Freshwater Spinning Rods

Fly-Rod Feel in an Ultralight Spinning Blank

Most ultralight rods are built down to a price. The Phenix Elixir Series Ultralight Spinning Rods were built the other direction — inspired by high-end fly rods and rolled from Phenix Ultra high-modulus graphite. Thirteen models run 5'6" to 9', rated 1-4 lb through 2-8 lb, for anglers chasing trout, panfish, and finesse-sized fish who refuse to give up sensitivity to get a light rod.

Why Anglers Reach for the Elixir

Ultralight fishing is a feel game. Bites on light line are often nothing more than a change in tension, and a soft, mushy blank hides them. The high-modulus Ultra graphite used across the series transmits the ticks that heavier rods swallow, so you set the hook on the bite instead of on the weight of the fish.

The Problem With Generic Light-Power Rods

A rod labeled "light" is usually just a bass rod with a thinner tip — too much butt section, not enough taper. It casts a featherweight lure like a rock and rips hooks out of a trout's soft mouth. Every Elixir blank is designed around the 1/32 to 3/8 oz range from the ground up, so it loads properly on light lures and protects light line through a hard run.

What Sets It Apart

• Phenix Ultra high-modulus graphite in every model
• Exotic burl reel seat with double locking nut — no reel creep under load
• Custom cork grip patterns unique to the Elixir line
• Every model offered in both Split Grip (SG) and Full Grip (FG)
• Thirteen model and length combinations from 5'6" to 9'
• One-piece and two-piece configurations across most lengths

The Right Pick If…

• You're fishing 1-8 lb line and want to feel everything
• You throw micro jigs, small spoons, inline spinners, or live bait
• You want a blank that outclasses entry-level ultralight without going custom
• You care about reel seat and cork quality, not just blank rating

Choosing Your Model

• 5'6" to 6' (FX561-1, FX601-1, FX601-2): Creeks, small streams, and brushy banks. The 5'6" is the only model rated down to 1/32-1/6 oz — the most delicate stick in the series.
• 6'6" to 7' (FX661, FX701): The all-around lake and reservoir range. Enough tip for light lures, enough length to control a fish at the net.
• 7'6" to 8' (FX761, FX801-2, FX802-2): Longer casts from the bank and better line mending on drifts. The FX802-2 steps up to 2-8 lb and 3/8 oz.
• 8'6" to 9' (FX862-2, FX902-2): Distance work from open shoreline, and float or bait rigs where you need reach. Both are 2-8 lb, 1/32-3/8 oz, two-piece.
• Split Grip vs Full Grip: Every model comes both ways. Split saves weight for all-day lure work; Full is more comfortable resting against your forearm on long bait soaks.

Best Techniques

• Micro jig and spoon: The 5'6" and 6' models load fast and place a 1/32 oz jig accurately in tight water
• Inline spinners and small cranks: The 6'6" to 7' range gives you the tip to cast light and the backbone to drive a treble
• Live bait and float rigs: The 8' and 8'6" two-piece models let you mend line and control long drifts
• Long-cast shore fishing: The 9' FX902-2 reaches water a shorter ultralight can't

Best Conditions

• Clear, pressured water where heavier line gets refused
• Stocked and wild trout lakes, reservoirs, and tailwaters
• Small streams and creeks — the shorter models clear overhanging brush
• Open shoreline and bank fishing — the 8'6" and 9' for distance

Best For

• Species: Trout, panfish, crappie, bluegill, perch, and smaller bass across the range
• Techniques: Micro jigging, inline spinners, small crankbaits, float and live bait rigs, finesse presentations
• Environments: Freshwater lakes, reservoirs, streams, creeks, tailwaters, shoreline and bank

Key Features

• High-modulus Phenix Ultra graphite construction
• Lengths from 5'6" through 9'
• Line ratings from 1-4 lb up to 2-8 lb
• Lure ratings from 1/32 oz up to 3/8 oz
• Exotic burl reel seats with double locking nut
• Custom cork grip patterns
• Split Grip and Full Grip options on every model
• One-piece and two-piece builds available

Models & Specs

Every model is available in Split Grip (SG) and Full Grip (FG). Choose your configuration from the dropdown above.

Tackle Express Tips

• Match the length to the water, not the fish: Creeks and brushy banks call for the 5'6" or 6'. Open reservoir shoreline where distance matters is where the 8'6" and 9' earn their keep.
• Don't overline it: These blanks top out at 8 lb for a reason. Running heavier line kills the casting distance you paid for and defeats the taper.
• Split grip for jigging, full grip for bait: Split saves weight when you're working a lure all day. Full gives you a more comfortable rest against your forearm on long float or bait soaks.

