Premium Saltwater Fishing Rods

One Composite Blank Family, 20 lb to 200 lb

Phenix Axis Conventional Rods are built from a composite blend of S-Glass and T-16 carbon fiber with multi-helix construction — a layup Phenix developed for the strength-to-weight demands of Southern California saltwater. The series runs fourteen models from 7'2" to 8', covering everything from a 20-40 lb flylined bait stick to an 80-200 lb rail rod, so you can build an entire spread out of one blank family.

Why Anglers Reach for the Axis

Glass gives you forgiveness and lifting power. Carbon gives you the light weight and responsiveness to fish all day and feel the bite. Most rods pick one. Every blank in the Axis series blends both, which is why the line diameter stays thin for the line class — you get castability that pure glass can't match and a backbone that pure graphite gives up.

The Problem With Single-Material Blanks

An all-graphite conventional rod feels great until a fish sounds under the boat and you need sustained lifting power — then it either folds or snaps. An all-glass rod will lift anything but casts like a broomstick and wears you out by mid-morning. Multi-helix composite construction wraps both materials so the blank resists twisting under angled pressure, which is the exact load a conventional rod sees when a fish runs down the side of the boat.

What Sets It Apart

• S-Glass and T-16 carbon fiber composite in every model
• Multi-helix construction engineered for saltwater loads
• Thin blank diameter for the line class across the whole range
• Fourteen models, 7'2" to 8', spanning 20-40 lb through 80-200 lb
• Extended-foregrip rail configurations available in the heavier classes
• Includes the 7'6" 50-100 lb Guadalupe Special

The Right Pick If…

• You fish SoCal sport boats, overnight trips, or long range
• You want one blank family covering inshore through offshore instead of a mismatched rack
• You want composite forgiveness without a telephone-pole blank
• You'd rather buy a rod rated honestly to your line class than overbuy

Choosing Your Model

• Medium Heavy, 20-40 lb (HAX-720MH, HAX-780MH): Flylined sardine and mackerel, inshore yellowtail, calico bass, white seabass. This is the bait stick, not a rail rod.
• Heavy, 25-60 lb (HAX-720H, HAX-780H): Larger baits, yo-yo iron, bigger yellowtail and school-grade tuna.
• Extra Heavy, 30-80 lb (HAX-720XH, HAX-780XH): Heavy iron and mid-grade tuna. The top of the range you can comfortably fish off the rod rather than off the rail.
• 2X Heavy, 40-100 lb (HAX-720X2H, HAX-760X2H Guadalupe Special, HAX-780X2H): Where the rail tier starts. Extended foregrip, built for bluefin off the rail.
• 3X Heavy, 60-130 lb (HAX-720X3H, HAX-760X3H, HAX-800X3H): Long-range bluefin. The 8'0" gives you the most blank outside the rail.
• 4X Heavy, 80-200 lb (HAX-C720X4H, HAX-760X4H): Top of the series. Cow-grade bluefin and the heaviest long-range work.

Why the Heavy Models Are So Long

On a rail rod, a large share of the length is foregrip. Once that foregrip is laid on the rail, you may have only four or five feet of blank actually fighting the fish. The more rod you have outside the rail on the water side, the more the fish has to work against — and the fulcrum becomes the boat instead of your arms and back. That's why the 2X Heavy and above run long, and why length on those models isn't about casting distance.

Best Techniques

• Flylined bait: Medium Heavy and Heavy models — enough tip to cast a live sardine, enough backbone to turn a yellowtail out of the kelp
• Yo-yo iron: Heavy and Extra Heavy — handles the load of ripping heavy iron up off the bottom all day
• Rail fishing: 2X Heavy and up — brace the extended foregrip on the rail and let the boat do the lifting
• Heavy live bait and kite: 3X and 4X Heavy — the 130 lb and 200 lb classes

Best Conditions

• Inshore kelp and structure where you have to turn a fish fast — lighter classes
• Offshore and overnight sport boat trips — mid classes
• Long range and Guadalupe Island grounds — 2X Heavy and up
• Any situation where fighting a fish off the rail beats fighting it off your arms

Best For

• Species by class: Calico bass, white seabass and inshore yellowtail on 20-60 lb models; wahoo, dorado and school tuna on 30-80 lb; bluefin and yellowfin tuna on 40-200 lb
• Techniques: Flylined bait, yo-yo iron, rail fishing, heavy live bait, kite fishing
• Environments: Kelp beds, inshore structure, offshore, sport boat, long range, Guadalupe and Mexican waters

Key Features

• S-Glass and T-16 carbon fiber composite construction
• Multi-helix blank layup
• Lengths from 7'2" through 8'
• Line ratings from 20-40 lb through 80-200 lb
• Six power classes: Medium Heavy through 4X Heavy
• Extended-foregrip rail builds in the 2X Heavy class and above
• Fourteen models in the series
• Guadalupe Special available in 7'6" 50-100 lb

Models & Specs

Tackle Express Tips

• Buy for the trip you actually book: If you're fishing half-days and overnights inshore, the Medium Heavy and Heavy do the job. The rail classes only earn their money on long range and heavy bluefin.
• Length on the heavy models is about the rail, not casting: The 7'6" and 8'0" heavy blanks aren't for bombing baits — they're for keeping blank on the water side of the rail during a fight.
• Match your line to the rating on the blank: A 40-100 lb rod fished with 130 lb line isn't a 130 lb rod. Fish it honestly and the composite does what it was designed to do.

