Rod blanks comparison

[Munkin]

How do the Rod Geeks 4 series compare to a St Croix Avid? I want to build 2 spinning rods (610MLXF and 68MXF) and wonder how they compare. 

 

Allen 

[bish0p]

From RodGeeks FAQ:

Our C2 blanks are the same as St. Croix's SCII, and our C4 is the same as SCIV. We do not have a direct SCIII equivalent because our C4 blanks are even higher performance at great prices.

 

The Avid's use SCIII. The C4's are more sensitive, lighter than the Avids.

[S Hovanec]

You'll have to step up to SCV to get either of those models now 

[MickD]

You can get the 7 foot MLF in Carbon 4.  If you insist on 6-10 then cut the butt off 2 inches, but I'd just leave it alone.  For your 6-8, use the 6-6 Carbon 4, adding a 2" butt extension if you insist on 6-6. I'd leave it alone, too.  

 

Do not shorten a blank from the tip. 

 

[Munkin]

I have always liked St Croix and wanted to use the SCIV and SCV but never cared for the colored blanks. What I am hoping for in the 4 series Rod Geeks is a little better blank than the Avid in a slate finish.

 

Allen

[bish0p]

The SCV blanks are made in Park Falls, WI and sent to the Mexican factory. The nice thing is you can have the SCV blanks painted or raw.

 

I don't know if RodGeeks has a slate color option.

[MickD]

Rodgeeks has an natural blank which is the base price, with colors extra.  They are still quite a bargain in color.

[Munkin]

When I say slate I am talking about the natural color of the blank.

 

Allen 

[MickD]

I believe that is what is the base color for Rodgeeks.  Check their site for their colors and pricing.