The Phenix Black Diamond Casting Offshore Conventional Rods are constructed Torays high strength carbon fibers and a unique layering process with a "secret sauce" resin. This combination of aerospace technology allowed Phenix to fabricate a super strong blank that has a thinner diameter and weighs c...onsiderably less than any other rods in its class.Proprietary blend of high modulus graphite and high strength carbon fiberThin and lightweightExtremely strongPremium components
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Great bang for your buck
If you got the budget do it its worth it
So strong
got rid of all my seekers and restock my quiver with all phenix black diamonds. Say no more.
WRONG DESCRIPTION ABOUT THIS ITEM
Phenix PSW809XH-J is not "Silver Reel Seat". I ordered this one and received rod with normal reel seat just like basic model of black diamond series. It differs from picture shown.
Nice looking rod
Would recommend this rod! Value and quality that arent found easily
Beautiful
Aside from being a well built and beautiful rod, it is my go to stripped bass weapon
Tog
Great rod. I tog with this rod, one of my favorite tog rods I own and I have customs, but this rod take the cake.
Horrible Guides
First cast, and the center ring pops out of the tip guide.
Phenix Rods, if your not fishing one, your missing out!
Deckhand rods are pretty command out here on the west coast. This is my fifteenth Phenix rod and one of my favorites. This rod is sweet, awesome action, light tip, one of the best rods for live bait or throwing iron. The grip is nicley wrapped and offers great none slip. One of the big benefits of a deckhand style rod is that you can put your reel where ever it feels best (elbow… read more from the butt cap to your hand/wrist is the norm). If your looking for a heavy 30lbs rod this is the one, match it up with a really nice star drag reel and you"ll be casting lures a country mile. Phenix rods are very thin, very light and almost feel like a bass rod, but have a ton of backbone to pull on some big, big fish. The standard Black Diamonds are more parabolic (good bend through the rod) than the Hybird's, a Hybird is stiffer and better for heavy action applications. Go get a Phenix and you'll be selling off your other rods on fleabay.
Almost There......
Love the blank, love the action. The part I am not so in love with is that the fancy shmancy reel seat tightening rings seems to always shake loose even with the "O" ring. The other part is that the hypalon grips are really skinny, I prefer a little more diameter to the grips......
For that reel, I would go with the Ocean Tackle International FB58400C Fathom Blade 400g Casting - 5ft 8in.
I would recommend the 7' H or Xh rated rod for this reel, going to make a very solid, versatile combo for many fishing applications
The PSW700XH can be used for the application your intending to use it for. According to Phenix the proper max weight would be 12 oz to get the best response from the rod.