Emil Wagner’s Three Must-Have Fenwick Rods

Written By Pete Robbins
Emil Wagner with two bass at Table Rock Lake

He may just be in his second season on the Bassmaster Elite Series but Emil Wagner already has a lengthy list of achievements: a title in the 2023 All-American on Hartwell, a victory in the 2025 EQ on Champlain and a reputation as one of the most talented guides on Lanier.‍ ‍

Those titles wouldn’t have been possible without premium gear. He relies exclusively on Fenwick rods, and identified three as among his top moneymakers:‍ ‍

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