fenwick vs. st croix

[Moosebunk]

Can almost count on two hands how many Fenwicks I've broken.

 

1 Shimano too but that was Bull.

 

St.Croix's lower end rods are better than Fenwicks mid... but gawd... those walleye class rods I used to have were so nice and touchy with those little walleye tap taps, but then you'd sweep the hookset and snap the rod in half. lol.

[Alfiegee]

Wow. I can't believe so many guys have broken rods.

In 40 years I only remember breaking 1 rod and that was because a 70 lb roll of tar paper rolled over it in the back of my truck, totally my fault.

I have a 10'6 St Croix Wild River and it is excellent. I have seen people break rods so I always carry a back up if you will. My Orvis 8'6 fly rod is always with me too. I don't think I can really call it a back up tho as it sees as much use as the St Croix.

I also didn't see anyone mention Mitchell in this thread. I have a 7' Mitchell spinning rod that has been thru everything in the last 10 years since I got it. Including a 25 lb carp 3 weeks ago.

 

Alfie.