New Finesse Worm Rod

[JunkYard814]

I still haven't purchased a spinning rod for my finesse soft plastics. I was planning on getting a St. Croix Avid in a 6'6" ML XF or around those specs. I just noticed that Gander Mountain now has a rebate special going for St. Croix rods and I can now get a Legend for pretty much the same price I was about to spend on an Avid. I've also been hearing a lot about these Black *** rods. Any of you're thoughts or suggestions would be awesome.

[motodmast]

Ive never had a st.croix but i do have the 7'1 M *** black, and its perfect for shakey head, finesse worms, trick worms, tubes.. etc.. and if your worried about the sensitivity or components on the rod being bad cause its only $100, youre way wrong, this rod fishes like a $200+ rod. Its simply amazing!

[Darren.]

I still haven't purchased a spinning rod for my finesse soft plastics. I was planning on getting a St. Croix Avid in a 6'6" ML XF or around those specs. I just noticed that Gander Mountain now has a rebate special going for St. Croix rods and I can now get a Legend for pretty much the same price I was about to spend on an Avid. I've also been hearing a lot about these Black *** rods. Any of you're thoughts or suggestions would be awesome.

 

I can't comment on the *** rods, but I can comment on the Avid. I just bought the 6'3" Avid MLXF rod and have been extremely impressed with it. Just caught a 4 pounder on it yesterday. Got a Daiwa Lexa 2000SH mounted to it, 10 lb braid + 8 lb XPS Fluoro. Fantastic feel.

 

So yeah, Avid is all they say and then some....

[ww2farmer]

IMHO, the St Croix 6'8" M/XF blank is about as good as it gets for a finesse jig/worm spinning rod. They make it in several lines (Mojo, Rage, Avid, LTB, Leg. Elite, and Leg. Xt.) pick how much you want to spend and you'll have a great rod. I own the Mojo, and it get's used side by side all year long with my Avids, and Legend Tournaments, and it has not disappointed one bit. I imagine the Avid (and higher) priced rods would be even better.

[SissySticks]

Have a custom builder build you up a Batson Rainshadow 802.75 blank in either the RX7 or RX8 series.  Its a 6'8" MXF somewhat like the St. Croix but a tad more powerful in the butt IMHO. My favorite all around blank for finesse plastic fishing. I have literally 2 dozen spinning rods, and I like many of them for many reasons, but if I had to fish with just 1 rod for the rest of my life, it would be that blank in the RX8 series with a tennessee handle and titanium framed alconites, which you can get built for about $200. If it's plastic and less than 10", you can do it with that rod.

[thehooligan]

I dont think you can go wrong with an *** at $100, ill be picking one up soon.

[roadwarrior]

IMHO, the St Croix 6'8" M/XF blank is about as good as it gets for a finesse jig/worm spinning rod. They make it in several lines (Mojo, Rage, Avid, LTB, Leg. Elite, and Leg. Xt.) pick how much you want to spend and you'll have a great rod. I own the Mojo, and it get's used side by side all year long with my Avids, and Legend Tournaments, and it has not disappointed one bit. I imagine the Avid (and higher) priced rods would be even better.

 

The Avid AVS68MXF is an outstanding rod and something you will treasure.

 

 

 

[lmbfisherman]

My vote would be the St. Croix Legend if it will be the same price as the Avid.

[JellyMan]

It's a casting rod but I use a Mojo Bass 7' M/F for all my weightless plastics. I love it. Paired up on a Revo STX it's an awesome combo.

 

Did a little poking around on the *** Black rods... Looks real nice! I'de love to get one in my hands to check it out.

[JunkYard814]

I have a Mojo for my cranking rod and I'm not really interested in getting another one. I wanted the Avid, but I would have to imagine the Legend would be a better rod. Also I noticed the Legend comes in either a ML / F or M / XF. Decisions decisions.

[lmbfisherman]

I'd go with the M/XF as this maybe more of an all around rod vs ML/F. 

[rmcguirk]

I have the Avid 6'9" ML XF.  It is a beautiful stick and I like it a lot.  I bought it for shakey head, light plastics and drop shot.  If I had to do it all over again, I might opt instead for the 6'8" MXF instead, though.  Just a bit more versatile.   

[MarkH024]

IMHO, the St Croix 6'8" M/XF blank is about as good as it gets for a finesse jig/worm spinning rod. They make it in several lines (Mojo, Rage, Avid, LTB, Leg. Elite, and Leg. Xt.) pick how much you want to spend and you'll have a great rod. I own the Mojo, and it get's used side by side all year long with my Avids, and Legend Tournaments, and it has not disappointed one bit. I imagine the Avid (and higher) priced rods would be even better.

I have the 6'8 M/XF in the Avid line. I use it for wacky style and smaller finesse worms. The rod is dynamite and well worth the money.  

[mjseverson24]

just for thought st. criox triumph 7' ML $70.00 great rod, better price. Buy two for what you wanted to spend on the one.

 

 

Mitch

[DaveT63]

I Don't Know About The ***, But Keep In Mind The Avids And Legends Come With Lifetime Warranties. Fantastic Rods, Too!

[JunkYard814]

Well I caved in today and purchased the St. Croix Legend Tournament spinning rod in the 6' 10" ML XF specs. I'll give you a review when it gets in and I get to try it out. 

[jtesch]

• I have the Avid 6'6 ml xf and it is a great rod but a little to light for most bass fishing. If you can find last years shimano cumara in 6'8 m at a clearance price that's a fantastic finnese rod