Fishing With The FENWICK EAGLE Ultralight Rod! [First Impressions]
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- čas přidán 30. 05. 2021
- In a recent video, I talked about how I plan to pick up numerous ultralight rods and make videos using them. Well, here we go again! This ultralight setup happens to be the Fenwick Eagle 5'6 Ultralight rod. It is a Moderate action which was a bit new to me. I usually fish with Fast action ultra light setups so it was definitely a different feeling using this.
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Overall, I feel like this rod is pretty solid. I wouldn't really consider this rod a budget-friendly option but I also wouldn't consider it expensive. I paid a bit less than $80 which I would consider a mid-price range. Personally I think that cost is justified with the high quality cork grip and nice reel seat. Very comfortable setup to fish with.
I think this rod will especially be good for tossing little spinners and other small treble hooked baits. Because of the moderate action, this rod really flexes deep into the blank. Pairing that up with trebles would help soften the hookset and land more fish. I would consider this an awesome ultralight trout setup for that very reason.
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I have that exact same rod/reel set up. I use if for cutthroat trout and Kokanee in the mountains of Idaho. I've caught 18" trout on that rod and it handled it like a dream!! UltraLite for life!
This comment makes me very happy. Literally said it was going to be a dope trout rod and boom, you say this :D
I know nothing of the Eagle, but have fallen in love with the light power HMG. I tend to reach for it more these days than my ultralight's. I prefer the reel seat and longer handle, and it casts amazing. It helped me net a pair of doozies this weekend.
Very nice! I used to have an HMG Casting rod and I always really liked it. Fenwick makes some really nice stuff for a fair price.
Got my boys fenwick eagles years ago and they still have them! Hope you enjoyed the holiday weekend!
I definitely enjoyed the Memorial Day weekend. Very thankful for this country :) and that is awesome, the Fenwick Eagle is an absolute classic and still kicks butt.
I just ordered a 6' 9" medium/light Fenwick spinning rod. Can't wait to try it out.
Hope you catch a lot of fish with it!
I really like the ultra light rod reviews.
I had a okuma celilo 6' ultra light on order as i watched your review on it.
Like you, i wanted to try some new rods. I also recently bought two Shakespeare micro series ultra lights. Decent rods for the money.
Yeah I think I will be picking up a Shakespeare Microlite soon! Thanks for the feedback, I definitely want to do more videos just like this one.
What's up Ethan just wanted to let you know I caught a 3 pound largemouth on the donkey tail junior, I know how proud you are of it and for good reason. I just put an order in for the regular size and can't wait to try them out. Keep up the great work. Your content is much appreciated
THIS COMMENT MAKES MY HEART HAPPY! Haha but seriously I am so glad to hear it is working for you. Hope you keep pinning the tail on some more DONKEYS! :)
Love this new series
Hope it helps some folks find the right setup!! Thanks for the feedback 🤠👊🏽
Great little rod for a moderate price. For some applications I think a moderate action can come in handy. Sometimes I like a moderate action UL when throwing those spinners with treble hooks. Always fun and a great time hanging out with you on the water Ethan 💧😀 LOL, I'm starting to see a pattern that you like to throw things at your friends.
Yes whenever we fish together I would suggest wearing a helmet 🤪
@@FishAnything 🤣🤣🤣
Cool deal man I'm looking for one in the 5 to 6 ft length but something pretty nice, I'm looking forward to more of these reviews dude!
Definitely plan on reviewing several more rods lol. An excuse to keep buying them :D
Ethan buddy, your ultralight rods tend to be 5' 6". It's been my experience that longer rods, in the 6' 6" or 7' range, offer more advantages. You can cast light lures farther for sure, and the length also helps with hook sets. Also, I believe the longer length with all of that flex helps fight the mondos you might hook on your light line. Of course I grew up fishing steelhead on 8' and 9' rods, so a 7' rods feel like an average length to me.
