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graya · 04-25-2008, 02:31 PM

i have built one jigging rod on a Phenix blank 5'9" rated 20-40 this blank can dead lift 40 pounds of the ground i built to lift 15-20 pounds of the ground i spaced the guides accordingly so it would not touch the blank or forgrip i think with these new generation of blanks you have the option to do that i wont fish this rod with 15-20 i will probably fish it 12-15 pounds of drag max but i know i could button down the drag more if need too i am working on a Phenix rod now that is rated 10-30 i cutted down to 5' i will be able to lift 20 pound dead weight of the ground these are fast taper blanks but have the ability to flex if they are made to fish heavier drags.

04-25-2008, 02:31 PM	#10 (permalink)
graya Junior member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 17	i have built one jigging rod on a Phenix blank 5'9" rated 20-40 this blank can dead lift 40 pounds of the ground i built to lift 15-20 pounds of the ground i spaced the guides accordingly so it would not touch the blank or forgrip i think with these new generation of blanks you have the option to do that i wont fish this rod with 15-20 i will probably fish it 12-15 pounds of drag max but i know i could button down the drag more if need too i am working on a Phenix rod now that is rated 10-30 i cutted down to 5' i will be able to lift 20 pound dead weight of the ground these are fast taper blanks but have the ability to flex if they are made to fish heavier drags.