Author Topic: Fenwick Elite Tech Ice Rods (Read 18427 times)

LDB_Bass_Hunter · « **on:** Oct 09, 2011, 11:54 AM »

Picked up the 27''M yesterday. The rods are styled just like the elite tech walleye rods with the rubberized cork handle. Man are they nice. Retail for 30 bones.

Voltaire · « **Reply #1 on:** Oct 09, 2011, 04:29 PM »

They look like a nice rod except I like being able to place the reel wherever I want on the rod handle. With the fixed design of the fenwick elite tech this isn't possible.

1buckeye · « **Reply #2 on:** Oct 16, 2011, 02:10 PM »

I just picked the new In Fisherman Ice Fishing Guide and saw these. They look well worth the $30.

mr_mojo · « **Reply #3 on:** Oct 18, 2011, 08:42 PM »

These look really nice. I'm gonna go check them out this weekend I think. Could come home with a new toy.....

SINX53 · « **Reply #4 on:** Oct 19, 2011, 06:55 AM »

I saw these at Scheels the other day. Very nice rod. I really like that cork handle on there.

brypauld · « **Reply #5 on:** Oct 20, 2011, 06:22 PM »

That does look nice..I just ordered a 25" ultra light today, can't wait to get it. What kind of lure is that?

stumper · « **Reply #6 on:** Oct 20, 2011, 07:12 PM »

Quote from: Voltaire on Oct 09, 2011, 04:29 PM

They look like a nice rod except I like being able to place the reel wherever I want on the rod handle. With the fixed design of the fenwick elite tech this isn't possible.

Normally I would agree, but after holding the 27 in medium with reel installed
, this handle fits/balances perfectly for me.

Voltaire · « **Reply #7 on:** Oct 21, 2011, 04:13 PM »

Quote from: stumper on Oct 20, 2011, 07:12 PM

Normally I would agree, but after holding the 27 in medium with reel installed
, this handle fits/balances perfectly for me.

I will try to find one to check out. It's just that I generally find myself with short handle rods and the reel near the back as I prefer to hold my rod "pistol style" when I am sitting in my shack.

stumper · « **Reply #8 on:** Oct 21, 2011, 04:19 PM »

Exactly how i Do it. Just bought 2 of the 27 mediums today

openingact · « **Reply #9 on:** Oct 25, 2011, 03:37 PM »

I saw these at FF today and was on the fence about them and still am. They look nice and from what I could tell feel nice, however, as mentioned earlier, I was unsure about the reel placement. Wish I had time to try one with a reel installed.

hawkfan24 · « **Reply #10 on:** Oct 26, 2011, 11:20 PM »

I bought the 25" UL and a 28" ML from midwest hunters outlet a couple weeks ago. I see that they have now raised their price from 18.99 to 19.94. They are listed as "coming soon" but my UL shipped in a few days and the ML about a week later. Cost me $6 shipping to Iowa. Here is the link.....get em while they're hot

http://www.midwesthuntersoutlet.com/mfgcat/100-1562/Fenwick-Fishing.aspx

LDB_Bass_Hunter · « **Reply #11 on:** Oct 26, 2011, 11:25 PM »

Quote from: hawkfan24 on Oct 26, 2011, 11:20 PM

I bought the 25" UL and a 28" ML from midwest hunters outlet a couple weeks ago. I see that they have now raised their price from 18.99 to 19.94. They are listed as "coming soon" but my UL shipped in a few days and the ML about a week later. Cost me $6 shipping to Iowa. Here is the link.....get em while they're hot

http://www.midwesthuntersoutlet.com/mfgcat/100-1562/Fenwick-Fishing.aspx

That's a great price. They are supposed to retail at $30.

hawkfan24 · « **Reply #12 on:** Oct 26, 2011, 11:36 PM »

I thought it was a good price also! I first saw them listed around July, I emailed them and asked when they would be in stock, they said they were not sure. I then emailed Fenwick and they told me the rods would be in stores the first of November. Then a few weeks ago I saw them starting to show up on ebay for 30, so I figured I better order a couple before they increased their prices!!

Reeds Sporting goods is also selling a combo with a Pflueger ice reel for around 50 or 60

mr_mojo · « **Reply #13 on:** Oct 30, 2011, 06:43 PM »

I went to the store thinking i was gonna get the 27"m but ended up getting the 28"mh. I'm gonna put it in an automatic fisherman for trout and the medium seemed a little wimpy.

anglerbrian · « **Reply #14 on:** Oct 30, 2011, 08:57 PM »

I got the 25" UL, With my reel attached it is balanced perfectly for me. With the tape on ones I just slide em until they balance on my trigger finger, this one does that all by itself. The perch are gonna catch he.. this winter.
Bring on the ICE!

