Phenix 96% Graphite Rod - California Fishing

IncredibleHuck · 05-02-2005, 12:10 PM

Ok guys this my review of my Phenix rod. Just thought i'd be the first to put a post up on this forum too!

Phenix 96% Graphite Rod

What's the big deal?
Phenix rod's have been out for quite a while now, but over the past few years they have came into their own. They've made a name for themselves by have great warranties and products that deliver. At first I was skeptical of the rods, especially after seeing the price tag. But after using my buddies rod I was hooked.
Phenix has a few different models, but the one I got was their 6'6" 96% graphite model, which is also a 2 piece. The actual model number is 65 SR TUL. This a great rod for throwing lures, especially mini-jigs and trout worms.

How does it work?
The Phenix 96% graphite rods are very light weight. Compared to my old rod for trout fishing (a Kencor), it feels like you can chuck those lures a mile. The rod is extra sensitive, and I'm finding out I'm feeling bites, that I completely missed before.

How does it look?
To me the rod looks great. I love the rods that you can see the graphite fibers. Personally the matte black finished are boring for me. The rods also come wrapped with black thread, and red trim, which gives the rod that extra touch of class.

Is it worth the dough?
This isn't a rod for a beginner. They start off at around $100 for a 5' and go up to $140 for an 8 footer in the two pieces. If you are wanting to make that step up go for it!

Overall Rating: I give the rod a 5 rating. It feels great, has great sensitivity, and just straight out looks great.

Wahoo! · 05-02-2005, 12:17 PM

Thanks for the review Jason!

Oh, check out the front page of the site!

IncredibleHuck · 05-02-2005, 12:22 PM

Sweet!

Wahoo! · 05-02-2005, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by jbyrd23

Sweet!

We're rotating the posts from the News forum and Reviews forum so your review will be on the front page until it's rotated out.

PlatinumHooks · 05-11-2005, 09:06 PM

Jason,

As of now my freshwater Bass (baitcasting) rods are Kistler rods, which I love, but after the Fred Hall show and playing with the Phenix stuff, I'm gonna make that switch over to Phenix rods for my freshwater baitcasting Bass rods...I'm gonna need 6 of them:

2 in the 4-10 lb range for Small mouth, Walleye, etc.
2 in the 8-14 lb range for Large Mouth, etc.
2 in the 10-20 lb range for Pike, Muskie, etc. (though I don't get to the Mid West or Canada alot to fish these guys, I like to be prepared)

What series do you recommend?

fishinkid · 05-11-2005, 09:20 PM

is there one that will fish 15 in a 7-8 foot range and a one peice

surfyfisherman · 05-23-2005, 07:22 PM

that w2as my first rod balnk. a 20-50 lb.

cst · 05-23-2005, 07:26 PM

tony they dont make baitcasters in the 4 pound range.

PlatinumHooks · 05-24-2005, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by cst

tony they dont make baitcasters in the 4 pound range.

When you say they don't make em in the 4 pound range, you mean Phenix right? Because other companies do. Maybe a 6-12#, do they make that?

cst · 05-24-2005, 10:56 AM

when i say they dont make them in the 4 pound range, i mean i haev NEVER seen a baitcasting rod made by ANY company that is rated for 4-* or 6-* the lightest rods ive seen have been 8-*

PlatinumHooks · 05-24-2005, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by cst

when i say they dont make them in the 4 pound range, i mean i haev NEVER seen a baitcasting rod made by ANY company that is rated for 4-* or 6-* the lightest rods ive seen have been 8-*

Oh, now I know what you meant. Yeah, I've seen Baitcasters in the 4-10 # range before.