St Croix Bargain Room Rage

[kschultz76]

In case there are any fans of the Rage series rods or someone looking for a deal St Croix has them all up in their Bargain room online for $99. Usually means they're updating or discontinuing the rods.

[WIGuide]

I believe they may be updating them as well as a few other rod models for upcoming icast. If you're close enough to get up to their factory in Park Falls, WI you can probably get an even better deal on a rage. I think they were $99 a piece or 2 for $120 last time I was up there. They may not have that deal anymore, but it's possible. 

[Master Bait'r]

Same blank as the Avid, just assembled in Mex-ee-ko iirc.  

 

 

 

Jump on that deal, it is KILLER.  That's like 2-for1 and I challenge you to find someone who doesn't like the Avid blank

[DaveT63]

I was just coming here to post the same thing.  Sounds like a great deal.

[S Hovanec]

Same blank as the Avid, just assembled in Mex-ee-ko iirc.

Not same blank as Avid. It's rolled with the same graphite tho. Same blank implies the blank was rolled in Park Falls, which it is not.

[kschultz76]

Agree they are a great deal. Myself I don't care for the reel seats and handles enough that it wouldn't be worth it, plus I have too many rods as it is.

[kschultz76]

Not same blank as Avid. It's rolled with the same graphite tho. Same blank implies the blank was rolled in Park Falls, which it is not.

X2 an important point, another reason I always suggest the Avid over the Rage.

[S Hovanec]

I have no issue with them being out of Mexico, I build on RodGeeks blanks that come out of the same factory. Calling a Rage an Avid is like calling Geeks Carbon 2 a Premier and the Carbon 4 a Legend Tournament. Similar, but not the same.

[stkbassn]

I can't get past the grips...just feels weird to me. The rod itself fishes and feels great otherwise. One of my fishing partners has a few. I'll have to alert him to this. Thanks for sharing!  That's a great price on those for Rage fans for sure!

[Cgrinder]

I came here expecting a rant about the Bargain Room. I am let down.

[kschultz76]

I have no issue with them being out of Mexico, I build on RodGeeks blanks that come out of the same factory. Calling a Rage an Avid is like calling Geeks Carbon 2 a Premier and the Carbon 4 a Legend Tournament. Similar, but not the same.

Yeah my post likely came across wrong. It's just for me that the total package of the Avid was always a better value then the Rage given the price difference. And the US origins and resulting better warranty was the icing on that cake. Plus for me I can't get comfortable with the handles/reel seats on the Rage.

[Mattfrom_NJ]

Anyone use the 7'2" mm for squarebills/cranks? I've been wanting a crankbait rod for a while now and keep going back and forth with the premier, avid, mojo.

[Master Bait'r]

Not same blank as Avid. It's rolled with the same graphite tho. Same blank implies the blank was rolled in Park Falls, which it is not.

Is it the same type of machine, same pressure and epoxy? Wait nevermind I don't actually care haha

[flyfisher]

i am pretty sure that the blanks are made in the US and shipped to mexico for assembly.  I am digging through my emails now to their customer service as i am pretty sure i asked them about it before and that is what i was told.

[HoosierHawgs]

Hopefully I can find someone around here who carries them so I can at least hold one before I pull the trigger

[kschultz76]

Some Dicks Sporting Goods carry them in stock.

[k3bass]

They always seemed heavier than my avids, but that's just my opinion. They also have different lengths than the avids.

[Turkey sandwich]

I own a 7'1 Rage worm and jig rod and really like it. The grip is different, but feels a lot better than most foam handles (personal taste). I actually like the real seat/grip more than the Avid X. It's assembled in Mexico and I'm 90% certain the blanks are made here in the states. If I had an extra $120 at the moment, I'd grab two more in a heartbeat. That's an incredible deal.