Virtus Blue Diamond
Technique-specific USA-built bass rods from light finesse to heavy frog and flipping
Bass-oriented casting and spinning series made for technique-specific freshwater applications. Built for anglers who want technique-matched tools, frog, flipping, cranking, finesse, without stepping into the premium price tier. The series draws on Phenix's 30-plus years of California rod-building experience and is constructed in the USA. Passes 20-plus quality control checkpoints before shipping. Blanks use a proprietary blend of carbon fiber and graphite, balanced for sensitivity and casting weight.
Component specification is consistent across models: natural cork split-grip handles, Fuji reel seats, and Seaguide guides. Fuji seating provides positive reel lock on fish-fighting loads; Seaguide rings are positioned for casting distance and quiet release. The limited lifetime warranty with fee applies. Twelve casting models span 6'8" to 7'7" with power ratings from M to H and action from M to XF, clearly technique-keyed. Model suffix codes indicate application: XF for frog and punch, M for slower crankbait loads, F for all-purpose jig and swimbait.
Three spinning models (7'–7'3", ML to MH) handle finesse and medium-weight spinning presentations. The VBD-C68MF stickbait model and VBD-C74H frog rod are sold as single-application tools based on Amazon listing metadata.
- Models
- 15 12 casting · 3 spinning
- Length
- 6'8"–7'7" 2.03–2.31 m
- Power
- MH–H
- Released
- 2025
Rods in this series
15 models| Save | Model | Length | Power | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VBD-C68MF | 6'8" | — | Buy from Phenix | |
| VBD-C69MHXF | 6'9" | — | Buy from Phenix | |
| VBD-C610MHF | 6'10" | — | Buy from Phenix | |
| VBD-C70MM | 7' | — | Buy from Phenix | |
| VBD-S70MH | 7' | MH | Buy from Phenix | |
| VBD-C72MHM | 7'2" | — | Buy from Phenix | |
| VBD-S72MLMF | 7'2" | — | Buy from Phenix | |
| VBD-C73HF | 7'3" | — | Buy from Phenix | |
| VBD-C73MHF | 7'3" | — | Buy from Phenix | |
| VBD-S73MF | 7'3" | — | Buy from Phenix | |
| VBD-C74H | 7'4" | H | Buy from Phenix | |
| VBD-C74HXF | 7'4" | — | Buy from Phenix | |
| VBD-C76HF | 7'6" | — | Buy from Phenix | |
| VBD-C76HM | 7'6" | — | Buy from Phenix | |
| VBD-C77MHMF | 7'7" | — | Buy from Phenix |
Model notes
5 of 15 models6'8" M/F designated as stickbait per Amazon listing; medium power loads walking baits without overpowering the split-ring and treble hardware. Compact length improves skipping accuracy around docks.
MH extra-fast; punching and flipping configuration. The high modulus tip transfers energy quickly for penetrating matted vegetation cover.
M/M, the slower moderate taper flags a crankbait design. The longer recovery time loads diving cranks without pulling hooks; 7' length casts mid-depth cranks efficiently.
Heaviest spinning model at MH; handles heavier ned rigs, swimbaits on drop shot, or shakyhead presentations in wind where spinning control is preferred over baitcast.
H/XF, frog rod per Amazon listing. Heavy power and extra-fast action required for explosive hollow-body frog hooksets in dense cover at 7'4" for sweeping leverage.