FAQ

Which Axis models are rail rods?
The 2X Heavy class and above — 40-100 lb, 60-130 lb, and 80-200 lb. Those get the extended foregrip designed to brace against the boat's rail. The Medium Heavy, Heavy, and Extra Heavy models are conventional rods fished off the rod, not off the rail.

What does the S-Glass and T-16 carbon blend actually do?
S-Glass adds forgiveness and lifting power under sustained load. T-16 carbon fiber keeps the blank light and responsive. Multi-helix construction wraps the material so the blank resists twisting under angled pressure. Every model in the series uses the same blend.

How do these ship?
Every rod is wrapped in bubble wrap at the crucial points and suspended inside a thick rod tube so it can't be crushed or knocked around in transit. Note that rods over 8' do not qualify for free shipping.

United Composites RCE Elite Composite Rods are the lightest weight composite rods we’ve ever built. They come standard with lightweight EVA grips, graphite reel seats, and ALPS S-6 Stainless Steel framed, braid proof, guides. Each rod is decoratively single wrapped with Silver trim bands and metallic red and blue accents. There are applications ranging from 12lb to as high as 60lb+.The Elite Composite line is also offer, the Elite Composite+ configuration. All wraps and guides will remain the same. The primary difference is that the more durable hypalon material is used for the grips and the lightweight graphite reel seat is changed out for the popular ALPS CAH design aluminum reel seat. 

Elite Composite – Conventional Upgrade W/ ALPS Aluminum Reel Seat & Hypalon

RCE Conventional+ and Spinning+ – Hypalon Grips, ALPS Aluminum Centra Lock Reel Seat, ALPS S-6 SS Deep Pressed Ring Guides, Single Black Wraps with Silver trim bands and Blue and Red Accents.

Elite Composite – Deckhand

High grade corktape grip with nylon cord inlay, finished with a bulb style butt cap and mariners turkshead knot, ALPS S-6 SS Deep Pressed Ring Guides, Single Black Wraps with Silver trim bands and Blue and Red Accents.

Heavy-Duty Jigging Power for Offshore Big Game

The Phenix Megalodon Jigging Casting Rods deliver heavy-duty jigging power designed for serious offshore big game anglers. Built with Phenix's advanced blank technology and premium components, these rods provide exceptional power, sensitivity, and durability for working heavy jigs in deep water for tuna, amberjack, grouper, and other powerful offshore gamefish. The Megalodon represents Phenix's commitment to creating specialized rods for offshore jigging specialists.

Advanced Heavy-Duty Blank Technology

• Heavy-Duty Construction: Designed specifically for heavy jigging and powerful offshore gamefish
• Exceptional Power: Strong backbone provides maximum power to work heavy jigs and fight big fish
• Responsive Tip: Sensitive tip section detects strikes while maintaining power
• Advanced Materials: High-quality carbon fiber provides strength and sensitivity
• Durable Design: Built to withstand the demands of offshore jigging

Premium Components and Construction

• Heavy-Duty Guides: Premium guides handle braided line and heavy loads
• Reinforced Reel Seat: Heavy-duty reel seat provides secure connection under extreme pressure
• Comfortable Grip: Ergonomic handle design provides secure handling during extended battles
• Quality Hardware: Premium components ensure reliable performance
• Professional Construction: Quality materials and craftsmanship ensure long-term durability

Offshore Jigging Applications

The Megalodon excels in demanding offshore jigging applications. Target trophy tuna with heavy vertical jigs, work for amberjack around wrecks and reefs, pursue grouper on deep structure, fish for yellowtail and other powerful gamefish, or handle any situation requiring heavy-duty jigging power. The exceptional power and durable construction allow you to work heavy jigs effectively while maintaining the strength needed to battle powerful offshore gamefish.

Key Features

Phenix Quality and Innovation

Phenix has been creating innovative fishing rods for serious anglers, and the Megalodon Jigging Casting Rods continue this tradition with heavy-duty construction and premium components. Every component is carefully selected and tested to ensure reliable performance season after season. From weekend anglers to serious offshore specialists, the Megalodon delivers the power and durability that offshore jigging anglers demand.

