Fostinator Posted October 3, 2012 Posted October 3, 2012 looking to buy and new spinning rod thinking about going with the st. croix mojo spinning rod. anyone using or previously used it tell me what you think. Also what length and set up you use. Quote
Super User ww2farmer Posted October 3, 2012 Super User Posted October 3, 2012 I have one and like it. 6'8" M/XF. I use it for flick shake, shakey head, open hook tubes for SM, small jigs ect. Quote
grizzly1654 Posted October 3, 2012 Posted October 3, 2012 I bought a 6' 8" m/xf mojo spinning rod earlier this year. The mojo is a sensitive and light rod, but I only fished for a couple hours with it before the rod snapped between the 2nd and 3rd eye from the tip. I was reeling in a 2-3 lb bass and it made a hard run close to the boat when it snapped. I read some reveiws for the mojo and there were a few that said their rods snapped the same place mine did. So i took it back and exchanged it for a shimano compre. Quote
Super User tomustang Posted October 3, 2012 Super User Posted October 3, 2012 Well 'length' and 'setup' (assuming action) will be based on how/where/what you're fishing with. More information is needed to guess better at what anyone would recommend to you. As far as the mojo line, it does the job well and is very stout. Quote
BASSHUNTER1961 Posted October 3, 2012 Posted October 3, 2012 Get the Premier...Made in the USA Period Quote
dam0007 Posted October 3, 2012 Posted October 3, 2012 +1 on the Premier, its one of my favorite rods. Quote
Super User flyfisher Posted October 3, 2012 Super User Posted October 3, 2012 I have quite a few of the mojo rods and have not been disappointed. I currently own the 7'mf and 6'8"MXF spinning and 7'MHF casting rod. They are a little tip heavy but sensitivity is good and i have no complaints about the quality. In the $100 price range they are right near if not at the top in my opinion. I also have a veritas which is a good rod but there is something that just feels off to me but i can't pinpont exactly what it is. I don't think you will be disappointed if you get a mojo. Quote
dam0007 Posted October 3, 2012 Posted October 3, 2012 Flyfisher, the mojo spinning rods, are they designed exclusively for braid? I know the surf rods are. That's something the OP may need to know. Quote
Super User flyfisher Posted October 3, 2012 Super User Posted October 3, 2012 Flyfisher, the mojo spinning rods, are they designed exclusively for braid? I know the surf rods are. That's something the OP may need to know. Not sure if they are designed for braid but i have used braid exclusively on mine for upwards of a year, getting out 2-3 times a week, with no problems. Quote
dam0007 Posted October 3, 2012 Posted October 3, 2012 Don't know how to quote on mobile.. @flyfisher My buddy loves his, it has the smaller guides, ideal for braid. I run mono exclusively so won't work for me. But then again I'm speaking saltwater fishing. As far as the fresh water Mojos go, idk. Lol St Croix makes great stuff! Quote
bassmainiac Posted October 3, 2012 Posted October 3, 2012 i have the mojo dropshot rod 6'9" ML extra fast and i love it. i have it paired with a shimano sahara and 8 lb power pro. its a great rod for the money. nice and light and pretty sensitive. it works great for drop shot and also use it for shaky heads and it rocks! is it a legend extreme? no. but for the money its a good quality rod. Quote
shootermcbob Posted October 3, 2012 Posted October 3, 2012 I had the 7' mf "tube n grub" rod. I first off think the rod was more like a mhf than simply a medium. Secondly, I did not care for the rod. I fished it side by side with a cabelas xml 7 mf rod, and found the cabelas rod to be much more sensitive. Keep in mind, both rods were fished with shimano stradic 2500 and lined with #6 yo-zuri hybrid ultrasoft line. I fished both with weightless senkos. Nothing wrong with the rod, but I think there are better choices. Good luck with whatever you choose. Maybe you could do a follow up to let us know how you like what you purchased? Quote
coachdog Posted October 3, 2012 Posted October 3, 2012 I have had the mojo "power spin" model MBS70MHF for two seasons now. Only purchased because it was 50% off at a local fishing show. No quality/breakage issues or complaints to date. Fish it with braid and Mono on a Shirmano Saraha 2500. Make no mistake this rod is stiff and while not perfect for every application, I have used it on everything from plastics to top water. I have other rods that I reach for first when I know I am going fishing, but this one is always in my truck and has been used quite a bit as a spur of the moment rod. It casts well, although accuracy suffers due to the stiffness of this specific model. Power is closer to heavy than medium. Sensitivity is OK. Action is fast as advertised. Need more info on techniques and situatons you plan to fish to recommend length and action. Have you checked St. Croix's website? Each mojo model is listed with its suggested application. Make sure you consider the weight of the baits you plan to use and the line test as well when making your selection. Good Luck Quote
