SeanM Posted June 17, 2015 Report Share Posted June 17, 2015 (edited) Selling a custom-wrapped XXH rod built on a Phenix 869 Black Diamond Hybrid blank. The rod has been wrapped by a reputable local builder with years of experience wrapping for a well known rod company. The dimensions are: - 8' 6" length -18" handle from butt to beginning of foam on handle behind reel -Fuji reel seat -Fuji microguides (I forget size, the tip is larger than the others, as it was the smallest size able to fit on the blank) -Spiral wrapped to the right with black threads on all guides -Basic foam split grip handle with silver thread highlights by reel and butt -Weight added to the butt to balance the rod at the reel (when fitted with a Lexa 300) This is a very stout rod, with a pretty fast tip. It doesn't flex deeply until it's throwing heavier baits 6oz and up. I'd say it shines between 6-10oz. The heaviest bait I've thrown on it is the Hinkle Trout, which is 10+oz I believe, and it felt like it could have done more without issue. The tip does allow it to fling hudds easily, and it's strong enough to set the hook on jig hook hudds from far away with mono (I've tried and it works). It throws 6oz baits like the 250 easily all day. I used it moderately for approx. 1 year, and it has been well taken care of. The blank itself retails for $199, plus figure in approx. $150+ for parts and labor. Asking $150 + $20 shipping. Please PM for serious inquiries, not interested in trades. Edited June 17, 2015 by SeanM C_R_TX 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Top Ramen Posted June 17, 2015 Report Share Posted June 17, 2015 I've seen this rod in person -- it's beautiful and very well built. SeanM 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C_R_TX Posted June 17, 2015 Report Share Posted June 17, 2015 I can vouch for the rod builder, very happy with the 838 he wrapped me. Top notch quality. SeanM 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjaygrunt Posted June 17, 2015 Report Share Posted June 17, 2015 Can I throw a mother on this rod? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanM Posted June 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2015 Can I throw a mother on this rod? yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Get_Biggens Posted June 17, 2015 Report Share Posted June 17, 2015 The blank alone is worth it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedonnguyen Posted June 17, 2015 Report Share Posted June 17, 2015 Can I throw a mother on this rod? this is the same blank that Magnone throws the mother on, though last I talked to him, he was experimenting with different blanks Tbernz and mjaygrunt 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanM Posted June 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2015 sale pending NorCalBass 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanM Posted June 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2015 rod sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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