Phenix Recon 764 vs 766 BIG difference in power?

[webertime]

I already have a Phenix Recon 766 and like it a lot and want a rod with a bit less power for dragging big footballs and Carolina Rigs. Is the "4" a markedly lighter powered rod than the "6"?

Thanks all.

[Gruntmonkey]

I'm very interested as well, although the original TT review of the original recon showed both the 764 and 766 as being good for flipping, pitching and punching.

[Montanaro]

Id imagine so. Phenix rods have definite differences in power and my 766 is a beast of a rod. I dont have lure ratings in front of me but Im sure the 4 power is probably an ounce lower than my 766 at 2 oz max.

[webertime]

I ended up with an 804. It's significantly softer than the 766.

[Gruntmonkey]

I want to get one but I need something I can throw 3/8oz swim jigs with and throw 1oz punch jigs without any worries. The 764 shows a 3/8 to 1-1/4 range but the 766 shows 3/8 to 2-1/2 I'm just worried about sensitivity with the 766 for swim jigs. I know it would be better to get 2 different rods but I can't afford that and I need a longer rod for both so it seemed like the best option.

[Montanaro]

Ive punched with rods rated to 1oz before.

You will struggle casting and feeling the swimjig on the 766. Ive done it before in a pinch and it was terrible. Its a very technique specific rod. I use mine for punching, frogging, umbrellas and swimbaits.

[Gruntmonkey]

Thanks for the info, I'll definitely be getting the 764 then, I was gonna get a castaway skeleton v2 in 7'6" heavy fast but I haven't seen any reviews for it and the phenix has better components and a lot of reviews.

[webertime]

A 3/8oz swimjig with a trailer will weigh close to an ounce. 766 will throw that.

[Gruntmonkey]

Yeah but feeling those bites on a swim jig requires good sensitivity and the 766 won't have the tip for it I don't think.

[Montanaro]

A 3/8oz swimjig with a trailer will weigh close to an ounce. 766 will throw that.

3/4 with a hefty full sized trailer.

And Ive tried it....it doesnt cast well at all and is hard to maintain contact with lure. 6 power rods arent made for that presentation

[Gruntmonkey]

A 3/8oz swimjig with a trailer will weigh close to an ounce. 766 will throw that.

3/4 with a hefty full sized trailer.

And Ive tried it....it doesnt cast well at all and is hard to maintain contact with lure. 6 power rods arent made for that presentation

The ones I'll be throwing won't be more than 1/2 oz. probably, I downsize compared to most guys when it comes to swim jigs, at least where I usually fish.