Larson15 Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 I just picked up a 7' med/hvy fast act. with a abu garci revo S and a 6'9 med/lite x-fast act. with a pfleuger president for drop shotting. Does anyone have any experience or input on these rods? I ordered them online and got them the other day. Compared to my st. croix triumphs they feel kinda heavy. Sort of debating if I should return them or try them out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grab the net Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 I have looked at them and have mixed feelings. I am looking for a swimbait rod and after picking the MOJO version up, don't think that is the answer. It is a beast. Kind of liked the 7-6 MH though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SStracker Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 I have two, they don't compare to my legend elites or avids but i dont think they are bad rods. I picked up a 7" heavy for another frog rod and a 6'6 mh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
champion198elite Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 Paul,I'll send ya a slightly used Triumph and you send me the 7' MH Mojo??? I dont like the feel of the triumphs, so I'm getting rid of it. I've heard good things from a few folks that have the mojo's. Let us know what your thoughts are on them.Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larson15 Posted March 31, 2009 Author Share Posted March 31, 2009 I think I at least want to try these out. I will let you know once I hit the water with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozy Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 I'm waiting on a 69MLXF from St. Croix. I'm hoping it turns out to be a decent rod as I wouldn't mind getting a couple other ones. $90 is a good price for technique specific rods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jalberg Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 I thought the casting rods were a little tip heavy, but I did pick up a 7'mf spinning rod for skipping. I took it down to a patch of open water and it feels and performs well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walleye365 Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 i picked up the 7ft heavy frog 7-6 med heavy pitchin 7ft crankin i like all of them the frog rod i teamed with pflueger patriarch 7.1:1 7-6 i put summit in same gear ratio crankin has a trion 5.2:1. cant wait to get out in the boat with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAD-N-EYE Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 I got a chance to use the 7'6" flippin stick down in texas a couple weeks ago and i thought it performed very well. It pulled the fish out of the trees with ease. The only thing i had to do was get a balancing kit and now the rod feels great, its amazing how balancing rods will make them feel much lighter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larson15 Posted April 1, 2009 Author Share Posted April 1, 2009 I was thinking of getting a balancing kit for my 7'MH. What kit did you end up going with or does anyone have any reccomendations Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudewheresmyboat Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 Mojo's aren't a bad rod at all, can't beat that price! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cecil Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 You shouldn't need a balancer for a 7' rod. Typically 7-6 or longer you would want to consider one for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lookincalifornia Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 i wonder, with the economy in the crapper, if other top brand rod makers will offer $100 or less options. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larson15 Posted April 1, 2009 Author Share Posted April 1, 2009 The strong majority of rod manufactures all have rods for under $100 besides GLoomis. St. Croix has The Triumph, Premier, and mojo bass for all under or around $100 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olski Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 If you can find the Diawa Mike "Ike" rods some of them are very nice at a good price. And don't forget the Shimano Compre. (Now Deitz won't yell at me.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deitz Dittrich Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 come on olski, those people that know me, know I am all about fun.. If I yell its only because someone isnt having a good time.. LOLthere are a ton of great rods on the market.. And I have to admit Shimano is only one of them.. but I will say that shimano does have the best warranty program out there.I cant rip on Ike as he does run the best boat out there.. LOL--Go BassCat! ( I also forgive him from catching a 12 lb bass and then puking on the side of his puma ) I'd have done the same thing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craigums Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 So what your saying is you only yell cause you care... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juan Grande Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 I'm looking to spend around $100 on a spining rod for fishing plastics. I was thinking about going with a St. Croix Premier, but could be swayed. Most of the rods I own now are cheaper Guide Series rods from Gander. This would be more of an all purpose plastics rod. Any recommendations? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonkaBass Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 I 6'6" med for an all purpose spinning rod. I think the length is a good compromise, and the power is a nice middle ground for light finesse and medium sized jigs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juan Grande Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 What brand/model would you recommend Tonka? Should I go with the St. Croix? From what I've seen, there aren't a whole lot of $100 options from the higher end rods (St.Croix, G Loomis, Fenwick) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonkaBass Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 Honestly, I use a 6'6" M Shimano Compre very often and like it a lot. Like Dietz has mentioned before, the warranty is the best one the market. Lifetime, over-the-counter on a less than $100 rod that fishes like its $150. If you do go with a St.Croix spinning rod I would highly recommend that you spend the extra $ and bump up to the Avid series; there is a night and day difference compared to their other models. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juan Grande Posted April 5, 2009 Share Posted April 5, 2009 I picked up a St. Croix ultra light for panfishing at Sportsman's for $70 (20% off). I'll have to take a look at the Compre for my bass set up. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthernFarmer Posted April 5, 2009 Share Posted April 5, 2009 Sorry to break away from the mojos but I was wondering if there is a noticeable difference between the compre and clarus? Is the compre worth the extra money? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonkaBass Posted April 5, 2009 Share Posted April 5, 2009 short answer... yes. I like the feel of the compre better. The clarus isn't a bad rod either, but I like the compre better because it is lighter and more responsive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
st.crioxfishin Posted April 5, 2009 Share Posted April 5, 2009 Sorry to continue highjacking... I agree with tonka. however, I was pumped when we got the clarus rods in our store this year (last yr we didn't carry that model) because I think we are going to sell a ton of them! In my opinion it may be the best $70 rod on the market that I have personally seen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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