Experience the heavy-duty offshore jigging performance that serious anglers trust. The Phenix Megalodon isn't just a rod—it's a precision tool built specifically for offshore jigging success.

Dominate offshore jigging with Phenix Megalodon—where heavy-duty power meets offshore performance.

The United Composites RGP GUSA Premium Conventional Rods represent the most advanced, most innovative product to have ever come from the production shop at United Composites. United Composites USA has taken West Coast saltwater fishing rods in a very different direction with this groundbreaking series.

Each premium rod incorporates the trademarked dual helix design element for incredible strength and durability, plus a flat tow woven carbon reinforcing layer that brings a level of beauty along with enhanced strength and power to an already extraordinary product. The GUSA Premium series is the first in company history dating back to the original innovation by Richard Kantner where up to four different materials are used to create the right actions at incredibly light weights.

Available in two configurations: GUSA Premium Conventional (standard) and GUSA Premium Conventional+ (upgraded with hypalon grips and ALPS CAH aluminum reel seats).

Key Features:

• Dual Helix Design: Trademarked construction for incredible strength and durability
• Flat Tow Woven Carbon Layer: Enhanced strength, power, and beauty
• Four Material Construction: First in company history to use up to four different materials
• Incredibly Light Weight: Right actions at minimal weight
• Two Configurations: Standard and Premium+ options available
• Premium+ Upgrades: Hypalon grips and ALPS CAH aluminum reel seats
• Fast Action: All models feature fast action for power and control
• Richard Kantner Heritage: Continuing the tradition of industry innovation
• 1-Piece Construction: Maximum strength and sensitivity

GUSA Premium – Conventional (Standard):

GUSA Premium – Conventional+ (Upgraded):

Upgraded with Hypalon Grips and ALPS Aluminum Centra Lock Reel Seats

All models are 1-piece rods with fast action. Premium+ models feature upgraded hypalon grips and ALPS CAH aluminum reel seats.

Construction Details:

• Blank Technology: Dual helix design with flat tow woven carbon reinforcing layer
• Material Count: Up to four different materials for optimal performance
• Action: Fast on all models
• Standard Configuration: Lightweight graphite reel seat
• Premium+ Configuration: Hypalon grips and ALPS CAH aluminum reel seats

Performance Advantages:

• Most Advanced Design: Most innovative product in UC history
• Enhanced Strength & Power: Flat tow woven carbon reinforcing layer
• Incredibly Light Weight: Four material construction for optimal weight
• Richard Kantner Legacy: Continuing the tradition of innovation
• Beautiful Finish: Flat tow woven carbon adds visual appeal

Ideal Applications:

• West Coast saltwater fishing
• Tuna, yellowtail, and white seabass fishing
• Situations requiring lightweight rods with maximum power
• Premium conventional fishing applications
• Anglers seeking the most advanced rod technology
• Trophy fish targeting requiring strength and sensitivity

When you need the most advanced, most innovative conventional rod with dual helix design, flat tow woven carbon reinforcing layer, four material construction for incredibly light weight, and Richard Kantner heritage, the United Composites RGP GUSA Premium Conventional Rods are the choice of elite West Coast anglers.

Being fisherman ourselves we take pride in not having rods break during shipping, to ensure they'll be enjoyed and fished. We make sure every rod is wrapped tightly with bubble wrap in the crucial areas and are suspended in a thick rod tube, to keep from being crushed or banged around.

Phenix Black Diamond Rods represent the pinnacle of saltwater rod engineering, delivering exceptional performance for both inshore and offshore applications.

Advanced Blank Technology:

Built with Toray's premium high-strength carbon fibers and a proprietary "secret sauce" resin system, Black Diamond blanks utilize aerospace-grade layering technology to create a rod that's stronger, lighter, and thinner than anything else in its class.

Key Features:

• Proprietary High Modulus Graphite Blend – Combines high modulus graphite with high-strength carbon fiber for optimal performance
• Ultra-Thin, Lightweight Design – Reduced blank diameter without sacrificing strength or durability
• Exceptional Strength-to-Weight Ratio – Aerospace technology delivers maximum power with minimal fatigue
• Premium Component Package – Fuji Alconite and Alps guides, Fuji reel seats, and Hypalon/X-Wrap handles
• Versatile Line Ratings – Models available from 8-25 lb light inshore to 30-80 lb heavy offshore
• Multiple Length Options – 6' to 10' configurations for every fishing scenario
• Fast to Extra Fast Actions – Responsive tip sections with powerful lifting capability

Target Species: Yellowtail, white seabass, tuna, amberjack, calico bass, halibut, and other inshore/offshore gamefish.

Note: Oversize shipping fee will apply at checkout for 8' and longer single-piece rods.

