Fenwick
Elite Tech Crankshaft (ECC70M-MF)
Specifications |
Length |
7 ft |
Line
Weight |
8 - 14
lb |
Lure
Weight |
1/4 - 5/8 oz |
Power |
Medium |
Action |
Fast |
Weight (measured) |
5.4
oz |
MSRP |
$199.99 |

Dual colored because the lower
half is Graphite and top is Glass
Impressions:
We first saw the Elite
Tech Crankshaft rods at ICAST and at that time we thought it was a great idea to
mix the combination of materials for a cranking stick. If designed correctly it
should produce an ideal action for fishing crankbaits as you should get the
benefits of both a graphite-like rod and a glass rod.

Designed for
cranking only with a 50/50 action
The Crankshaft is designed
with a 50/50 super-delay action. The lower half of the rod is graphite while
the top, mustard-colored half, is glass. The test subject, the ECC70M-MF
Crankshaft casting rod is 7 feet in length with a medium power and fast action.
The reel seat is Fenwick’s and the butt cap has a hooked EVA foam that is made
for two handed powerful casts. The rod is built using Pac Bay DPL frames with
SiC inserts, and we like how the guide frames are all double footed which are
better in terms of durability when they are being stressed.

The rod uses
Pac Bay DPL frames with SiC guide inserts

Lab Results:
Before taking the rod out
on the water let’s see what it tells us when we RoD WRACK the ECC70M-MF and its
longer and more powerful sibling, the ECC73MH-MF. The ECC70M-MF displayed an
average RoD value of 2.28 with a moderate-fast taper. If you’re familiar with
the G.Loomis CBR855C GLX, these two rods show almost the same RoD value, both
which we categorized as ideal as a medium cranking stick. The more powerful
model, ECC73MH-MF, is great for deep cranking having a RoD value of 1.97 and
also a moderate-fast taper.
Lab Results for
Medium Cranking Sticks
|
Model |
Avg RoD (2-32 oz) |
Taper |
Measured Weight (oz) |
Balance Point (inches) |
Balancing Torque (ftlbs) |
Powell 703CB |
2.04 |
Mod Fast |
6.6 |
9.5 |
.34 |
G.Loomis CBR845 |
2.30 |
Mod Fast |
4.4 |
9.5 |
.19 |
G.Loomis CBR855C GLX |
2.26 |
Mod Fast |
4.4 |
8.5 |
.20 |
Fenwick ECC70M-MF |
2.28 |
Mod Fast |
5.4 |
11.5 |
.30 |
Falcon Cara CCB-5-173DR |
2.25 |
Mod Fast |
4.7 |
5.5 |
|
Airrus WL701M |
2.14 |
Mod |
3.9 |
11.5 |
|
Lab Results for
Deep Cranking Sticks
|
Model |
Avg RoD (2-32 oz) |
Taper |
Measured Weight (oz) |
Balance Point (inches) |
Balancing Torque (ftlbs) |
Powell 754CBH |
1.88 |
Mod Fast |
7.1 |
9 |
-- |
G.Loomis CBR847 |
1.89 |
Mod Fast |
4.9 |
9.5 |
.23 |
Fenwick ECC73MH-MF |
1.97 |
Mod Fast |
6.2 |
12.5 |
.43 |
Jackall VCM-CAST 68/HC-68MRG |
1.87 |
Fast |
5.6 |
7.5 |
.22 |