casting surface iron with 7'6", M or H?

[Carlos Gonzalez]

Originally Posted by vincentek9

Phenix black diamond series
PSW760M: 15-40# rating
PSW760H: 20-60# rating

People say that the black diamond series is weight rated higher than that feel. I would go to a shop and test pull on both rods to see which one you would prefer when on a yak.

Also, would you prefer a deckhand style or a reel seat? If reel seat, maybe look into okuma pch custom and daiwa proteus rods. they are priced fairly well. also, Californian rods from Turners? I believe that they are phenix blanks (abyss or axis, if i recall).

thanks a lot, the big problem I have is I am in Ensenada and i am not able to cross the border yet, however, I ended up buying a Okuma PCH 7'6"H, i am just waiting to receive it and test it.


cheers guys!

[JohnMckroidJr]

Originally Posted by Carlos Gonzalez

thanks a lot, the big problem I have is I am in Ensenada and i am not able to cross the border yet, however, I ended up buying a Okuma PCH 7'6"H, i am just waiting to receive it and test it.


cheers guys!

Congratulations on your purchase. Buying a completed rod for less than the Phoenix blank price is a good practical choice. With a 20-50lb rating, it splits the difference between the 760M and H. I won a couple of Okuma rods and they seem like good quality.

The mark-up on rod blanks, and rod building material is insane. If I can find a bulk wrapped version, it's usually more economical to strip it down and re-wrap it to my tastes rather than to buy all the parts for a new build.