Hay Guys I was wondering if you all could help me out?
I'm looking for a new Rod something I can use for jigs, texas rigged
worms, grubs. I was thinking something along the lines of a 6.5' to
7.0'in a medium heavy action. What do you guys think? What are some
good rods to look into? Any info is appreciated,Thanks.

I use the Castaway WRM610. It has the power for good hook sets and sensitive enough to feel any bite. Its a 6'10" rod medium action in the worm and jig rod series. Check it out and let me know if you have any questions

www.castawayrods.com

John Lake
Castaway Pro Staff

GLoomis: www.gloomis.com

MBR744C (6'6")

MBR844C (6'6")

I use the Phenix PX1-65M for worms and small jigs and the PX1-70H for larger Jigs and Pitching Senkos.

GLoomis GLX are awesome but they are a ton of dough. Try the IMX, they are very good. They are light, sensitive, but they still cost a pretty penny. Also, you might try Phenix.

Hope this helps.

Hey don't get the Phoenix I returned a 7" in September and I still have not gottren it back. I call every week and they give me the run around. I spent all day, to day and the will not answer. Good rods bad service. FYI the are loomis blanks(low Grade).x(

Just so everyone knows, Phenix rods recently was bought out by Ty Hessel. He is the guy who has worked there for 18 + years. The reason your rod hasn't been replaced yet is because of the ownership change. Ty is just now getting on his feet and is starting to work on the replacement rods. You are quick to point out the horrible service but have you paid for the replacement cost yet? Probably not. There are many things Ty has to do to get the business up and running and the last thing he needs is bad PR. I guarantee if you show up in person and let him know you are not satisfied, he will take care of you. He is one of the most honest, stand up guys in the business. As far as the quality of the blanks, you are wrong again. The PX-1 is very sensitive and is lighter than any G Loomis IMX rod. In fact, they weigh almost identical to a GLX. The blanks aren't G Loomis either.

Phenix does have bad customer service. I've heard they were using G Loomis seconds, but now have changed blanks to a lil bit cheaper blank? Maybe a rainshadow or amtak? I just purchased an Amtak blank for trout fishing and it looks just like my Phenix....once I wrap it I will be able to tell for sure.

Tight Lines,
Jason Huckeba

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I've been getting Phenix rods for close to 20 years and I'm only 33! The folks over there have never been anything less than gracious with their time, knowledge, and above all else, service. I've had them wrap rods from 4-piece pack rods for Alaskan Grayling and rainbows, to tuna sticks with excellent results all the way through. The new PX1 series rods are nothing but sick! Yes they are made at the G-Loomis factory, to Phenix specifications. Yes they did just move their facility and are still in the set-up process. Stop by and intoduce yourself to Ty and check out the new PX1's. Or better yet stop by one of the tackle shops and compare them yourself without anyone elses bias.

I'm not affiliated in any way, but I had put my 2-cents in.

P.S. I remember one time a friend and I were picking out baits for a weekend of Bass fishing at the river, we basically stopped by on our way out of town. Our eyes were bigger than our wallets, when it came time to pay for all the baits we picked out. We only had about 1/2 the cash we needed to pay for the stuff. When Larry Howard saw us putting back a bunch of stuff he told us to bring it back, that we were close enough. As we were paying and saying thanks he went into the back and came out with a couple of t-shirts and threw em to us and said something like, "Don't get your arm broke out there"!! Suggesting some real big bass lurked where we were headin. Me and my buddy still bust that call on each other.

Peace

E.B.

The Phenix rods are awesome!

I have 2, both purchased @ BWW. (1) 7ft and (1) 6'3 that I use for jerk baits and topwater (Small sammy's and poppers)

If I did have any concerns or problems, I would just take it to Chris @ BWW and I know he'd kick me down some love.

I know one thing for sure, if they were not the highest quality for the $$...BWW or Angler's Marine would not carry them due to poor performance. Since they are responsible for turning me on to them, I feel pretty safe and more than satisfied that it is an excellent product.

I have been to the Phenix facility in Orange, and the people there were extremely helpful to me. I was just made aware of the new ownership, and I have not seen or heard any evidence that would NOT make me highly reccommend them.

Don't forget about the Pro-line Jigs and Ring Worms! Equally Awesome!

Just had to weigh in!

"Rod"

Thanks you guys for all the info, you have all been very helpful.
By the way does anybody know were the Phenix facility is located
and is it open to the public?
Thanks again.