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Phenix M1 Swimbait Rods 8' MH
Posted by:
Ron Beloff
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Date: March 03, 2024 11:51AM
I've only built on one Phenix blank - an ultralight blank for trout. Has anyone built one these blanks? I've read good reviews on them. Only concern is that the butt section is 1" wide and would call for a larger reel seat? Size - I don't know.
I would build this with KW guides - all double foot or KR concept style? Thanks Re: Phenix M1 Swimbait Rods 8' MH
Posted by:
Michael Danek
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Date: March 04, 2024 08:08AM
What is the exact model number? I cannot believe a 1 inch butt diameter.
I've built one M1 , but it's a finesse rod, really like it. I just built a 7 1/2 foot Rod Forge MH with KLH 20-10-5.5M + size 5 KB's and KT's and they seem adequate. I would not consider all double foot for a rod like this. Re: Phenix M1 Swimbait Rods 8' MH
Posted by:
Wade Hirai
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Date: March 04, 2024 11:31AM
I've built a Phenix M1 inshore series, 711ML and I really like it. I was at a sportsman's expo and told them I wanted something for S-Waver 168 glide baits and that was the blank they recommended.
A 1" butt diameter is hard to believe. The M1 inshore 711ML has a butt diameter around .56" and it has the same line and lure rating as the 8' MH swimbait blank. I built it with KW10, KW5.5 then size 5 KBs and KTs. I use this guide train on all my bass rods. For the reel seat, I used a Fuji ESCM16. Re: Phenix M1 Swimbait Rods 8' MH
Posted by:
Michael Ward
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Date: March 05, 2024 10:54AM
Built one of the 8' MH for a customer for a big swimbait / wake bait blank. The 1" butt is from where they rear of the blank flares out for an intgerated butt grip.....
[www.backcreekcustomrods.com] From my build sheet notes, I used an Alps MVT size 16-15 seat (exposed blank with 15mm ID). Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 03/05/2024 11:03AM by Michael Ward. Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
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