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Greys GRXi001
Score 3.93
7', 2-Piece,
MSRP $150.00,
AA 68,
ERN 3.12
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Greys GRXi001 (7' 2pc) |
Paul |
Jeremy |
Jim |
Joe |
Composite Score |
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| 1.) Rod Tube, Sock and Presentation |
4 |
4 |
5 |
4 |
4.25 |
| 2.) Grip and Reel Seat |
4 |
4 |
5 |
4 |
4.25 |
| 3.) Hook Keeper, Label and Rod Markings |
3 |
4 |
4 |
3 |
3.5 |
| 4.) Guides, Ferrules and Tip-Top |
3 |
4 |
5 |
3 |
3.75 |
| 5.) Short Distance Casting |
4 |
3 |
4 |
3 |
3.5 |
| 6.) Medium and Long Distance Casting |
4 |
4 |
5 |
4 |
4.25 |
| 7.) Roll Casting |
4 |
5 |
3 |
3 |
3.75 |
| 8.) Accuracy and Delicacy of Fly Delivery |
4 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
| 9.) Fish Handling |
4 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
| 10.) Reviewer's
Prerogative |
4 |
4 |
5 |
3 |
4 |
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| Composite Score |
3.80 |
4.00 |
4.40 |
3.50 |
3.93 |
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Jim Stuard's Comments:
Greys comes
out of the Hardy family of rods. This is considered to be their affordable
line of rods. What a surprise to see such a beautiful rod that’s
affordable too. I really liked the hardware and the finishing. You can see
some overdone epoxy work on the guides which will only annoy the purist. I
really like the fact that Greys states on the rod it’s a 2/3 weight rod.
Emphasizing the over-lining aspect may give this rod traction in an
already crowded market. With the up-lining aspect already advertised, you
can cast in close with a heavier line but it’ll shoot right out there past
30’ with a 2wt line. This is the British version of versatility
exemplified by the Elkhorn 8’ rod. Definitely in my top five rods in the
competition.
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Joe Cornwall's Comments:
This is my first experience with a Greys.
I was impressed with the near-perfect balance with the BP UL reel - a reel
of about 2.5 ounces empty will make a fine match. The rod is quick,
but not overly so. It's just a tad faster than my personal taste.
It's very responsive and seems to have a combination of good butt strength
and a light tip. Quick line speed with the ability to deliver
a fair change-of-direction cast, this rod is only a moderate roll caster.
It is, however, excellent with overhead casts. In my notes I wrote:
"A great rod for fishing emergers and midges out to 30 or 40 feet".
Technically sound and without glaring weakness, I found this rod to be
quite competent without necessarily lighting any passions for me.
When I found out what the retail price was (I didn't know while evaluating
the rods) I was floored. This really is quite a value!
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Jeremy Kurtz's Comments:
This rod has really good
workmanship. The wraps and wrap finish are well done, and the cork is
Super grade. The reel seat is all aluminum. It has a moderate fast action
and cast well with both 2 and 3wt lines. It has a bit of power in the butt
section and can handle larger fish. It casts well in close, but can get
out there to 40-50 feet when called upon. Feels just a bit stiff for my
liking.
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Paul Feldman's Comments:
This rod has an attractive up-locking
gray/tan reel seat and the right size grip. It was the only rod in the
group labeled for 2 line weights (2/3 weight). This rod has a
somewhat faster action than most 7 foot rods. It was very pleasant to cast
and accurate at close range, and did surprisingly well at longer ranges.
You can double-haul and it roll casts well for a short rod. In
general, it did everything well and is a very versatile 7 foot rod. I
didn’t try with a 3 weight line.
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Manufacturer's Comments:
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