St.Croix Avid

  • danwi
    westby wi
    Posts: 864
    February 4, 2004 at 10:53 pm #1214430

    Does anyone have a St.Croix Avid model ac66mf casting rod?
    If so i was wondering what you use it for an if you like it or not.I just bought one.Why? I dont know,cause it’s winter time i guess.Anyway trying to figure out what to use it for

    rgeister
    SW Wisconsin
    Posts: 972
    February 5, 2004 at 1:04 am #291509

    Great rod for flippin’ a jig or tossin’ tubes.

    I own a couple 6’8″XF and a 7″F… The 6’8″ are GREAT for plastics, but a bit too whippy for jerkin’ some lips out of cover, but the 6’6″ MF would be great!

    Nice purchase! Maybe I will go check them out….

    danwi
    westby wi
    Posts: 864
    February 5, 2004 at 1:57 am #291517

    Thats kinda what i have been thinking reelguy. I guess when it comes an i can feel it i can make a better call.Thanks for the help

    bassbaron
    eldridge, ia
    Posts: 709
    February 5, 2004 at 2:29 am #291524

    Yes, i use the ac66mf for just about everything. It may be a little light for heavy flipping, but mine works great for senkos, tubes, and smaller (1/4-3/8 oz) spinnerbaits. I think you will be very pleased with it. Fyi- i broke the tip top of my rod, called them and received a replacement in about a week- I have had great luck so far with the lifetime warantee on the avid series.

    glenn-walker
    Shakopee, MN
    Posts: 858
    February 5, 2004 at 5:47 am #291542

    I have several Avid 6’6″ rods and I love them. The are very light-weight and sensitive. I use mine for pitchin plastics, spinnerbaits, and swimming jigs. This is a great all around bass fishing rod.

    BBBane
    Chippewa Falls, WI
    Posts: 146
    February 5, 2004 at 2:28 pm #291564

    Dan,

    I have one AC66MF. I use it mostly for pitching tubes,
    soft jerk baits, and shad bodies to deep weed lines, or
    any more open water cover. For heavy cover, I have a
    pair of AC70MFs that I run 15 fluoro on, for a little
    more muscle to move fish. The AC66MF has great
    sensitivity, so when I can get away with it, I
    use it. For practice fishing, I will use it on
    docks, and log jams, but when the money is on the line,
    I will sacrifice a little sensitivity, for more power,
    by moving up to the AC70MF. There is a good difference
    in the blank diameter between the AC66MF, and the AC70MF.
    Together they make a great set of tools to match to the
    task. Actually I am a St. Croix Avid junkie
    I added a AC69MLXF to the rod pile last year, and it has
    become a favorite small jig, and lighter plastics, rod.
    I do love the sensitivity, but my heart is in my throat
    every time I set the hook, and there is serious weight
    at the other end. This rod blank is probably better
    suited for spinning rods, but if you like living on the
    edge, take a long look at that model.

    Big Bass Bane

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