Complete Model Specifications:

Premium Packaging & Shipping:

Every Black Diamond rod is packaged with extreme care by fellow anglers who understand the value of your investment. Each rod is wrapped with bubble wrap in critical areas and suspended in a thick-walled rod tube to prevent crushing or damage during transit, ensuring it arrives ready to fish.

Lightweight Versatility for Inshore and Freshwater

The Phenix Trifecta Lite Spinning Rods deliver lightweight versatility designed for anglers who demand exceptional performance across multiple fishing applications. Built with Phenix's advanced blank technology and premium components, these rods provide the perfect balance of sensitivity, power, and lightweight comfort for inshore saltwater and freshwater fishing. The Trifecta Lite represents Phenix's commitment to creating versatile, high-performance spinning rods.

Advanced Lightweight Blank Technology

• Lightweight Construction: Advanced materials reduce weight while maintaining power and durability
• Exceptional Sensitivity: High-quality carbon fiber transmits even the lightest bites
• Versatile Action: Balanced action provides ideal performance across multiple techniques
• Powerful Backbone: Strong backbone provides power for solid hooksets and fish control
• Reduced Fatigue: Lightweight design allows all-day fishing comfort

Premium Components and Construction

• Premium Guides: High-quality guides reduce friction and improve casting distance
• Comfortable Grip: Ergonomic handle design provides secure, comfortable handling
• Quality Reel Seat: Secure reel seat ensures solid connection and sensitivity
• Precision Taper: Carefully engineered taper provides ideal balance for versatile fishing
• Durable Construction: Quality materials and craftsmanship ensure long-term performance

Versatile Fishing Applications

The Trifecta Lite excels across a wide range of inshore and freshwater applications. Target redfish and speckled trout in the shallows, fish for bass with soft plastics and crankbaits, pursue snook and flounder around structure, work for walleye and panfish, or execute any technique where lightweight versatility is critical. The balanced action and lightweight construction provide exceptional performance whether you're fishing inshore saltwater flats or freshwater lakes and rivers.

Multiple Models for Specific Applications

Available in multiple lengths and power ratings to match your specific fishing applications. From light-power models for finesse presentations to medium-power rods for versatile techniques, each model is optimized for specific applications while maintaining the lightweight performance that defines the Trifecta Lite series.

Key Features

Phenix Quality and Innovation

Phenix has been creating innovative fishing rods for serious anglers, and the Trifecta Lite Spinning Rods continue this tradition with lightweight construction and premium components. Every component is carefully selected and tested to ensure reliable performance season after season. From weekend anglers to serious fishing enthusiasts, the Trifecta Lite delivers the versatility and performance that anglers demand.

Experience the lightweight versatile performance that serious anglers trust. The Phenix Trifecta Lite isn't just a rod—it's a precision tool built for versatile fishing success.

Fish with confidence using Phenix Trifecta Lite—where lightweight design meets versatile performance.

The United Composites Swimbait Finatic Rod lineup is built upon a select number of UC DHX Blanks. The blanks incorporate the Dual Carbon Helix core as well as a layup of multi-modulus layers construction, providing unmatched strength and sensitivity for throwing big baits.

All Swimbait Finatic rods are equipped with Fuji guides and reel seats along with lightweight EVA grips arranged as a split-grip design. They are attractively single wrapped in black with green and brown metallic detail. Built for the rigors of the ocean but designed for the finesse of the freshwater, these rods excel in both saltwater and freshwater swimbait applications.

Key Features:

• DHX Blank Technology: Dual Carbon Helix core with multi-modulus layered construction
• Fuji Components: Premium Fuji guides and reel seats on all models
• Split-Grip Design: Lightweight EVA grips for reduced weight and improved balance
• Attractive Finish: Single wrapped in black with green and brown metallic detail
• Versatile Applications: Built for ocean rigors, designed for freshwater finesse
• 7'11" Length: Optimal length for swimbait fishing (most models)
• Multiple Power Options: L, M, MH, H, and XH ratings available
• 1-Piece Construction: Maximum strength and sensitivity

Finished Rod Specifications:

All models are 1-piece rods with Fuji guides and reel seats.

Construction Details:

• Blank Technology: DHX Series with Dual Carbon Helix core
• Layup: Multi-modulus layers for optimal strength-to-weight ratio
• Guide System: Fuji guides on all models
• Reel Seat: Fuji reel seats for premium performance
• Grip Design: Split-grip EVA for reduced weight
• Finish: Black with green and brown metallic detail

Performance Advantages:

• Dual Carbon Helix Core: Maximum strength without added weight
• Multi-Modulus Construction: Optimized for big bait applications
• Graphite USA Heritage: Born from the same technology and materials
• Ocean-Tough, Freshwater-Finesse: Versatile for both environments
• Split-Grip Design: Improved balance and reduced fatigue

Ideal Applications:

• Freshwater swimbait fishing for bass and pike
• Saltwater swimbait applications for calico bass and halibut
• Throwing big baits in both fresh and saltwater
• Situations requiring strength and finesse
• Frog fishing with the RUS76 XH Frogger model
• Trophy fish targeting with large swimbaits

When you need a premium swimbait rod with Dual Carbon Helix core, multi-modulus construction, Fuji components, and versatility for both freshwater and saltwater big bait applications, the United Composites Swimbait Finatic Rods are the choice of serious swimbait anglers.

