Fenwick :: Silverhawk

Overall Customer Rating: Fenwick Silverhawk Rods 4.38 out of 5 (21 Reviews)
Manufacturer: Fenwick
Series: Fenwick
Model: Silverhawk

Fenwick Silverhawk models

Spin/Cast	Model	Length	Pieces	Lure Weight (oz.)	Line Weight	Action	Power
Casting	SHC66MH	6'6"	1	3/8 - 3/4	10 - 20	Medium Fast	Medium Heavy
Casting	SHC70M	7'	1	1/4 - 5/8	8 - 17	Fast	Medium
Casting	SHC70MH	7'	1	3/8 - 3/4	10 - 20	Medium Fast	Medium Heavy
Spinning	SHS66ML-2	6'6"	2	1/8 - 1/2	6 - 10	Fast	Medium Light
Spinning	SHS66M	6'6"	1	1/4 - 5/8	6 - 12	Medium Fast	Medium
Spinning	SHS66M-2	6'6"	2	1/4 - 5/8	6 - 12	Medium Fast	Medium
Spinning	SHS70ML	7'	1	1/8 - 1/2	6 - 10	Fast	Medium Light
Spinning	SHS70M	7'	1	1/4 - 5/8	6 - 12	Medium Fast	Medium
Spinning	SHS70M-2	7'	2	1/4 - 5/8	6 - 12	Medium Fast	Medium

* All Silverhawk Rods specifications from the official Fenwick catalog. Fenwick reserves the right to make changes without obligation.

Fishermen's opinions about Fenwick Silverhawk

Cabelas Hidden Gem

1/21/2017 6:59:53 PM 5 of 5 stars 5 out of 5 stars

I have 9...yes... NINE of these rods. I replaced every Rod I own with these, 2 Spinning (and mine are one piece rods), 6 x 7' bait casting rods and one 7'6" Rod for the Heavy Stuff. They are outstanding for Bass Fishing. And the cost vs. the Quality is without equal. All with LIFETIME warranty. 60 Bucks? Who does that! And yes, they perform excellent! Fished them in the BIG BASS SPLASH in Guntersville, No missed fish... 3 straight days. Unbeatable performance.

Reviewed by: Michael (Alabama)

Awesomness

12/25/2015 6:49:23 PM 5 of 5 stars 5 out of 5 stars

I bought the 7' 6" MH fen wick silver hawk bait casting rod and at first I was sceptical. To me it looked like a broomstick. Then I brought it on the water. I hooked and landed a 80 lb tarpon and I was empressed

Reviewed by: Nathan Dube (Florida)

Bass fishing

11/13/2015 7:44:24 PM 5 of 5 stars 5 out of 5 stars

This rod is awesome. I've caught plenty 5-7 pound largemouth. Its light and sensitive. Its a good price for what I got. Definitely going to buy me another!

Reviewed by: Fishermanmike (United States, Texas)

Can''t beat it for the money!

9/21/2015 7:27:34 AM 5 of 5 stars 5 out of 5 stars

This is an awesome rod for $59 plenty of backbone, very sensitive, and a lifetime warranty!

Reviewed by: Ironworker613 (Delaware )

heavy but good.

5/5/2015 6:02:52 AM 4 of 5 stars 4 out of 5 stars

7' 2-pc. med.Used for 3 months now. Good hookset, good fighting blank. A little heavy, but looks to be very durable. They rate it 5/8 oz. max, and they mean it.

Reviewed by: pikerman (iowa, usa)

N/A

4/27/2013 2:59:31 PM

Shame,on you for not making the Silverhawk 6'6 ML Spinning Rod in a ONE PIECE MODEL! Almost all of my fishermen friends and myself use one piece rods and not those silly 2 piece models that either come apart, and or just don't feel right pieces of junk.

I'm really ticked that you guys don't make a ML in 1 piece!
This is ridiculous.
Darryl

Reviewed by: Darryl Shelton (Chicago, IL)

Good Rod for the price

12/24/2012 6:15:02 AM 5 of 5 stars 5 out of 5 stars

Pretty good rod (6'6"ML), but some unknowns:
Cabela states it's a 30 ton blank (IM6), but manufacturer tag says IM10.
Cabela states it's 6.4 oz for both 6'6" and 7'. This makes no sense as a 7' should weight more. Also the one I have feels more like a 5.? oz.
Finally it is way more sensitive than an ugly stik. I own 3 Ugly Stiks and they are only good for durability (useful for Catfish)-very strong, spongy and heavy. Don't worry, these rods are nothing like that. I would say it's between a HMG and HMX. 5 stars at $40, 3 stars at $99.

Reviewed by: Bassman (Wisconsin)

Trout fear the Silverhawk

11/10/2012 4:29:37 PM 5 of 5 stars 5 out of 5 stars

I bought the 2 piece light version model (SHS66L-2), this past April, let me tell you this rod delivers. I've lost count over how many rainbows I've landed at my local lake.
This rod is just like it's namesake, swoops in quietly like a hawk, and exits with an eruption of fish on the end of your line!

Reviewed by: CaliFloridaAngler (San Anselmo CA)

only one way out and broke the union

11/9/2012 4:28:57 PM 1 of 5 stars 1 out of 5 stars

It is perhaps the weakest stick I bought all my records, the first output with a fish of 4 pounds and broke in half, right at the junction, on the same output I used similar poles as shimano "compre", Daiwa "Beef-Stick", etc. captured larger fish ta?ano and functioned properly.
Expected much more from Fenweek, because it had references to be the best rod in the world, but in my case was the worst.

