Fenwick Salt Stick

[flistell]

Looking for dual action rod--boat bottom fishing and pier/inlet fishing. 7' 20-40# casting/conventional.

Has anyone used the Salt stick. have 3 freshwater rods and love 'em, never seen used any of their saltwater gear.
Thanks.

[Drumdum]

I can,however,vouch for thier old two piece drum rod.. It was called the "Big Stick",don't remember # and such.It had a graphite butt section and a fiberglass tip section.. If cut and built properly it would throw 10 and bait. Back in the 80's before full graphite drum rods, it was the ticket!

[Digger]

I own a 10foot Salt Stick it is a great bomber rod. I mainly use it for throwing plugs 5/8 - 3 oz. They are made in China. But it is pretty good for the money. Now the real question is how are you going to fish that rod from a boat and the pier?

[flistell]

Am interested in the 7' 20-40# range.
Have 3 freshwater rods and like Fenwick better than St Croix and G Loomis, just hard to find saltwater sticks and longrods.

[catman]

You may consider having your rods custom made. I bet there are a number of good rod builders in your area. I just had three 7' one piece conventionals made, all with fast action tips: one 20#-30# light med, one 30#-40# med , and one 40#-50# med heavy. The light med I use for jigging, the med for bottom (wreck) fishing, and the med heavy for long line (way back off the launchers) trolling. I paid less the $100.00 for each rod and as long as I can have my guy build them I'll never buy another off the shelf. So inquire about local builders. You'll be surprised. Good luck.

Catman.
One Foot In The Boat & One Foot On The Pier

[rattler]

take a look on EBAY...i have been getting some good deals lately :) ...alot of my outfits where 20-30yrs old :eek: ...in good shape and worked ok, but they were getting worn out :( ..the new ones seem to work. :)...one thing....WATCH OUT FOR SHIPPING COST....can turn a great deal into a bad deal :eek:

[flistell]

Thanks for the replies.

Years ago took 9' Fenwick light fly rod blank and made my own spinning rod. Great for crappies, small mouth and the occasional large mouth. 2# test and 1/16 oz jigs turned these little fish into raging monsters! Ugliest damn rod I ever saw but sure worked and certain satisfaction in making it myself.

Agree with the shipping--biggest rip-off in Internet shopping. Get $4.95 charge and $1.28 postage on the box. Really ticks me off, but really little choice.

Will definitely talk to the locals about getting a rod built. Thanks.