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Fenwick HMG Rod + Pflueger President Spinning Reel Combo Expired

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Marine General has Fenwick HMG Rod + Pflueger President Spinning Reel Combo on sale for $99.99. Shipping is $12.

Thanks community member njsquatch for sharing this deal

Rod Features:
  • AAA Cork full grip handle
  • Sea-Guide Soft Touch Alien Reel Seat with Positive Lock design provides a secure platform for all reels
  • Carbon Bound blanks are spiraled with carbon thread for additional strength and precise action
  • Fuji Guides with stainless steel deep pressed frames with alconite inserts
Reel Features:
  • 10 bearing system
  • Graphite body and rotor
  • Braid ready spool
  • Sealed drag system
  • Slow oscillation gearing
  • Aluminum handle
  • Soft touch knob
  • Aluminum bail
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Marine General is running a sale on the HMG / President Combo for $99.

The rod retails for $99 so it is like getting a free $60 reel.

I got this combo from them last year and it is flat out awesome. It is my go to spinning setup.

https://www.marinegeneral.com/pro...ing-combo/

https://www.marinegeneral.com/pro...el-size=30
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It would work great for fishing a causeway or inlet.

These types of rods can be used for pier fishing, but a pier net is then mandatory. If you want to not use a pier net, and instead just deadlift the fish with the rod, then you'll need a durable rod that usually will be fiberglass or fiberglass/graphite composite (like an Ugly Stik). Pure graphite rods like to snap when they bend beyond 90 degrees.

The 7' Medium rod with 30 sized reel would be great for wading or boating through grass flats for inshore species. It could also do light surf fishing like throwing jigs for flounder around the sides of a pier.

For hardcore surf fishing, serious surf fishers like 11' graphite rods with 55 or larger reels. The surf shark guys use casting or trolling reels on shorter rods (often boat rods), but they rarely cast them. They take the hook and kayak it out hundreds of yards.

For a beginner's light surf fishing setup I would recommend going to Walmart and buying a $35 8' Shakespeare Alpha Bigwater combo in a 15-25lbs. line weight power. It will comfortably throw an ounce (and won't crack throwing 2oz.), and is surprisingly sensitive for a fiberglass rod. It is also a wonderful catfish rod. Fish the dinky reel it comes with until you are ready to move up, and then grab an Okuma ABF-40b.

https://www.purefishing.com/produ...7590754437

For a beginner's beach fishing setup, I would recommend the $50 10' Alpha Bigwater setup in 15-30lbs. line power. I've thrown 4oz. a lot with it, but it did eventually get some stress cracks. The 12' is a stronger rod, but that's a lot for a beginner. It is still an amazing value to see if you like surf fishing before plunking $250+ dollars on a graphite rod.

https://www.purefishing.com/produ...7590787205
This is a really nice combo for any experience level. If you are just starting off, don't be afraid to spend a lot less and just grab an Ugly Stik GX2 combo from Walmart.

The GX2 combo can be had on sale regularly for $30 for a rod and reel. The reel that is included is almost a freebie, and it isn't smooth but it's plenty durable to pull in some larger catfish. The GX2 is indestructible under normal use, and you can even abuse them deadlifting fish on to bridges and piers.

The GX2 combo, while not as refined, is way more versatile. I don't even like my GX2 much now that I have dozens of rods, but there is no arguing that if one rod had to do everything it's one of the better choices.

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jplee3
06-11-2021 at 02:59 PM.
06-11-2021 at 02:59 PM.
Quote from contactcr :
In all honesty this rod is too short for either of those purposes and the reel is undersized and not salt resistant enough for surf.

If there is no chance the reel will be dunked and the fish you target are <10lbs you could probably manage but certainly not ideal.

Penn Battle combo is better suited for that but this President is super light and smooth so superior for just about any freshwater fishing
Agreed.
I mean... can you use it? Sure? Is it something you'd *want* to be using? Probably not... lol

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06-11-2021 at 03:04 PM.
06-11-2021 at 03:04 PM.
Quote from Selman :
It would work great for fishing a causeway or inlet.

These types of rods can be used for pier fishing, but a pier net is then mandatory. If you want to not use a pier net, and instead just deadlift the fish with the rod, then you'll need a durable rod that usually will be fiberglass or fiberglass/graphite composite (like an Ugly Stik). Pure graphite rods like to snap when they bend beyond 90 degrees.

The 7' Medium rod with 30 sized reel would be great for wading or boating through grass flats for inshore species. It could also do light surf fishing like throwing jigs for flounder around the sides of a pier.

For hardcore surf fishing, serious surf fishers like 11' graphite rods with 55 or larger reels. The surf shark guys use casting or trolling reels on shorter rods (often boat rods), but they rarely cast them. They take the hook and kayak it out hundreds of yards.

For a beginner's light surf fishing setup I would recommend going to Walmart and buying a $35 8' Shakespeare Alpha Bigwater combo in a 15-25lbs. line weight power. It will comfortably throw an ounce (and won't crack throwing 2oz.), and is surprisingly sensitive for a fiberglass rod. It is also a wonderful catfish rod. Fish the dinky reel it comes with until you are ready to move up, and then grab an Okuma ABF-40b.

https://www.purefishing.com/produ...7590754437 [purefishing.com]

For a beginner's beach fishing setup, I would recommend the $50 10' Alpha Bigwater setup in 15-30lbs. line power. I've thrown 4oz. a lot with it, but it did eventually get some stress cracks. The 12' is a stronger rod, but that's a lot for a beginner. It is still an amazing value to see if you like surf fishing before plunking $250+ dollars on a graphite rod.