Reviewed by: canojovan

Plenty of rod

11/8/2012 4:28:08 PM 5 of 5 stars 5 out of 5 stars

7' one piece ML - Bought it for a worm rod- took it out first evening -sensitive , throws long , feels good , sets hook and fights like a med . Handled a 19' largemouth with ease. Actually thought it was a smaller fish till it broke water. Plenty of power in the butt, more med than light.

Reviewed by: AHawgHunter (United States, Ohio)

Handle

11/7/2012 4:27:12 PM 3 of 5 stars 3 out of 5 stars

The rod is very well made, blank, guides, etc., however the designer made a mistake with the handle. The threads for the reel seat fall on your thumb (the collar threads from the top rather than from the bottom as on most rods). You will need to tape over the threads if you plan on fishing with this rod all day.

Reviewed by: FishDisease

Fenwick 6.6 M 2 piece. Nice action

11/5/2012 4:26:40 PM 5 of 5 stars 5 out of 5 stars

The rod is a nice design 8 eyelets a solid reel seat, high end blank with a comfortable cork handle and a the hook keep on the rod. The color looks good with any reel. This is an old stand by name and Fenwick hasn't failed me yet.

Reviewed by: Rlock (United States)

Nice rod

11/4/2012 4:25:45 PM 5 of 5 stars 5 out of 5 stars

very nice rod for the money, have owned a lot of fenwick rods over the years and the quality of the new fenwicks are almost as good as the old ones

Reviewed by: funfishin (Washington)

Smooth

11/3/2012 4:24:58 PM 5 of 5 stars 5 out of 5 stars

This rod is light but has good body. The responsiveness makes the lure go a long way. I like the long handle which helps when I'm casting and putting pressure on the fish.

Reviewed by: Nautico (Hawaii)

Not bad

11/2/2012 4:24:20 PM 3 of 5 stars 3 out of 5 stars

This is not a bad rod. It is relatively light and the action is firm, but not stiff.
The problem I had with the rod is that the reel seat works with the threads in front of the reel and the movable part of the seat tightens backwards towards the butt of the rod. Most of my other rods tighten forward. This, in itself, is not a problem, but this method leaves the threads exposed at the place where I place my thumb. After casting for awhile my thumb rubbing on the threads began to feel like it was getting a blister. (Imagine rubbing your thumb on the threads of a metal bolt for a period of time.) I eventually started to use the rod with spoons and spinners and casting two handed - distance rather than accuracy. This stopped my thumb from rubbing on the threads.
If you grip the rod like a baseball bat, or always cast two handed it would not be a problem.

Reviewed by: IFish

Sensitive!

11/1/2012 4:23:31 PM 5 of 5 stars 5 out of 5 stars

Bought this in a 6'6" version for jigging Walleye. The IM10 blank is really sensitive. The fast action will set hooks with no problem. I caught a 7 lb. walleye and hooked into a 25 lb. padlefish this weekend with it and had no problems with the rod at all.

Reviewed by: HuskerHunter (Nebraska)

Good Quality Rod

10/22/2012 4:22:23 PM 4 of 5 stars 4 out of 5 stars

I've been using Fenwick rods for years now, mostly the HMX and HMG models. Saw these on sale and thought I would give it a try. Well built and great action. Have caught a few fish and it performed well. Only reason I didn't give 5 stars was because it hasn't been tested on a big fish...YET! I have no doubt it will handle it though.
Fenwick makes a great product.

Reviewed by: NHBass (New Hampshire)

great price on a very good rod

10/22/2012 4:21:43 PM 4 of 5 stars 4 out of 5 stars

I ordered a 7' Silverhawk M rod and like it so well I am going to order another 7' and a 6'6" one.
Has great action.

Reviewed by: doggie (colubus, MS)

Great Rod

11/22/2011 4:20:38 PM 5 of 5 stars 5 out of 5 stars

Great rod for the price. I have used many different brands, and have other rods that I think are easily the equal of this rod. None of them however are the equal of this rod for the price.
I use 30 lb Suffix braid (with 12 lb test Berkley Gold flouro for leader) on a 6'6 MH Fenwick rod with a Shimano Cruxis baitcaster.
I feel every nick and bump with this combo. I never have to worry about setting the hook with this rod either.
Good feel, and the meat to set a monster.

Reviewed by: ToledoGreg (Toledo, OH)

Good value!

11/22/2011 4:18:17 PM 4 of 5 stars 4 out of 5 stars

This rod needs one more guide in my opinion. However, at the sale price it is a very good value. The blank is as sensitive as some rods I have that were up to $50 more at retail. Looks good and fishes the same.

Reviewed by: Masterpiker (United States, Oklahoma)

Great Deal

9/18/2011 4:19:43 PM 5 of 5 stars 5 out of 5 stars

This is a good rod for a great price.
I've already landed 2 King salmon with it on the river.

Reviewed by: wannafishalot (United States, California)

Walleye Rod

7/5/2011 4:19:05 PM 4 of 5 stars 4 out of 5 stars

Good rod - not as sensitive as an ugly stick but very dependable.
Works well

Reviewed by: MetaLake (United States, Michigan)