Phenix for Alan's co-worker

Jon Vadney · January 31, 2015, 10:41:42 PM

Finished this one up for Ben who works with Alan. Phenix PHD836L, Fuji SiC MNSG guides, Alps aluminum trigger reel seat, and some Alps trim parts.

Alans Buddy · January 31, 2015, 10:52:39 PM

WOW!!! OMG!!!
Just plain exceeds expectations!!!
Don't know what else to say.
THANK YOU!!!

BMITCH · January 31, 2015, 10:59:03 PM

Jon, once again a piece of art.

Alans Buddy · January 31, 2015, 11:16:55 PM

I can not stop looking at the pics Jon.
I can not get over your skill in transforming our discussion into the look of the rod.
You should hear the mad props the guy I'm sitting next to is giving you.

Bryan Young · January 31, 2015, 11:53:53 PM

Beautiful rod Jon.

Ben, I think you need a blue reel for that rod.

Alans Buddy · February 01, 2015, 07:31:42 AM

What do you have Bryan?
I have a Lexa 300 that I'm going to try out in it.
Waiting on a couple pieces to be anodized, blue.

alantani · February 02, 2015, 03:18:21 AM

very nice!!!!!

Marcq · February 02, 2015, 05:43:41 AM

As always

Marc..

Bryan Young · February 02, 2015, 09:20:41 PM

Ben,

I have a blue ProGear CS551...brand new, never fished or even had line on it. No line winder though...sorry. If you want to see it, I'll send you pics.

Bryan

Newell Nut · February 02, 2015, 11:27:56 PM

You did it again Jon. Another masterpiece. That trigger seat looks cool.

Alans Buddy · February 03, 2015, 03:39:45 AM

Thanks Bryan. I better pass. I better get a level wind in case my kids need to use it.
Do you know anything about these:
daiwa millionaire blue backer 200bb?

Jon Vadney · February 03, 2015, 04:24:30 AM

Ben, just go all out and get a ryoga bay jigging reel

Bryan Young · February 03, 2015, 05:03:54 AM

I like Jon's recommendation...matches your rod perfectly.

MarkT · February 03, 2015, 05:45:57 AM

I try to match up the colors too just because I can. I've got a blue Pro Gear 501 and a Blue Avet SX or MXJ that would look good there. I use them for 20# (25# on the MXJ) on one of my blue themed rods. A nice Gunmetal Pro Gear 255 would look good too with those colors and guides.

Alans Buddy · February 03, 2015, 06:01:08 AM

Got pics MarkT? Thx.

Jon/Bryan which model?

http://www.japantackle.com/Daiwa/Daiwa_Ryoga_Bayjigging14.htm

Might have to put off the next rod build though.