lecisnith Posted April 12, 2016 Posted April 12, 2016 So Cabela's is going to have St. Croix Mojo rods for 40% off pretty soon here. So I should be able to get a new jerkbait rod for around $70. I know some people have had some issues with the Mojo line as opposed to others in the St. Croix family, but I also know their service and warranty is second to none. Is there any reason to not buy one? Quote
Turtle135 Posted April 12, 2016 Posted April 12, 2016 is this the older model which was tip heavy in my opinion? 1 Quote
thebillsman Posted April 12, 2016 Posted April 12, 2016 Nothing wrong with a mojo at $70. Even if you don't like it you'll be able to recoup at least $70. 1 Quote
S. Sass Posted April 12, 2016 Posted April 12, 2016 Hey I like the them just fine and at 40% off you would literally have to have mental issues if you turn down a nice brand new (not the best not a $200+ rod) rod with a 5yr warranty from a reputable company. Just my opinion 1 Quote
lecisnith Posted April 12, 2016 Author Posted April 12, 2016 8 minutes ago, Turtle135 said: is this the older model which was tip heavy in my opinion? I believe it's the new version. 2 minutes ago, thebillsman said: Nothing wrong with a mojo at $70. Even if you don't like it you'll be able to recoup at least $70. That's not helping... Quote
Fishin' Fool Posted April 12, 2016 Posted April 12, 2016 29 minutes ago, lecisnith said: So Cabela's is going to have St. Croix Mojo rods for 40% off pretty soon here. So I should be able to get a new jerkbait rod for around $70. I know some people have had some issues with the Mojo line as opposed to others in the St. Croix family, but I also know their service and warranty is second to none. Is there any reason to not buy one? "Reel" men buy NRX. Is that helping? 4 Quote
lecisnith Posted April 12, 2016 Author Posted April 12, 2016 4 minutes ago, Fishin' Fool said: "Reel" men buy NRX. Is that helping? Only if I can get it for 75% off. Couldn't bring myself to spend that much on a rod. I'd be too afraid to use it. 3 Quote
rangerjockey Posted April 12, 2016 Posted April 12, 2016 If it's the new scIII blank its a steal..I actually own that rod and at one time owned the older model.. They make a nice jerkbait rod and a pop r rod as well.. I never noticed either being tip heavy, but I a fish a jerkbait with the tip down. 1 Quote
kstephes033 Posted April 12, 2016 Posted April 12, 2016 Just like every other st croix i have ever owned or used (Legend xtreme, LTB, Avid, Rage, Mojo, Premier) they are tip heavy. Fine for tip down techniques as said before like jerkbaits, topwater, spinnerbaits, swim jigs, cranks, etc... But anything you would be doing bottom contact with i wouldnt waste the $. They are sensitive for sure, but st croix needs to get their act together on the balancing of their rods. Quote
blckshirt98 Posted April 12, 2016 Posted April 12, 2016 Call the St. Croix Factory and see if you can still get 2 Rage rods for like $80. Quote
Super User iabass8 Posted April 12, 2016 Super User Posted April 12, 2016 It's highly unlikely you are getting the new sciii mojo for 40% off. Cabelas is most likely clearancing out their old stock. The 68mxf makes a great jerkbait rod. Well worth 60-70$ Quote
IndianaFinesse Posted April 12, 2016 Posted April 12, 2016 I think you came to the wrong place to be talked out of buying a mojo. Quote
Turkey sandwich Posted April 12, 2016 Posted April 12, 2016 With either blank, $70 is a steal. With the SCIII, I'd be tempted to buy 5 of them. I have quite a few St. Croix rods and can't complain about any of them really being tip heavy. Most of the time, I've found, that when someone complains about a lot of rods being tip heavy, the problem isn't the sticks or even he weight of the reel as a counter balance, but how they're being held/balanced in the fisherman's hands. Quote
lecisnith Posted April 13, 2016 Author Posted April 13, 2016 They are definitely the SCII blank. I don't think that changes anything for me. You guys didn't do a very good job of convincing me to not buy one then my wife told me I should. I guess I have to buy a new rod. I'm very disappointed... Quote
LunkerFisher Posted April 13, 2016 Posted April 13, 2016 Do yourself a favor and buy an avid or LTB. Quote
