a slow presentation, flash and vibration for the ultimate attraction to appeal to even the most finicky of fish. Cast it near structures, retrieve it slowly and hang on. The design begins with a wobble blade/spinner blade combination. Holographic eyes give it a realistic appearance. A Sampo swivel delivers smooth performance. It's all set on a Bleeding Bait Hook™ that triggers feeding fish for more than just a look. Tie line on at the snap.
2Handee Product Review
"Accessories that make fishing more fun and productive”
Overall Rating 8.42
Creator: Buck 'n Reel Enterprises
Cost: $14.95
About 2Handee
The 2HANDEE1 Fisherman's Utility Tool is the only multi-tool on the market to incorporate all of the necessary tools that a fisherman could want in one little package. It has an integrated grooved hook sharpening STONE, NOT A FILE, to keep your hooks "sticky sharp", a clipper that will cut braid and premium lines. How about crankbait tuning notches to quickly adjust off-lined lures and a tool to remove hardened paint form your favorite jigs. All this plus it has a non slip rubber grip with a rear access eyelet for a lanyard. The 2HANDEE fishing tool is a great addition to any fisherman's tackle box.
Troll Perfect Review
The Troll Perfect is just that, Perfect!!
Overall Rating 9.57
Manufacturer: Prefect Outdoor Products
Cost: $24.95
About Troll Perfect
Get control of your electric trolling motor!
Whether fishing in wind, waves, current, or just whenever you need the high speed settings, Troll Perfect will allow you to stop fighting the kick back, and side to side torque steer of your trolling motor. You can concentrate on fishing (will also eliminate that "sloppy foot pedal" issue).
Knuckle Down Lures Product Review
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"When Fishin' gets tough you Knuckle Down!"
Overall Rating 10
Products: Living Image Spinnerbait, Knuckle Shaker Pro, Football head and Finesse Jigs
Cost: $4.59 - $5.79
Welcome to Knuckle Down Lures. The finest hand crafted bass fishing jigs, spinnerbaits and buzzbaits, made right here in the USA. Our lures are made from the highest quality components featuring Mustad® UltraPoint® hooks. Tournament proven right here in the Midwest - Knuckle Down baits get bit when the others won't. Next time you are out on the lake whether for fun or competition - Knuckle Down!
Buckeye Lures Product Review
Products: Original Spot Remover & Pro Model, Su-Spin Blade.
Here in Western Kentucky, we have tournaments on Kentucky/Barkley Lakes, but also fish on the Tennessee/Cumberland Rivers as well. Buckeye Lures have products that fit well in both of these situations
Team Daiwa Product Review - 6
After receiving the new Daiwa Samurai braid from Bassin' USA for review, I decided to really put this super line to the test, so I spooled my twelve year old Grandson, Trayven Howard’s rod with the Samurai Braid. Trayven loves to fish Chatter-baits and often lets them sink into heavy cover. The end result is often a broken off lure. Not any more!
Team Daiwa Product Review - 5
I was very excited to try the new fluorocarbon line Daiwa has just put out. It is spring time and I put the line to a real good test. The line was spooled onto a Daiwa 2500 Capricorn reel. I used 8lb test monofilament as my backing. I practically used the entire 125 yard spool to fill my reel over the backing. The rod I was using was a 6 foot medium/light power rod.
Team Daiwa Product Review - 4
I received my Daiwa Procyon a little too late in the spring for me to use it to capitalize on the cold water jerkbait bite, but did get a chance to work it out on the spring fun bite that we all enjoy. The model I was asked to review is the PCN 601MFS, a medium action 6’ spinning rod, rated for 6-14# line and baits from 1/8 to ¾ ounces. It’s made from IM7 graphite and has a split cork handle and is handsomely finished in matte grey with high gloss black wrappings.
Team Daiwa Product Review - 3
Products: TD Minnow/TDM 2101SP 01, Samurai Braid
I have always been impressed with Daiwa’s Team Daiwa series of lures, and the TD Minnow did not disappoint. The realism they are able to put into their baits is truly amazing.
Team Daiwa Product Review - 2
Products: TD Minnow, Double Clutch, TD Minnow Type SG, Daiwa Steez Flourocarbon
Have you ever picked up a lure and you just knew that it was going to catch bass? Well that’s exactly how I felt when I saw these new jerkbaits from Daiwa. The timing was perfect for testing these new beauties, with waters warming into the mid-upper 50’s. Candlewood Lake has an abundance of Alewife and the new TD Minnow does a great job of imitating these 4” bait fish.
