St. Croix Avid vs St. Croix Mojo

[Travis Gasper]

I ended up buying a 7' medium Avid X last night. I played around with it at home and didn't like the handle, it was too small and didn't fit my hand very well. I have two baitcasters with the split grip handle, so I didn't think that would be a problem. I ended up taking it back today and had them order me a 7' medium Avid since it has the full cork handle like my Fenwick that I really like. Also, I didn't realize the X only has a 15 year warranty unlike the lifetime one the original Avid has. 

[punch]

Sure doesn't take people long to mention the Mojo's are made in mexico in like.. nearly every thread about Mojos. Why does that matter exactly? I just find it funny how predictable this forum is sometimes. 

I have an avidx and a new mojo, and the avid x is WAY more sensitive and a smidge lighter. 

[Travis Gasper]

22 minutes ago, punch said:

Sure doesn't take people long to mention the Mojo's are made in mexico in like.. nearly every thread about Mojos. Why does that matter exactly? I just find it funny how predictable this forum is sometimes. 

I have an avidx and a new mojo, and the avid x is WAY more sensitive and a smidge lighter. 

I like buying American made when I can, and especially being from and living in WI, I wanted a WI made St. Croix rod. Wanted to see people's opinions to see if the extra $80 was worth it quality wise. 

[Angry John]

1 hour ago, punch said:

Sure doesn't take people long to mention the Mojo's are made in mexico in like.. nearly every thread about Mojos. Why does that matter exactly? I just find it funny how predictable this forum is sometimes. 

I have an avidx and a new mojo, and the avid x is WAY more sensitive and a smidge lighter. 

Most people that are trying to shop american look at st croix because it supports american products.  I have found that people dont know that all of the rods are not made in the states and it turns out to be a disappointment if the rod they get is made elsewhere.  

[wnspain]

6 hours ago, punch said:

Sure doesn't take people long to mention the Mojo's are made in mexico in like.. nearly every thread about Mojos. Why does that matter exactly? I just find it funny how predictable this forum is sometimes. 

I have an avidx and a new mojo, and the avid x is WAY more sensitive and a smidge lighter. 

I can't speak for anyone else, but the U.S. made vs. Mexico (or anywhere else) is an economic issue at the very least. Economics aside, Americans like to believe that goods made or manufactured in the U.S. are of better quality than Mexico, or some other third world country. As manufacturing processes and quality tooling along with the raw materials became available globally, many third world countries are now capable of producing quality goods.

I for one would rather buy something U.S. made because it provides income for American workers who spend their income on food and other necessities which provide income for U.S. workers in other industries. The whole global economy is rapidly changing, but if we keep buying foreign, we will soon realize that our manufacturing base has eroded and you will no longer have a choice of "American made". Our economy exploded during the industrial revolution largely due to the manufacturing of high quality goods and provided income for U.S. families to purchase housing, autos, electronics, etc. etc. 

The more jobs that go to foreign workers, the more American cash goes outside the U.S., the more manufacturing that moves outside of our borders - the more America becomes a society of consumers without an industrial base to support our relatively high standard of living.

SO WHY DOES IT MATTER EXACTLY?  SEE ABOVE