gutpile – Check out predatormasters.com there is more information about predator hunting calls etc. than a person can imagine on that site.

gutpile – Check out predatormasters.com there is more information about predator hunting calls etc. than a person can imagine on that site.

BrianK – Try calling Jim at Northstar Willys in Dassel Mn. He can point you in the right direction.

One more thought as to why buy a StCroix…….built in USA!!!!! I don’t know if it bugs anyone else but I hate going into WalMart and seeing almost everything made in China!! I bought a Berkley Bionix a few years back and looked that thing over trying to see where it was made…..couldn’t find it…..thought well this surely is made here………got it home and on the handle cap there was a tiny little bitty sticker……….made in China. I’ll pay a liitle more to see made in the Red White and Blue!!!

Just another thing to think about. I’ve never fished with a StCroix but I am sure that they are awesome rods. When I was thinking about taking the plunge for a top quality rod I was thinking about either a StCroix or G-Loomis. I actually liked the looks of the StCroix better (I know looks has nothing to do with catching fish but hey at that price)than the G-Loomis. But in the end what tipped the scales was the warranty for being stupid. If I do something dumb like leave it out and a pup decides it looks like a great chew toy the worst it costs me from G-Loomis is $55. With St.Croix if I remember right they will take 40% off the rod. Now this is really good of both companies to help their customer out since it isn’t the fault of their product in anyway. But on a $300 rod the replacement is going to be much more with the StCroix.
Also a word of caution…….if you don’t want to own either a StCroix or a G-Loomis don’t ever fish with one. You’ll be hooked if you do and start collecting them. My first was a light action for Crappie fishing. I honestly couldn’t believe it. I could feel so much more in the rod than ever before. As far as is it worth it? That is something everyone will have a different opinion on. In my opinion if I had to save my pennies for a couple of years to get one I would I like them that much.