Jerkbait rod - Expride vs Phenix

[MassYak85]

Currently tossing around a few rods for a jerkbait focused rod. Might also throw some blade baits/finesse jigs on it but jerkbaits are 90% the focus. I currently fish jerkbaits on an OG Daiwa Tatula which is a 7'2" MHR. It works well but the "snappiness" of the tip always felt a little off for jerkbait fishing. 

 

The rods I'm currently considering are:

 

Shimano Expride

Phenix Feather

Phenix M1

Phenix Recon

 

I'd like to go with one of the Phenix rods but I could be persuaded to pull the trigger on the Expride. Anyone have any experience/recommendations with these? In terms of balance I will be pairing this with a Daiwa Alpha 800H, likely fishing braid to leader. 

[Delaware Valley Tackle]

I don’t have hands on with their finished rods and I know you’re looking at casting rods but looking at their blanks, the M1 medium extra fast spinning is the blank I’d pick for a jerkbait rod. 

[MassYak85]

Thanks @Delaware Valley Tackle!

 

Anyone else used any of the Phenix lineups?

[BC VC basser]

I have a Phenix feather 6’ 10" M/H. I use it for a jerkbait and topwater set up. It fishes more like a Medium rated rod 

 

I also have a feather 7’1 light for a bfs rod

7’3" Maxim H xf for frogs and jigs

Really like all three of the rods

 

[Peacedivision]

36 minutes ago, BC VC basser said:

I have a Phenix feather 6’ 10" M/H. I use it for a jerkbait and topwater set up. It fishes more like a Medium rated rod 

 

I also have a feather 7’1 light for a bfs rod

7’3" Maxim H xf for frogs and jigs

Really like all three of the rods

 

Just picked this rod up at a local tackle shop black Friday sale. I've only had it out one day so far and used it as a vertical jigging spoon rod and was really impressed for the price.

Can't comment on any other Phenix rods for OP sorry.

[WRB]

ALX Jerk bait rod is on sale ALF, ideal for what you are looking for.

Tom

[Reel]

My jerkbait rod of choice  is the old series Shimano Expride.