Phenix matchup for mxj avet

Upgrading my tackle. Just got a mxj avet and want to psi with a phenix. I want an extremely well rounded rod from rockfish to halibut to sea bass. I will use 50lb test. Any suggestions? I’m new to phenix not sure where to start except for the titan series

Paging Slacked Tide...rod recommend Slacked Tide...he loves Phenix life, I prolly would if I had one, great reel for starters...

I suggest you check out the Okuma PCH rod line.
They are comparable to Phenix.  West Marine carries the Okuma PCH line and you can try them out there.  I own 2 of them. 

Either an abyss or axis should be great for that reel.

Either an abyss or axis should be great for that reel.

What do you think of the m1 inshore? My next was the axis so I might just go with that

Abyss are nice all around rods.. not for jigging cause it’s on the larger spectrum , They’re 8’ long... medium is all u need. For everything around here sturgeon, halibut, sea bass, big ol stripers, even salmon..  jiggin off a kayak I prefer 7’... but if u can deal with the weight it’s a nice rod. If you really want to dive in and purchase a black diamond... then that’s a different story.

Paging Slacked Tide...rod recommend Slacked Tide...he loves Phenix life, I prolly would if I had one, great reel for starters...

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I'm a big fan of the Titan series from Phenix.

It's their jigging rod, super light, small, plenty of backbone. Would pair well with a narrow spool reel like that.

I use a MH for almost everything if I'm lazy enough. The tip isn't soft as I'd want for halibut/salmon but it will get the job done. I'd maybe settle for a M if I wanted to be more versatile like you're suggesting.

The m1 inshores are a lighter 15-20lb stick, probably best suited for the SX in the Avet lineup.  The factory rods are usually trigger seats  with skinnier grips, will pair the best with a 300 size reel, Lexa or tranx. 

With an mxj  I’d look at the black diamond 700m.  I also like the axis series but I believe the blanks have more of a parabolic action like an old school glass blank, it has its pros and cons.

Thanks guys. This helped me. For the price, length, and what I am matching it up with I am going to go with the Axis 720H. The M1 seemed to small for the bigger mx series. The titans are nice but out of my price range. I like the abyss but they are too long for the kayak.

Thanks guys. This helped me. For the price, length, and what I am matching it up with I am going to go with the Axis 720H. The M1 seemed to small for the bigger mx series. The titans are nice but out of my price range. I like the abyss but they are too long for the kayak.

Is there a medium heavy?  Heavy sounds heavy...thought more about it and ya’all get some big ole fish in that thar bay o’ yorn so sounds like you’ll be the first with a yak BFT report...geetum brah!

The m1 inshores are a lighter 15-20lb stick, probably best suited for the SX in the Avet lineup.  The factory rods are usually trigger seats  with skinnier grips, will pair the best with a 300 size reel, Lexa or tranx. 

With an mxj  I’d look at the black diamond 700m.  I also like the axis series but I believe the blanks have more of a parabolic action like an old school glass blank, it has its pros and cons.

I agree with you. I have my Avet on a Phenix Black Diamond, 7'6", 15-40lb, PSW760M and that is still my favorite RF/Hali/Salmon ball setup.  Heavy sounds heaaavy like others have said

Before you pull the trigger you may want to consider the new Abyss HD series.  They are including 7 footers in the line-up.

I agree the M1 Inshore rods might feel off-balance with an MXJ.

Thanks guys. This helped me. For the price, length, and what I am matching it up with I am going to go with the Axis 720H. The M1 seemed to small for the bigger mx series. The titans are nice but out of my price range. I like the abyss but they are too long for the kayak.

Is there a medium heavy?  Heavy sounds heavy...thought more about it and ya’all get some big ole fish in that thar bay o’ yorn so sounds like you’ll be the first with a yak BFT report...geetum brah!

Sorry I Meant the MH Axis 720MH. I agree the Heavy sounds too heavy. I have always like the Medium Heavy Style. I sometimes go to Washington for some pacific brutes