Team Daiwa Product Review - 1
That is the first thing that came to mind when I opened the package and found the Team Daiwa Advantage 2500A. Being from Texas the use of a spinning rod was never a tool I used that often unless I was crappie fishing. Then I discovered Split Shotting and the now famous Drop Shot. Even though these techniques were very useful in catching bass in tournaments, I never gave much thought to the reels that I used. I bought what ever was cheapest and did the job I wanted it to do.
Kim Stricker Video Product Review
When I received my copy of Smallmouth Neighborhood, I was thrilled. Here we go… details on Smallies from one of the “Big Sticks” that live in one of the emerging smallmouth capitols in the Northland!
Eagle Claw Product Review
Eagle Claws new R-Bend hook is a really neat hook, once you learn how to rig your bait. It will hold your Texas rigged worms or tubes in place as good as any hook I’ve ever used. The heavy wire hook is a great choice for pitchin and flippin into heavy cover, you’ll never have to worry about straighten one out.
Gene Larew Soft Plastic Baits Product Review - 7
Gene Larew has introduced yet another great product. The Tube Worm, a cross between tubes and the ever so popular stick baits, the Tube Worm will be a producer of some big stringers.
Some of the features of the Tube Worm are the oversized rings, a tapered body and short tube like tentacles. The oversized rings add bulk, causing a slow erratic fall and the innovative ring design has proven to increase your hook up ratio.
Gene Larew Soft Plastic Baits Product Review - 6
Products: Tube Worm, Floating Lizard, Mega Ring Shad, and the Fat Tail Tube
I recently was given the chance to field test four products from Gene larew, the 6" Tube Worm, 6" Floating Lizard, 4.5" Mega Ring Shad, and the 4.5" Fat Tail Tube. All of the baits were in watermelon or pumpkin/red and were of high quality. I was impressed with all of them, especially the unique Tube Worm.
Gene Larew Soft Plastic Baits Product Review - 5
MUST TASTE LIKE PIZZA...
This is what my three sons thought when they came in the house after I received the new products from Gene Larew. The new garlic scent was the only thing that you could smell in the house. My boys thought we were having pizza for supper and the fish must think the same thing. I took the new lures with me on a recent trip to Lake Champlain and the fish showed their approval. The conditions this day were bright, bluebird with a slight breeze from the north. The watercolor up this end of the lake is clear with 7 to 10 ft. visibility.
Gene Larew Soft Plastic Baits Product Review - 4

Products: Floating Finesse Craw, Baby Hoo Daddy, 4" Tube Worm
These craws are salt impregnated, garlic scented, and three inches long. At Mt. Pisgah State Park, Towanda, Pa., I fished two colors (black/ blue with blue pinches and green pumpkin) as a jig trailer on a 1/8-ounce jig. I used a black jig with the black/blue craw and a brown craw jig with the green pumpkin craw.
Gene Larew Soft Plastic Baits Product Review - 3
Bass fishermen are learning what Italians have known for centuries - garlic is hot! As Emeril Lagasse would say, Gene Larew has decided to "kick it up a notch" with their Garlic scented tubes worms. I recently spent some time experimenting with the 4" size.
Gene Larew Soft Plastic Baits Product Review - 2
I was delighted when Bassin USA asked me to do a product review on Gene Larews products. First, let me assure you I have tested hundreds of products from various companies, some have not met my expectations while others have blown me away. I always give a fair and impartial review of any product. I NEVER test products in local farm ponds or any other private waters. All my testing is done in waters open to the public, under the same conditions potential users would face. I do not wait for the perfect conditions, in fact, I try to test products under good and extreme fishing situations.
Gene Larew Soft Plastic Baits Product Review - 1
Products: Baby Mega Ring Shad, Floating Series Finesse Craw
When first looking at Gene Larew's Baby Mega Ring Shad it presented a challenge on how to rig it. The lure looked like it was going to have possibilities, but it was uncertain as to what the best approach would be to unlock the full fish catching potential.
Bass Cat Boats Product Review
Fun, rugged, lifetime warranty, quick, agile, stable, mobile, hardly any draft and well worth the money describe BASS CAT's entry into the below ten grand fishing boat market. The AWESOME Baby Cat is named the PHELIX. Bass Cat is the oldest bass boat builder with the same ownership from beginning to present day. No lost warranties with this company.
Lunker City Lure Product Review
Products: Water Widow, Spanky
Introduced in the fall of 2000, the Water Widow from Lunker City Fishing Specialties is sure to be hot bait this summer. The wacky worm craze has really taken hold with anglers in the last year. Lunker City Fishing Specialties has hopped on the band wagon, but with some interesting new twists to a simple lure. The Spanky is 5" in length, with both ends of the bait being larger (thicker) than the center.