lecisnith Posted April 13, 2016 Author Posted April 13, 2016 21 minutes ago, LunkerFisher said: Do yourself a favor and buy an avid or LTB. Well, neither of those are 40% off. I never pay full price on gear. 1 Quote
aprilbass101 Posted April 13, 2016 Posted April 13, 2016 Just wanted to chime in! The 40% off on the Mojo's are the SCII blanks. SCIII are $120. Great rod for that price! When they went on sale in Dundee, MI Cabela's they sold out of them with in a days! Don't wait to long or you'll be sorry I have both models & i'm very pleased with both. Honestly, you can't tell the difference in the 15% weight decrease but a little more sensitivity in the SCIII blank IMO! You won't be disappointed for $80! Quote
WPCfishing Posted April 13, 2016 Posted April 13, 2016 Buy the rod you want not the price or deal. I personally didn't like last years mojo. The new III is very nice. Quote
Kevin22 Posted April 13, 2016 Posted April 13, 2016 I dont really care for my 7'mhf mojo. Too heavy (weight) and is very tip heavy. I use it for heavier spinnerbaits but dont throw them too often. I can count the number of times i use it each year on one hand. If it wasnt so darn heavy it would make a good all-around rod. Quote
tbone1993 Posted April 13, 2016 Posted April 13, 2016 5 minutes ago, Kevin22 said: I dont really care for my 7'mhf mojo. Too heavy (weight) and is very tip heavy. I use it for heavier spinnerbaits but dont throw them too often. I can count the number of times i use it each year on one hand. If it wasnt so darn heavy it would make a good all-around rod. Contrary to this post I love using this rod for spinnerbaits. It was the older model and have only used the new one for a few outings ( busted a guide and lost the top guide to a boat ramp). It casts spinnerbaits pretty well and I don't mind the weight. The jerk bait mojo is a decent rod it doesn't stand up to the avid model / avid x model though. I prefer something lighter as jerk baits are very labor intensive. Quote
Global Moderator Bluebasser86 Posted April 13, 2016 Global Moderator Posted April 13, 2016 The 6' 8" M/F Mojo makes a great jerkbait rod, does that help Anyone complaining about St. Croix rods being tip heavy that owns a St.Croix, please send me a PM and I'll send you the address that you can send them to so you don't have to weighed down by these dead sticks Maybe I'm just not sensitive enough to tell the difference, but I know I catch plenty of fish on my unbalanced, tip heavy rods. I guess the fish are just lucky I don't use good stuff 4 Quote
Super User Bankbeater Posted April 13, 2016 Super User Posted April 13, 2016 I had the 7' mojo and thought it was very front end heavy. Even with an Abu round reel on it, it still seemed heavy. Quote
lecisnith Posted April 13, 2016 Author Posted April 13, 2016 9 hours ago, WPCfishing said: Buy the rod you want not the price or deal. I personally didn't like last years mojo. The new III is very nice. It's all about doing research to know what I want when the price is right. Not necessarily settling for what is on sale. Quote
Rbm18 Posted April 13, 2016 Posted April 13, 2016 59 minutes ago, Bankbeater said: I had the 7' mojo and thought it was very front end heavy. Even with an Abu round reel on it, it still seemed heavy. I had one also and ended up selling it . It wasn't balanced at all Quote
Kevin22 Posted April 13, 2016 Posted April 13, 2016 11 hours ago, Bluebasser86 said: The 6' 8" M/F Mojo makes a great jerkbait rod, does that help Anyone complaining about St. Croix rods being tip heavy that owns a St.Croix, please send me a PM and I'll send you the address that you can send them to so you don't have to weighed down by these dead sticks Maybe I'm just not sensitive enough to tell the difference, but I know I catch plenty of fish on my unbalanced, tip heavy rods. I guess the fish are just lucky I don't use good stuff Of course they will catch fish! Its just not enjoyable to use when you have to fight the rod tip all day. I've said it on here before.. if I could sell mine for a reasonable amount, I would sell it in a second. Just waiting for a local sucker.. I mean fisherman.. to want it. For anyone who doesn't have a mojo, clip a 1oz weight to the tip of your rod and then go fishing... that's the mojo bass rods! Quote
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