Atef Youssef
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Looking for some new mooching rods, torn between new fenwick hmx’s or Shimano techniums. Any thoughts on which is better and/or recommendations?
They are awesome rods. Ive used them guiding for 3 years and never broke 1Kufa - $66.
Available at PNT.
Can’t be beat for the price.
(They are actually good rods...not a $66 piece of garbage).
I love my hmx’s! Interested in what issues you’ve had fishin solo? Mine are going on 10-years of use, they’ve been stepped on, abused by amateurs and kids and still are going strong. Have both the heavy and light mooching models and like them better than anything I’ve tried on others boats other than techniques, which I find very similar in feel, or high end sage.
Cheers!
Ukee
And I’ve said this before, but on Boxing Day I treat stores like a garage sale. What can you do for this? $150 no problem on the techniums.Go with techniums, medium heavy. Great rods. I’ve fished m&mh HMX’s but the techniums have far better feel. If you’re not in a rush, shop around and wait till they go on sale. Found them for $150 at a boat show last year.
I agree there are very few things I don’t ask for a “deal” on. Worst case is they just say no. I do have to admit my wife hates it when I ask. She thinks it is rude but is works more times than not.And I’ve said this before, but on Boxing Day I treat stores like a garage sale. What can you do for this? $150 no problem on the techniums.
Fun fact I did the same thing last week on a halibut rod and they were like 15% off?
Sold!
Don’t be afraid to ask folks. They usually drop prices on bigger ticket items if you ask. Especially if you’re a familiar face.
Now I have to get these beautiful hali rods and reels wet.
technium are good
Just remember - 99% of the time the rod sits in the rod holder. This is not a fly rod, you do not need to spend $100+. It sits there and you stare at it that's it. You buy a g-loomis for a trolling rod and you're a sucker.