St. Croix Legend Elite And Legend X

[Patrickcatalano]

Hello all,

 

I am looking at the St. Croix Legend Elite And Legend X. I recently posted a thread about “High End Rods” And had a lot of good comments on the Megabass Daemos as well as a couple other rod brands. Now I am looking at the legend Elite And Legend X. 

[Angry John]

There the same blank.  Split grips with smaller guide vs full handle and standard guides.  This is the only difference.  I go full handle.  Amazing jig rods.

[Fishinthefish]

At that price point I call DVT to get a custom rod built for me.

[Angry John]

You cannot build a custom for the same price as a factory rod .  If you dont know exactly what you want the factory rods hold way better value for trade or resale to try again.  I am all about customs but there needs to be a reason.  For me its handle length...

[Fishinthefish]

 

You cannot build a custom for the same price as a factory rod .  If you dont know exactly what you want the factory rods hold way better value for trade or resale to try again.  I am all about customs but there needs to be a reason.  For me its handle length...

Handle length, attention to detail, customization between color, and the actual blank you want. I also have a rod that I believe personally is on par with the NRX slightly below it at best in terms of sensitivity and weight in my MHX pro elite. I enjoy it thoroughly. cost me two hundred less than the cheapest NRX.

[Angry John]

So you can use cheaper component's and try and beat the factory but that's like trying to beat an index with a mutual fund.  It can be accomplished but not successful very often.  I think the factory gides are overkill and ti/sic are good enough.  If your downgrading to Alconite then there is real savings.  Some nrx rods have recoils and still sell for the same price.  To me that's a ripoff.  A custom may or may not have a warranty but a factory rod is guaranteed.