Finally got around to finishing my new Phenix blank that I picked up at Day at the Docks. Its a Phenix Black Diamond, model psw5760m rated 15 to 40. Wanted to keep it light, so I used cork grips, a graphite reel seat, and Alps guides. First wrapped in black/black, then I marbled it just playing around. Tried for a "starry night/cosmic" look. Succeeded... mostly!! Tough to marble and do effects on that thin a blank!. Either way, I like the way the blank pulls! Can't wait to try it at Cedros in July!!
Ken, can I come to Cedros and bring my 690J? Now I'm thinking I should bring my 90J down to you and have you change the handle over to match the one you just did for me.
Those Cedros yellows will test that rod to the max. Nice light stick. Be fun to fish albies with it eh ? Nice work as always, the layout, the handle, tear drop cap, components selected, all good.
what are you mounting up on that little gem ? Curado 300 would be trick.
I was thinking SX or trini would be tight. Black SX would look sweet on there, and would do a better job slowing down those big cedros 30# clones, curado would be a little underkill.
Nice rod Ken see how you like the Phenix blanks they are very strong and you can really pull on them i already have 5 rods wrapped with their blanks and need to wrap two more and i am waiting on the 8'6" and 9' models with the blank you got you could easily fish 30 line.