https://www.purefishing.com/produ...7590787205 [purefishing.com]
For anyone down in SoCal and even many parts of the west/Baja coast of Mexico, you can actually get away with light to ultralight setups where you're running anywhere from 1000-3000 sized reels (2000-2500 is most common here) paired with anything between 7-11' for rods (rated anywhere between 4-12lbs). A lot of guys end up using ultralight trout rods for targeting corbina (very similar to whiting) in the shallows. It's a pretty cool way of fishing and most people would never believe that there could ever possibly be 2-4lb+ fish swimming around in a foot of water or less with their backs showing Smilie
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aydus
06-11-2021 at 05:21 PM.
06-11-2021 at 05:21 PM.
Here's another Fenwick/Pflueger combo on sale at Sportsman's. I think the rod is cheaper compared to the one from OP. Might be helpful for some with a store around them. https://www.sportsmans.com/fishin.../p/1641216
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06-11-2021 at 05:50 PM.
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Looking a spinner for trout.
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06-11-2021 at 06:06 PM.
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TU! Always happy to see fishing deals!
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06-11-2021 at 07:25 PM.
06-11-2021 at 07:25 PM.
Solid reel solid rod solid deal. More outdoors deals please!
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06-11-2021 at 07:31 PM.
06-11-2021 at 07:31 PM.
I just pieced together a light rod reel from Walmart under 100. I bought a Abu Garcia vengeance rod for $36.96.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Abu-Ga...d/55507915

Then I bought a 20 size pflueger president for about $50.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Pflueg...ected=true

Got it for my Dad for Father's Day. It was a little hard to find in store. Had to use brickseek to find a store that carried that size pflueger. I really like it.
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x3kevin
06-11-2021 at 07:35 PM.
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Trash rod, easy to break
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06-11-2021 at 08:06 PM.
06-11-2021 at 08:06 PM.
Fenwick HMG rods are for finesse fishing. Super sensitive and very accurate casting. Using a lure, plastic or otherwise. Most surf, pier, and saltwater in general doesn't really apply to these rods or this reel. In those cases people usually use live or cut bait and accuracy isn't important, nor is sensitivity.
This rod and reel are excellent. Believe me. But think trout, bass, and other freshwater species, using soft plastic baits. That kind of thing, where you need to feel your lure, feel the fish pick up your bait, impart action to your artificial bait.

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HWLesq
06-11-2021 at 09:29 PM.
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Quote from Selman :
It would work great for fishing a causeway or inlet.

These types of rods can be used for pier fishing, but a pier net is then mandatory. If you want to not use a pier net, and instead just deadlift the fish with the rod, then you'll need a durable rod that usually will be fiberglass or fiberglass/graphite composite (like an Ugly Stik). Pure graphite rods like to snap when they bend beyond 90 degrees.

The 7' Medium rod with 30 sized reel would be great for wading or boating through grass flats for inshore species. It could also do light surf fishing like throwing jigs for flounder around the sides of a pier.

For hardcore surf fishing, serious surf fishers like 11' graphite rods with 55 or larger reels. The surf shark guys use casting or trolling reels on shorter rods (often boat rods), but they rarely cast them. They take the hook and kayak it out hundreds of yards.

For a beginner's light surf fishing setup I would recommend going to Walmart and buying a $35 8' Shakespeare Alpha Bigwater combo in a 15-25lbs. line weight power. It will comfortably throw an ounce (and won't crack throwing 2oz.), and is surprisingly sensitive for a fiberglass rod. It is also a wonderful catfish rod. Fish the dinky reel it comes with until you are ready to move up, and then grab an Okuma ABF-40b.

https://www.purefishing.com/produ...7590754437

For a beginner's beach fishing setup, I would recommend the $50 10' Alpha Bigwater setup in 15-30lbs. line power. I've thrown 4oz. a lot with it, but it did eventually get some stress cracks. The 12' is a stronger rod, but that's a lot for a beginner. It is still an amazing value to see if you like surf fishing before plunking $250+ dollars on a graphite rod.

https://www.purefishing.com/produ...7590787205

Any recommendations for a beginner rod and reel for bass fishing some backyard shallow grassy ponds? Bait caster over a spinning reel or should a beginner stick to a spinning reel?
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Quote from HWLesq :
Any recommendations for a beginner rod and reel for bass fishing some backyard shallow grassy ponds? Bait caster over a spinning reel or should a beginner stick to a spinning reel?
i do a lot of fishing. this is a great deal for a freshwater bass rod and reel. my general purpose all around setup is a 6'6" medium with a fast action. 1pc or 2pc is up to you. if you don't really plan on traveling with it and storage isn't an issue then go with a 1pc. in general i prefer 2pc as it gives me some flexibility.

if you're a beginner i recommend spinning. much easier learning curve.
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06-12-2021 at 08:48 AM.
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Nice find. This would be a good beginner's pole for children.
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06-12-2021 at 10:14 AM.
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Quote from aydus :
Here's another Fenwick/Pflueger combo on sale at Sportsman's. I think the rod is cheaper compared to the one from OP. Might be helpful for some with a store around them. https://www.sportsmans.com/fishin.../p/1641216

Im pretty sure the hmg is a big step up from the eagle
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06-12-2021 at 11:12 AM.
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this is a nice lite setup. less fatigue on the arm from the casting. The 7ft will get you the length.
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Quote from HWLesq :
Any recommendations for a beginner rod and reel for bass fishing some backyard shallow grassy ponds? Bait caster over a spinning reel or should a beginner stick to a spinning reel?
this is not your regular start up setup. The HMG is a very sensitive rod and the limited lifetime warranty certainly helps.
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