Aqualift · « **Reply #15 on:** Oct 31, 2011, 09:41 AM »

Anybody notice that this tapered piece that goes on top of the handle joining the blank is missing? I wonder why they left it off on final production models?

hoghammer · « **Reply #16 on:** Oct 31, 2011, 09:50 AM »

Quote from: brypauld on Oct 20, 2011, 06:22 PM

That does look nice..I just ordered a 25" ultra light today, can't wait to get it. What kind of lure is that?

I think its a chubby darter

richstick · « **Reply #17 on:** Oct 31, 2011, 10:09 AM »

Lindy Darter, I think....

Aqualift · « **Reply #18 on:** Nov 01, 2011, 03:27 PM »

I just got this E-Mail from Fenwick regarding the missing part.

The metal piece you referred to was removed during production of this rod. Updated pictures will be added to our web site and sent to our customers soon.
Thank you for your inquiry.
Customer Service
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brypauld · « **Reply #19 on:** Nov 01, 2011, 06:23 PM »

I got my 25 ul and slv 2/3 the other day.....OOOoooh am I excited now, that's a nice lil setup. I can't wait to whack some perch and gill's with it

openingact · « **Reply #20 on:** Nov 03, 2011, 02:49 PM »

Wow... that's quite the catch. I'm sure you surprised them when you brought that up to them.

Aqualift · « **Reply #21 on:** Nov 03, 2011, 05:58 PM »

Quote from: openingact on Nov 03, 2011, 02:49 PM

Wow... that's quite the catch. I'm sure you surprised them when you brought that up to them.

Yea. This was the picture I e-Mailed them. I guess it really didn't do anything, but make the handle a little more fancy. Until I got my rod, I didn't realize that the top piece floats over the blank when tightening or loosening the hooded reel seat.

ice dawg · « **Reply #22 on:** Nov 03, 2011, 06:26 PM »

I would think that metal piece would wear the blank when jigging or fighting fish.

slammin slabs · « **Reply #23 on:** Nov 04, 2011, 04:46 PM »

i 2 am on the fence about these i had 1 in my hands at fleetfarm yesterday but wasnt sure and i want to put a slv 2/3 okuma on my next rod and not sure how it would work or feel

SNAGGER · « **Reply #24 on:** Nov 06, 2011, 11:20 AM »

Looks descent...I'll be grabbing a combo to try...I already got the flueger rod combo, nice all around combo, a little noodly though for jigging finicky fish. Anyone pick up a ice blue pro yet?

sig · « **Reply #25 on:** Nov 06, 2011, 05:39 PM »

Nice rod, my neighbour got one I was a bit dissapointed in that they don`t make a MH model

icejunky · « **Reply #26 on:** Nov 06, 2011, 06:12 PM »

Quote

was a bit dissapointed in that they don`t make a MH model

the fenwich site has a MH listed, so there is one for sure

LDB_Bass_Hunter · « **Reply #27 on:** Nov 10, 2011, 07:47 PM »

For those of you with the ML........I'm thinking it might work for crappie. What do you guys think. Spring bobber?

Iceroach · « **Reply #28 on:** Nov 12, 2011, 02:56 PM »

I ordered an UL and a MH from Reeds for $50 with a free hat. They aren't bad rods. There was a few things I didn't like about them, so I sent them back. I didn't like the reel seat. It's heavy which is not a real big deal, but it puts the reel down too far where I can't reach the blank with my finger comfortably. More of a down sized open water reel seat than ice fishing one.

The MH had a pretty good action, just didn't care for the reel seat. The UL was like a noodle, way too soft for me, a spring bobber would of been dancing all around while jigging. I'm all for a power noodle, plain noodle, no.

In my experience, if you look you can find cheap rods that are pretty good. I found some at Scheels that were on clearance for $10 that I like better than the Fenwicks. If you can't find a cheapo you like, most of the time you're better off getting a high end rod.

Like I said, not bad, but I'd rather buy one St.Croix or put that money towards a Thorne Bros.

openingact · « **Reply #29 on:** Nov 20, 2011, 02:41 PM »

I got some ULs for the pannies, but was wondering what you guys would recommend for jigging some walleys. Going to try it for the first time this year and was wondering if I should go with the ML or the M.

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