st. croix mojo bass

[RK]

Hiya -

When you start talking about the differences between rod models, I think one of the things to consider is what you're doing with it. Take the Compre vs. Clarus. Both nice rods. If you're buying a jigworm or drop shot rod, you'd maybe notice the performance difference, but if you were getting, say, a spinnerbait rod, or other power fishing technique rod, I really doubt you would. If you're buying a combo, take the difference in $$ and upgrade your reel choice. Probably make a far more noticeable performance difference. I have some rods I use all the time that in and of themselves aren't all that great a rod, but for what I do with them they're just fine... Don't need a $300 rod to sling a Jawbreaker spoon into the wild rice....

Cheers,

Rob Kimm

[Ray Esboldt]

More hijacking.

Good Lord, I hate fishing rice. I hate it even hearing people talk about it.

RK, you can talk about fishing that stuff as much as you want. I won't censor you on that topic.

[gunning]

I'm looking for a crankbait rod 7ft MH Mod and was just looking at the Compre and Clarus. Do the Clarus come only come with a fast tip?

[Craigums]

RK Great advice. I seen Larry Dahlberg throwing spinnerbaits and crankbaits on TV with a $240 Cumara, Makes no sense to me....

Now back to the St. Croix's I just picked up one of those Avid series. Holy Moly what a nice feeling light rod!

[SStracker]

RK Great advice. I seen Larry Dahlberg throwing spinnerbaits and crankbaits on TV with a $240 Cumara, Makes no sense to me....

Now back to the St. Croix's I just picked up one of those Avid series. Holy Moly what a nice feeling light rod!

you'll love the avid! i have 2 and they are great. you want to feel a light rod try holding a St. croix legend elite.

[Larson15]

The avid is a great rod. The legend elite is unbelievable but I cant convince myself to spend that kind of money on a rod.

Has anyone checked out the new Fenwick HMG's? I picked one up at the store the other day and it felt awesome. Very light and pretty as well. They were running for $120. I have always liked the HMX but always thought they were a little stiff. The HMG seemed a little more tip sensative.

[Cecil]

The avid is one of the best all around rods out there IMO. They are light, not too expensive and have great actions. I have about 20 of them and have only broke 2 in about 7 years.

[RK]

More hijacking.

Good Lord, I hate fishing rice. I hate it even hearing people talk about it.

RK, you can talk about fishing that stuff as much as you want. I won't censor you on that topic.

Awww c'mon... Fishing rice is a riot. Limited options for lures, but it's fun to watch them come blasting through the rice to eat a spoon. Jawbreakers, Barney Spoons, frogs and rats - toss back a Senko when you miss a fish. Too fun. Just have to remember to set the hook off to the side when you're using a spoon. Those Jawbreakers raise a pretty good welt when you get drilled by one at 100 mph.

cheers,

Rob Kimm

[Cecil]

Rice is a ton of fun to fish!!

[TonkaBass]

Oh yes, I haven't fished leech in a couple years, but it is a blast! Just gotta remember to bring the push pole!

[st.crioxfishin]

The avids are awesome rods! Just bought my 8th one this year

[grab the net]

I picked up a Legend Extreme the other day at Cabela's. All I can say is WOW! Only thing comparable is a GLX from G Loomis.

[SStracker]

Those extremes are pretty crazy rods, youll love it no doubt! Anyone else notice they changed the Legend Elites this year? Did st croix change any other series or just the elites?

[Cecil]

The only other major change I can think of is the split grips on the Legend Tournament Musky rods.

[TonkaBass]

Didn't they also get rid of the glossy reel seats on the regular legend elites???

[SStracker]

Yeah, thats what I meant. I like the older ones better but Ive only seen the new ones in person once. New ones have the legend extreme handles now I believe.

Old elites

New elites

[Cecil]

Yeah, they changed the elites a lot.