FAQ

What's the difference between Split Grip and Full Grip?
Split Grip removes cork between the reel seat and the butt cap, cutting weight and improving balance for all-day lure work. Full Grip keeps a continuous cork rear handle for more comfort when resting the rod against your arm or a holder. Both use the same blank, and every model is offered both ways.

Should I get a one-piece or two-piece?
One-piece has no ferrule interrupting the blank, which some anglers prefer for feel. Two-piece breaks down for travel and fits in a car or luggage. On a blank of this quality the sensitivity difference is small — pick based on how you transport your gear. Note that the 8', 8'6", and 9' models are two-piece only.

Can I use these in saltwater?
The Elixir is a freshwater ultralight series, rated for 1-8 lb line and lures under 3/8 oz. For SoCal saltwater work, look at the Phenix Mirage or Axis series instead.

The Phenix Mirage Ultralight Spinning Rods are composed of an advanced Carbon Fiber Phenix calls Net V. Traditional glass blanks tend to be heavy, thicker in diameter and lacks backbone. The Net V gives the Mirage Ultralight Spinning Rods a very soft and forgiving action while maintaining a solid backbone. The thin diameter of the Net V blank permits the Mirage to be extremely light and balanced. The Mirage series features a 2 piece option that breaks just above the handle. This allows for compact storage and travel while ensuring performance of a one piece rod.

Features:

• Advanced Carbon Fiber blank composition
• Exotic Burl reel seats with double locking nuts
• unique custom cork and EVA handle
• Two piece rods break from above handle - preserving 1 piece action

Knowing versatility is key for securing success in demanding inshore environments, we tuned the G. Loomis GCX Inshore Spinning Rods to provide anglers with essential tools to tackle any salty situation. GCX Inshore touts battle-tested features required for running the coast, including a premium Fuji reel seat and an optimized SeaGuide guide train for performance-elevating balance on the water.

Proprietary Multi-Taper Design technology removes material where a blank is unlikely to fail and adds material where it might. This, combined with a beefed-up resin system for superior impact resistance, provides an overall package primed to withstand serious day-in and day-out abuse.

Yielding 11 spinning and 3 casting models, GCX Inshore makes it easy to find the right tool to tackle any inshore job. While no two tides or bites are alike, anglers equipped with GCX Inshore can fish confidently and know they are prepared for every ebb and flow.

Features:

Multi-Taper Design
SeaGuide Guide Train
Premium Cork Handles
Fuji Reel Seats
Handcrafted in Woodland, WA
Limited Lifetime Warranty

Oversize shipping fee may apply!  All Rods are packaged with extreme care!

Premium Performance at an Exceptional Value

The Shimano Zodias Spinning Rod delivers advanced blank technology, refined sensitivity, and versatile performance at a price point that makes premium bass fishing accessible to serious anglers. Built with Shimano's proven Hi-Power X and Carbon Monocoque construction, this exceptional spinning rod provides the perfect balance of power, responsiveness, and durability needed to excel across a wide range of bass fishing techniques without breaking the bank.

Advanced Blank Technology

• Hi-Power X Construction: X-wrap carbon tape reinforcement in critical stress zones prevents blank twist and increases power transmission by up to 10%
• Carbon Monocoque Grip: Integrated carbon fiber reel seat eliminates weight and enhances sensitivity by transmitting vibrations directly from blank to hand
• High-Modulus Graphite: Responsive blank delivers exceptional sensitivity for detecting subtle bites while maintaining the backbone for solid hooksets
• Optimized Taper Design: Progressive action provides the versatility to handle multiple techniques with precision and control

Premium Components and Design

• Fuji Alconite Guides: Lightweight, corrosion-resistant frames with smooth inserts reduce friction and improve casting performance
• Carbon Monocoque Reel Seat: Lightweight, ultra-sensitive design provides secure reel mounting and direct connection to the blank
• Premium Cork Grips: High-density cork provides superior grip control and all-day comfort
• Balanced Design: Optimized component placement creates perfect balance for reduced fatigue during extended fishing sessions

Built for Versatile Excellence

Whether you're working soft plastics along rocky points, casting topwater lures at dawn, finesse fishing with drop shots and wacky rigs, throwing spinnerbaits through grass, or fishing jerkbaits over deep structure, the Zodias adapts to your technique with precision and confidence. Multiple power ratings and actions provide options for everything from finesse presentations to power fishing applications, making this rod series ideal for anglers who demand versatility without compromise.