Super User iabass8 Posted October 3, 2012 Super User Posted October 3, 2012 a few years ago i had the 7' MHM. I would still be using it as my shallow crank rod instead of my legend but i had 5 guide inserts fall out within a week. Ran 10-12# fluoro on it. Aside from that I actually liked the rod quite a bit. Quote
BASSHUNTER1961 Posted October 3, 2012 Posted October 3, 2012 I can't imagine why anyone would even consider the Mojo when the Premier can be had for the same price, just makes no sense. 1 Quote
Super User MarkH024 Posted October 3, 2012 Super User Posted October 3, 2012 I can't imagine why anyone would even consider the Mojo when the Premier can be had for the same price, just makes no sense. One is a split grip one is not. Different strokes for different folks. I use both, love both. Quote
fishking247 Posted October 3, 2012 Posted October 3, 2012 The technique specific rods catch people's attention. It is the best thing a rod manufacturer could have done on their end. It makes people think they need every rod in the lineup lol Quote
BASSHUNTER1961 Posted October 3, 2012 Posted October 3, 2012 The technique specific rods catch people's attention. It is the best thing a rod manufacturer could have done on their end. It makes people think they need every rod in the lineup lol Truer words have not been spoken. Quote
Super User MarkH024 Posted October 3, 2012 Super User Posted October 3, 2012 The technique specific rods catch people's attention. It is the best thing a rod manufacturer could have done on their end. It makes people think they need every rod in the lineup lol Absolutely. Quote
Super User flyfisher Posted October 4, 2012 Super User Posted October 4, 2012 One is a split grip one is not. Different strokes for different folks. I use both, love both. I didn't even realize they were technique specific until someone showed me the label on the rod. I looked at the premier and the mojo and i preferred the split grip so that was the main reason i went with the Mojo. Of course i think next year i will be looking to sell them off and replace them with the legend tournament bass rods or depending on how good my annual bonus i might spring for the legend extremes Quote
Stasher1 Posted October 4, 2012 Posted October 4, 2012 I can't imagine why anyone would even consider the Mojo when the Premier can be had for the same price, just makes no sense. Unless something has changed recently, certain length/power/action combinations aren't available in the Premier line, like the 6'8" MXF spinning and casting, and the 6'9" MLXF spinning, not to mention the lack of Premier cranking rods over 7' long. I'm definitely not a Mojo fan, but the Premier isn't all sunshine and rainbows, either. There are definitely lighter, better balanced, and more sensitive options in the $100 range 1 Quote
Fostinator Posted October 4, 2012 Author Posted October 4, 2012 alright let me ask this then. I will be using this rod with plastics worms and such as well as live shiners. Im looking for a good rod in the $100 price. Quote
BASSHUNTER1961 Posted October 4, 2012 Posted October 4, 2012 alright let me ask this then. I will be using this rod with plastics worms and such as well as live shiners. Im looking for a good rod in the $100 price. In that case, any 6'6" - 7' MHXF rod will work just fine. Quote
BASSHUNTER1961 Posted October 4, 2012 Posted October 4, 2012 Unless something has changed recently, certain length/power/action combinations aren't available in the Premier line, like the 6'8" MXF spinning and casting, and the 6'9" MLXF spinning, not to mention the lack of Premier cranking rods over 7' long. I'm definitely not a Mojo fan, but the Premier isn't all sunshine and rainbows, either. There are definitely lighter, better balanced, and more sensitive options in the $100 range If you can't find a rod in the Premier line that works then your doing something wrong... 1 Quote
Super User QUAKEnSHAKE Posted October 4, 2012 Super User Posted October 4, 2012 If split-grip is something you prefer Cabelas does offer the Premier in split-grip version. They go only to 7' Medium Fast 1/4-5/8 lure, 6-12 line, 3.9oz. My own preferance would be Med over Med Hvy just cause Med Hvy is a pretty stout rod I have 6'6" Med Hvy Premier spinning. If you are not in a lot of thick cover Medium may suit you. I have a Medium power St Croix but its an Elite it has some backbone for a medium. http://www.cabelas.com/product/St-Croix-Premier-Split-Grip-Spinning-Rods/1156608.uts?Ntk=AllProducts&searchPath=%2Fcatalog%2Fsearch.cmd%3Fform_state%3DsearchForm%26N%3D0%26fsch%3Dtrue%26Ntk%3DAllProducts%26Ntt%3Dst%2Bcroix%2Bpremier%26WTz_l%3DHeader%253BSearch-All%2BProducts&Ntt=st+croix+premier&WTz_l=Header%3BSearch-All+Products Quote
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