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Event Article:
2009 ISE Sacramento |
Custom lures, Pros, and more at the 2009 International Sportsmen's Expo
Sacramento (continued)
Phenix
rods: Hot off their win in the crankbait rod wars Phenix is hard at work on
their lineup of trout rods and introduces their new Pink series. The Pink series
features a proprietary CNC reel seat design, anodized pink inserts and pink
highlights throughout. While you might think this rod was designed specifically
for women the Pink Series is actually intended to be a high end offering for
everyone and Robert, Marketing Manager of Phenix, actually told us that the rods
were becoming popular among male anglers. The Pink Series retail for 159-239
depending on length and are available now at a number of their dealers.
Robert at Phenix shows us the
"Pink Series" Trout Rods
Featuring pink throughout these
rods are actually designed simply to be "different"
The proprietary CNC reel seat
looked very enthusiast
A split grip is designed to reduce
weight and improves balance with ultralight reels
Phenix also had a interesting extendable handle
trout rod which was just like a bass flipping rod under their Elixir Series. The
rod is available in two actions (1 series = lighter, 2 series = heavier action)
and is designed to be more portable and still offer extra casting leverage when
the application calls for it. These rods are 8 feet when fully extended and
retail for 220 dollars each.
Phenix offers a extendable handle
Elixir Trout Rod
An example of what burl wood looks
like before being processed for Phenix inserts
Next Section: Okuma and Lamiglas introduce new
rods
