What phenix blank for mother’s hinkles n big baits

[Josh626]

Wanted to see what blank are u guys using to toss these bigger baits. Have my eye on the psw 909xhj. Any info would be great and pics thanks I’m advance

[Nick S.]

Chech this video out. 

[Sarge]

I've got the PHD 869 and handles Mothers like a champ, its as heavy as needed in my opinion. Someone on hear recommended it to me when I was looking, and I'm glad I listened.

With that said, building a United Composite US 80 Monster right now and may end up liking it better, its got a more mod-fast action and seems to have the same power, but actual testing will tell the tale.

 

[Josh626]

Thanks for the video gave me alotta insight. I also heard about the phd 869 it’s rated 25-60 so is the psw 909xh, the psw 909xhj is 30-80 so maybe that is overkill since they are treble hook baits u need some flex

[Nick S.]

It’s been my experience (very limited mind you) that a 9’ rod is too long for the big baits (over 9-10 oz). 

[Josh626]

Well yeah most recommend to shave the butt down to make it an 8’6”

[Josh626]

But never fished anything over 8’ except my 9’ elixir for trout lol

[Nick S.]

A 9’ rod is sweet for a lot of baits, just not for Moms and Hinkles and Beasts haha. 

[Josh626]

Lol I hear yah brother haha

[basssavage24/7]

I'm curious was is a shorter rod better I've seen some rods that ment to handle 20 oz baits but the there under the 8ft 6in range. I thought a longer rod that loads up well would be a lot better. But I fish from the bank. Thought it would help get more distance with those pound baits and above.