E6x or Bass X

[Mjmj]

2 hours ago, Turkey sandwich said:

@Mjmj yeah, that's weird.  Is it only when you roll cast?  Might it be something with the mechanics of the cast?  If there is a legit problem with the blank, St. Croix has awesome customer service. 

I only noticed it when I roll cast. When I pitch, I have my spool tension and breaks turned down, so I really didn't notice it then. And let's face it most of the time most people over head cast, you can't see if your rod tip is loading up. What Mlbassyaker said makes sense. Like I said it does feel stiff. Are St Croix rods a little heavier in the action that is labeled?

[Turkey sandwich]

Yes.  They tend to run a bit heavier and a bit faster than most other makes.  Also, a fast or extra fast action rod is only going to load at the tip, not halfway down the blank, like for example a fiberglass rod, a moderate action crank bait rod, or a lot of lower end graphite.  

 

Based on your description, I would roll back the breaks a bit when roll casting and use your thumb to control the spool.  The problem is casting distance, ultimately, right?

[Mjmj]

49 minutes ago, Turkey sandwich said:

Yes.  They tend to run a bit heavier and a bit faster than most other makes.  Also, a fast or extra fast action rod is only going to load at the tip, not halfway down the blank, like for example a fiberglass rod, a moderate action crank bait rod, or a lot of lower end graphite.  

 

Based on your description, I would roll back the breaks a bit when roll casting and use your thumb to control the spool.  The problem is casting distance, ultimately, right?

Im not worried about distance. The issues I have with the rod is it feels stiff and because it doesn't load up, I tend to cast a little to the right. I don't hate the rod, it's just not one of my favorites. 

[Further North]

A few thoughts...

1. If your sponsor is G. Loomis...I'd try to make sure I had a few on my boat.
2. Bass X rods, while great, are at the lower end of the St Croix line.
3. With a 50% discount, your dollars go a lot further on the G. Loomis side of the equation...For $250, you'll get a $500 G. Loomis...but only a $250 St. Croix...I'm not the smartest guy on the block...but that looks to me like an opportunity to get into some very nice rods that I could sell at a slight profit if it turned out I didn't care for them.

I've got more St. Croix rods than Loomis, both are great.  Go big, or go home....IMO.

[Cam Young]

Thought I'd just post back up for you guys letting you know what I have decided to go with. I did not grab an E6X or Bass X. I ended up ordering 4 robs and 4 reels. I got an NRX JWR 7'5" paired with a Metanium for skipping and fishing around docks. I got a GLX DSR paired with a Stradic Ci4+ for drop shot of course. I got a Shimano Expride 7'11" paired with an Aldebaran for pitching/flipping. Finally, I also got a Shimano Zodias 7'6" Glass Rod paired with a Shimano Tranx 400 for cranks. Have my first tournament this weekend (April 21st, 2018) on Smith Mountain Lake, VA. Super Pumped! If any of y'all have fished SML, let me know and give some pointers!

[Matt_3479]

I have finished with and or currently own a st. Croix mojo bass, avid X spinning and avid X casting. I also have an E6x and an imx pro. I personally love the loomis Rods. I’ve been super happy with the avids as well but my e6x feels more sensitive but it’s a bit of an unfair cause it’s a little bit of a lighter rod. 

 

If your set on the e6x series vs the bass x I’d 100% go with the e6x as like mentioned there marketed to compete with the avids. If your looking at trying the loomis Rods and don’t mind spending a little extra dough grab an nrx or glx, not that I’ve owned either but will definately get one sooner or later as I love the feel of my imx pro and it’s not as good as the nrx or glx so I couldn’t image how great they are. The IMX PRO is another series that wouldn’t be bad to get. Great rods at a little more then the e6x but not as much as glx or nrx.

 

i don’t know the truth behind this but a gentleman I deal with at a local store was a st. Croix guy until last season when he fished the glx and imx pro series rods. He said the glx blew any of his st. Croixs out of the water (legend extremes, elites etc.) and the imx pro was more of a comparison to the legends and he still felt the imx were better rod. 

[LonnieP]

You made the right choice by not getting an e6x. 

[optimator]

2 hours ago, LonnieP said:

You made the right choice by not getting an e6x. 

Over the Bass X? LOL. But by going with a NRX & GlX instead? Absolutely. 

[Matt_3479]

8 hours ago, Cam Young said:

Thought I'd just post back up for you guys letting you know what I have decided to go with. I did not grab an E6X or Bass X. I ended up ordering 4 robs and 4 reels. I got an NRX JWR 7'5" paired with a Metanium for skipping and fishing around docks. I got a GLX DSR paired with a Stradic Ci4+ for drop shot of course. I got a Shimano Expride 7'11" paired with an Aldebaran for pitching/flipping. Finally, I also got a Shimano Zodias 7'6" Glass Rod paired with a Shimano Tranx 400 for cranks. Have my first tournament this weekend (April 21st, 2018) on Smith Mountain Lake, VA. Super Pumped! If any of y'all have fished SML, let me know and give some pointers!

Should of read the post above before posting lol. Must of missed it. Congrats on your new purchases and I hope you enjoy the new rods. Once you give them a go let us know what you think! Super curious on what you think about these new rods. The ci4+ is a beautiful little reel, I love mine on my e6x when dipping for walleye