Oversize shipping fee may apply! Especially with 8' and longer single piece rods.

All Rods are packaged with extreme care! Being fisherman ourselves we take pride in not having rods break during shipping, to ensure they'll be enjoyed and fished. We make sure every rod is wrapped tightly with bubble wrap in the crucial areas and are suspended in a thick rod tube, to keep from being crushed or banged around.

The Okuma PCHi Custom Inshore Casting Rods are the latest addition to a deep lineup of saltwater rods designed specifically for hardcore anglers. These rods were designed with the SoCal Calico Bass fisherman in mind, utilizing the latest in advanced technologies built for the extreme conditions that inshore fishermen face.

The PCHi Custom Series Inshore Rods were designed with the latest technology and insight from leading inshore and tournament anglers from up and down the California coast. The backbone to the PCHi Custom Rods is Okuma's UFR-II: Ultimate Flex Reinforcement rod tip technology. This process blends unidirectional fiber over 24-ton carbon in the extended tip section of the rod to increase lifting strength and power by as much as 400%. This technology provides for the ultimate in strength without sacrificing sensitivity so that you can feel even the lightest of bites.

The component system is all top notch featuring Fuji K-guides with Alconite inserts on the Medium, Medium Heavy, and Heavy models. All models also feature premium Fuji reel seats. All models feature custom cork and TPE grip configuration for comfort and durability. All PCHi Custom Rods also have an ALPS non-skid rubber butt cap to reduce deck slide.

Key Features:

• UFR-II Technology: Ultimate Flex Reinforcement increases lifting strength and power by up to 400%
• 24-Ton Carbon Blanks: Extremely lightweight and responsive construction
• 3K-Woven Carbon Wrap: Outer blank wrap improves hoop strength
• Fuji K-Guide Concept: Frames reduce wind knots for smooth casting
• Alconite Inserts: Reduce abrasion on all inshore models
• Premium Fuji Reel Seat: Maximum reel support and security
• Custom Cork & TPE Grips: Comfort and durability for extended fishing sessions
• Split Grip Design: SG models feature rear cork split grip for reduced weight
• ALPS Non-Skid Butt Cap: Adds comfort and protects your boat deck
• Oversized Hook Keeper: Stainless steel for secure lure storage
• Limited Lifetime Warranty: Backed by Okuma quality assurance

Specifications Table:

Ideal Applications:

• SoCal Calico Bass fishing around kelp beds and structure
• Inshore fishing for yellowtail, white seabass, and halibut
• Casting swimbaits and jigs in heavy cover
• Tournament fishing on West Coast and East Coast
• Extreme inshore conditions requiring maximum strength
• Fishing from boats where deck protection is important
• Situations requiring ultimate sensitivity and power

When you need a premium inshore casting rod with UFR-II technology for 400% increased lifting strength, Fuji K-guides with Alconite inserts, and custom components designed for SoCal Calico Bass and hardcore inshore fishing, the Okuma PCHi Custom Inshore Casting Rods are the choice of tournament anglers.

Oversize shipping fee may apply! Rods over 8 feet will have an additional shipping charge at checkout.

All Rods are packaged with extreme care! Being fisherman ourselves we take pride in not having rods break during shipping, to ensure they'll be enjoyed and fished. We make sure every rod is wrapped tightly with bubble wrap in the crucial areas and are suspended in a thick rod tube, to keep from being crushed or banged around.

Black Diamond Saltwater Hybrid Rod Series – The Phenix Hybrid rod is the first fully woven Carbon Fiber blank. The blank is a unique blend of high strength woven Carbon Fiber and Kevlar.

This innovative combination of materials is the latest technology from the aerospace and automotive industry. After years of R&D, Phenix has finally successfully applied this technology into fishing rod blank applications.

Engineered to the concept of being lightweight yet unbelievably strong, the Phenix Hybrid delivers an action that is far superior to any traditional glass or graphite blank. Made with Premium Fuji Silicon Nitride II (SIC Guides.)

All Rods are packaged with extreme care!

Being fisherman ourselves we take pride in not having rods break during shipping, to ensure they'll be enjoyed and fished. We make sure every rod is wrapped tightly with bubble wrap in the crucial areas and are suspended in a thick rod tube, to keep from being crushed or banged around.

