I just bought the 7'4" medium extra fast action rod a few hours ago from Sportsman's Warehouse. One of my brothers has ben throwing them for the past year. Hopefully I will enjoy it as well.
Great video man. I really do enjoy fishing my M1 and Bass Recon rods. I was on the fence with the new redesign M1 but watching this video and the way you explain the design thought I am picking up the new version in a spinning rod for spybaits and shad raps. Thank you!
Thank you chance. I am still impressed with the performance of these rods. I’m a huge M1 fan but I have several different models and they all are amazing rods. Glad your liking the rods you have. If you ever have any questions let me know.
I loved my feather but sold it recently. Went with united composites rods. It's still really hard decision for me to sell my phenix black diamond inshore assassin series. The 76 light version is awesome for inshore or lake bass.
I use my feathers for specific applications. But for all day use you can beat the light weight and sensitivity. Not tried the assassin rod. You’ve got my attention on those. May have to pick one up and give it a try.
@@slyyburnerrgivenchi8319 I actually have the Medium blank. I paired it with a stradic 1k and a vanford 4k. I like the balance with the 4k. Took a few casts with the 1k. Felt relly good.
regis vang I definitely would. It is what I would consider a utility rod. It could serve many purposes and techniques. The MI is the model I’m holding. It’s one of their many rods. But one I really like personally.
I don’t know exact but there is a very noticeable difference. That rod is amazing to have the power it has out of a rod that is so lightweight. I hope this helps answer your question. This does give me a good reason to weigh them just to see exactly how much. Thank you for the question.
I'm looking to replace my current Frog Rod (7'6" Heavy/Fast) with a rod that has a more moderate tip that makes roll casting for a softer landing possible. Any suggestions? I like what I'm seeing and hearing about Phenix. Thanks Jimmy. Much appreciated.
Ernie I really like my 7’4” heavy/extra fast. This being a west coast rod the taper and action are a little different. It has enough tip to make long cast but also has enough power to deliver a awesome hook set and get them out of whatever cover tour fishing. They also have longer roofs in the same action that are excellent as well. I truly believe you’d be surprised with the rod. Not to mention it’s not as bulky and heavy as most rods are. So it will not fatigue you to throw a frog all day. Keep me posted and if you have any more questions feel free to message me.
If your talking heavy cover like in Florida then you bought the right rod. If you’re talking Flippin bushes and docks I use same rod just in 7’2” or 7’4”. They got enough action to make precise flips and enough backbone to really move the fish.
Hey jimmy since you are on the pro staff I was wondering if you have any suggestions for getting a rod that I can fish jigs,swim jigs and bladed jigs on and I had a M1 in my cart but I decided to wait and see . Any suggestions
Hey Jimmy just wondering if you feel I should power up I LOVE my Recon elite M spinning rod for drop shot but I do feel that particular rod is more of a ML than a M. I have to order online and I plan on ordering some utility rods (chatterbait, spinnerbait, texas rig, etc.) I am just uncertain whether I should run the heavy over the mh.
On the casting rods I really use a heavy extra fast on a lot of applications. Now that’s not to say the MH doesn’t have its place and time. Generally when I’m dragging I use the heavy and on something I need a slight more forgiveness I lean on the MH like when using a chatterbait or square bill. They are a west coast rod and to me the actions are slightly different but I haven’t had any issues getting the hook in a fish on either action. I like knowing that fish has to fight the rod also. I hope this helps. Let me know if you need anything else I’d be glad to help.
@@jgayhart77 Really appreciate the quick response! I'm here on the east coast up in CT and i run into a ton of vegetation, my current Zodias 7'2" MH handles the chatterbait like a champ but Phenix has made up my mind with their product and I am making the full switch for Nationals. I think I'll end up with a 7'2" mh M1 for chatters and spinnerbaits (I clump these together for coangling) a recon elite 7'1" Heavy and having a hard time figuring out the 3rd rod ha ha. That new M1 design has me wanting them over the recon elite!
@@bass_scout_actual7554 give that heavy extra fast a try I truly believe you’ll be satisfied. Yes that M1 is my most favorite rod to this day. Thanks for the feedback and best of luck to you keep me posted on how things go.
@@jgayhart77 I really appreciate the quick info! I'll be swapping out to Phenix rods within the next couple days and the Heavy extra fast will be one for sure!
I just bought the 7'4" medium extra fast action rod a few hours ago from Sportsman's Warehouse. One of my brothers has ben throwing them for the past year. Hopefully I will enjoy it as well.
Sportsman’s warehouse in Greensboro?
@@smashmouthfishing4896 Sportsmens warehouse in Redding California. Just a few minutes away from my house
@@smashmouthfishing4896 I fish in Greensboro all the time and shop at that SW .. I'm putting together a fishing youtube channel ..are u from gboro??
Great video man. I really do enjoy fishing my M1 and Bass Recon rods. I was on the fence with the new redesign M1 but watching this video and the way you explain the design thought I am picking up the new version in a spinning rod for spybaits and shad raps. Thank you!
