Truly Custom Phenix k2 (Torzite)

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Truly Custom Phenix k2 (Torzite)

Post by keith edmunds » Mon Jan 19, 2015 5:29 am

Hi All,

Just received my new Phenix K2 built by Terry Graham of Truly Custom Rods. The finished rod weighs 82g and has Fuji Torzite guides and Winn hand grips. It will have its maiden vertical jigging voyage on Sunday

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Re: Truly Custom Phenix k2 (Torzite)

Post by cndbasshunter » Mon Jan 19, 2015 5:34 am

nice...what reel is that?

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Re: Truly Custom Phenix k2 (Torzite)

Post by keith edmunds » Mon Jan 19, 2015 7:26 am

The reel is an Okuma Helios 25, only 198g and so far they haven't let me down.

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Re: Truly Custom Phenix k2 (Torzite)

Post by Fishing4Fun » Mon Jan 19, 2015 8:43 am

Nice! Which blank model is it in the K2 lineup?

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Re: Truly Custom Phenix k2 (Torzite)

Post by keith edmunds » Mon Jan 19, 2015 4:09 pm

Thanks. It is the 683 M/L, actually a casting blank but makes for a perfect F/S jigging rod.

This is my first one - same blank - that I've had a couple of years now. Standard K guides on this one, we will have to see if the Torzites are worth the extra cash.

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Post by Fishing4Fun » Tue Jan 20, 2015 3:25 am

Very nice Keith! Thanks for the reply.

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Re: Truly Custom Phenix k2 (Torzite)

Post by Redfish » Tue Jan 20, 2015 3:26 am

What line is the red line? That is redddddddd.

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Post by froteur » Tue Jan 20, 2015 4:21 pm

beautiful rods!!!

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Post by keith edmunds » Tue Jan 20, 2015 10:31 pm

Thanks mate, I just Christened it :D

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Post by the hooligan » Tue Jan 20, 2015 10:31 pm

Very nice rods and fish :big grin:

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Re: Truly Custom Phenix k2 (Torzite)

Post by keith edmunds » Tue Jan 20, 2015 10:33 pm

Redfish wrote:What line is the red line? That is redddddddd.
It is Dragon Jiggin Braid. Dragon products a first class and very popular with UK lure anglers

http://www.lure-world.com/dragon-jiggin ... -2165.html

http://www.lureanglers.co.uk/forum/viewforum.php?f=3

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