TiNuts Posted June 11, 2014 Posted June 11, 2014 I am about to buy myself a st croix legend tournament rod for graduation/Father's Day. This rod is way out of my normal price range, and probably will be the only one I get, so if I'm going to spend that kind of money I wanted to make it count. So what technique/rod rating would allow me to take the most advantage of such a nice rod (sensitivity, etc)? My current rods are a 7' MF Avid, 7'1" MHF ***, and a 7'HXF Carbonlite. My reel selection consists of an MGX 7.1, gen3 SXs 6.4 and 7.1, and I'll also be picking up a new chronarch or curado as part of this gift. I have no troubles selling any of the other rods, if necessary, although I'm a big fan of the Avid. I would like a 6'6"-7' MXF or MLXF, but not sure if that's the most effective use of a $250 rod. Thank you. Quote
Diggy Posted June 11, 2014 Posted June 11, 2014 sensitivity= Bottom contact: worm/jig fishing for most Quote
Super User rippin-lips Posted June 11, 2014 Super User Posted June 11, 2014 You have to ask yourself what techniques you are going to use the rod for. If it's not a bottom contact technique then you can get away with a cheaper rod. Personally I'd buy a 7' mh/xf or f and make it my primary worm and jig rod. Use your *** for something else like moving baits. Chatterbaits, swim jigs,spinnerbaits,traps, or soft swimbaits. Quote
Super User QUAKEnSHAKE Posted June 11, 2014 Super User Posted June 11, 2014 I am about to buy myself a st croix legend tournament rod for graduation/Father's Day. This rod is way out of my normal price range, and probably will be the only one I get, so if I'm going to spend that kind of money I wanted to make it count. So what technique/rod rating would allow me to take the most advantage of such a nice rod (sensitivity, etc)? My current rods are a 7' MF Avid, 7'1" MHF ***, and a 7'HXF Carbonlite. My reel selection consists of an MGX 7.1, gen3 SXs 6.4 and 7.1, and I'll also be picking up a new chronarch or curado as part of this gift. I have no troubles selling any of the other rods, if necessary, although I'm a big fan of the Avid. I would like a 6'6"-7' MXF or MLXF, but not sure if that's the most effective use of a $250 rod. Thank you. I have LTB MLXF, Avid ML/Mod, *** MF I truely feel you wont be blown away by the LTB rod or your expectations might not be met. I just dont think there is a very big/noticeable gain from Avid to LTB. I had Avid first as well got a very good deal on the LTB from croix website $115 and very glad I didnt pay full price. If possible buy the LTB rod from a store with easy liberal return policy if happy great but any doubts youll be able to take care of it easier. Quote
Super User Jrob78 Posted June 11, 2014 Super User Posted June 11, 2014 I agree with everything the other posters have said. Bottom contact baits like worms and jigs benefit the most from a sensitive rod. Quote
TiNuts Posted June 11, 2014 Author Posted June 11, 2014 You have to ask yourself what techniques you are going to use the rod for. If it's not a bottom contact technique then you can get away with a cheaper rod. Personally I'd buy a 7' mh/xf or f and make it my primary worm and jig rod. Use your *** for something else like moving baits. Chatterbaits, swim jigs,spinnerbaits,traps, or soft swimbaits. I was asking what technique to use it for, which you answered. I know enough that using it as a top water rod, would not be an effective use of an expensive rod. I was also thinking maybe finesse? Does finesse require a higher level of sensitivity as bottom contact, or is it simply throwing lighter baits? I have LTB MLXF, Avid ML/Mod, *** MF I truely feel you wont be blown away by the LTB rod or your expectations might not be met. I just dont think there is a very big/noticeable gain from Avid to LTB. I had Avid first as well got a very good deal on the LTB from croix website $115 and very glad I didnt pay full price. If possible buy the LTB rod from a store with easy liberal return policy if happy great but any doubts youll be able to take care of it easier. To be honest, I want an LTB simply because I absolutely love the blue color. I would be perfectly happy with another avid, or even a lesser rod than that. The local cabellas has one LTB in stock that I have to out my hands on every time I go in there. I've had to stop myself multiple times while carrying it to the register because I couldn't justify the cost. It's also a MF, and actually I like the way my MF avid feels better than the LTB and would agree that the extra cost isn't worth it. So yes, this time I am going to pay the extra money just for the blue color. I just graduated engineering school and started a good job and I got a hiring bonus, and dammit I'm getting an LTB 1 Quote
Super User QUAKEnSHAKE Posted June 11, 2014 Super User Posted June 11, 2014 Well cant fault you for that done it myselt on other things. Here in case you dont know Gander Mountain has $50 rebate http://www.gandermountain.com/modperl/product/details.cgi?pdesc=St-Croix-Legend-Tournament-Bass-Casting-Rod-TBC610MLXF&i=451547 Quote
Hyrule Bass Posted June 11, 2014 Posted June 11, 2014 sensitivity is in your hands, save the money and buy a less expensive rod Quote
Super User WIGuide Posted June 11, 2014 Super User Posted June 11, 2014 LTB's are sick rods! I love all of mine. I think you're going to like it better than your Avid. As far as techniques that heightened sensitivity is a major benefit, I'd have to say there are 3 : finesse, bottom contact (worms and jigs), and crankbaits. I think it sensitivity is an added benefit in any technique, but these are the 3 that I've noticed the biggest improvements in. Quote
Capt.Bob Posted June 11, 2014 Posted June 11, 2014 I have to agree, Avid is a very good rod, but the LTB is no slouch!! I own both and the LBT6'8"MXF is not only meant for topwater, but is great for weightless plastics T'riggs and jiggs, very sensitive, I say go for it!! get what you want, I buy elites because I like the handle better than the split grip of the Extreme, I own both and will assure you that either one will bring a smile to your face, I mean who needs an extreme for crankbaits,,,,,,me,,,,because I like it!! Go for it and let us know how happy you are after you use it, my money say's you will be smiling while your typing!!! Quote
TiNuts Posted June 11, 2014 Author Posted June 11, 2014 Well cant fault you for that done it myselt on other things. Here in case you dont know Gander Mountain has $50 rebate http://www.gandermountain.com/modperl/product/details.cgi?pdesc=St-Croix-Legend-Tournament-Bass-Casting-Rod-TBC610MLXF&i=451547 I was not aware of the rebate so thank you for that. That makes it even easier. Thank you everyone for your advice. Quote
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