Fenwick AETOS Fly Rods Review

Whether you need a freshwater or saltwater fly rod, Fenwick AETOS is one option you can consider. These fly rods are strong and sturdy, yet lightweight, and offer a range of features which make them ideal for fishing medium and large species of fish.

AETOS rods are available in different models: saltwater, freshwater, switch and spey. However, each model boasts of excellent workmanship for which Fenwick is known for.

As said above, different models are available in this series. You can use Fenwick rods for different fishing environments. These rods are fast action rods and as such are most suitable for fishing largemouth and smallmouth bass, pike, musky, gar, and similar fish. It also proves a worthy companion when fishing heavy cover and weeds.

Being 8 ft long, the rod is of appropriate length for most anglers. Thanks to a graphite blank, the rod is strong and yet lightweight. When a fight is on, you will not find it short on power and resilience. Thanks to its large line capacity, you can comfortably chase big clients without unduly worrying about how you will manage to reel them in. At the same time, as the rod is lightweight, you can use it all day long without tiring.

Fenwick is known for making practical and durable fly rods—and the same holds true for these fly rods. If you buy this rod, you won’t have to worry about purchasing another similar type of rod for many years. With a 4-piece body, Fenwick fly rod is also extremely easy to carry along.

When the client is putting up a strong fight, you need a rod with maximum resilience. Fenwick Fly rod is a pretty strong rod. As it is a fast action rod, the flex is limited to the top end, allowing you to quickly set a strong hook.

The rod is made of graphite which lends it a lot of strength without making it bulky or weighty. The rod is appropriate for different line options and therefore you can use it for different fishing needs.

One of the most important characteristics to consider when buying a new fly rod is action. In fishing terms, action refers to two things: the extent to which the rod bends when under pressure and the speed with which it regains its neutral position. It is necessary that you pick a rod that’s suitable for the type of fishing you intend to use it. 

Fenwick Fly rods are fast action. That is, this type of rod flexes in the upper one-third part. Fast action rods are suitable or large game fishing, and Fenwick rods are no exception. You can use them when fishing severely heavy weeds. You can catch largemouth bass, pike, musky, and the like with this rod.

As far as versatility is concerned, Fenwick fly rod is second to none. This rod is made for wide range of fishing situations and allows you to fish for many different fish species.

It offers decent sensitivity so that you can nicely feel the lure under water. Being a fast action rod, Fenwick rod recovers quickly..

This rod is made using graphite. It is pretty strong, without being heavy, and can haul in sizeable trout which would easily break a brickly rod.

Length:

Length of a fly rod plays a determining factor in how much casting power and fish-fighting power the rod will have. Rods of different lengths are suitable for different fishing scenarios. So it all boils down to what type of fishing you intend to do and your personal preference.

AETOS rods are 8 feet long. 8 ft fly rods are typically more suitable for these fly fishing scenarios: normal sized trout in a normal wadable trout stream, large tout, salmon, and steelhead in medium to large rivers, smallmouth Bass in a 50 – 60 ft wide wadable creek, smallmouth or largemouth when fishing from a kayak.

Conclusion:

Fenwick fly rod is a pretty good deal. It offers all features you would want in a fast-action fly rod and the fact it is so easy to carry and assemble is another advantage.

If you are looking for powerful yet lightweight fly rod that delivers high performance, you don’t need to look further than Fenwick.

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