Don't know if I will ever use this — but I seldom pass up a good older Fenwick — if the price is decent.
We are over at Pacific Grove for 4 days — been going through a couple of old second hand warehouses.
Found an old chocolate brown Fenwick PT809 6' 8", 30-80 lb rod with hypolon and roller guides, in very good condition —33 oz. for 2 to 10 oz. lures. Price was $31.50.
Same guy had a Penn 114H in very good to possibly close to unused condition for $345! — passed on that one. Guess he must have broken up the set — and marked one at maybe 1/3 of its typical price (the rod) — then marked the reel at 4 times its typical price.
But if someone buys it — that is good for him.
Best,
Fred
Nice! Love those old Fenwick's. Seem's like a good 4/0 size rod. How's the weather in usually windy Pac. Grove?
Rainy & Windy — yesterday, so many giant old Cypress trees went down across Power lines — that we have been without electricity at the Inn for over 24hours. Nice wood fireplace in our room though.
Expected forecast is for rain and wind today — through late tomorrow.
We will be heading back home tomorrow afternoon to 100% snow forecast up where we live.
No big deal — we are prepared and ready for whatever happens here — as well as at home.
My wife just pointed out the amount of folks that seem to be getting frustrated at the situations — they are all on their iPhones — and wondering why there is no APP to immediately handle these situations of Nature.
She also pointed out that up where we live in the Sierras — the folks are capable, and more patient — knowing that they could handle nearly any issue — or their neighbors would have the knowledge, experience, and equipment to just take care of business. Not too many BMW's or Lexus's over here have winches or chainsaws on board...
Best,
Fred
Fred, you stole that Fenwick. I have one like that that I paid $300 for at Minerva's in Cabo. Dominick
Fred!
If you want an approved AT.com field tester to pull on the your killer deal Fenwick, I would BE MORE than thankful to hand carry the rod to Cabo & pull hard on it against wahoo, schoolie Tuna & monster Roosterfish! Just offering!!
@ SFO & minutes from wheels up & headed for JFK NYC.
Wayne
I too have a soft spot for those old fenwicks. Very nice score, I paid at least 3 times that price for an old two piece salmon rod.
My favorite of favorites. Grew up fishin noting but those, Penns and Mitchel 300s.
The Man
You did good my friend! I have a few in my collection as well, but can't say I paid the same :)
Great Find Fred!
that is a great deal!
I raise my hand as being yet another Fenwick fan especially the brown ones. I collect mostly the 600 series big game rods and the PS series surf rods .
What a steal !
My favorite rods are both Fenwicks .
Plow just went thru Fred. , Been raining and now we have about an inch of fresh snow on top .
Bet the surf is huge .......
Safe travels my good friend 😎
Nice fenwick Fred, good deal, stay safe mate, cheers Don.
Quote from: foakes on February 14, 2019, 06:58:19 PM
Found an old chocolate brown Fenwick PT809 6' 8", 30-80 lb rod with hypolon and roller guides, in very good condition —33 oz. for 2 to 10 oz. lures. Price was $31.50.
Fred
great find Fred, pretty sure the guy just mix matched the amount and the real amount was $315.00 not $31.50
that would be a great rod for your high sierra trouts :P
X11,,,,love it,,,, ;D
Fenwicks and Kencors, you are on a roll brother.....Bill