Phenix Maxim Series

Phenix Maxim Series rods are built for anglers who want refined balance, responsive actions, and model-specific performance across serious freshwater techniques. The family combines carefully tuned blanks with quality guide trains, reel seats, and handle systems so each model feels purposeful rather than generic.

Performance and Applications

Choose from casting or spinning models matched to the line rating, lure range, action, and power required for the technique. Model specifications below make it easy to compare the family and select the correct rod for the intended presentation.

Model Specifications

• Casting — 6'10" Medium Heavy Moderate Fast: 6'10" • 1 PC • 4-12 LB LINE RATING • MODERATE • FAST TAPER ACTION • 1 • 8-3 • 8 OZ LURE WEIGHT • ESSEX SIC GUIDES • ESSEX TRIGGER REEL SEAT • CUSTOM EVA HANDLE
• Casting — 7'3" Heavy Moderate Fast: 7'3" • 1 PC • 12-25 LB LINE RATING • MODERATE • FAST TAPER ACTION • 3 • 8-1 OZ LURE WEIGHT • ESSEX SIC GUIDES • ESSEX TRIGGER REEL SEAT • CUSTOM EVA HANDLE
• Casting — 7'3" Medium Heavy Fast: 7'3" • 1 PC • 10-17 LB LINE RATING • FAST TAPER ACTION • 1 • 4-1 OZ LURE WEIGHT • ESSEX SIC GUIDES • ESSEX TRIGGER REEL SEAT • CUSTOM EVA HANDLE
• Casting — 7'3" Medium Light Moderate Fast: 7'3" • 1 PC • 6-12 LB LINE RATING • MODERATE • FAST TAPER ACTION • 1 • 8-1 • 2 OZ LURE WEIGHT • ESSEX SIC GUIDES • ESSEX TRIGGER REEL SEAT • CUSTOM EVA HANDLE
• Casting — 7'7" Heavy Moderate Fast: 7'7" • 1 PC • 12-25 LB LINE RATING • MODERATE • FAST TAPER ACTION • 3 • 8-1 OZ LURE WEIGHT • ESSEX SIC GUIDES • ESSEX TRIGGER REEL SEAT • CUSTOM EVA HANDLE
• Casting — 7'7" Medium Heavy Fast: 7'7" • 1 PC • 10-17 LB LINE RATING • FAST TAPER ACTION • 1 • 4-1 OZ LURE WEIGHT • ESSEX SIC GUIDES • ESSEX TRIGGER REEL SEAT • CUSTOM EVA HANDLE
• Casting — 7'11" Heavy Moderate Fast: 7'11" • 1 PC • 15-30 LB LINE RATING • MODERATE • FAST TAPER ACTION • 1 • 2-1-3 • 4 OZ LURE WEIGHT • ESSEX SIC GUIDES • ESSEX TRIGGER REEL SEAT • CUSTOM EVA HANDLE
• Spinning — 6'10" Light Fast: 6'10" • 1 PC • 3-9 LB LINE RATING • FAST TAPER ACTION • 1 • 16-3 • 8 OZ LURE WEIGHT • ESSEX SIC GUIDES • PHENIX REEL SEAT • CUSTOM EVA HANDLE
• Spinning — 6'10" Medium Light Moderate Fast: 6'10" • 1 PC • 6-12 LB LINE RATING • MODERATE • FAST TAPER ACTION • 1 • 8-1 • 2 OZ LURE WEIGHT • ESSEX SIC GUIDES • PHENIX REEL SEAT • CUSTOM EVA HANDLE
• Spinning — 7'2" Medium Fast: 7'2" • 1 PC • 8-14 LB LINE RATING • FAST TAPER ACTION • 1 • 8-3 • 4 OZ LURE WEIGHT • ESSEX SIC GUIDES • PHENIX REEL SEAT • CUSTOM EVA HANDLE
• Spinning — 7'7" Medium Fast: 7'7" • 1 PC • 8-14 LB LINE RATING • FAST TAPER ACTION • 1 • 8-3 • 4 OZ LURE WEIGHT • ESSEX SIC GUIDES • PHENIX REEL SEAT • CUSTOM EVA HANDLE