Agree there. I fish a 13’ ML for steelhead and feel confident handling 25-28” fish on 4-6# test but only because of the long rod. The slower the better
Yeah it’s all about personal preference and what you’re targeting! I love the shorter rods because I tend to be tossing my Mule Jigs around in search of panfish and small bass. The longer rods feel wonky when sidearming from a kayak. If I was float fishing for trout and had some open casting area, I’d for sure go longer! Pros and cons to each, but I can assure you that more ultralight rods are going to be purchased lol so maybe I’ll get a 7’ soon
For years I’ve fished for trout and only used rods that were within the 7 ‘ range. I looked down on rods any shorter than that. Well now that I’ve been mainly kayak fishing. My attitude sure has changed. Half of my losses are actually due to long length of the rods and struggling to net them. So now I’m actually in the market for shorter rods
I just picked up two sweet diawas , one 7 one 7 1/2 light and ultralight , full cork sliding reel seats, they don't make them like they use to. Now to get reels
Agree 100% i been fishing ultra light for over 12yrs and still today ultra light is 95% of my fishing
Im a BFS/Ultra Light frantic its truly is a blast fishing when you just cant horse a fish in. St. Croix makes some real nice Ultra light rods. My go to BFS bass rod is a Mastercraft Speed Style BFS. Only downside is BFS can get $$$. Ultra light spinning is the way to go if you are ready to get in to ultra light fishing. As long as you learn to work your drag you can get some nice monsters on light gear.
Darn right! I totally agree :) UL is the most fun way to fish!
I use this rod in combination with a 1000 size Regal. You are correct that this is a true UL rod. IMO it is a perfect UL rod. I use it for panfish, especially Redbreast and Bluegill on the Shenandoah River. I have another, older UL rod that served me well for probably 25 years, but this rod is such a pleasure to use it's hard for me to take any other UL setup.
It will also handle 1-2lb Largemouth and Smallmouth just fine.
One slammin' nice rod.
Sounds like a blast! It’s a great little setup
I decided to ordered fenwick eagle ultralight rod after your review! I wanted a moderate action UL so I cast my treble hook lures and this seem to fit the bill. I like the 5'6" length (I'm a shore fisherman/bank fisherman) and that it's a two piece!
I also decided to try your 1/64 oz mule jigs as well! I can't leave those panfish all by themselves, they need company! lol!
Thanks so much for the support, Leo! And yeah, this rod was a fun stick. I kind of wish I would have kept it haha I keep testing rods and swapping them out. This one, I miss.
I only use ultra light when trout fishing at my local lake from the shore. I’ve caught some monsters in it. Bugged was a 28” rainbow. And int her things is the fenwick eagle is one of the best rods I have ever used. Specially for the price point.
That’s awesome! It’s a great little rod
Definitely might have to look into getting a decent Ultralight myself, gotta appreciate the best of both worlds with BFS and UL Spinning! That rod seems great for tiny jerkbaits.
Haha heck yeah buddy just don’t be like me and end up with 6 ultralights 😭🥲🤪
Tried out my UltraLight for the first time, this past weekend. It was perfect for catching a ton of bluegill, and other sunfish, although it can catch other, larger, fish. I used 4 lb mono, which was the perfect line to enjoy the fight that even small bluegill can put up. The only issue was the I had to add a bullet weight, because the wind was strong, and was playing havoc with the line, prior to adding the weight. Definitely glad I bought it. It won't take the place of my medium, medium-heavy, and heavy rods, but it isn't supposed to. "The right rod for the right situation."
Love Fenwick rods great quality
I agree! Can’t go wrong 🤠
I've used this exact fenwick rod for the better part of two years and have caught plenty of 2-3+lb bass and pickerel with no issue. Typical day on the river is 15-20 small mouth around 1.5-3lb. I've fished off short bridges and the rod will hold a 2+lb pickerel shaking through mid air no problems. Definitely good for anything under 6-7lb I'd say if you aren't trying to pick it up out of the water without a net
Love to hear it! I really enjoyed fishing with this rod while I had it. Fenwick makes good stuff.
I like when you do reviews on gear and lures.
Thanks for the feedback JP! I enjoy doing this sort of video so you can expect more 🤠
Fenwick eagle medium. Light has caught me a bunch of good fish great looking rod I want that ul though
It is a nice little rod!
Of you like light inexpensive rods, try a 13 Fishing Defy Silver rods. Very sweet for the price.
Lol I made a video on this rod. LOVE IT!
Should check out the old 18 suppressor rod, arc angler uses his for BFS redfish, and he has a stress test vid of him lifting a 5lb weight, and it looks very good.
20% off with his code as well.
Brings it around $200 I believe
And for a $30 option, I got a zebco crappie fighter in the 12ft model, absolute blast for tossing jigs up into a damn and drifting them through for smallies and rock bass
Yeah I looked into it! Definitely more of an investment but it looks like a heck of a rod. Thanks for the suggestion :)
Moderate action rods are great at protecting light lines and light lines help you get those 1/64 oz Mule jigs down deeper.
That makes a lot of sense. I personally haven't had any issues with faster rods with my line but I could totally see how on a bigger fish, that moderate action could take a lot of pressure off of the line. Good callout Ron :)
I LOVE Fenwick Eagle rods I have 3 of them awesome rods!
