A Spinning Rod with Multiple Personalities : Denali's Lithium L883MS Multi-Spin

Total Score: 7.50 - GOOD

Introduction: We were fortunate enough to spend some time out on the water recently with Major League Fishing Pro and Denali Rods staffer Jeff Kriet. Anyone who's had a similar opportunity knows there's no shortage of stories, sarcasm, and interesting anecdotes when Kriet is around. But as good natured and easy to talk to as he may be, Kriet also takes fishing and more importantly, his tackle very seriously. Realizing this, I took the opportunity to ask him if he has a favorite in Denali's lineup. Without hesitation he chose to highlight a stick he feels doesn't get enough attention and that stick is the subject of today's review. Here's our look at Denali Rods's Lithium Series L883MS Multi Spin.

Jeff Kriet introduces us to one of his favorite sticks in Denali's lineup, the L883MS Multi-Spin.

The Multi-Spin is part of Denali's Lithium series

Impressions: Denali's Lithium Multi Spin is a 7'-4" stick made from IM8+ graphite. It's spec's, compared to those found on the manufacturer's website are a bit different, but rest assured those listed in the table above are straight off the fishing rod (The website also lists this rod as the Misc Spin, not Multi-Spin) This was no easy task mind you as that woven silver texture Denali uses on their Lithium series sticks makes it really difficult to read the rod's label.

The stick comes with an attractive and secure reel seat

Otherwise, it features a split rear grip made from a mix of cork and EVA foam. The butt end is all foam while the handle portion is mostly cork but capped with the foam. Denali caps the exposed blank reel seat with a small piece of wood harkening back to the company's early days when wooden foregrips were a signature feature of their rods.

Never forgetting the company's roots, the small wooden cap on top of the reel seat is a reminder