Im going to order a Fenwick Aetos to try out. Are there any that stand out as the best models in their lineup? Im leaning towards a casting rod, maybe a 6'8" or 7' MH/F, but Im not sure how that rod compares to others ratings. I havent found any stores that carry them here. Im really curious how they compare to the St croix and Dobyns power and action. 

 

For casting rods I have an Avid X M/F, and a Champion crankbait 705 MH/Mod.

Im still considering sticking with an Elite Tech since I like my ETB spinning, but I wanted to try the Aetos if they are worth the extra $50. The ETB would likely be a 7'2" MHF. Any info on these ETBs or Aetos rods?

I have 3 of the last model Aetos rods in the 7' MHF 6'8'' MHF and 6'6'' MF and i LOVE them.  They balance really well and have great sensitivity.  I would say they are very slightly on the stiff side of their ratings but i can't really compare to your rods.  I would buy the 7'MHF with confidence though. I think it performs above its cost.

Let's see... my 1/2" open end wrench works really well.  How will the Craftsman 9/16" ratchet end wrench compare?  Is it as good as an Ace Hardware 8" pliers?

 

I know, I'm old and crotchety!

Anyone else have any opinions on these?

 

I keep coming back to the Dobyns champion 734 C since its so highly recommended. I will likely buy this rod in the near future. 

 

Im trying to determine if the Avid M/F or Aetos M/F would be best to have in addition to the Dobyns 734C.

 

Only other option is to get the MH/F Aetos, instead of the 734C. The St croix MH/F is to stiff for my uses.

On 6/1/2018 at 2:45 PM, kbeeb374 said:

I have 3 of the last model Aetos rods in the 7' MHF 6'8'' MHF and 6'6'' MF and i LOVE them.  They balance really well and have great sensitivity.  I would say they are very slightly on the stiff side of their ratings but i can't really compare to your rods.  I would buy the 7'MHF with confidence though. I think it performs above its cost.

I also have the 7' MH casting Aetos (latest model) and I agree that the balance on it is fantastic. I'm primarily using it as a jig rod and i've been tossing a 3/8ths & 1/2oz jig on it with great success. It has pretty good sensitivity, but not amazing....it doesn't blow my hair back BUT it's so light and well balanced it's a joy to fish. 

 

I also 100% agree that it's a bit stff. The previous generation Aetos rods were the same way. Thus why I enjoy it as a jig stick.. I can fish bottom contact with the MH rating and have no problem wrenching fish out out of cover. It ALMOST fishes like a heavy.  

34 minutes ago, punch said:

I also have the 7' MH casting Aetos (latest model) and I agree that the balance on it is fantastic. I'm primarily using it as a jig rod and i've been tossing a 3/8ths & 1/2oz jig on it with great success. It has pretty good sensitivity, but not amazing....it doesn't blow my hair back BUT it's so light and well balanced it's a joy to fish. 

 

I also 100% agree that it's a bit stff. The previous generation Aetos rods were the same way. Thus why I enjoy it as a jig stick.. I can fish bottom contact with the MH rating and have no problem wrenching fish out out of cover. It ALMOST fishes like a heavy.  

THanks for the info. Have you ever tried an Avid MH? Im wondering if they are similar.

 

I cant seem to find anywhere in Michigan that stocks the Aetos series casting rods.

Does anyone know how the Fenwick M or MH compares to the St Croix MH? Or how they compare to the Dobyns 733 or 734?