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Location: Freedom, WI | Hey guys, I was just wonderiing if buying a St. Croix rod is worth the money. My buddy lost my pole in the drink at Depere the other day so I am buying a new pole. I plan on getting another Plfueger President Reel, but was wondering if I should spend the extra money to get a St. Crox, or if I should stick with the Guide Series IM-8. Also, do you prefer a 6.5' or 7' rod when mainly jigging? I appreciate the suggestions! Lance |
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| Check out the Legend Tournament Walleye rods from St.Croix. The Jig-n-Rig model TWS66MLF is an awesome all around Walleye stick. It comes with a lifetime limited warranty. The Avid and Premier line are less expensive, but also have unmatched build quality. The Avid model AS66MLF or Premier PS66MLF. |
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Location: Fergus Falls, MN | St. Croix makes very good rods. Right now I think they are the leaders in technology here in the US. St. Croix is probably the rod I build the most.
For Walleye jig fishing my most popular St. Croix model is probably the 66MLF. Pick your graphite. I've done a lot of Avids and a lot of Legend Elites. Not so many Legend Tournaments. But then again they haven't been out for all that long.
I'm not such a fan of the Premiers. Little to "clubby" for my liking when it comes to jig fishing. The Avid isn't that much of a step up in dollars and you get a much better rod in my opinion, and warranty. |
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| You can't go wrong with any of the St. Croix sticks. Although I have Legends and Avids, I think the Premier is a great stick for the money.
Edited by reels 3/17/2006 8:41 PM
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| You can spend as much or as little as you want, depending on the model, but you won't get a bad stick from St Croix.
Made in the USA. Great customer service, and a vast array of styles in power and action.
I don't have any rods under 7", because the advances that were made over the last few years have produced longer rods that have awesome actions and powers without adding a lot of weight. Longer rods with fast tips will give you better hooksets because you are moving more line with less effort.
Go St Croix, you won't regret it.
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Location: Green Bay, WI | For jigging I like the 6'9" MLXF rods in either Avid or Tourney editions. Both lines are superior rods, but I do like the Legend Tourney series more. I have four of the AS69MLXF, the best all-around rod I have used. Doug |
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| I too am a St Croix fan and I buy my own rods, no sponsorship (darn)
Gander Mtn and other shops handle these rods. Go into the store and get a feel for them. You will best be able to determine what level and expense of rod most suits you.
Take care,
Jim O |
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| Lance, don't get a st croix, check out the gander mountain series rod that is grey, 6'6" ML. That thing is the cats meow. |
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Location: Port Washington, wisconsin | I noticed in a publication over the weekend that St. Croix will be making a new series of models in the $60.00 dollar range for the budget minded individuals. Might be worth a look. |
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Location: Fergus Falls, MN | bagz - 3/20/2006 11:06 AM
I noticed in a publication over the weekend that St. Croix will be making a new series of models in the $60.00 dollar range for the budget minded individuals. Might be worth a look.
St. Croix has a line of rods (Triumph) that are made overseas. Asia I believe. |
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| Give me a Fenwick TechnaAV anyday. |
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| If you've not used a Fig Rig rod yet, do yourself a favor. Find somebody that has one, and ask to try it out. Great rods, at a very good price. I know Gander in Appleton carries them, and hopefully Dutch's in Fond du Lac soon will have them. I used St Croix's for many years, but after using my Fig Rig Toothtamers for the past two years for muskie fishing, I sold my St Croix's and now have only Fig Rigs, including jig sticks and rigging rods for eye fishing. |
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