I’m going to try to. Ive got two boats on my hands right now and getting things in order and ready for the new boat. Ive also got some work to do on the RV. If I dont get out on the ice, we should meet up in April in Isle Bay. As you know, It can be a “one after another” bite. 
Gary,
What was the guy’s name at St Croix? I bought my house from St Croix’s North American Sales Manager. I bet he would love to hear that their customer service people are telling customers that a Premier doesn’t measure up to an IM6 rod by any other manufacturer! 
He lives just outside of Hudson. PM me and I can give you his e-mail address.
The Avid rod has got to have sensitivity than a GM IM6 rod. Just has to. You’re not paying $120.00 more per rod for just better guides! 
One thing to consider, IM ratings on rods can be misleading. Rod manufactures use this rating as a marketing tool. IM8 is better or more sensitive than an IM6 right? What you need to look and what can be almost impossible to determine is the grade of the graphite used or if the blank is carbon. Then you need to compare components, handles, reel seats, warranties and where the rod was manufactured.
Quality components like the components St.Croix uses can increase the price of the rod very quickly. As well as the grade of the blank. What I think the St.Croix rep was trying to explain was that the Premier series is a lower end grade blank which it is to St.Croix standards compared to the Avid line of blanks. But this also means the Premier blank has much more quality over the mass produced over seas type blanks. Ive used and owned Premiers for years. I remember when they were $40 new. I still use them and have never had a problem with them and they go through alot of abuse.
I do find it very odd what the rep told you. You would have thought they would have followed that with an explanation of WHY St. Croixs are better than a 30 dolar rod. I have a premier spinning rod, and had an Avid baitcaster I got rid of. I would say the Premier has just as much sensitivity as my IM8 Bass Pro rod, and has a more quality taper.
I’m more of a Falcon guy myself, especially for baitcasting rods and the Cara series. I do like St. Croix Spinning rods though.
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Hey Dad that nova wasn’t a lemon your problem was its a CHEVY
hey what does nova mean in Jap again I believe its NO-GO
should tell ya something
You know what F.O.R.D. stands for don’t you?
Found On Road Dead 
First On Race Day
For Off Road Driving
Gator Hunter
F.O.R.D………………..
Frequent Off Road Disaster
First Off Rear Deck
Finish Oughta Rapidly Decay
Flaky Ol’ Retarded Driver
Forsaken Ol’ Road Dog
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I wouldn’t discount the Fenwick HMG series. I have found these rods, balanced, sensitive, fit well in your had, with very good customer service.
HERE I WAS FEELING LIKE AN OUT CAST
, I SURE LOVE MY FENWICKS.BUT I HAVE PICKED UP A FRIENDS CROIX AND IT SURE FELT LIKE SWEET RIG.HOPE THIGS WORK OUT FOR YOU ON YOUR ROD. AFTER ALL WE ARE THE ONES PUTTING BREAD ON THERE TABLE,THEY SHOULD TRY TO KEEP US HAPPY.
Sorry for getting off of the topic , but I had to add another.
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F.O.R.D………………..
Frequent Off Road Disaster
First Off Rear Deck
Finish Oughta Rapidly Decay
Flaky Ol’ Retarded Driver
Forsaken Ol’ Road Dog
Fix Or Repair Daily
I am also a big fan of Croix’s. I have a few Avids and a Premier and am very happy with the quality.
Dino
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F.O.R.D………………..
Frequent Off Road Disaster
First Off Rear Deck
Finish Oughta Rapidly Decay
Flaky Ol’ Retarded Driver
Forsaken Ol’ Road Dog
When you’re on top, everyone’s trying to drag ya down
SteveO;
You got mail with the guy’s name.
Found On Road Dead 
Backwords Driver Returns On Foot
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