Glen Lau Videos Product Review
Products: Bigmouth, Bigmouth Forever
I had seen Bigmouth, the first of Glenn Lau's movies about the Largemouth Bass many years ago when it first made its way through the Bassin' world. I remember watching in awe and wondering where in the world was a place with so many bass, and where was the water so clear it seemed as though you could see 40 feet.
Spro Lure Product Review
With summer here, its time to take out those topwaters for some exciting bass fishing action, but don't forget to put Spro's new Chug Minnow 35 in your box. This 3.5" plug is like no other popping plug on the market. The head does not have the normal concave face of ordinary popping lures. Instead, the Chug Minnow feature a flared gill design that pushes away water at the top and the sides, but still allowing water to flow through the bottom.
Lamiglas Rod Product Review
Lamiglas Rods were known in the rod building industry for manufacturing some of the best graphite blanks which have been used by top rod builders all over the world. Now they are manufacturing completed rods for all anglers, species, and conditions.
Coast Lures Product Review - 2
The Coast Lure's Pro Stealth Spinnerbait has all the fish catching attributes of other fine spinnerbaits, but Coast Lures takes spinnerbaiting to a new level. The Pro Stealth Spinnerbait I am writing about is the 3/8th ounce willow leaf tandem spinnerbait. The Pro Stealth has some unique features that are sure to entice even spinnerbait wary bass into striking.
Coast Lures Product Review - 1
I recently field tested a Pro Stealth Series Spinnerbait from Coast Lures, and I have to say that they build a high quality bait.
The spinnerbait has high quality components, such as titanium wire, a black Mustad teflon hook, and a good quality silicone skirt. I also really like the head design of the bait, it has a shad look alike head, and it comes through cover really well.
Fenwick HMG Spinning Rod Review - Kevin
HMG Spinning Rod GS66MH-F
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| Construction/Quality | 8.00 |
| Performance | 8.00 |
| Price | 8.00 |
| Features | 7.00 |
| Design/Comfort | 8.00 |
| Application | 7.00 |
| Total Score | 7.67 |
Fenwick HMG Triggerstik Review - Kevin
HMG Triggerstik GT70MH-F
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| Construction/Quality | 8.00 |
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| Price | 9.00 |
| Features | 7.00 |
| Design/Comfort | 8.00 |
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| Total Score | 8.00 |
Fenwick EliteTECH Smallmouth Series Rod Review - Kevin
EliteTECH Smallmouth Series ESMC69MH-F
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| Construction/Quality | 8.00 |
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| Design/Comfort | 7.00 |
| Application | 8.00 |
| Total Score | 8.16 |
Fenwick HMG Spinning Rod Review - Marques
Product: HMG Spinning Rod GS66MH-F
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| Construction/Quality | 8.00 |
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| Total Score | 7.67 |
Fenwick EliteTECH Smallmouth Series Rod Review - Marques
Product: EliteTECH Smallmouth Series Rod ESMC69MH-F
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| Construction/Quality | 7.00 |
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| Total Score | 7.83 |
Fenwick HMG Triggerstik Rod Review - Marques
Product: HMG Triggerstik GT70MH-F
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| Construction/Quality | 8.00 |
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| Price | 7.00 |
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| Design/Comfort | 7.00 |
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| Total Score | 7.50 |
Fenwick HMG Triggerstik Rod Review -Nunzio
Product: HMG Triggerstik GT70MH-F
Rating: 8.00
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| Construction/Quality | 8.00 |
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| Total Score | 8.00 |
Fenwick EliteTECH Smallmouth Series Rod Review - Nunzio
Product: EliteTECH Smallmouth Series ESMS63MH-F
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| Construction/Quality | 8.00 |
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| Total Score | 8.00 |
Fenwick EliteTECH Smallmouth Series - Frank
Product: EliteTECH Smallmouth Series Rod ESMS63MH-F
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water depths of 4 -20 feet for bass of all species in lakes and slow moving rivers. I used it in rain and in dry conditions with temperatures varying of about 60 -85 degrees. Casting:
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| Construction/Quality | 9.00 |
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| Design/Comfort | 10.00 |
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| Total Score | 9.00 |
Fenwick HMG Triggerstik - Dave
Product: HMG Triggerstik GT70MH-F
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| Construction/Quality | 8.00 |
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| Total Score | 7.50 |
Fenwick HMG Spinning Rod Review - Dave
Product: HMG Spinning Rod GS66MH-F
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Fenwick HMG Spinning Rod Review - Frank
Product: HMG Spinning Rod GS66MH-F
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| Construction/Quality | 7.00 |
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| Price | 4.00 |
| Features | 6.00 |
| Design/Comfort | 5.00 |
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| Total Score | 5.33 |
Fenwick HMG Spinning Rod GS66MH-F Review
"A classic looking rod with a new age design!"