Heck yeah! If you own 3, you clearly enjoy them :D Tight lines Dave!
@@FishAnything They are one of the best rods for throwing Mule Jigs 😀
Great Video! If you are still adding rods to try, I recommend Field & Stream TEC-LITE! :)
Thanks for reading this!!!
Thanks for the suggestion Jose! I will have to look into that rod :)
Omg, I took a bite of cereal right as you smashed that bluegill into the kayak, and then I almost spit said cereal all over my monitor.
Lol sorry dude I am not liable for any broken devices due to cereal laughter :D
The best rod I ever had was an ultra light. I could feel a minnow swimming while hooked to a very small jig. I was fishing for hybrid strippers at Clinton lake near Clinton IL. Fish allergy made me stop fishing for the most part. That is why I can't remember what rod it was specifically.
Dang! Sorry you had to stop fishing. Ultralight truly is the best!
Love the series, hope you'll try the Daiwa Procyon 6'1" ultralight.
Thanks for the recommendation! I have about 20 I want to try and this is on the list lmao 🤠🕺🏼
I have the new Diawa procyon reel it's an amazing reel for what you pay for. Basically the same thing as my ballistic but not as light. Oh and half the price 😆
I've been using a FENWICK Eagle 6'6" medium fast for about 6 years now. Well it's about 6'4" now.😅.It's still great. I use it for trout and panfish. I use everything from trout magnets , roostertails and everything rebel makes. I've caught a few solid 3lb largemouths with trout magnets .They have never swallowed it though. Always right in the lip . Anyways.....I may try something new this year , but there's nothing I don't like about my Fenwick other than the color. It's the older gold Eagle.
Hi Ethan gave my son on his sixteenth bd fenwick eagle 4 ft 9 in gt ul sadly he passed away September 2021 I’ve been using it since I love it he had it forty years still nice
I am so sorry for your loss. Hold on to that rod and think of him every time you fish with it.
I have a modified ugly stick, now is a beautiful stick,so is a moderate action and i combine braid with the rod so is a bit more fast to make the hook set
Yeah I thought about that. If I keep using this rod, I may end up switching to braid because of the moderate action.
Fenwick make awesome rods I have an HMG. they're not cheap rodes so I don't think they belong in that category. They are great rods for the price.
The HMG is another awesome stick! Thanks for watching Michael :)
I just got the 8' version of this rod yesterday. Going to test it out tomorrow.
Hope you like it! Keep me posted 👊🏽
I got one 8 foot today so let's see. How's it fairing?
Boy takes a while to get used to compared to a faster action..just saying.
I prefer a modern action bc the rod bens more and that equals more fun 🎉 good video man thanks for posting.
Fair! Moderate is just fine for that deep bend, but I prefer fast just for bite detection and hooksets. No wrong answer - personal preference is key!
I really like a moderate ultralight for crappie with their soft mouths.
Great point Micah! Maybe I should make this my designated Crappie rod O_o
Hi I have a fenwick Eagle rod and recently picked up a berkley lightning rod for $35.00 and it feels much more better balanced and uses lighter guids and feels much more crisp and responsive I like it a lot better than the eagle rod... maybe you should try a lightning rod in a UL action it might be good. Nice video.
That’s a great suggestion thanks! So much can be personal preference but I’m all about giving it a try!!
Is it great for trout fishing and crappie fishing, anyway I always use a 1/64 0z, a
1/32 oz, and a 1/24 oz. Great small sizes and nothing heavier than a quarter. I will say it does look like a nice rod and reel that's for sure. Maybe I should look into getting one myself
I have a medium weight version of this rod that I like for finesse fishing for bigger bass. I was eyeballing this rod at the store recently.
Right on! Definitely a fun stick :)
I've been meaning to get me a Fenwick eagle. Early this year my local bait shop had the Fenwick eagle combo with a pflueger president reel for about 120ish. I'm still mad I didn't snag that combo.
Dang! Definitely a solid stick - I really like the grip and reel seat on it. Very comfortable to fish with!
I have a few eagle/president match-ups. UL to Med. They are my favorite rods to use. I find the Presidents one of the best cost/quality reels. Should be able to get the rod and reel separate for about 120 almost anywhere.
@@tonyplaysbass I have 2 president xt reels and I absolutely love them! I've even got them on a budget friendly UL ugly stick. They make for a solid combo but the feel of that Fenwick is super nice!
