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Title: Phenix for Alan's co-worker
Post by: Jon Vadney on 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.

(http://i.imgur.com/SRWCrXy.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/rfRMKaI.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/TQnwG6p.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/G3Q6N5V.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/WetKjN2.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/5Ly2Lxt.jpg)

Title: Re: Phenix for Alan's co-worker
Post by: Alans Buddy on January 31, 2015, 10:52:39 PM

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

Title: Re: Phenix for Alan's co-worker
Post by: BMITCH on January 31, 2015, 10:59:03 PM

Jon, once again a piece of art. :o

Title: Re: Phenix for Alan's co-worker
Post by: Alans Buddy on 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.

Title: Re: Phenix for Alan's co-worker
Post by: Bryan Young on January 31, 2015, 11:53:53 PM

Beautiful rod Jon.

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

Title: Re: Phenix for Alan's co-worker
Post by: Alans Buddy on 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.

Title: Re: Phenix for Alan's co-worker
Post by: alantani on February 02, 2015, 03:18:21 AM

very nice!!!!!

Title: Re: Phenix for Alan's co-worker
Post by: Marcq on February 02, 2015, 05:43:41 AM

As always 8)

Marc..

Title: Re: Phenix for Alan's co-worker
Post by: Bryan Young on 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

Title: Re: Phenix for Alan's co-worker
Post by: Newell Nut on February 02, 2015, 11:27:56 PM

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

Title: Re: Phenix for Alan's co-worker
Post by: Alans Buddy on 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?

Title: Re: Phenix for Alan's co-worker
Post by: Jon Vadney on February 03, 2015, 04:24:30 AM

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

(http://i.imgur.com/aPUgOU0.jpg)

Title: Re: Phenix for Alan's co-worker
Post by: Bryan Young on February 03, 2015, 05:03:54 AM

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

Title: Re: Phenix for Alan's co-worker
Post by: MarkT on 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.

Title: Re: Phenix for Alan's co-worker
Post by: Alans Buddy on 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.

Title: Re: Phenix for Alan's co-worker
Post by: Jon Vadney on February 03, 2015, 07:16:14 AM

Quote from: Alans Buddy on February 03, 2015, 06:01:08 AM

Might have to put off the next rod build though.

F*** that then hahahaha

The model I'd go with is the 2025

Title: Re: Phenix for Alan's co-worker
Post by: alantani on February 05, 2015, 10:35:17 AM

jon, ben gave me the cash to cover this. swing by sometime.

Title: Re: Phenix for Alan's co-worker
Post by: MarkT on February 05, 2015, 04:59:26 PM

Ben, what are you looking to use the rod for in terms of both line weight and actual usage? Helps in suggesting an appropriate reel.

Title: Re: Phenix for Alan's co-worker
Post by: alantani on February 05, 2015, 07:04:09 PM

i think we have him covered. ben bought a pair of terez rods a couple of weeks ago, then got a gold trinidad 16 narrow from bryan and a standard width gold trinidad 16 from me. he's set up now for 30 and 40#. he's got his daiwa lexa to go on the vadney rod. maybe ben will post up photos.

Title: Re: Phenix for Alan's co-worker
Post by: MarkT on February 05, 2015, 07:12:22 PM

Good call. I was thinking that a Lexa would look good on that rod too. No need for a $500 JDM Daiwa to get a reel to match.

Title: Re: Phenix for Alan's co-worker
Post by: Alans Buddy on February 05, 2015, 10:45:07 PM

Thanks all for the help!

Title: Re: Phenix for Alan's co-worker
Post by: Alans Buddy on February 08, 2015, 09:12:45 PM

Thanks for dropping off the rod.
Even better in person!

Title: Re: Phenix for Alan's co-worker
Post by: Big Tim on February 09, 2015, 02:41:38 AM

Jon, killer rod again ;D Ben I don't see your name on the SOA list ?? Your going to need to find a place to use all the gear your getting...Nice rod, congrats.

Tim

Title: Re: Phenix for Alan's co-worker
Post by: Alans Buddy on February 09, 2015, 05:05:45 AM

Thanks Tim.
I need to get Alan a check the next time I see him.

Title: Re: Phenix for Alan's co-worker
Post by: alantani on February 09, 2015, 05:49:57 AM

it's going to get interesting, because somehow i did not ask for that time off. i am apparently the "third" request for a vacation at that time. worst case, tim, you get to be charter master. we should be able to work something out, though. i hope.......

Title: Re: Phenix for Alan's co-worker
Post by: Alans Buddy on February 09, 2015, 06:02:06 AM

No bueno Sir.
Wow, there are a lot of people requesting time off in June.
If the schedule doesn't work out then you can have my slot off from work.
I'll go next year.

Title: Re: Phenix for Alan's co-worker
Post by: alantani on February 09, 2015, 06:03:09 AM

naw, patty will figure something out. after all, we are her favorites! ;D

Title: Re: Phenix for Alan's co-worker
Post by: Alans Buddy on February 25, 2015, 12:59:04 AM

Here's a few pics.

Here's the Lexa 300 HS.

(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y235/rxx2/DSC_0008_1.jpg) (http://s6.photobucket.com/user/rxx2/media/DSC_0008_1.jpg.html)

Here's a couple, mounted up ready to head out in June.

(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y235/rxx2/DSC_0013_1.jpg) (http://s6.photobucket.com/user/rxx2/media/DSC_0013_1.jpg.html)

(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y235/rxx2/DSC_0012_1.jpg) (http://s6.photobucket.com/user/rxx2/media/DSC_0012_1.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Phenix for Alan's co-worker
Post by: MarkT on February 25, 2015, 01:05:24 AM

Nice! Is that a JDM version with the blue parts and the carbon handle?

Title: Re: Phenix for Alan's co-worker
Post by: Alans Buddy on February 25, 2015, 01:36:44 AM

The handle is from Hawgtech, 102mm swept version. It has Winn grips.
I sent them a star and cap and they anodized them to match the retainer.

Title: Re: Phenix for Alan's co-worker
Post by: Bryan Young on February 25, 2015, 04:49:02 AM

That is one sick set up Ben. Are you sure you are going to let one of your sons fish it?

Title: Re: Phenix for Alan's co-worker
Post by: Alans Buddy on February 25, 2015, 02:53:43 PM

Thanks Bryan. Yeah, probably not.

Title: Re: Phenix for Alan's co-worker
Post by: alantani on February 26, 2015, 12:09:40 AM

very nice!!!!!!

Title: Re: Phenix for Alan's co-worker
Post by: Alans Buddy on July 25, 2015, 10:25:11 PM

Love this rod Jon!!! Love em all actually!!!

(http://alantani.com/gallery/12/7348_25_07_15_3_24_08_12670411.jpeg)

Title: Re: Phenix for Alan's co-worker
Post by: Jon Vadney on July 25, 2015, 11:39:05 PM

Nice!!! I'm glad you like it man!

Title: Re: Phenix for Alan's co-worker
Post by: newfuturevintage on July 27, 2015, 10:21:17 PM

That's deadly.

Title: Re: Phenix for Alan's co-worker
Post by: anglingarchitect on August 01, 2015, 02:47:55 AM

Nice stick, she's a beauty, Jon.

Reel Repair by Alan Tani

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