Specifications

The Okuma PCH Custom Spinning Popping Rods are designed specifically for West Coast anglers. The PCH Custom is lightweight and sensitive with enough strength and backbone to get fish to the boat, making it the perfect choice for popping and surface lure fishing.

The backbone to the PCH Custom rods is the patented blank construction process, called Unidirectional Fiber Reinforcement or UFR-II. This patented process blends unidirectional fiber over 24-ton carbon in the extended tip section of the rod to increase lifting strength and power. UFR-II provides strength without sacrificing sensitivity, so anglers can feel the lightest of bites while having the power to battle trophy fish.

Key Features:

• UFR-II Technology: Unidirectional Fiber Reinforced rod tip increases lifting strength and power
• 24-Ton Carbon Blanks: Extremely lightweight and responsive construction
• 3K-Woven Carbon Wrap: Outer blank wrap improves hoop strength
• Fuji K-Guides: M, MH, and H models feature Alconite inserts
• ALPS HXN Guides: XH models feature Zirconium inserts for heavy-duty applications
• Machined Aluminum Reel Seats: ALPS CAH reel seats on all models
• Tapered TPE Grips: 7' rods feature fore and rear grips for comfort
• Tapered Shrink Tube: 8' rods feature durable, comfortable grip material
• ALPS Non-Skid Butt Caps: Rubber butt caps on all PCH models
• Limited Lifetime Warranty: Backed by Okuma quality assurance

Specifications:

• Blank Material: 24-ton carbon with UFR-II technology
• Blank Wrap: 3K-woven carbon for improved hoop strength
• Guide System: Fuji K-guides with Alconite inserts (M, MH, H) or ALPS HXN with Zirconium (XH)
• Reel Seat: Machined aluminum ALPS CAH on all models
• Grip Material: Tapered TPE (7' models) or tapered shrink tube (8' models)
• Butt Cap: ALPS non-skid rubber
• Target Species: Yellowtail, white seabass, tuna, and other pelagic species

Performance Advantages:

• Lightweight & Sensitive: Feel the lightest bites while maintaining power
• Increased Lifting Strength: UFR-II technology provides superior fish-fighting power
• West Coast Specific: Designed for California and West Coast fishing conditions
• Improved Hoop Strength: 3K-woven carbon wrap prevents blank failure
• Versatile Guide Options: Alconite for lighter models, Zirconium for heavy-duty XH

Ideal Applications:

• Popping and surface lure fishing for yellowtail and tuna
• West Coast offshore fishing for pelagic species
• Working large poppers and stickbaits
• Targeting white seabass and other trophy fish
• Situations requiring lightweight rods with maximum power
• Fishing from boats where sensitivity and strength are critical

When you need a premium spinning popping rod with UFR-II technology for increased lifting strength, 24-ton carbon construction, and West Coast-specific design for yellowtail, tuna, and white seabass, the Okuma PCH Custom Spinning Popping Rods are the choice of serious West Coast anglers.

Shipping charges may apply at checkout due to an oversized package if the rod is 8' or over.

Phenix Black Diamond Spinning Rods are excellent for both inshore  and offshore fishing. Black Diamond Rods incorporate a new generation of saltwater blanks. Using Toray’s high strength Carbon Fibers, the Black Diamond is created with a unique layering process and a “secret sauce” resin. This combination of aerospace technology allowed Phenix to fabricate a super strong blank that has a thinner diameter and weighs considerably less than any other series of rods in its class.

We offer the entire line of Phenix Black Diamond Rods including both the casting and spinning rods. For more detailed information please click the technical specs tab to see a rod by rod breakdown.

• Proprietary blend of High Modulus Graphite and High Strength Carbon Fiber
• Thin and lightweight
• Extremely strong
• Fuji Alconite Guides
• Fuji DPS Reel Seat

The Phenix Black Diamond Surf Spinning Rods were a designed creation to emulate our successful Black Diamond series, it reaches the challenges that are demanded from surf casters. Ultra-sensitive, lightweight, yet it ensures the highest in superior performance.

Manufactured with 30 & 40 Ton composite material, it incorporates Fuji K guides, Fuji expandable reel seat, and custom handcrafted EVA handles. Whether you’re fishing the elusive red drum, finicky corvina, or the stubborn large striped bass, the Black Diamond Surf series has a rod for you.

Features:

• Manufactured with 30 & 40 Ton Toray Composite Material
• Fuji K Guides
• Fuji Expandable Reel Seat Adjustable for Individual Use
• Phenix Own Custom Designed Handcrafted EVA Handles

Being fisherman ourselves we take pride in not having rods break during shipping, to ensure they'll be enjoyed and fished. We make sure every rod is wrapped tightly with bubble wrap in the crucial areas and are suspended in a thick rod tube, to keep from being crushed or banged around. 

