CustomerRca
Comentado en los Estados Unidos el 20 de mayo de 2022
I am mainly sending out this review to confirm to all would be buyers that the Fenwick Aetos 11' 1" 6/7 wt is in fact a double handled switch rod. I had purchased a 4wt earlier and looking at the item description, it appeared to be a double handled switch rod but was not....I sent it back to Amazon and was refunded ok.At 1st glance , and I should tell you I am a rod builder who is just learning about switch rods, this rod craftsmanship is quite acceptable for a factory produced rod. There was one imperfection on a tip section guide where it appears the assembly line Epoxy pour failed and leaked some residue upstream and on the single foot guide wrap. All guides on this rod are single foot snake except the double foot stripper guide. The finish is a natural uncoated gray strip, very nice looking. I am happy with the rod so far...waiting to get my ordered fly line. I bought this rod for Sprey casting in pocket water I can no longer reach by foot due to some physical disabilities normal with age and because I plan to build handle sections for other rod builders and wanted to learn to Sprey fish first. I have researched the Sprey Fly lines and ended up with Rio 435gr Scandi shooting head and Rio 30 wt shad shooting line. There are some great reviews for this rod on Yellowstone angler and they recommend a Airflo Scout Skagit shooting head combined with your choice of running line . I may try this later . Hop you find this review helpful. I plan to update it after trials this summer. Fishing for summer steelhead trout!
雷電 鷹
Comentado en Japón el 12 de junio de 2021
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Jeff Nelson
Comentado en los Estados Unidos el 29 de junio de 2019
I just got this rod, 3wt 10 foot with an 18 dollar reel and with 19 dollar “accurate line, 20lb backing I already had and set it up and went out to a open parking lot just to see how’re it cast. It easily is more accurate than any fly rod I’ve ever used that cost under $900! This rod is a beautiful blue, has excellent cork, is easy casting and super accurate. If you have good casting form it’s practically effortless. It floats the line down gently, straightens out the tippet and kisses the fly down like a real bug. I’m going to buy another of these in 5wt. It’s a wonderful flyrod, a SUPER value and very well made. Bottom line, I love this rod! I highly recommend it ! Now to go fish it tomorrow. I’ve no worries about it breaking, there are no flaws in its construction I can see and I treat flyrods like I paid money for them. You can go spend $900 to1200 on a rod if you want to, but in my opinion it’s like the difference between a 1200 dollar mountain bike and a $4000 mountain bike. Yeah, the spendy one might make you feel cooler or maybe you just like the more expensive shifters and derailers. But if you are like me and just love to ride the thing and love to flyfish you’d have to really focus to notice the real difference. Besides, if you slip on a rock and break this you’ll only be out a small amount of money and not a mortgage payment. 🎣I’ve fished this rod about 4 times a week since I bought it. I love it all the more. It doesn’t like to toss 1” strike indicators, I use a 9 ‘ 5wt for that. I often take at least 2 rods with me when I go out but I use this one and a 3wt TFO nymph rod the most. The 3wt will cover 90% of everything I do and this one is a great rod. Never broken, sensitivity is great, accurate and delicate, mends nicely, sets hooks and protects tippets well. It’s not a large streamer, heavy drop shot rod (that’s why I take the 2 others with me) but I’ve been nothing but happy with this well made, light in hand, versatile rod. I did buy much higher quality fly line for it because it just deserves to have it. So, long term testing, hundreds of fish, hundreds of hours fishing it and I am still a fan of this awesome deal!
Kelly Williams
Comentado en Canadá el 2 de septiembre de 2019
very light and easy to detect strikes
Shelly
Comentado en los Estados Unidos el 18 de septiembre de 2019
Excellent value for the money!! I bought the 10' 3wt for two reasons. One, I wanted to try European nymphing, and 2, I didn't want to be stuck with a rod that was only good for one thing.I got it today, promptly set it up and hit the river. I cannot express just how impressed I am with this rod! It is very light, supple, and has enough backbone to handle bigger trout. I first tried euro nymphing with it, and it was perfect. As the evening approached, I noticed fish rising so I switched over to a dry fly setup on the same rod. Using the 3wt Piscifun WF floating line, I was able to cast incredible distances, and set the fly down so softly it was almost too good lol. It really is the best of both worlds, as you have enough power to shoot a fly accurately farther than ever necessary, and a tip that is so soft it can detect the slightest pull on a nymph.This thing is handsome, well put together, well thought out, and balanced well. I own several more expensive rods, and can say this hangs right with the $800 big boys. If you need a first rod, this line is it, and a 8.5-9' 5-6wt would be great to learn on. If you want to try euro nymphing but don't want to commit to a $1000 setup, the 10" 3wt is where its at. If you want a finess dry fly rod, this is where it's at.