Overall Rating: 7.08
About Fenwick
| Fenwick HMG Spinning Rod GS66MH-F Specifications | |
| Type | Spinning |
| Length | 6'6" |
| Line Weight | 8-17 lb |
| Lure Weight | 1/4 - 3/4 oz |
| Guides | Fuji Alconite |
| Power | Medium Heavy |
| Tip Action | Fast |
| MSRP | $99.95 |
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| Construction/Quality | 7.75 |
| Performance | 7.50 |
| Price | 7.00 |
| Features | 6.75 |
| Design/Comfort | 7.00 |
| Application | 6.50 |
| Total Score | 7.08 |
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Fenwick HMG Spinning Rod Review - Dave Product: HMG Spinning Rod GS66MH-F
First Impressions:
First thing you notice about the HMG GS66MH-F is its appearance. The rod has a black epoxy coated blank and the wrapping on the guides are black with gold tips, which goes nicely with the gold lettering on the blank. The grip is very i…
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Fenwick HMG Spinning Rod Review - Frank Product: HMG Spinning Rod GS66MH-F
Ratings: 5.33
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I thought the blank looked sharp, a nice deep rich color with a glossy finish. The reel seat and handle seemed a bit odd, like someone couldn’t make up their mind to commit to a split grip or keep it a full grip.…
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Fenwick HMG Spinning Rod Review - Kevin HMG Spinning Rod GS66MH-F
Rating: 7.67
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My first impression of this rod was pretty much same as the 7’ HMG Triggerstik, at first it seemed a little heavy. &n absolutely love the classic look of the whole HMG line of rods, but it’s not how a rod looks, it’s how it…
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Fenwick HMG Spinning Rod Review - Marques Product: HMG Spinning Rod GS66MH-F
Rating: 7.67
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When I received Fenwick’s HMG Spinning Rod GS66MH-F, I really liked it. &n was nicely designed and a well-made rod. &n also had a new age design look to it.&n
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Fenwick HMG Triggerstik GT70MH-F Review
"A classic looking rod with a new age design!"
Overall Rating: 7.80
About Fenwick
For over 50 years, the Fenwick name has been a legend among fishermen all over the world. The name comes from a lake in Washington State. And performance was the name of the game from day one. On the shores of Lake Fenwick, a group of men passionate about fishing dove head first into development of a rod that would set the technological pace for generations of passionate anglers to follow. Fenwick technology is always advancing.
| Fenwick HMG Triggerstik GT70MH-F Specifications | |
| Type | Triggerstik |
| Length | 7'0 |
| Line Weight | 10-25 lb |
| Lure Weight | 3/8 - 11/2oz |
| Guides | Fuji Alconite |
| Power | Medium Heavy |
| Tip Action | Fast |
| MSRP | $109.95 |
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| Construction/Quality | 8.00 |
| Performance | 7.75 |
| Price | 8.25 |
| Features | 7.50 |
| Design/Comfort | 7.25 |
| Application | 7.75 |
| Total Score | 7.80 |
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Fenwick HMG Triggerstik GT70MH-F Review "A classic looking rod with a new age design!"
Overall Rating: 7.80
About Fenwick
For over 50 years, the Fenwick name has been a legend among fishermen all over the world. The name comes from a lake in Washington State. And performance was the name of the game from day one. O…
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Fenwick HMG Triggerstik Review - Kevin HMG Triggerstik GT70MH-F
Rating: 8.00
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My first impression of the HMG 7 footer when I pulled it from the tube, was it felt a bit heavier than most of the rods I have been using. But it does not have a spit grip handle which adds a few ounces to the rod. I did notice…
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Fenwick HMG Triggerstik Rod Review - Marques Product: HMG Triggerstik GT70MH-F
Rating: 7.50
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The HMG Triggerstik GT70MH-F rod was very well put together and good craftsmanship.
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I matched HMG Triggerstik GT70MH-F with a Shimano Chornarch reel with 25lbs McCoy Mean Green mono l…
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Fenwick HMG Triggerstik Rod Review -Nunzio Product: HMG Triggerstik GT70MH-F
Rating: 8.00
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When I received the Fenwick HMG Triggerstik GT70MH-F, I was very impressed. The HMG Triggerstik GT70MH-F a 7 foot rod that seems very versatile. The rod looked great, felt great and seemed very well-made. I couldn…
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Fenwick EliteTECH ESMS63MH-F Review
"Designed specifically for catching smallmouth bass!"
