New favorite rod???

[drew03cmc]

I recently sold some gear and decided to reinvest. I bought a Lew's TP1 5'9" MH casting rod and stuck a Gen 1 Revo Premier on it. This rod is not a typical MH rod. It behaves more like a M power stick, even rated for just 3/8-1/2 ounce baits. The Winn Grip handles have grown on me and I can't think of anything this rod wouldn't do. I'm planning to use It for everything from 1/8oz heads and craws up to 1/2 ounce buzzbaits. It is light, smooth and powerful with a soft tip. For the price, its a very nice stick. The MH almost scared me off, but I'm glad I bought one. I figured I'd pass the word off to other creek smallie fiends as it could answer their need for a new casting rod. 

[Mitch f]

4 hours ago, drew03cmc said:

I recently sold some gear and decided to reinvest. I bought a Lew's TP1 5'9" MH casting rod and stuck a Gen 1 Revo Premier on it. This rod is not a typical MH rod. It behaves more like a M power stick, even rated for just 3/8-1/2 ounce baits. The Winn Grip handles have grown on me and I can't think of anything this rod wouldn't do. I'm planning to use It for everything from 1/8oz heads and craws up to 1/2 ounce buzzbaits. It is light, smooth and powerful with a soft tip. For the price, its a very nice stick. The MH almost scared me off, but I'm glad I bought one. I figured I'd pass the word off to other creek smallie fiends as it could answer their need for a new casting rod. 

It's a pistol grip?

[drew03cmc]

34 minutes ago, Mitch f said:

It's a pistol grip?

No. The grip is a short, straight grip, maybe 5" long. It feels perfect in my hand.

[moguy1973]

Looks like a nice short handle.  I really like my TP1 spinning rod I bought.  The Winn Grips have a nice feel to them although they sure do get dirty fast, faster than cork does.

[Mitch f]

1 hour ago, drew03cmc said:

No. The grip is a short, straight grip, maybe 5" long. It feels perfect in my hand.

I like it, maybe a 6' would be better for me if they have it.

[drew03cmc]

4 hours ago, moguy1973 said:

Looks like a nice short handle.  I really like my TP1 spinning rod I bought.  The Winn Grips have a nice feel to them although they sure do get dirty fast, faster than cork does.

It's likely my favorite handle this far. It just fits my hand right. I wish they also had a lighter power rod with that handle as well. 

[top_dollar]

Thats my favorite rod as well.  They are perfect for wading and canoeing small rivers and creeks, as well as bank fishing where you are in close quarters.  I also prefer short rods for jerkbaits and WTD baits, it works incredibly well for both.  They are also quite affordable as an added bonus.

[drew03cmc]

On 9/6/2017 at 9:25 AM, Mitch f said:

I like it, maybe a 6' would be better for me if they have it.

Mitch, given the differences in handle length, the blank beyond the grip is the same length on my St. Croix Premier 6' M as it is on the Lew's. 

[Gavin]

Have a Northfork Composites Shooter series that's 5'6" with 6" straight cork handle, for walking & jerk baits. I'll probably order another blank to wrap this winter. They are one of the few Manufacturers that offer short rod blanks.

 

 

[drew03cmc]

6 hours ago, Gavin said:

Have a Northfork Composites Shooter series that's 5'6" with 6" straight cork handle, for walking & jerk baits. I'll probably order another blank to wrap this winter. They are one of the few Manufacturers that offer short rod blanks.

 

 

Gavin, if I wrapped rods, I'd be willing to do that, but i don't, so I can't.