St. Croix Rod Question

  • riverfisher
    Cedar Falls, IA
    Posts: 122
    April 1, 2008 at 12:37 am #1236233

    I’ve been looking at a couple of rods lately and was wondering if there was much of a difference between the older avids, and the newer ones with the IPC technology? If there is a difference, what is it, and is it worth a little extra cash? The particular rods are exactly the same except for that difference. 6 1/2 foot lite/fast spinning rods

    Thanks!

    Steve Plantz
    SE MN
    Posts: 12240
    April 1, 2008 at 12:48 am #669862

    Welcome to In-Depth Outdoors RiverFisher!!!

    Sorry I do not have an answer for you question but someone will jump in here soon with an aswer for you

    rod-man
    Pine City, MN.
    Posts: 1279
    April 1, 2008 at 12:58 am #669872

    It’s worth it!!
    The IPC rods taper is computer designed to perform better than standerd rods that are just a consistant even taper
    the IPC blanks have various tapers that change down the shaft that make it perform better.
    trust me you will feel the diference

    tom_gursky
    Michigan's Upper Peninsula(Iron Mountain)
    Posts: 4751
    April 1, 2008 at 1:01 am #669875

    The older AS prefix Avids(SC II blanks) are no longer available from St. Croix. The 2008 Avid prices have not changed from 2007 but you are getting a rod re-engineered with IPC® technology. Built from high-modulus SCIII blanks with a sweet looking carbon pearl finish. All new cork handle shapes and trimmed out with Fuji’s Alconite® Concept Guide System(same as the Legends). The old Avids were never this sensitive, strong or lightweight.

    The old Avids were being closed out at several Cabelas stores last winter for around $120-130.
    The 2008 AV66LF lists for $150 and the versatile AV66MLF $160. Your choice…but for $30 or $40 bucks I’d opt for a new version…

    riverfisher
    Cedar Falls, IA
    Posts: 122
    April 1, 2008 at 1:03 am #669879

    Thanks for the warm welcome. I enjoy the site a lot!

    Thanks for the quick reply, Rod-Man.

    riverfisher
    Cedar Falls, IA
    Posts: 122
    April 1, 2008 at 1:07 am #669884

    Thanks as well, Tom. I think I know what to do with this newly aquired info!

    arklite881south
    Posts: 5660
    April 1, 2008 at 1:25 am #669893

    Welcome Riverfisher!!!!

    Sure can’t go wrong with the St.Croix Avid series. Nice action, and a pretty resiliant rod. I use them for my guide rods, and you can bet they get a beating!!!

    Rainydaze

    bill_cadwell
    Rochester, Minnesota
    Posts: 12607
    April 1, 2008 at 2:54 am #669940

    Either way you will love the St. Croix Avid series rods. They are VERY sensitive and feel right in your hands. I am one VERY HAPPY St. Croix rod guy. I love em.
    Thanks, Bill

    sean-lyons
    Waterloo, IA and Hager City Wi.
    Posts: 674
    April 1, 2008 at 4:31 am #669965

    Love my new Avids, heck, love my old Avids, you can’t go wrong, and the IPC blanks are the bee’s knees! You won’t be disappointed.

    riverfisher
    Cedar Falls, IA
    Posts: 122
    April 1, 2008 at 5:01 am #669969

    Awesome, thanks for your input, everybody!

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