Purpose-Built for West Coast Saltwater Fishing

The Shimano Teramar WC West Coast C Conventional Rods are purpose-built for the unique demands of West Coast saltwater fishing. Designed specifically for targeting California yellowtail, tuna, dorado, and other hard-fighting Pacific gamefish, these conventional rods deliver the power, sensitivity, and durability needed for everything from surface iron fishing to deep-water jigging. The Teramar WC represents Shimano's commitment to creating specialized tools for West Coast anglers.

Advanced Blank Technology

• TC4 Construction: High-modulus carbon fiber blank provides exceptional strength-to-weight ratio for powerful hooksets and fish-fighting capability
• Spiral-X Core Technology: Multi-directional carbon fiber construction eliminates blank twist and increases power transmission for better control
• Hi-Power X: Additional layer of carbon tape reinforcement prevents blank ovalization under load for maximum power and responsiveness
• Tapered Blank Design: Progressive taper optimized for West Coast techniques provides ideal balance of power and sensitivity
• Lightweight Construction: Reduced weight minimizes fatigue during long days of casting and jigging

Premium Components and Construction

• Fuji Alconite Guides: Lightweight, corrosion-resistant guides with smooth inserts reduce friction and improve casting distance
• Fuji Reel Seat: Durable, corrosion-resistant reel seat provides secure reel mounting in saltwater conditions
• EVA Grips: Comfortable, non-slip EVA foam grips provide secure handling even when wet
• Saltwater-Resistant Hardware: All components selected for maximum corrosion resistance in harsh saltwater environments
• Quality Construction: Precision manufacturing ensures consistent performance and long-term durability

West Coast Fishing Applications

The Teramar WC Conventional Rods excel across the full range of West Coast saltwater techniques. Work surface irons for yellowtail and tuna with powerful hooksets, drop yo-yo jigs to deep-feeding fish with precision, cast live bait to feeding schools with accuracy, fish heavy jigs around kelp and structure, or target trophy gamefish from party boats to private vessels. The specialized design handles the unique demands of West Coast fishing from San Diego to the Channel Islands and beyond.

Multiple Models for Specific Applications

Available in multiple lengths and power ratings to match your specific West Coast fishing applications. From lighter models for finesse presentations to heavy-duty rods for trophy fish and deep-water jigging, each model is optimized for specific techniques while maintaining the premium performance that defines the Teramar WC series.

Tackle Express Tips:

• Pair the Shimano Teramar rod with a Shimano Tranx 300 or Tranx 400 for the best fit
• Protect your rod with a Stick Jacket and keep it from getting scratched or breaking guides while in transit

Key Features

Shimano Quality and Innovation

Shimano has been the global leader in fishing tackle innovation for decades, and the Teramar WC continues this proud tradition with technologies specifically designed for West Coast saltwater fishing. Every component is engineered to exacting standards and tested under real-world conditions from Southern California to Baja to ensure reliable performance season after season. From weekend anglers to tournament professionals, the Teramar WC delivers the precision and durability that serious West Coast anglers demand.

Experience the purpose-built performance that West Coast specialists trust. The Shimano Teramar WC West Coast Conventional Rods aren't just fishing rods—they're precision tools designed specifically for Pacific gamefish.

Dominate West Coast waters with Shimano Teramar WC—where specialized design meets saltwater performance.

Saltwater-Tough Performance for Inshore Dominance

The Shimano Teramar Inshore Series Spinning Rods deliver the perfect combination of power, sensitivity, and corrosion-resistant durability needed to excel in demanding saltwater environments. Engineered specifically for inshore fishing with advanced Spiral X Core and Hi-Power X blank technology, these versatile spinning rods provide the backbone to handle hard-fighting coastal gamefish while maintaining the sensitivity to detect subtle bites and feel structure with precision.

Advanced Blank Technology

• Spiral X Core Construction: Multi-directional carbon fiber layering eliminates blank twist and maximizes power transmission for solid hooksets and fish-fighting control
• Hi-Power X Reinforcement: X-wrap carbon tape in critical stress zones prevents blank deformation under load and increases lifting power
• High-Modulus Graphite: Responsive blank delivers exceptional sensitivity for detecting strikes while providing the backbone to control powerful inshore species
• Optimized Taper Design: Progressive action provides versatility across multiple inshore techniques and lure types

Saltwater-Ready Components

• Fuji Alconite Guides: Corrosion-resistant stainless steel frames with smooth, durable inserts handle the rigors of saltwater fishing
• Fuji Reel Seat: Corrosion-resistant construction with cushioned hoods provides secure reel mounting in harsh saltwater conditions
• Premium Cork Grips: High-density cork provides superior grip control even when wet
• Saltwater-Resistant Finish: Durable coating protects the blank from corrosion and UV damage

Built for Inshore Versatility

Whether you're working soft plastics for redfish in shallow grass flats, casting topwater plugs for explosive speckled trout strikes, throwing jerkbaits for snook along mangrove shorelines, fishing live bait for flounder in coastal bays, or battling striped bass in rocky surf, the Teramar Inshore delivers the performance serious saltwater anglers demand. Multiple power ratings and lengths provide options for everything from finesse presentations to power fishing applications in challenging inshore environments.

