Phenix Rod Owners...... - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

spyakker · 05-13-2015, 02:08 PM

Looking to pick up a Phenix rod for Yellowtail and need some advice of which one to pick up. I'm looking at the Black Diamond series. Want a rod for mainly surface irons.
What are you Phenix owners using? Also what reel to pair up with?

Here is the website to the Black Diamond Series.
http://www.phenixrods.com/index.php?main_page=page&id=3

I'm thinking about

PSW-760M

7'6"

15-40

1

Mod. Fast

Thoughts and reviews about these rods for Yellowtail set up?

5-20 · 05-13-2015, 03:43 PM

Tons of phenix chatter over at bloodydecks.

I have the PSW 809XHJ and can recommend that model as a surface iron and terrific all around rod. I have a daiwa BG35 on mine.

That rod you mentioned is a bit of a noodle... way too soft to be a surface iron/kelp/yt rod.

spyakker · 05-13-2015, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by 5-20

Tons of phenix chatter over at bloodydecks.

I have the PSW 809XHJ and can recommend that model as a surface iron and terrific all around rod. I have a daiwa BG35 on mine.

That rod you mentioned is a bit of a noodle... way too soft to be a surface iron/kelp/yt rod.

Thanks for the input!! Will do more research and go check out the rods in person.

tattuna · 05-13-2015, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by 5-20

Tons of phenix chatter over at bloodydecks.

I have the PSW 809XHJ and can recommend that model as a surface iron and terrific all around rod. I have a daiwa BG35 on mine.

That rod you mentioned is a bit of a noodle... way too soft to be a surface iron/kelp/yt rod.

I 2nd the 809 XHJ. Beast of a rod. I have a Tranx on mine. I've never whooped a yt so easily before that set up.

Cadillyak · 05-13-2015, 06:47 PM

I have the classic swimbait 7'11" paired with a 400D. Pretty versatile. From yellows on the tady to stripers on the hudd.

Nic D · 05-13-2015, 06:48 PM

I have 2 phenix's that I bass fish with and they are great rods. When it comes to YT, I'm not sure I would want to invest that kind of dough in a phenix when there are other rods that will do a great job. just food for thought.

spyakker · 05-13-2015, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Nic D

I have 2 phenix's that I bass fish with and they are great rods. When it comes to YT, I'm not sure I would want to invest that kind of dough in a phenix when there are other rods that will do a great job. just food for thought.

I'm getting a REALLY good discount on any phenix rod. Only reason I'm picking one up.:-P

Raskal311 · 05-13-2015, 08:05 PM

The only phenix I own is a psw869h and find it a bit too stiff for surface iron.

Nic D · 05-13-2015, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by spyakker

I'm getting a REALLY good discount on any phenix rod. Only reason I'm picking one up.:-P

stoked for ya then!

05-13-2015, 06:47 PM	#5
Cadillyak Team Get $$ Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 841	I have the classic swimbait 7'11" paired with a 400D. Pretty versatile. From yellows on the tady to stripers on the hudd. __________________ The "Y" is silent 2012 Olive PA 12 2011 Papaya Outback

05-13-2015, 06:48 PM	#6
Nic D Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Clairemont Posts: 813	I have 2 phenix's that I bass fish with and they are great rods. When it comes to YT, I'm not sure I would want to invest that kind of dough in a phenix when there are other rods that will do a great job. just food for thought. __________________ instagram - @DRAGO619

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Raskal311 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Santa Ana/Westminster Posts: 1,256	The only phenix I own is a psw869h and find it a bit too stiff for surface iron. __________________ Kevin Yellow PA12

05-13-2015, 03:43 PM	#2
5-20 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 241	Tons of phenix chatter over at bloodydecks. I have the PSW 809XHJ and can recommend that model as a surface iron and terrific all around rod. I have a daiwa BG35 on mine. That rod you mentioned is a bit of a noodle... way too soft to be a surface iron/kelp/yt rod.