johnnybassjr

25% flash sale today only

Didn't have a chance to take a picture but it bends nicely on the top third and then pretty much shuts down beyond that. Perfect for what I'm looking for.

Haven't fshed yet. It feels medium soft for a composite rod to me. Which bend test? I'd be happy to perform for you.

That's a salty comment

And it's composite. Tags says inner blank carbon with glass outer. Initial impression is that is would be great for bombing lipless cranks and ploppers.

Mine came today in a long box it was hinged with three sides ripped open but it is in one piece. I guess we'll see when I set the hook on a good fish but they should really use tubes.

Anyone know if the Fenwick elite cranking rods are composite or all carbon?

I've always always wanted a 7 8 heavy cranking fly rod. Let's see what happens.

It will be interesting to see what shows up. I could only find a 7 8 MH cranking rod when I searched online and there is currently no 7 8 listed on the fenwick website. Regardless, it's a heck of a price for a rod with titanium guides!

Always assumed that trolling was primarily for fish that are suspended or roaming off the bottom. I guess if I was trying to catch schooling or suspended bass it might work. Also assumed that you needed a kicker as a TM might not get you to that 2-3 mph range at least consistently?

Of the rods that you stated, the 734 would be my choice for chatters and would be good for jigs but not ideal. But hard to beat the Expride though with the price increase it is a bit above he others.

The best bang for buck rod IMO. Customer service is sketchy to say the least but the rods are the most sensitive I've fished in the price range. X2 on one full power overated.

I stand corrected. A promo that lasts all year so yeah.

Keep in mind that they charge shipping for all orders so that 20% can get eaten up... yes I'm cheap