Thank you chance. I am still impressed with the performance of these rods. I’m a huge M1 fan but I have several different models and they all are amazing rods. Glad your liking the rods you have. If you ever have any questions let me know.
I loved my feather but sold it recently. Went with united composites rods. It's still really hard decision for me to sell my phenix black diamond inshore assassin series. The 76 light version is awesome for inshore or lake bass.
I use my feathers for specific applications. But for all day use you can beat the light weight and sensitivity. Not tried the assassin rod. You’ve got my attention on those. May have to pick one up and give it a try.
Just purchased unseen a 7’8 M1 spin for throwing a jig tipped with gulp in back bay situation on the east coast .
I just got the same one heavy action for my swim baits trying to get the PB large and stripper
@@slyyburnerrgivenchi8319 I actually have the Medium blank. I paired it with a stradic 1k and a vanford 4k. I like the balance with the 4k. Took a few casts with the 1k. Felt relly good.
Can I put a spinning reel on it ?
Raymond Ortiz absolutely. They make a fantastic spinning rod. Super sensitive, lightweight yet still has enough power to handle big fish!
Jimmy Gayhart Fishing thank you sir might just have order one
Hey awesome video! Just curious though, what model of rod is that M1 rod you have there? Would you recommend the MH 7’2” as a all round rod?
regis vang I definitely would. It is what I would consider a utility rod. It could serve many purposes and techniques. The MI is the model I’m holding. It’s one of their many rods. But one I really like personally.
What the weight difference between the Feather and the new M1 Phoenix rod?
I don’t know exact but there is a very noticeable difference. That rod is amazing to have the power it has out of a rod that is so lightweight. I hope this helps answer your question. This does give me a good reason to weigh them just to see exactly how much. Thank you for the question.
I'm looking to replace my current Frog Rod (7'6" Heavy/Fast) with a rod that has a more moderate tip that makes roll casting for a softer landing possible. Any suggestions? I like what I'm seeing and hearing about Phenix. Thanks Jimmy. Much appreciated.
Ernie I really like my 7’4” heavy/extra fast. This being a west coast rod the taper and action are a little different. It has enough tip to make long cast but also has enough power to deliver a awesome hook set and get them out of whatever cover tour fishing. They also have longer roofs in the same action that are excellent as well. I truly believe you’d be surprised with the rod. Not to mention it’s not as bulky and heavy as most rods are. So it will not fatigue you to throw a frog all day. Keep me posted and if you have any more questions feel free to message me.
I just bought a MAX-711H Fast. I am know looking for a casting reel. gonna do alot of Flippin and Pitchin. what do you like to use?
If your talking heavy cover like in Florida then you bought the right rod. If you’re talking Flippin bushes and docks I use same rod just in 7’2” or 7’4”. They got enough action to make precise flips and enough backbone to really move the fish.
@@jgayhart77 I am in arizona. More around trees and rocks. I was looking at a curado or tatula reel?? Any opinions
I’ve always used Curado and absolutely love them. They are just so hard to find right now.
Hey jimmy since you are on the pro staff I was wondering if you have any suggestions for getting a rod that I can fish jigs,swim jigs and bladed jigs on and I had a M1 in my cart but I decided to wait and see . Any suggestions
Hey Jimmy what reel are you using on those phenix rods.
I use Shimano Curados.
Thank You
Hey Jimmy just wondering if you feel I should power up I LOVE my Recon elite M spinning rod for drop shot but I do feel that particular rod is more of a ML than a M. I have to order online and I plan on ordering some utility rods (chatterbait, spinnerbait, texas rig, etc.) I am just uncertain whether I should run the heavy over the mh.
On the casting rods I really use a heavy extra fast on a lot of applications. Now that’s not to say the MH doesn’t have its place and time. Generally when I’m dragging I use the heavy and on something I need a slight more forgiveness I lean on the MH like when using a chatterbait or square bill. They are a west coast rod and to me the actions are slightly different but I haven’t had any issues getting the hook in a fish on either action. I like knowing that fish has to fight the rod also. I hope this helps. Let me know if you need anything else I’d be glad to help.
@@jgayhart77 Really appreciate the quick response! I'm here on the east coast up in CT and i run into a ton of vegetation, my current Zodias 7'2" MH handles the chatterbait like a champ but Phenix has made up my mind with their product and I am making the full switch for Nationals. I think I'll end up with a 7'2" mh M1 for chatters and spinnerbaits (I clump these together for coangling) a recon elite 7'1" Heavy and having a hard time figuring out the 3rd rod ha ha. That new M1 design has me wanting them over the recon elite!
@@bass_scout_actual7554 give that heavy extra fast a try I truly believe you’ll be satisfied. Yes that M1 is my most favorite rod to this day. Thanks for the feedback and best of luck to you keep me posted on how things go.
@@jgayhart77 I really appreciate the quick info! I'll be swapping out to Phenix rods within the next couple days and the Heavy extra fast will be one for sure!
The rods like the recon and m1 blanks but the guides are poor.