Why Anglers Choose Zodias

The Zodias series has earned its reputation as one of the best values in premium bass rods by consistently delivering performance that rivals rods costing significantly more. The combination of Hi-Power X blank technology, Carbon Monocoque construction, and quality Fuji components creates a rod that feels exceptional in your hands and performs flawlessly cast after cast. The enhanced sensitivity lets you detect the lightest bites and feel bottom composition with clarity, while the responsive blank provides the power to drive hooks home and control fish with authority.

Experience the difference that advanced technology makes without the premium price tag. The Shimano Zodias Spinning Rod isn't just a bass rod—it's proof that you don't have to compromise performance to stay within budget.

Elevate your bass fishing with Shimano Zodias Spinning Rods—where premium performance meets exceptional value.

The Phenix Feather Spinning Rods are in the Phenix bass series of rods. The new Feather series promises to be one of the lightest, most sensitive rods the fishing industry has ever seen.

The unique taper of the Feather series blank is designed using a cross weave of 36and 40 ton carbon fiber with Phenix Rods proprietary Nanolite resins. this visual taper puts the balance of the new Feather rod in the palm of your hand.

The Feather series features new Essex T-ring Premium Carbide guides with FrameLoc technology. Phenix's own custom designed carbon fiber reel seats with EVA handles and carbon fiber ring accents.

The blank is design and minimalist build on new Feather rods will amaze every bass angler with the sensitivity, durability, and quality of this new technology never before seen in the fishing industry.

Features:

• New Tapered blank technology
• Nanolite Resin
• Carbon fiber reel seat

Handcrafted in Woodland, Washington, G. Loomis GCX LITE Spinning Rods are a collection of lengths and essential actions covering a broad range of light-line angling applications. Arriving equipped with tools built for specific techniques accelerates an angler's ability to "crack the code." The series features extra-sensitive tips designed to facilitate long, accurate casts while also improving detection of subtle "bumps" while working small baits. Utilizing G. Loomis' proprietary Multi-Taper Design technology, GCX LITE provides anglers with ultra-durable yet lightweight blanks to boost confidence and enjoyment on the water. GCX LITE sets the standard for light-duty spinning rod performance, dependability, and versatility.

Features:

• Multi-Taper Design
• SeaGuide Aluminum Oxide Guides
• Premium Cork Handles
• Fuji Reel Seat
• Handcrafted in Woodland, WA
• Limited Lifetime Warranty

The Phenix Iron Feather is the flagship of Phenix's ultra light weight lineup. The blank of the is a blend of the most sophisticated Carbon Fiber and Graphite technology available today. Implemented carefully, we have created a high performance instrument that delivers an action that is exceptionally unique.

It boasts an extremely fast action that allows for a seamless transition from a soft and sensitive tip to solid, powerful backbone. This distinctive action can only be paired with a full set of Fuji Titanium Silicon Carbide guides. With this beautiful balance of all the finest components, it's able to offer versatility unknown to any other ultra light rod on the market today. The Phenix Iron Feather is simply the ultimate weapon of choice for extreme ultra light enthusiasts that demand the best.

Premium Performance for Serious Bass Anglers

The Shimano Expride B Spinning Rods deliver premium performance designed for serious bass anglers who demand exceptional sensitivity, power, and versatility. Built with Shimano's advanced blank technologies including Spiral-X Core, Hi-Power X, and CI4+ reel seat, these rods provide the precision and control needed for everything from finesse techniques to power fishing. The Expride B represents outstanding value in Shimano's premium bass fishing rod lineup.

Advanced Blank Technology

• Spiral-X Core: Multi-directional carbon fiber construction eliminates blank twist and increases power transmission for superior control
• Hi-Power X: Additional layer of carbon tape reinforcement prevents blank ovalization under load for maximum power and responsiveness
• High-Modulus Carbon: Premium carbon fiber provides exceptional sensitivity and lightweight performance
• Tapered Blank Design: Progressive taper provides ideal balance of sensitivity and power for bass fishing
• Lightweight Construction: Optimized design reduces fatigue during all-day fishing

Premium Components and Construction

• Fuji Alconite Guides: Lightweight, corrosion-resistant guides with smooth inserts reduce friction and improve casting
• CI4+ Reel Seat: Carbon-reinforced composite reel seat provides exceptional rigidity while reducing overall weight
• Premium Cork Grips: High-grade cork provides comfortable, sensitive handling for all-day fishing
• Precision Taper: Carefully engineered taper provides ideal balance for specific bass fishing techniques
• Quality Construction: Precision manufacturing ensures consistent performance and long-term durability

Versatile Bass Fishing Performance

The Expride B excels across a wide range of bass fishing applications. Work drop shots and Neko rigs with maximum sensitivity, fish finesse worms and soft plastics with precision, throw weightless presentations with confidence, work small crankbaits and jerkbaits with control, or execute any finesse or versatile technique where sensitivity and power are critical. The advanced blank technologies provide exceptional bite detection while maintaining the backbone needed for solid hooksets.

