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Join Date: Apr 2014
Posts: 241
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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. |
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Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: Cypress
Posts: 110
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Thanks for the input!! Will do more research and go check out the rods in person. |
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Pasadena
Posts: 329
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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.
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Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: San Diego, CA
Posts: 841
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I have the classic swimbait 7'11" paired with a 400D. Pretty versatile. From yellows on the tady to stripers on the hudd.
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Clairemont
Posts: 813
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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.
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#6 |
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Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: Cypress
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I'm getting a REALLY good discount on any phenix rod. Only reason I'm picking one up.:-P
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Santa Ana/Westminster
Posts: 1,258
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The only phenix I own is a psw869h and find it a bit too stiff for surface iron.
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Clairemont
Posts: 813
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stoked for ya then!
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#9 |
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Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Riverside
Posts: 102
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diawa lexa 400 with the SMX-90H inshore M1 irons for YT
i also have the MX-UR80MH swimbait m1 that is paired with revo winch g3 i use for everything else from spotted bay bass to smaller YT it will even throw surface irons and big baits for calicos
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#10 |
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Join Date: May 2007
Location: Chula Vista
Posts: 1,589
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I picked up a Phoenix abyss 908 last year and have been impressed. Its rated for 30 lb, which lighter than i usualy like my jig sticks to be. But My other long rod is a seeker ulua and I wanted to start casting smaller irons n waxwings. Rods is soft and parabolic and cast small irons very well. I started with a Trini 16n and found it was way too much reel for the rod. I was thinking of a lexa 400 but got a deal on a Trini 12. Thinking the 12 will be perfect. Hope this kinda helped. Mike
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Rancho Santa Margarita
Posts: 770
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I have a Phenix psw-807ml and psw-700h & love em both. For surface irons I'd look at a longer rod -- 8' or 9' -- maybe a psw-909h or one of the Black Diamond Hybrids. Try pulling on a few at your local tackle shop to see what works best.
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