Eyecon vs HMG

[Jordpederson]

I am looking at upgrading my old rod that i use for Lindy rigging. I cant decide between the St. Croix Eyecon or a Fenwick HMG. I am wondering if anybody has used either one.

[Northlander]

I have a HMG and like it a lot.

[Jordpederson]

what is the power and how is it sensitivity wise

[Walleye #1]

I have two eyecons and I really like them. For the price you can't beat it if you ask me. The tip action is great for lindy rigging which is basically what I use them for as a whole. I think they would make decent slip bobbering poles as well. The handle is something that some people don't like about them, but I have grown to get accustomed to it and like it. Too be honest I don't think you can go wrong with either one.

Walleye #1

[Northlander]

what is the power and how is it sensitivity wise

I have a 6'6" medium/fast and its a great jigging rod. I also have a 7'6" med/light mod HMX that is a great lindy riggin rod. Both are nice rods. I dont buy rods at regular price so shop around.

A couple other nice rods to look into in that price range would be the Limit Creek Line and the Lamiglass line.

[bigbucks]

I've got a couple of HMG's that I really like, as well as HMX's. I've not owned a St. Croix, so I can't comment on them. I've got a couple of Shimano's that I like for that as well, the Compre is a nice rod for the money.

[Northlander]

Probably my all time favorite light/ moderate riggin rod is a 8'6" St. Croix Legend from many moons ago. My second fav would have to be a tie between the Fenwick I mentioned above and a 7'6" St. Croix Premier, I think it was, that my wife got me when we 1st got married. I really like fighting fish, especially big fish, on a long rod with a moderate action. Lots of fun play in them rods.

[JohnMickish]

I can't comment on either of the two rods you are thinking about, but these are the lindy rig rods use. I use a G. Loomis IMX HSR9000 and a St. Croix Walleye Tournament Legend, both 7'6" rods. Without fishing with either rod, I'd have to lean towards the Eyecon 7'6" rod but I'm a little biased.

[OnAFly]

The HMG is an excellent jigging rod. I own a 6'6" Med HMG and would consider upgrading to an Elite Tech, but my HMG is just too nice a rod to be demoted to 2nd line duty.

[Ice_Fishin07]

I have Eyecon rod and love it. Very sensitive tip and is my favorite rod. I would buy another, if I need one.

[Jordpederson]

Thanks for all the advice and comments. Its nice to be sure that either way i go it will be money well spent.

[MN BassFisher]

I have recently purchased an Eyecon with an x-fast tip, I love the sensitivity. And as stated above, the handled has been debated (cork and foam) but once I held it, I like the feel of it! I haven't ever used a Fenwick and all I throw is St. Croix's so I'm definitely biased but for the Eyecon's pricepoint, I think you will be very pleased! With either rod for that matter!