St. Croix Legend Elite Casting Rods

[chubaka]

There isn't too many reviews on this rod. Anyone fish these rods before? Reviews? 

[Tim Kelly]

The new ones? They've only been available since the classic, and at $600+ they probably haven't sold a ton.

[chubaka]

4 minutes ago, Tim Kelly said:

The new ones? They've only been available since the classic, and at $600+ they probably haven't sold a ton.

No not the new Xtremes that just came out. 

[Tim Kelly]

Don't know then. I have a few of the green elite spinning rods, which are my favourites for most functions, but haven't bought any of the casting rods.  What are you comparing them to? 

[chubaka]

On 4/4/2020 at 1:09 PM, Tim Kelly said:

Don't know then. I have a few of the green elite spinning rods, which are my favourites for most functions, but haven't bought any of the casting rods.  What are you comparing them to? 

https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/St_Croix_Legend_Elite_Casting_Rods/descpage-LE.html

 

This one. Just trying to see any reviews

[Tim Kelly]

I'd be amazed if tackle tour hadn't done a review at some point. They'll be very nice rods, but it depends what you're comparing them to as to how you can judge them. E.G. If you're used to using $200 rods, then they'll be an appreciable set up, but if you're used to NRXs or high end Dobyns, or Megabass they'll be good, but you might prefer some aspects of the other makes. At that level it's very slight differences and it's often as much the ergonomics of how the rod is built that you either prefer one style over the other as they're all top end blanks and fittings. I've always felt St Croix rods managed to feel durable even at the top end, where some of the Loomis rods might be slightly more sensitive, but feel frail and fragile in comparison, but that's just my opinion. 

http://www.tackletour.com/reviewstcroixlegendeliteec70mf.html

[Finessegenics]

Haven’t fished either rods but they’re basically the same as the Legend Xs. Same blank, same torzite guides, same reel seats. The only difference is the finish and that the legend elite has a full cork handle rather than the split grip. I also noticed some of the models of the legend elites are slightly heavier. By .1 or .2 of an ounce. That will not be noticeable but I figured it’s worth mentioning anyways. Maybe the full cork handle of the legend elite can help with balancing?
 

I’d look at  reviews for the legend x (if they are easier to come by) and feel confident that the same can apply to the legend elite. Hope this helps and good luck! 

[FishTank]

I have two of them, 7' MH Fast and the 6'8'' M  X-fast.  They are both great rods and the construction on them is top notch.  The 6'8'' M is my favorite of the two.  It's sensitive and fun to fish.  I have paired it with a Daiwa Steez SV TWS. I use it for lighter T-rigged stuff.  The 7' MH Fast is a great general purpose rod.  As far sensitivity goes, they are on par with the G. Loomis GLX but not close to the NRX.  They are definitely a great quality rod.