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| Picou
Lunker Username: Picou Post Number: 2229 Registered: 8-2004  Rating: N/A |
I uploaded the new Hendrix Rods website last night. I still have some work to do on the site with adding pictures of the rods and other stuff but customers can now order from the site with the new model numbers that Michael has created. I'm excited to be a part of the Hendrix Rods team and I look forward to trying out the product this year. I flipped one of the rods at the tackle show and the sensitivity was awesome. I could feel every imperfection in the floor as I slowly brought the jig back to me. I was impressed with the rods and the story behind the maker. I'll definately keep ya'll posted on how I like fishing with the rods. Check out the website and give me honest feedback. I know the site is not perfect so your help in identifynig tune up places will be helpful.  Thank you Lord for my family and the waters I get to fish | ||
| Triton21
Minnow Username: Triton21 Post Number: 1 Registered: 1-2007 Rating: N/A |
Mike the web site looks good. These rods are custome made and are the original G-Loomis blanks before shimmano bought G-loomis. They have a life time warranty no matter how you break them. Feel free to call fishermike and he will be happy to talk to you. www.fishermike.com www.ezeejig.com | ||
| Dru
Crappie Username: Dru Post Number: 355 Registered: 2-2005 Rating: N/A |
Looks good Mike. BassZone.com  
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| Bigun
Lunker Username: Bigun Post Number: 1240 Registered: 8-2004  Rating: N/A |
I was looking at them last night. Which one would be light enough for trout but stiff enough for reds? I would think something with a quick tip but still solid backbone? A cArolina rig rod? Quit being a mad, little bald man! Remember that a lone amateur built the Ark. A large group of professionals built the Titanic. I forgot the CAMERA! | ||
| Triton21
Minnow Username: Triton21 Post Number: 2 Registered: 1-2007 Rating: N/A |
the fm844 is a fast heavy, carolina rod and good flipping stick. this rod should do everything your looking for. www.fishermike.com www.ezeejig.com | ||
| Picou
Lunker Username: Picou Post Number: 2232 Registered: 8-2004 Rating: N/A |
I would think it depends more on what baits you are throwing at them. I think the 70M or the 66M would fit for both fish but it would depend more on what weigh lures you will be throwing most. I was very impressed with the strength of these rods at the tackle show. Castability is one of the characteristics I have not experienced yet. Thank you Lord for my family and the waters I get to fish | ||
| Triton21
Minnow Username: Triton21 Post Number: 5 Registered: 1-2007 Rating: N/A |
Bigun another rod that would work is the 70ml. www.fishermike.com www.ezeejig.com | ||
| Dru
Crappie Username: Dru Post Number: 357 Registered: 2-2005 Rating: N/A |
Triton21: When Biggun first asked the question, I thought the 844 or 904L (although I'm not a big fan of 2 piece rods). Can you describe the difference between fast and modified fast? Thanks BassZone.com
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| Triton21
Minnow Username: Triton21 Post Number: 6 Registered: 1-2007 Rating: N/A |
the action of the rod is how much the rod will bend due to the taper of the rod. the slower the taper the less bend. more the taper more of a bend. so fast action the bend will take place closer to the tip. the power of the rod is how much force needed to bend the rod. a heavy will take a good size fish to put a bend in the rod. a medium does not take a lot of force so it will have more bend. that is why a crank bait rods have more bend. hope this helps. www.fishermike.com www.ezeejig.com | ||
| Dru
Crappie Username: Dru Post Number: 358 Registered: 2-2005 Rating: N/A |
Triton21: So does a modified Fast have a faster or slower taper than the Fast? BassZone.com
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| Triton21
Minnow Username: Triton21 Post Number: 7 Registered: 1-2007 Rating: N/A |
it has more taper putting the bend a little further back from the fast. a medium would bend more towards the center of the rod. www.fishermike.com www.ezeejig.com | ||
| Bigun
Lunker Username: Bigun Post Number: 1242 Registered: 8-2004 Rating: N/A |
BTW, Welcome to the site Triton! I think the 844 would almost be too much rod for me except for pure redfishing? I think I almost need two rods the 70 ML and the 70m! Heck yeah.  Before I fork out that type of cash I think I'll wait until I can check out Picou's rods. (Message edited by bigun on February 6, 2007) Quit being a mad, little bald man! Remember that a lone amateur built the Ark. A large group of professionals built the Titanic. I forgot the CAMERA! | ||
