Fenwick rods: anyone used good or bad??

[fishboy018]

Hi guys
Found this rod (GS 70HF2) http://www.fenwickfishing.com/prod.p...20(1178979)#GS 70H-F-2 (1178986) (2nd rod on list).

I found this rod on ebay then became very interested when i saw the price ($110 US). Has anyone owned used the fenwick brand of rod? if so are they good, bad etc. should i buy it? from what i can see it will suit my application perfectly (inshore spinning and light dam barra fishing). will be matched with a 4000 shimano sahara and 14 or 20lb braid. Tell me what you reckon its a 6 to 20lb 7ft spin stick casts weights 1/4 oz (5gram) to 1 1/4 oz (24gram). seems like it should do the abovementioned applications.

Any info appreciated cheers tyson

[gofishin]

When I was a 'wee lad' dad had Fenwick game rods, as did other keen fishos in the club - and they had some age on them even then, so the brand has been a round for a long time. They were a very good quality rod then, but we are talking 40+ yr old rods etc. Sorry, can't help with recent experience, but I am sure if you surfed the US fishing forums you would find some useful info.
cheers

[Sevric]

I have had several Fenwick rods over the years, they were always good quality. Having said that it was quite some years ago so am unsure of their quality today.

[reggy]

Always wanted one when I was younger. Have not seen them in the shops for a while. Used to make excellent baitcasters and trolling rods.

[yellahunter]

each rod is different but i see they are very popular in Japan with the bass anglers. Cant be too bad on average if the tackle leaders are all over em like gravy on a roast.

[fishboy018]

thanks guys keep it up. anyone out there have a new fenwick rod ?