Technique-Specific Performance

The Teramar Inshore series offers specialized models optimized for specific inshore techniques. Lighter power ratings excel with soft plastics, topwater lures, and finesse presentations, while medium-heavy and heavy models provide the backbone needed for working larger swimbaits, throwing heavy jigs, and controlling powerful fish around structure. The responsive blanks telegraph every bottom contact, strike, and head shake with clarity, giving you the information needed to adjust your presentation and trigger more strikes.

Why Inshore Anglers Choose Teramar

Professional guides and serious inshore enthusiasts trust the Teramar series because it consistently delivers reliable performance in harsh saltwater conditions. The combination of advanced blank technology, corrosion-resistant components, and proven Shimano quality creates a rod that performs flawlessly day after day, season after season. The exceptional sensitivity lets you feel subtle bites and structure changes, while the powerful blank provides the authority to drive hooks home and control hard-fighting gamefish in current, around structure, and in open water.

Experience the difference that saltwater-specific engineering makes on the water. The Shimano Teramar Inshore Series isn't just an inshore rod—it's a purpose-built tool designed to help you dominate coastal waters.

Conquer inshore waters with Shimano Teramar Inshore Series Spinning Rods—where saltwater toughness meets refined performance.

Specialized Performance for Kite Fishing Excellence

The Shimano Tallus Kite Rod is purpose-engineered for the specialized technique of kite fishing, delivering the precise taper, exceptional sensitivity, and controlled power needed to present live baits with deadly effectiveness and battle trophy-class gamefish. Built with Shimano's advanced Spiral X and Hi-Power X blank technology, this specialized rod provides the perfect balance of responsiveness and backbone required to manage kites, control live baits, and fight hard-charging pelagics with confidence.

Advanced Blank Construction

• Spiral X Core Technology: Multi-directional carbon fiber layering eliminates blank twist and maximizes sensitivity for detecting subtle bites while maintaining the power to handle trophy fish
• Hi-Power X Reinforcement: Additional X-wrap carbon tape in critical stress zones prevents blank deformation under extreme loads and increases lifting power
• TC4 Carbon Construction: High-modulus graphite delivers the perfect balance of strength, sensitivity, and weight reduction for all-day kite fishing
• Specialized Taper Design: Progressive action provides the tip sensitivity to detect light bites while maintaining the backbone to set hooks and control powerful runs

Premium Components for Kite Fishing

• Fuji Alconite Guides: Corrosion-resistant frames with smooth, durable inserts reduce friction and handle the unique angles and stresses of kite fishing
• Heavy-Duty Reel Seat: Reinforced construction with cushioned hoods provides secure reel mounting under maximum load conditions
• Premium Cork Grips: High-density cork handle provides superior grip control and comfort during extended kite fishing sessions
• Reinforced Guide Train: Strategically positioned guides distribute stress evenly and maintain optimal line flow for kite presentations

Built for Kite Fishing Mastery

Whether you're flying kites for sailfish in South Florida, targeting giant kingfish in the Gulf, pursuing wahoo and tuna offshore, or working live baits for trophy dolphin, the Tallus Kite Rod delivers the specialized performance kite fishing demands. The responsive blank provides instant feedback when fish approach your baits, while the powerful mid-section and butt deliver the leverage to drive hooks home and control the fight when big fish make their runs.

Kite Fishing Advantages

The Tallus Kite Rod is specifically optimized for the unique demands of kite fishing: the sensitivity to detect light takes on live baits suspended at the surface, the backbone to set hooks on hard-mouthed pelagics, the power to control fish while managing kite lines, and the durability to handle the constant tension and unique angles that define kite fishing. The balanced design reduces fatigue during long days on the water, letting you stay focused and ready when trophy fish appear in the spread.

Why Kite Fishing Specialists Choose Tallus

Professional captains and serious kite fishing enthusiasts trust the Tallus Kite Rod because it excels at the specialized demands of this technique. The advanced blank technology provides the perfect combination of sensitivity and power—responsive enough to detect subtle bites on nervous baits, yet strong enough to handle trophy-class sailfish, kingfish, and tuna with authority. Every component is selected for durability and performance in harsh saltwater environments, ensuring this rod delivers season after season of reliable performance.

Experience the precision and power that defines kite fishing at its finest. The Shimano Tallus Kite Rod isn't just a fishing rod—it's a specialized tool designed to help you master one of offshore fishing's most effective and exciting techniques.

Master kite fishing with the Shimano Tallus Kite Rod—where specialized design meets tournament performance.