Some years ago, I had a lot of Fenwick rod components —- blanks, guides, mounts, handles, etc.
A good friend of mine was a local master rodmaker. I asked him to take some of the Fenwick components to make me a couple of pairs of matched rods.
Here is the twist —- I wanted full-sized trout/bass handles and hardware —- I wanted the rods to be under 5' —- but not weak noodle actions. Rods capable of handling large or small game. Had to be glass.
He used Fenwick wraps & colors, rods are identical at 4'9", one piece, sensitive action on the top 1/3rd, backbone on the mid and lower part of the blank.
The idea was to have a couple of rods for rivers, creeks, lakes, and also in the boat. Lots of times when trolling, I would spot some surface action —- so these would be great rigged with 4lb, and a Panther-Martin, Roostertail, or Mepps lure.
They match perfectly and are exactly center-stem balanced for the 200 sized spinners.
I have 2 that have never been used.
Tried a Mitchell 300, a Daiwa 1300B, Penn 714, DQ 220, DQ 1202, Cardinal C4, Penn 712. They are perfect combos.
The full-sized handles and hardware with short glass Fenwick blanks are not toys —- they are serious rods for serious anglers. And they cast superbly, plus the control and sensitivity are both refreshing and remarkable.
The handle material is the Fenwick proper colored hypalon.
$95 each, or the pair for $175.
Perfect for a father and son, husband and wife —- or just a serious and convenient rod for the ponds, rivers, and the boat.
Will ship securely for $25 in square pvc downspout tubing.
Best, Fred
Fred, since it says Combos in the title are the reels mounted on the rods included?
Quote from: Midway Tommy on May 31, 2025, 10:25:46 PMFred, since it says Combos in the title are the reels mounted on the rods included?
No, I am just showing what reels these rods might go well with, Tommy —-
If someone also wanted one of the reels —- that could be easily arranged.
I have a lot of quality reels to get rid of.
Most of our folks have plenty of reels, we know that you do!
Best, Fred