Multiple Models for Specific Techniques

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

Key Technologies

Shimano Quality and Innovation

Shimano has been the global leader in fishing tackle innovation for decades, and the Expride B continues this proud tradition with advanced blank technologies and premium components. Every component is engineered to exacting standards and tested under real-world bass fishing conditions to ensure reliable performance season after season. From weekend anglers to serious tournament competitors, the Expride B delivers the precision and sensitivity that bass anglers demand.

Experience the premium bass fishing performance that serious anglers trust. The Shimano Expride B isn't just a rod—it's a precision tool built for bass fishing success.

Catch more bass with Shimano Expride B—where premium performance meets exceptional value.

Built for the angler who never stops moving, the Daiwa Ardito TR 5-Piece Travel Surf Spinning Rod delivers full-size surf performance in a compact, packable design. Daiwa's proprietary X45 carbon fiber construction eliminates blank twist under load, giving you tighter loops, longer casts, and more precise presentations — even when you're fishing a beach you flew to get to.

Fitted with a Fuji® Aluminum Oxide 'Low Rider' guide train, the Ardito TR handles braid and mono with equal confidence. Whether you're chasing stripers on the East Coast, surfperch on the Pacific, or corvina in Baja, this rod packs down small and performs big.

Key Features

• X45 Technology — Daiwa's cross-bias carbon layering eliminates blank twist for improved casting accuracy and sensitivity
• 5-Piece Travel Design — Breaks down for easy transport in luggage, backpacks, or rod tubes
• Fuji® Aluminum Oxide 'Low Rider' Guides — Smooth, durable, and optimized for low-profile performance
• 11-Foot Length — Maximizes casting distance from the surf
• Available in Medium and Medium Heavy Fast Action — Versatile enough for a wide range of surf species and conditions

Specifications

The Major Craft Crostage 4 Piece Travel Rods Light Game rod conveniently fits into the provided semi-hard case for easy transportation via airplanes, trains, or buses. Whether on vacation or while fishing, having a travel rod on hand can be quite convenient. Each rod comes equipped with FUJI alconite guides and FUJI VSS & DPS reel seats. Safe travels and always be ready to fish!

CRX-T764L- Length: (7' 6"),  Lure weight: (0.5-7G), Line: (1-6LB), Action: (Fast)

CRX-784-LG- Length: (7'8"), Lure Weight: (3-15G), Line: (4-8LB), Action: (Regular Fast)

Premium Ultra-Light Performance for Finesse Fishing

The Major Craft Crostage Ultra Light Spinning Rods deliver premium ultra-light performance designed for serious finesse anglers. Built with Major Craft's advanced blank technology and premium components, these rods provide exceptional sensitivity, precision, and control for ultra-light presentations in both freshwater and inshore saltwater applications. The Crostage represents Major Craft's commitment to creating quality ultra-light spinning rods.

Advanced Ultra-Light Blank Technology

• Ultra-Light Construction: Designed specifically for ultra-light lures and finesse presentations
• Exceptional Sensitivity: Advanced materials transmit even the lightest bites directly to your hand
• Fast Action: Quick tip recovery provides accurate casting and solid hooksets
• Lightweight Design: Reduced weight allows all-day fishing comfort
• Balanced Performance: Optimized balance for ultra-light fishing applications

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 maximum sensitivity
• Precision Taper: Carefully engineered taper provides ideal balance for ultra-light fishing
• Durable Construction: Quality materials ensure long-term performance

Versatile Ultra-Light Fishing Applications

The Crostage excels across versatile ultra-light fishing applications. Perfect for trout fishing with small spinners and spoons, panfish with micro jigs and soft plastics, inshore saltwater for speckled trout and redfish with light lures, bass fishing with finesse presentations, or any situation where ultra-light tackle is critical. The exceptional sensitivity allows you to detect subtle bites while the fast action provides the control needed for accurate casting and solid hooksets.

Key Features

Major Craft Quality

Major Craft has been creating quality fishing products for serious anglers, and the Crostage Ultra Light Spinning Rods continue this tradition with advanced ultra-light design and premium components. Every component is carefully selected to ensure reliable performance season after season. From weekend anglers to serious finesse specialists, the Crostage delivers the precision and sensitivity that ultra-light anglers demand.