@tonyplaysbass what size pflueger are you using for your UL?
The Field n Stream UL is sexy but the eyelets are so small I can’t use bobber stops, unlike this rod which casts great. It’s my second favorite rod.
Good intel! I was thinking about grabbing one of those rods but haven't done so yet.
If you could, buy any rod reel combo for micro fishing which would it be. I am turning 56 and my kids said that could get any rod reel combo for micro fishing price is not to be worried about. I value your input.
I have some higher end UL rods (st crois legend elite and g loomis trout and panfish) I actually like my dobyns Sierra better and it costs less than half as much.
Hey there! If you are talking about multispecies ultralight fishing, I’d go with a 5’6 - 6’ UL rod and a size 1000 reel. I’d use 2lb trilene sensation monofilament.
For reels, I suggest any Daiwa or Shimano in a price point you’re comfortable with. The higher priced reels tend to be lighter and have components that will last a lifetime.
For rods, a Dobyns is definitely a solid choice for the price. I love mine! But another I am about to do a video on is the 13 fishing defy silver for about $50. I feel it’s a solid UL and doesn’t break the bank.
Hope this helps! And thanks Micah for your input, hope you’re well buddy.
👍 happy Memorial Day!
Liked and commented before watching. Lol. You were killing it. Gotta check out the mule jig and donkey tail jr. Love downsizing when multi species fishing and turn fishing into catching.
Heck yeah thanks Frank! Happy Memorial Day to you too, very thankful for my life here in the USA! 🤠💚🇺🇸
I have a fenwick elite tech ultra light it’s a really sweet rod
Love it! I’ll check them out
I caught a tiny perch with a small Rooster Tale spinner the other day. Couldn’t believe the hook connected.
Haha gotta love it!!
My main ultralight is a 6’ St. Croix. Cost a little over $100. Fine rod but i also have a couple of cheaper UL rods in the $30 range. To be honest, they have performed just as well as the St Croix. Maybe over time they won’t but so far they have.
Yeah I have been thinking about getting one of them St. Croix rods. I definitely think you don't need to spend a ton of money on an ultralight but I am very curious how that rod feels.
I'm wondering where you found an UL St croix for a little over 100$
Phlueger supreme 25 to big for a 6’ ultralight you think?
You need a micro rapala floater best ultralight crankbait ever I love how you can adjust the running depth on them
I have a few! I should fish them soon!
F03? Or F05?
@@paulmajor5585 F03
This WD b killer for those small jerbaits!
Yes exactly what I’m thinking! And spinners 🤠
I love my fenwick eagle medium light rod it is my second one on their website it says the will give you a “sweet deal” if it’s your fault well I stuck mine in a ceiling fan on accident sent them the photos and everything like their sight sight said 2 weeks later I had a new rod at my door A1 customer service in my book and it was totally my fault
Haha that is good intel! Glad to hear they are really good about their warranty program. Hopefully I never have to use it but hey, accidents happen!
@@FishAnything Absolutely just don't lie and they'll look out for you
Try the bass pro panfish elite ultra light. Runs about $80 my second UL rod and I like it allot.
Very nice! I will definitely look into this rod. Thanks Luis :)
Awesome I’m waiting on a eagle 6’6”.
Nice! Hope it brings you good fishing juju :)
@@FishAnything thanks
Im in the market for replacing 2 rod which had snapped in a car door.... this one might be something to take a look into!
Dang! Yeah I think this little Eagle is a fun rod. Definitely would be good for your trout trips!
That was literally my exact thought haha
Just imagine your reeling in a nice little bass on an ultra light and a musky just comes out of no where and demolishes your catch.
That happened last fall! Got it on camera :D
How do you like it compared to the okuma? What’s been your absolute favorite ultra light so far
I like them both but for different reasons. The Okuma is solid for a sub $40 price point and is pretty versatile. This is higher quality and probably better for trout fishing but it also costs more. I’m still in the process of figuring out what I like most.
Once I have a better idea, I’m going to do a big ultralight comparison video!
Yeeew ! Ultralight Forever🔥🙏🎣
#Foconoultralight
🕺🏼🕺🏼🕺🏼 ultralight 4 life
Been trying to decide between this and the defy silver ul for dock fishing white bass with the occasional 2-3lb drum. I use 1/16 jig head on a bobby garland baby shad. You have any idea which might suit that better?
I’d definitely go defy silver because of the fast action
I've had a few eagles. Warranty is a pain in the ass with them. Took almost a year. Eagles are sensitive but the tips are easy to break. The HMG are much better.