| Picou
Lunker Username: Picou Post Number: 2234 Registered: 8-2004 Rating: N/A |
I fished an 844 today pitching a 1/4 oz jig and it is too much rod for speckled trout Bigun. Now, the crankbait rod I was throwing is a great setup for speckle trout but I would be concerned with the ability to drive the hook into a tough redfish's mouth. I will soon be getting a SJ-782 that will probably be the best blend for both applications. It would be better for the redfish but I think it would still be soft enough not to tear up a trout's mouth. By the time you come to Fork Bigun, I will have a few of the rods for you to check out. Thank you Lord for my family and the waters I get to fish | ||
| Dru
Crappie Username: Dru Post Number: 359 Registered: 2-2005 Rating: N/A |
Glad you're feeling better Mike. BassZone.com
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| Picou
Lunker Username: Picou Post Number: 2237 Registered: 8-2004 Rating: N/A |
I think I need another day... Thank you Lord for my family and the waters I get to fish | ||
| Triton21
Minnow Username: Triton21 Post Number: 9 Registered: 1-2007 Rating: N/A |
thanks for the welcome everyone. Bigun I have the 844 and can get my hands on the 70ml. Just let me or Picou know and we can go out. www.fishermike.com www.ezeejig.com | ||
| Bigun
Lunker Username: Bigun Post Number: 1244 Registered: 8-2004 Rating: N/A |
Thanks. I will. I'm hoping to make a trip to Fork this year but with my schedule will be hard.  Quit being a mad, little bald man! Remember that a lone amateur built the Ark. A large group of professionals built the Titanic. I forgot the CAMERA! | ||
| Texfisher
Crappie Username: Texfisher Post Number: 586 Registered: 8-2004  Rating: N/A |
Mike put me at the top of the list to buy your used rods when you get your new ones every year. Lucky dog. If you're richer than me I think we're related. If you're poorer than me I know we're related. My bass club webpage http://texbass.8m.com/
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| Picou
Lunker Username: Picou Post Number: 2245 Registered: 8-2004 Rating: N/A |
LOL Tex... You'll be the first on my list...  I really like that crank bait rod ( 70ML with Split Handle) that I bought. It casts awesome and is super light. I made some changes to the home page on Hendrix Rods. I think it is an improvement... Thank you Lord for my family and the waters I get to fish | ||
| Roller22
Minnow Username: Roller22 Post Number: 1 Registered: 2-2007 Rating: N/A |
I now have two Hendrix Rods and am very happy with both. My last is the SJ 782 in a spinning rod and it is incredible. FisherMike will be making me another later this spring for spinnerbaits. | ||
| Picou
Lunker Username: Picou Post Number: 2247 Registered: 8-2004 Rating: N/A |
Welcome to the ramp Roller22 I'm getting the SJ 782 in a casting rod for my split-shot fishing... I can't wait to get my hands on that one. Again, welcome to the ramp Roller... Thank you Lord for my family and the waters I get to fish | ||
| Kevin_bryant
Minnow Username: Kevin_bryant Post Number: 1 Registered: 2-2007  Rating: N/A |
My favorite Hendrix rod I own is the 844. It's a great rod and well worth getting. <a href="http://photobucket.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b198/kevinyes/hendrix_name.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting"></a> Hendrix Rods Pro Staff www.hendrixrods.com | ||
| Picou
Lunker Username: Picou Post Number: 2261 Registered: 8-2004 Rating: N/A |
Kevin, I'll get the image on the server for your signature and get it set up for you. Thank you Lord for my family and the waters I get to fish | ||
| Tomc_junior
Minnow Username: Tomc_junior Post Number: 7 Registered: 12-2006  Rating: N/A |
I emailed Mike at H.R. Quick to respond too. The customization they offer is awesome. I'll take your word on the quality. Should be ordering a couple here shortly. Oh, did I mention he is a Navy vet too. Good deal. I have about a month to shop around for gear. My command has ordered me to the base to do some correspondant duties and hopefully improve my knee before I get out. Almost the entire month of March. So, HOOYAH!! To lookin for new toys and some of this short-timer lovin my command is giving me. | ||
| Picou
Lunker Username: Picou Post Number: 2266 Registered: 8-2004 Rating: N/A |
You will be happy with the rods Tommy. If not, we'll make it right. Lookin forward to your return and you showin your dad how it's done on the lake... Thank you Lord for my family and the waters I get to fish | ||
| Triton21
Minnow Username: Triton21 Post Number: 14 Registered: 1-2007 Rating: N/A |
Tommy thanks for your service. I was on the USS MISSOURI from 89-91 when it was moth balled. you will enjoy the rods. www.fishermike.com www.ezeejig.com |
