Testing Conditions I used the HMG Triggerstik GT70MH-F as my go to rod while fishing the winter series in one of my fishing clubs. It was early November and the air temperature was in the low 50,s (low 40’s in the am) and the water temp was in the upper 40’s. The water dropped almost Read More…
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Fenwick EliteTECH Smallmouth Series Rod Review – Marques
Product: EliteTECH Smallmouth Series Rod ESMC69MH-F
Rating: 7.83
First Impressions:
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!
Fenwick HMG Triggerstik Rod Review – Marques
Product: HMG Triggerstik GT70MH-F
Rating: 7.50
First Impressions:
The HMG Triggerstik GT70MH-F rod was very well put together and good craftsmanship.
Fenwick EliteTECH Smallmouth Series Rod Review – Editor
Product: EliteTECH Smallmouth Series ESMS63MH-F
Rating:8.00
First Impressions:
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.
Fenwick HMG Spinning Rod Review – Marques
Fenwick HMG Spinning Rod GS66MH-F
Rating: 7.67
First Impressions:
When I received Fenwick’s HMG Spinning Rod GS66MH-F, I really liked it. It was nicely designed and a well-made rod. It also had a new age design look to it.
Fenwick EliteTECH Smallmouth Series – Frank
Fenwick 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. The handle fit my hand offering me a full hand feel. It balanced nicely with the reel I used. A quick flex with the tip on the floor presented the J form curve I expect and prefer from a fast action rod.
Fenwick HMG Spinning Rod Review – Dave
Fenwick 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 interesting; it is what Fenwick calls TAC, which stands for technically advanced construction. It is designed for the angler to have better grip during wet conditions so it’s a different material then traditional cork.
Fenwick HMG Triggerstik – Dave
Fenwick HMG Triggerstik GT70MH-F
Rating: 7.50
First Impressions:
First thing you notice about the HMG Triggerstik GT70MH-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 interesting; it is what Fenwick calls TAC, which stands for technically advanced construction. It is designed for the angler to have better grip during wet conditions so it’s a different material then traditional cork.
Fenwick HMG Spinning Rod Review – Frank
Fenwick HMG Spinning Rod GS66MH-F
Ratings: 5.33
First Impressions:
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. The handle color and grainy appearance put me off a little. Even though it’s not cork but a material called TAC, it looked like the grainy cork handles of cheap 1960’s solid fiberglass rods.
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.