Good to know! Thank you for sharing your experience :) I might have to try the HMG
@@FishAnything I've also had a Fenwick HMX, nice rod, broke the tip. Always on landing the fish. Seriously, l really like the sensitivity of their rods. I can feel the fish looking at the bait.
how well would a 2500 size reel work on a UL unit? Is that advisable?
I personally feel that would be a bit larger than necessary. It will work fine but I recommend a size 1000 reel.
Love the video have you tried the st criox triumph
Haven’t tried that one yet! I’m eyeballing the st croix panfish rods 👀👀👀
@@FishAnything awesome
Please review the Daiwa Kage UL rods please
OOOOOOF YOU ARE HURTING MY WALLET! But I tell you what... Maybe just maybe I will :)
With the field and stream rod I have caught many 20in plus trout 6ft 1in rod throws 1/8 oz spinners just fine 2 piece price 59.00 $ range !!!!!!!
Very nice! I will definitely have to check out that rod for a potential review. Lots of rods to try :)
Aw man i just came back to this video because my donkey tail i just received and 1/64th mule jig didnt fit the same… didnt realize you were using the donkeytail jr…
Dang, I am sorry to hear that. I will try to make it more obvious moving forward - I apologize for the confusion.
@@FishAnything no worries not your fault! I didn’t realize there were 2 different sizes
Sportsman Warehouse has these in 7ft 2 section for $70ish
Nice! I definitely feel it’s a solid rod and $70 seems pretty fair.
So what is your favorite ultralight fishing rod? I have watched the majority of what you have but never have I seen what your favorite is.
The Dobyns Sierra Trout & Panfish is yet to be defeated :)
Can you try shimano symetre combo?
I’ll definitely look into it! Thanks for the suggestion Daniel 🤠👊🏽
Hi Ethan, is that rod a 1 or 2 piece? Nice job!
2 piece! More portable but I did notice the top portion twisting a little from time to time. Not a huge deal but I prefer my guides to be nice and straight for best casting distance.
A little wax on the Ferrell will fix that issue.
Hey fish anything what pound test were you using with the fenwick eagle
I can’t recall because it’s been a while but I believe either 2 or 4lb test
What brand of line
try out the old 18 suppressor ultralight! rx angler has a %20 off coupon on his channel. made in texas.
Beat me to it!
I was checking comments to see if someone got to it
Thanks for suggesting! I’ll have to check it out 🤠👊🏽
What's the best weight jig head to use with the mini donkey tail?
Depends on your setup, 1/32, 1/16, and 1/8th is a good variety to use for different depths you need to get to
@@fantomphoenix6170 What's best for creek fishing?
@@Dicyple1979 I use a 1/16oz jig, and just hop a cabelas micro speed shad, the rock bass, perch, and smallies absolutely love it.
It’s very similar to the donkey tails, just less durable.
Got 56 fish in less than 5 hours doing that, I normally get 2 bass a week fishing lakes around me, so river fishing yields much more gain for me.
@@fantomphoenix6170 Thanks
The Donkey Tail Jr. was designed to be fished with the 1/80oz through 1/32oz Mule Jig. These jigs are currently out of stock but they will be back very soon! Otherwise, any jig that has a small enough hook. A slow fall is key to drawing bites. Upsize your jig when fishing deeper or in heavy wind.
Hope this helps!
Sally was nice
Sally is my new best friend :)
Fun fact, my first ultralight rod was a 5' Fenwick Eagle.
Now I need to be like you and try the St. Croix Panfish rod :D
@@FishAnything it's the most enjoyable rod in my arsenal right now. Very happy with it as my first BFS stick.
🎣👍🏻😎
:D
If you post an address, I could send you a few "budget" UL rods to test.
👀👀👀 you definitely don’t need to do that but feel free to send me an email: mulefishingsupplies@gmail.com
Never seen someone wear sandles in a kayak
Lol that is crazy! Sandals are the only way to go in a kayak, that way I can walk in the water when loading and unloading the rig! Who doesn’t like dipping their toes in the water on a hot day?!
Supper early
Lol not sure if you mean super or supper. Either way, I could go for some supper rn I’m hungry.
Another rod? They have a name for this kind of behavior...... pole addiction. You need help Ethan, you need help. 😋
Lmao yeah it will only get worse before it gets better I hate to break it to you 🤪
Would your "buddy" snare your mouth with a hook,and drag you through the water ?
Have a great day David! Hope you’ve been catching some nice fish lately 🤠👊🏽
@@FishAnything
Yes,in deed.
Just a little humor.