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Phenix Abyss Saltwater Offshore Conventional Rods Review

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Phenix Abyss Saltwater Offshore Conventional Rods
Phenix Abyss Saltwater Offshore Conventional Rods

The Phenix Abyss Saltwater Series is constructed with Toray Graphite/S-Glass composites. The Abyss rod series is designed for "West Coast" style surface jig and live bait anglers. Traditionally rod blanks of similar applications tend to be much heavier and have a wider base diameter which often lead...s to casting fatigue. The Abyss Series utilizes the ideal strength-to-weight balance yet ensuring superior lifting power.Toray graphite/S-Glass compositesPremium Essex SiC SiC guidesUnique "laser-etched" appearance

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Hockey Review Rating 98%
8 Reviews
Popularity: 5142
MSRP:
$199.00
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Phenix Abyss Saltwater Offshore Conventional Rods Reviews

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Anonymous
3 years ago

This is one of the best casting rods I've ever owned.
I matched the rod with a Avet Mxl5
and it balanced out beautifully for my techniques.
I've used all along Monterey, santa cruz and Pacifica bottom fishing along with tossing out some 2oz jigs.
The rod has great sensitivity and lots of power.
For a boat rod it is pretty light in weight so my arms aren't… read more fatigued after 3 hrs on the water.
I expect may years of use out of it and cant wait to purchase the Abyss hd spinning rod for my perch and striper bass along the beautiful surf here on the central California coast.
Thank you Phenix
(Phenix Abyss AHD 898 8'9" 15-40
Moderate )

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Great for sx raptor

Matt
5 years ago

Waiting for passport to get out to Coronado I ready to fly line for yellow tail 809 phoniex abyss purchased from Tackledirect even though I live in San Diego my 809 was in a train wreck derailing in Pennsylvania and still got here brand new thank you Tackledirect

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Nice rod.

Jim
5 years ago

This is my third Phenix Rod and my second from tackle direct. Great service and price and the rod out performs my expectations. Pairs it with an oversized bait caster and have caught Dorian’s yellowtail with it.

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Great quality rod

Gil
5 years ago

Love the quality and Abyss style finish- more soft action line of rods the Abyss- great for softer mouth fish-halibut-salmon-white sea bass.

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My new sturgeon pole phenix 808

Rick
6 years ago

recently purchased a phenix 808 pole and mounted a avet sx raptor on it for sturgeon/striper
fishing off my boat in the delta. ive been throwing lead in my back yard checking the action
of my pole and getting my reel dialed in. love both , cant wait to go fishing.

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Excellent rod

Jeremy
7 years ago

Great rod for, been using for sturgeon fishing, tips just sensitive enough to detect bite and plenty off backbone

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Great rod

St J.
7 years ago

Love this rod for Yellowtail. These things are so light and powerful. The cork grips give you great feel and are much more comfortable for casting all day long. I would buy more but this thing is so versatile.

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Exactly what it says.

Trevor
8 years ago

Nice rod I use if for casting surface iron.

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Phenix Abyss Saltwater Offshore Conventional Rods Questions and Answers

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Asked by Duanne Shoemake 5 years ago

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">I am considering buying a new Phenix psx807 or 808 or?  I also want to buy a <span style="background: rgb(248, 248, 248);">Shimano Trinidad 14 A Star DragR

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Bernie De Graaf 5 years ago

Model psx809 would pair up best with the Trinidad 14a for 20-50 lb Tuna <table border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="1184" class="order-specs-tb" style="border-spacing:0px;border-collapse:collapse;background-color:rgb(236,237,239);border:1px s

Asked by Edison 5 years ago

What is the rod weight in oz for the 809 and 808?

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Bernie 5 years ago

The 808 is 1 pound 2 oz the 809 is out of stock and we are unable to weigh it

Asked by George 5 years ago

Hi, Is this rod good for dorado, tuna (50lbs),wahoo. And amberjack? Im looking a rod to pair it with my okuma tesoro 12s. I mainly use tady's 45 and blue runners at 300 ft as a bait. Thanks in advance.

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Bernie 5 years ago

The 20-50 pound model would be a great rod for the type of fishing your going to be doing.

Asked by Gary Lindemann 6 years ago

Do phenix rods come in 2 piece models??

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Bernie 6 years ago

The Phenix Abyss series are all 1 piece rods.

Asked by Fishing 4 years ago

Would this rod work well with a tranx 300

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Sydney 4 years ago

This rod will fit best on the Shimano Tranx 300<p><a href="https://www.tackledirect.com/phenix-psx-806-abyss-saltwater-offshore-conventional-rod-8ft.html">https://www.tackledirect.com/phenix-psx-806-abyss-saltwater-offshore-conventional-rod-8ft.html</a><b

Asked by Joe A. 5 years ago

What reel pairs well this rod for kayak fishing for Wahoo and mahi?<p>Considering a versatile set up that can handle live bait and slow pitch jigs like ready? </p><p>I like this rod based on price , can it perform with my intentions of us?</p>

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Andrew Montagna 5 years ago

We sell a ton of this <span style="float:none;background-color:rgb(236,237,239);color:rgb(52,52,52);font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:left;text-decoration:none;text-inde

Asked by Robert 6 years ago

Would the 808 or 809 work better for california halibut charter boat fishing with 6-10 oz trolling weights?

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Devon 6 years ago

I would definitely suggest the 809 for the application you;re describing.