phenix fx801-2

[bsp]

ive seen the rod in person. its rated 1-9lb and its pretty whippy. you can just about tie the tip in a knot.

I've got one and mine really isn't that whippy. The one you saw may have been that way (I have no knowledge of the other models), but the one I have is defintely not a noodle like you describe. Fast action and a very good mini jig/dropshot rod for trout.

SOSO, a few guys I spoke with at LNL made that same comment. This rod is in no way an Ugly Stick. It's really light, has an incredibly thin blank, and is very sensitive.

[vanillagurilla]

how did you get one? lol a month ago Jeff only had like 2 wrapped.

[bsp]

I'm sponsored, so I got asked to try one of them out.

[vanillagurilla]

they tell me that only pro-staff members are part of phenix and that even they have to pay for the rods lol.

[bsp]

Like I said, I'm on the pro staff, and I'm trying the rod out... so I return it or buy it when they get released.

[vanillagurilla]

sweet. jeff was telling me that he went to the sierras for the opener and all kinds of peeps wanted one of the rods lol. well when they come out i would like to try it before i buy one so hopefully one of my buddys pics one up that i can try out.

[bsp]

Yeah, Jeff is an awesome guy and great to talk to. I can imagine the swarm in the Sierras lol.

If I see you at one of the local paylakes (at park lakes I'm swimbaiting), I'll let you try out the rod if you want. I'm definitely not a secretive or anti-social guy and like talking about different fishing techniques when I run into people. Always a good way to pick up info and meet new guys to fish with.

[vanillagurilla]

ditto bsp. i dont frequent the paylakes like i used to but if i go ill hit you up a few days before. i would just like to feel the sensitivity and action of the rod. Yeah Jeff is a riot. i just about lifted him off the ground with one of the salt water blanks. he told me that if it broke he would give me another rod so i had to try. really strong blanks!

[bsp]

Sounds good! It's crazy how much the rods can lift. I'll probably buy an 867ML for calicos and eventually a 909H for the surface iron once I save up more money.

WB, sorry for the partial thread jacking.

[ghetto dad]

Like I said, I'm on the pro staff, and I'm trying the rod out... so I return it or buy it when they get released.

jump me into the phenix gang homie..lol...i want some new trout rods!!!

GD