Henri custom rods
Posted: Mon Jan 09, 2023 3:52 pm
I did not realize how much of a difference a high modulus rod can make in feeling a bite. A few weeks ago I had a guided trip w/ Jay Watkins. My buddies are mainly flyfisherman & they brought along some inexpensive spin casting rods . One guy had an ugly stick & another guy had a heavy duty spin rod that probably would been good for bull reds, but lacked the sensitivity to feel a trout bite. I had an entry level bait casting rod. Jay hooked one fish after another right next to us. He probably landed 4 fish to every one that I caught. I landed 3-4 trout to every fish that my buddy with his heavy duty rod caught. He could not feel the bites.
I remember a similar trip fishing with Capt Fil Spencer. Of course, these guys are masters at the game, but it is frustrating to be 10 feet from another angler and watch them hook fish after fish and you are barely feelin a bite.
After talking to Jay I decided to upgrade my equipment and I bought a Henri rod. Last weekend I went out and caught 10-12 speckled trout. It was much more obvious when a trout picked up my plastics compared to using an inexpensive rod. If you are looking to up your trout game, then you need a high modules graphite rod. Steve Henricksen makes some great ones. The cost is around 350-425. He does not have a website, but If anyone is interested you can send him an email at Shenriksen6@gmail.com
I remember a similar trip fishing with Capt Fil Spencer. Of course, these guys are masters at the game, but it is frustrating to be 10 feet from another angler and watch them hook fish after fish and you are barely feelin a bite.
After talking to Jay I decided to upgrade my equipment and I bought a Henri rod. Last weekend I went out and caught 10-12 speckled trout. It was much more obvious when a trout picked up my plastics compared to using an inexpensive rod. If you are looking to up your trout game, then you need a high modules graphite rod. Steve Henricksen makes some great ones. The cost is around 350-425. He does not have a website, but If anyone is interested you can send him an email at Shenriksen6@gmail.com