Phenix Rods have been producing some of the highest quality fishing rods on the market for many years. Phenix has a mass variety from freshwater to saltwater, heavy rods to finesse rods. Since we have not personally used their freshwater rods we will keep our review focused on their saltwater series. Specifically the Phenix Black Diamond Series! For many years we used the original Black Diamond Phenix Rods with positive results. We’ve landed a variety of big game fish from tuna to yellowtail with no issues. Then we switched over to the Black Diamond Hybrid and we haven’t looked back since.
Phenix Rods Black Diamond Hybrid
The Hybrid is in a class of its own, mind you the price tag is in the higher end of the spectrum. But if you’re doing some trophy fishing you don’t want to be outgunned when fighting the fish of a lifetime. The first fishing rod that’s a fully woven carbon fiber blank, Phenix Rods uses a blend of materials that is used in the aerospace and automotive industry! The Hybrid is a super strong rod and at the same time very lightweight with great action. Equipped with a premium Fuji BHNNG Silicon Nitrade II and an all aluminum ALPS reel seat!
Rating: 98/100
Budget: $ $ $
Phenix Rods Axis
The Axis series by Phenix is another great product from Phenix but at a more affordable price. If you’re looking for a high quality rod that can put the wood to strong pulling fish the Axis works like a charm. Unlike the Hybrid the Axis series is made of a composite blend of S-Glass and T-16 Carbon Fiber with a multi-helix design. This allows the rod to be lightweight with a thinner diameter. Even with a thinner diameter the rod has plenty of backbone. The Axis series is a great quality rod that we recommend to novice and pro anglers alike. This rod was used to catch my first bull dorado out of H&M Landing some years ago, you won’t be disappointed.
Rating: 93/100
Busget: $ $
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