Phenix rods are great rods, don't get me wrong, but a lot of guys out my way here in San Bernardino county have had problems with thier customer service. The turners in San Bernardino has commented on that for me as well.

I do love my 6'6" trout rod I have from them.

DT---- What blanks do they use then? I heard it was thier 96% that were Loomis blanks.