Mirage
Ultralight Net V carbon spinning rods for trout, panfish, and finesse bass on 1–5 lb line
The Phenix Mirage is an ultralight spinning series made for finesse freshwater anglers made for trout, panfish, and pressured bass on light line. All models are rated 1–5 lb line and 1/32–1/8 oz lures, a consistent spec across the full length range that defines the series as a dedicated ultralight platform instead of a general finesse range. Blanks are built from Phenix's Net V advanced carbon fiber, a thin-diameter material described as producing a soft, forgiving tip with a solid backbone.
The construction keeps the overall blank weight low for a balanced outfit at extended lengths. Hardware includes Essex SiC guides for smooth low-diameter line passage and a burl reel seat with double-locking nuts. Handles use a combination of custom cork and EVA. Each rod is a 2-piece design with a 50/50 split, making them reasonably portable. Phenix backs the series with a lifetime warranty on material and workmanship defects. The lineup spans 5' to 8' in a tight matrix of lengths, with each length offered in both 1-piece and 2-piece variants (suffix -1 and -2).
Length steps are 5', 5'6", 6'1", 6'7", 7'1", 7'7", 7'8", and 8'. Models at 7'7" and 7'8" differ slightly, the former is a 1-piece, the latter a 2-piece, suggesting the 7'8" is the 2-piece travel equivalent. All 13 models hold the same power/action/rating, so selection is driven entirely by preferred blank length.
Shaded band: the spread of the lineup's 13 models, as percentile rank among same-type rods. Solid line = series median · dashed ring = catalog median.
- Models
- 13 spinning
- Length
- 5'–8' 1.52–2.44 m
- Power
- UL
- Inferred
- Action
- M
- Line
- 1–5 lb
- Lure
- 1/32–1/8 oz 0.9–3.5 g
- Released
- 2010
Rods in this series
13 models| Save | Model | Length | Power | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MF-S 501-1 | 5' | ULI | Buy from Phenix | |
| MF-S 501-2 | 5' | ULI | Buy from Phenix | |
| MF-S 561-1 | 5'6" | ULI | Buy from Phenix | |
| MF-S 561-2 | 5'6" | ULI | Buy from Phenix | |
| MF-S 611-1 | 6'1" | ULI | Buy from Phenix | |
| MF-S 611-2 | 6'1" | ULI | Buy from Phenix | |
| MF-S 671-1 | 6'7" | ULI | Buy from Phenix | |
| MF-S 671-2 | 6'7" | ULI | Buy from Phenix | |
| MF-S 711-1 | 7'1" | ULI | Buy from Phenix | |
| MF-S 711-2 | 7'1" | ULI | Buy from Phenix | |
| MF-S 771-1 | 7'7" | ULI | Buy from Phenix | |
| MF-S 781-2 | 7'8" | ULI | Buy from Phenix | |
| MF-S 801-2 | 8' | ULI | Buy from Phenix |
I Power rating inferred from the lure / line-weight recommendation — not specified by the manufacturer.
Model notes
3 of 13 modelsShortest 1-piece option. Suited to small streams and tight cover where a compact blank is needed. 5' keeps the rod manageable in brushy environments while the Net V blank maintains full line sensitivity.
Mid-length 1-piece suited to open water finesse. At 7'1" the blank provides reach for longer presentations on small lures. A common choice for lakes and reservoirs with clear water and wary fish.
Longest model in the series, 2-piece. 8' blank aids casting distance and line mending on larger bodies of water. Still rated for 1/32 oz minimum, so ultralight finesse applications remain the primary use.