A legend and an upcoming legend. Listen and learn guys these two know what they are talking about. Either way they can catch fish. The FFS issue does not matter to me but I will have one and will use it. It’s technique like they said and I can learn from it.
It’s really difficult to fish crappie populations out. I don’t use FFS just because I fish for food and catch enough of what I need without it. I don’t think that the professional fishermen hurt bass populations because of all the technology they use to keep fish alive and healthy. FFS isn’t a problem for catch and release. That being said a lot of local amateur tournaments are different because they do kill a lot of the fish they catch because of how they handle the fish…I’ve seen tournaments where fish have to be released that the fish are dead at the boat ramps or floating on their sides about to die. I think it’s important for the professionals that have the ear of the public to do more promoting of how to handle fish especially in hot weather. Good takes on your experience using the technology. Didn’t know Ron ever got choked up….got me in my feelers
I got to fish with your dad back in the late 80s with Mr Bass and learned more in 8 hours from one of the most genuine people I've ever met. Tell him thank you for me.
I’ve just got turned on to using a bait caster. And the first Phenix rod I’m buying is the 6’9” med/hvy. It seems to be a great all around rod I’m looking for. I found a great sale on them and I’m even going to try the 6’9” med spinning while I’m at it.
How’s the lake as far as having to be careful about hitting flooded timber? I’m Mildly traumatized from one time in Oconee where there was standing timber in the channel 😂
If I could please ask , the 1st model you mentioned 6.9 medium heavy would be good choice for Topwater set up ?? You are saying it is an excellent jerkbait rod, in general jerkbait,Topwater medium is better choice?? Is that specific model close to medium power? Thank you very much
I have a 6'9 Medium heavy Phenix feather. I almost exclusively use it for a spinnerbait rod and I absolutely love it. Ive always liked a shorter 6'8 - 6'10 rod for spinnerbaits. Spinnerbait, jerkbaits, swim jigs, all work great with this rod. Phenix isn't my favorite brand of fishing rods. That title for me would go to Dobyns, but they are great rods, and to me Phenix is a bit of an underrated brand of fishing rods.
What’s the 7’7” Medium spinning rod like? I see it’s rated 1/8 to 3/4. Is it stiff like other rods rated the same or does is it more similar to a average medium rod that’s rated 3/16 - 5/8 and more softer in the tip. Looking at picking one up for walleye and striped bass and everything I can throw at it
I hope you see this to answer my question as I think my situation might be unique compared to most people. I want to get a good rod. Was thinking St Croix but then found Phenix. My budget is limited. Been saving and I won't be able to have a rod for every type of lure. I do not have a boat. So I fish from docks or the shore. I am disabled so the lightness of the rod is what caught my eye first. I am also short. only 5'6". I have a 7' rod and really don't like how long it is. I was originally thinking a 6'6" medium. But saw the 6'9" MH and thought that would work. I see the heavy will throw a wide range of weights. But it is 7'1" which I am not crazy about. But if it would do everything, maybe it would grow on me. But will it do everything for me? I am in a powered wheelchair. But I can still walk some. So I fish standing, Living on Social Security Disability is tough, so for me to get one of these is probably going to be a one-time deal. Thanks for any advice. God bless.
@@spencershuffieldfishing2158 That is basically what I am asking. I did not word it very well. I was thinking medium/fast. But the more I am looking at them I'm thinking medium-heavy or heavy. But I need a rod to do it all. I know that is not ideal. But I think I would be better off with one good rod for all than a bunch of junk ones. Any advice?
Just picked up the 7’1” MH …. Can’t wait to get back and test it out. I’ll probably try it on TR weightless senkos (I tend to throw these on baitcasting), Pop R’s, smaller walking baits, etc. Gonna try pairing it with a Lew’s Pro Ti reel. That rig should be insanely light and sensitive. Anyway, thanks for the review…. Hopefully I’ll love the rod !
Not sure if you ordered one yet, but the rule of thumb I follow with these rods is to get one power heavier. I got a medium heavy and I use it for cranks and chatterbaits because it’s too light for jigs and Texas rigs. I got a heavy and it’s more like a medium heavy.
Hello great review! Picked up a feather and right away was like I have to get one ! I would use it for chatterbaits 3/14-1 Oz and occasional 2oz swimbaits. I felt the 7’7” H but didn’t have the 7’7” XH on hand to feel … is the XH too stiff for the application I listed in your opinion? Any feedback appreciated. (Spec wise would love the 3oz XH but want that too flex that I like on the H)
I recently picked up my first Phenix looking for a magnum crankbait rod, both giant squarebills and ultra deep divers. The X14 in their composite line up fit the bill perfectly. To be fair, I can't say there's much to compare it to. The only other rod I could find anything about for throwing giant cranks was a Megabass rod that has been discontinued. But I am amazed at how easy this rod makes reeling in giant 25+ ft diving cranks. I usually like straight glass for crankbait rods, but I concluded that on deep divers having a bit extra backbone from graphite made sense since the hooks on these baits are big and I may have to occasionally hammer them home a little harder. I was thinking about getting this 7'7" XH as my first dedicated flipping rod. I mostly fish from a kayak, and I don't like super long rods for short casts, and the 7'10"-8' stuff is too much for me. The only other rod that seems to exist that fits similar specs is the Shimano Expride, but I don't want to spend quite that much money on something that I will only use in the dog days. I've also heard that the Exprides are extremely stiff, and coming from a mostly St. Croix background, I like all of my rods to have more spring in the tip. Thanks for the review. Sold me on it.
These were actually in stock in a shop locally, and I got a chance to try them out and get a feel for them. Holy crap these things are light. Absolutely completely sold on it.
Great review I just ordered the 7’2” MHF. I was looking for a medium power rod with a little bit of a parabolic bend for throwing cranks and weightless worms and this seems to fit my needs since I heard they run a little light in power. Can’t wait to try this rod out I hear they are light and sensitive. I normally use Exprides and St Croix
