St. Croix Rods

  • GarySchlapinski
    Franklin, Wisc.
    Posts: 3
    March 10, 2011 at 2:20 am #1271201

    Can anyone tell me the model or models that Dean from Everettes recommends for jig pitching? I read a post quite a while back on this,but I couldn’t remember the specifics. Thanks in advance. Gary

    wimwuen
    LaCrosse, WI
    Posts: 1960
    March 10, 2011 at 2:23 am #945701

    69MLXF for braid and 68MXF for mono

    I like the Avid Series

    They have them in the Eyecon series as well now.

    tom_gursky
    Michigan's Upper Peninsula(Iron Mountain)
    Posts: 4751
    March 10, 2011 at 3:09 am #945726

    Just a comment…
    I’ve fished all the models as a St.Croix (NUT) for over 50 years… both tournaments and guiding. IMHO the best bank for your buck, for one rod, fishing jigs is the Legend Tournament series LTWS 68 MXF… here is a comparison…

    Avid series… $180

    • Integrated Poly Curve® (IPC®) tooling technology.
    • Premium, high-modulus SCIII graphite.
    • Fuji® Alconite® Concept Guide System with black frames.
    • Select-grade cork handle.
    •
    Legend Tournament Walleye… $230

    • Integrated Poly Curve® (IPC®) tooling technology.
    • Advanced Reinforcing Technology™ (ART™).
    • High-modulus/high-strain SCIV graphite.
    • Fuji® Alconite® Concept Guide System with chrome frames.
    • Machined-aluminum wind check.
    • Super-grade cork handle.

    A lighter, faster, more responsive rod for only $50. But if $180 is your budget limit, Dustin Stewart has probably caught more and bigger walleyes than anyone I know with an Avid 68 MXF…

    Brian Klawitter
    Keymaster
    Minnesota/Wisconsin Mississippi River
    Posts: 59992
    March 10, 2011 at 3:23 am #945731

    Hey Gary! Welcome to the posting side of Ido!

    slipperybob
    Lil'Can, MN
    Posts: 1410
    March 10, 2011 at 3:34 am #945733

    I’ve got a 68MXF Legend Tournament rod, wishing for a 69MLXF to complement it.

    KirtH
    Lakeville
    Posts: 4063
    March 10, 2011 at 10:40 am #945747

    Quote:

    69MLXF for braid and 68MXF for mono

    I like the Avid Series

    They have them in the Eyecon series as well now.

    walleyebri
    Zimmerman, MN
    Posts: 30
    March 10, 2011 at 11:13 am #945754

    I had an Avid 63MXF. Loved it. Owned it for ten years. Bought a 69MXF 7 years ago. The 6′ 3″ tip broke so I sent it in to replace it. Paid the replacement cost and expected the same model back. A guy from the warranty dept called and offer a $50 upgrade to the Tournament Legend. So I said I suppose I’ll give it a shot. I ordered the 70MLXF. That rod is my new go to. Light, super sensitive, the action on it is PERFECT for rigging. I highly recommend the extra $50 but for pitching or jigging I would recommend a slighty shorter 68 or 69 model.

    big-muddy
    Rockfalls, Illinois
    Posts: 202
    March 10, 2011 at 1:38 pm #945798

    I also am a big fan of St. Croix rods. I have three of the Tournament Legends. I just purchased two of the Eyecon Series rods. All I can say is WOW! If the more expensive rods are out of your price range, I highly recommend the Eyecon Series. For the average angler to the hardcore they are the best bang for the buck.

    Tom P.
    Whitehall Wi.
    Posts: 3518
    March 10, 2011 at 1:43 pm #945799

    And to add that Tournament legend MLXF 7 is an awesome rod for pitching blade baits, and light jigs. I own three.

    docfrigo
    Wisconsin
    Posts: 1564
    March 10, 2011 at 4:37 pm #945863

    Whatever price point you have to go with, most are very happy with Croix’s..good news is, quality products across the line.

    Steven Krapfl
    Springville, Iowa
    Posts: 1722
    March 10, 2011 at 5:10 pm #945878

    My 3 favorite St. Croix rods would be, in order:
    1. 6’9″ MLXF in the Legend Extreme
    2. 7’0″ MF in the Legend Extreme
    3. 6’8″ MXF in the Legend Tourney
    I don’t see many people speak about the 7,0″ medium, but I just got it this Spring and can’t say enough about it’s pitching capabilities. It’s a delight to fish with it. But yeah, I would have to say my 6’9″ MLXF is my go to for anything pitching. Hope this helps!

    tom_gursky
    Michigan's Upper Peninsula(Iron Mountain)
    Posts: 4751
    March 10, 2011 at 9:26 pm #945972

    Quote:

    And to add that Tournament legend MLXF 7 is an awesome rod for pitching blade baits, and light jigs. I own three.

    Right On Tom!
    I’ve scrimped, saved and sold to upgrade to the Legend Extreme rods and I will agree the the XS70MLXF is probably the most versatile of the bunch!
    It has the tip feel of the XS69MlXF for small blades and finesse but can pickup more line and has more leverage. A great Bass Dropshot rod for crossover use…

    GarySchlapinski
    Franklin, Wisc.
    Posts: 3
    March 11, 2011 at 2:56 am #946076

    Tom, thank you and all the great responders to my inquiry on rods. I have nine of them and it looks like I”ll add another soon. Have to get my looking done before I come up to Pool 4. Thanks all again. Gary

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