MHX Elite-X Spin Jig Rod Blanks

I've been building rods using the mhx elite x jig rod blanks for the lasts several months now and love the performance they have engineered into these blanks. Light. Strong, and straight with different lengths weights and components available I've been able to create some one of a kind rods that suite my different styles of fishing. From salt water jig rods to heavy fresh water frog rods I can now use technique specific rods I built for whatever comes my way. It's exciting. And gratifying to be able to create exactly what your lookn for and these rod blanks do not disappoint.

Very sweet rod and extremely light 2.88 oz rod paired with abu garcia zenon 8oz over all

This is the best light action rod I have ever used. Super sensitive. Works great for a light crappie rod.

I made a drop shot rod from this blank.
I am very satisfied with it.

I wanted a rod that was comparable to some high quality name brand rods that I had fished in a friends boat and this blank was suggested by staff at Mud Hole. I use it for our light early season walleye bite using light jig heads with a minnow making slow retrieve across the bottom. This rod is so sensitive that I can feel every pebble and the lightest bite. It is quick and easily sets the hook. since fishing this rod I out fish everyone in the boat as I can feel even the slightest tap and get a perfect hookset almost every time. As for fighting it has plenty of backbone but with it's fast action it makes the fight a pure pleasure bringing in the fish. I can't wait to catch some harder fighting fish than walleye on this rod. Mud Hole hit a home run suggesting this blank which is now my most favorite rod ever. Thank you!

Newer to rod building so I will update this review after I complete and test the various rods in the works.

These blanks are amazing, lightweight, durable and sensitive, not to mention extremely fun to build on!

Good for finesse

Super sensitive and high quality. I would put it up against a gloomis NRX plus any day of the week.

The most sensitive blank i have found.

Top of the line rod blanks!!

Lightweight, sensitive, yet quite powerful for their rating... These are awesome blanks. Quite versatile! Buy with confidence.

I built a jigging walleye rod on a NSJ872 and was very pleased with the balance this rod stuck between sensitivity and the amount of backbone it provided. After about 2x months of use the rod snapped in two, approximately 58" from the butt, while trying to cast an 1/8 oz jig and minnow. From the sounds of it MHX has a bad habit of self-destructing like this, it is as if there are brittle areas in their blanks that are just waiting to snap. After doing a little research into the warranty service for MHX I just salvaged the guides and grip and built another walleye rod on an American Tackle SJ72/8-12 blank and have been nothing but pleased with it. It has every bit of sensitivity the Elite had at less than half the price.

I wish I would have done this right out of the gate I could have saved myself a nice chunk of change and several hours of labor.

I've had two blowup into three and four pieces. I like their performance, however, they are the only blanks that have broken while using them. Both blanks blew up while making a cast.

Thank you for exchanging the defective one and promptly replacing it..I love the blank and way rod turned out

Currently in the middle of my build on this rod but right away the super light weight nature of this blank is incredibly apparent. It also has a super defined spine. Can't wait to get these guides wrapped.

I love building this blank! However I have a few suggestions that I believe would help you sell a ton of these blanks. I have built several of these and have lengthened them out from 7’3” to 8’ buy extending the butt end.
1.)Make it 8ft long
2.) Make it a two piece.
I could build many of these to sell to my panfish customers!

It broke after just one fishing trip. Snapped off the top 12 inches on a hook set. Will not buy again.

So far, light, straight blank with good backbone, defined spine, nice paint job. Won’t know more until it’s fished hard come Spring.

I ordered and built on this blank twice now. Outstanding blank for finesse walleye fishing. The elite x series is an outstanding value.