St. Croix Rods Review

This year especially I have spent alot of hours fishing with my favorite panfish rod which is a St. Croix Avid 6.6 light action spinning rod. This rod has really been an exceptional rod to fish with. When I use to hear ”light action” I figured the rod would be a whimpy rod. That is not so with this rod. This rod has alot of backbone and yet a fast tip for casting light jigs. When jigging for bullgills and crappies and setting the hook on them the rod has a nice bend, is so sensitive that its a blast catching them, and is strong enough to bring the fish in, even when a big stripper bites, that it has become my go to rod for panfish. This rod is so sensitive that I am able to set the hook right after the first tap as setting it after the second tap is usually too late. And this is with a guy with nerve damage in my neck, wrist, and hands so you know its a VERY sensitive rod when I can set the hook before the second tap. And they come in two versions: Factory made and Custom made. You can visit the St. Croix website and also the Custom made St. Croix Rods by Hooked On Fishing by clicked on the red words below in my signature. I just can’t say enough about St. Croix rods. They are great. Gotta love St. Croix rods.

Thanks, Bill

Bill,

I went to Cabela’s and picked up my first St. Croix. It is a 6’6″ med/heavy fast action for bass fishing plastics. I plan on getting 2 more spinning rods and maybe one more casting to have all St. Croix for next year. I just don’t know if I can wait all year to use them now, but look forward to next year for sure.
-Jeremy

They are great rods. You will find the wait worth it. But there is open water still so you can always play with them some before hard water gets here.
Thanks, Bill

JLBassin,

I’m a huge fan of the St Croix rods and have gone with 7’ rods for most applications. After my trip to Monticello I’m even more convinced that a 7’ rod is the answer. With the strong current in that section of the Mississippi you always had a bow in your line. The extra length sure helped get the slack out to set the hook. I can personally recommend the PS70MHF (spinning) and the PC70MHF (trigger) and I’m planning on buying an Avid AC70MHF this winter.

John