Overall Rating: 8.42
About Fenwick
For over 50 years, the Fenwick name has been a legend among fishermen all over the world. The name comes from a lake in Washington State. And performance was the name of the game from day one. On the shores of Lake Fenwick, a group of men passionate about fishing dove head first into development of a rod that would set the technological pace for generations of passionate anglers to follow. Fenwick technology is always advancing.
| Fenwick EliteTECH Smallmout Seriers ESMS63MH-F Specifications | |
| Type | Spinning |
| Lenth | 6'3" |
| Line Weight | 10-17 lb |
| Lure Weight | 1/4 - 3/4 oz |
| Guides | Titanium – Zirconium Inserts |
| Power | Medium Heavy |
| Tip Action | Fast |
| MSRP | $129.95 |
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| Construction/Quality | 8.50 |
| Performance | 8.50 |
| Price | 8.50 |
| Features | 8.00 |
| Design/Comfort | 8.50 |
| Application | 8.50 |
| Total Score | 8.42 |
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Fenwick EliteTECH Smallmouth Series - Frank Product: EliteTECH Smallmouth Series Rod ESMS63MH-F
Rating: 9.00
First Impressions:
A great looking rod, a soft green color, and a great looking cork on the handle. The TAC inlay set off nicely from the fine grain cork. The split grip was clean looking and not too space age. Th…
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Fenwick EliteTECH Smallmouth Series Rod Review - Nunzio Product: EliteTECH Smallmouth Series ESMS63MH-F
Rating:8.00
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I like the feel of the rod but it felt a little heavy. It took some thought as to what application I was going to use for this rod.
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I tried using the rod as a tr…
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Fenwick EliteTECH ESMC69MH-F Review
"Designed specifically for catching smallmouth bass!"
Overall Rating: 8.00
About Fenwick
For over 50 years, the Fenwick name has been a legend among fishermen all over the world. The name comes from a lake in Washington State. And performance was the name of the game from day one. On the shores of Lake Fenwick, a group of men passionate about fishing dove head first into development of a rod that would set the technological pace for generations of passionate anglers to follow. Fenwick technology is always advancing.
| Fenwick EliteTECH Smallmout Series ESMC69MH-F Specifications | |
| Type | Casting |
| Length | 6'9" |
| Line Weight | 12-20 lb |
| Lure Weight | 3/8 - 1 oz |
| Guides | Titanium – Zirconium Inserts |
| Power | Medium Heavy |
| Tip Action | Fast |
| MSRP | $129.95 |
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Fenwick’s EliteTECH ESMC69MH-F F is a very sensitive rod for its price range. You can feel the most subtle bites. You really can get a good idea of what’s going on in the water from the end of your line due to the design of the rod.
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When it comes to design and comfort, Fenwick sets out to try and make the best for all anglers. The rods are great looking and overall are fairly comfortable. It does seem though that once again this comes down to preference and hand size. It is very difficult to craft a rod that would fit into every anglers hand perfectly. While one Prostaff member found the EliteTECH ESMC69MH-F it be very comfortable, another found it was not as comfortable as he hoped due to his larger hands. Aside from the comfort of the rod, it would seem the biggest issue came from the reel seat. The reel seat is wider and can be a problem with a narrow reel. The reels were not staying in place well and had to be tightened several times. When fighting in fish, it felt like the reel was going to pop off. This was a bit of a nuisance, but mostly appeared to be more of a break in issue based on the design and shape of the handle section. After retightening several times the reels finally stayed secure.Applications:
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| Construction/Quality | 7.50 |
| Performance | 8.50 |
| Price | 8.00 |
| Features | 8.50 |
| Design/Comfort | 7.50 |
| Application | 8.00 |
| Total Score | 8.00 |
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Fenwick EliteTECH Smallmouth Series Rod Review - Kevin EliteTECH Smallmouth Series ESMC69MH-F
Rating: 8.16
First Impressions:
The first thing I noticed about this rod when I pulled it out of the shipping tube was the green color with gold lettering that really made the rod “pop” in the sunlight.. .But there is more to this rod than j…
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Fenwick EliteTECH Smallmouth Series Rod Review - Marques Product: EliteTECH Smallmouth Series Rod ESMC69MH-F
Rating: 7.83
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This rod is truly designed well and with that new split grip design it has the new age look, which I have found appealing from Fenwick!
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I matched the EliteTECH ESMC…
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