Experience the premium ultra-light performance that finesse anglers trust. The Major Craft Crostage isn't just a rod—it's a precision tool built for ultra-light fishing success.

Master finesse fishing with Major Craft Crostage—where ultra-light design meets exceptional performance.

The Phenix Feather series is the newest in the Phenix bass series of rods. The new Feather series promises to be one of the lightest, most sensitive rods the fishing industry has ever seen.

The unique taper of the Feather series blank is designed using a cross weave of 36and 40 ton carbon fiber with Phenix Rods proprietary Nanolite resins. this visual taper puts the balance of the new Feather rod in the palm of your hand. The Feather series features new Essex T-ring Premium Carbide guides with FrameLoc technology.

Phenix's own custom desinged carbon fiber reel seats with EVA handles and carbon fiber ring accents. The blank is design and minimalist build on new Feather rods will amaze every bass angler with the sensitivity, durability, and quality of this new technology never before seen in the fishing industry.

Features:

• New Tapered blank technology
• Nanolite Resin
• Carbon fiber reel seat

Ultimate Finesse Performance for Tournament Bass Fishing

The Shimano Poison Ultima Spinning Rods deliver ultimate finesse performance designed for serious tournament bass anglers. Built with Shimano's most advanced blank technologies including Spiral-X Core, Hi-Power X, and Nanoalloy, these rods provide exceptional sensitivity, power, and precision for demanding finesse techniques. The Poison Ultima represents the pinnacle of Shimano's bass fishing rod design for anglers who demand maximum performance.

Advanced Blank Technology

• Spiral-X Core: Multi-directional carbon fiber construction eliminates blank twist and increases power transmission for superior control
• Hi-Power X: Additional layer of carbon tape reinforcement prevents blank ovalization under load for maximum power and responsiveness
• Nanoalloy Technology: Carbon nanotubes integrated into resin matrix increase blank strength while reducing weight
• Toray Carbon Fiber: Premium high-modulus carbon provides exceptional sensitivity and lightweight performance
• Ultra-Lightweight Design: Optimized construction reduces fatigue during all-day tournament fishing

Premium Components and Construction

• Fuji Titanium SiC Guides: Lightweight titanium frame guides with smooth SiC inserts reduce weight and improve casting
• CI4+ Reel Seat: Carbon-reinforced composite reel seat provides exceptional rigidity while reducing overall weight
• Premium Cork Grips: High-grade cork provides comfortable, sensitive handling for all-day fishing
• Precision Taper: Carefully engineered taper provides ideal balance of sensitivity and power for finesse techniques
• Tournament-Grade Finish: Premium cosmetics and attention to detail throughout

Finesse Bass Fishing Excellence

The Poison Ultima excels in demanding finesse bass fishing applications. Work drop shots with maximum sensitivity, fish Neko rigs with precision, throw weightless soft plastics with confidence, work finesse worms around cover, or execute any finesse presentation where sensitivity and control are critical. The advanced blank technologies provide exceptional bite detection while maintaining the backbone needed for solid hooksets and controlling fish around cover.

Multiple Models for Specific Techniques

Available in multiple lengths and power ratings to match your specific finesse fishing applications. From ultra-light models for spinning-sized finesse baits to medium-power rods for heavier presentations, each model is optimized for specific techniques while maintaining the premium performance that defines the Poison Ultima series.

Key Technologies

Shimano Quality and Innovation

Shimano has been the global leader in fishing tackle innovation for decades, and the Poison Ultima continues this proud tradition with cutting-edge blank technologies. Every component is engineered to exacting standards and tested under real-world tournament conditions to ensure reliable performance season after season. From weekend anglers to professional tournament competitors, the Poison Ultima delivers the precision and sensitivity that serious finesse anglers demand.

Experience the ultimate finesse performance that tournament anglers trust. The Shimano Poison Ultima isn't just a rod—it's a precision tool built to win tournaments.

Dominate finesse fishing with Shimano Poison Ultima—where ultimate sensitivity meets tournament performance.

Experience the ultimate in bass fishing with Phenix Ultra MBX Classic Spinning Rods. Featuring the exclusive Ultra blank and a unique open body ergonomic reel seat, these rods offer unmatched comfort and precision casting. With a balance of Fuji SiC components and rare burl and cork handles, this is the top choice for high performance anglers.

• High Modulus Toray M40J Graphite
• Proprietary open trigger offset reel seat
• Lightweight Fuji SiC Guides
• All have Extra Fast action

Available Models