St Croix 7’4 H/F owners: How does this blank act and how do you guys use them?

[Finessegenics]

Hey guys. I know what you’re thinking; not another thread about “rod recommendations”. I’m just really interested in getting a heavy duty setup and I’m rather inexperienced with the gear that goes with this style of fishing. I rarely every fish ‘slop’. When I do, I use a MH/F which is just fine. But I have the cash and I’ve wanted to add a setup like this to my arsenal for a long time. I plan to buy a mojo bass or bass x 7’4 H/F for frogging, punching into moderate/sparse weeds and pitching heavier t-rigs (3/8-1/2oz) around weeds. I have the opportunity to buy either model lightly used. I’m a St-Croix fanboy (currently own 4 of their rods, 3 mojo bass & 1 avid x) so naturally I gravitated towards this stick when I saw a couple of em being sold on Facebook. 

 

So for owners of SC’s 7’4 H/F (specifically mojo or bass x but all input is appreciated) how do you use these rods? Is it a broomstick? A true Fast action or some bend further down the blank? I’d really appreciate your overall thoughts and experiences with the rod. 

 

 

Thanks!

[RichF]

I have the 7'4 HF Avid-X.  I actually don't use it all that often but I've tried several things on it.  It's not a broomstick and I would say it's a true fast action.  It works well with frogs but I use mine mostly for 5-6 in hollow belly swimbaits and heavy swing heads.  I've pitched a jig with it a little but didn't like it for that.  It has a fairly short handle so the balance isn't great.  I've owned several Croixs and have never found one I REALLY like for flipping and pitching.  This one will do what you want it to do though.

[r83srock]

I have the 7’4” H mojo and like it a lot. It’s not the lightest rod I own but it just feels solid to me. Lots of power, but more flexible than heavy powered St. Croixs from previous generations. It casts most frogs really well, like a spro 65 or pad crasher. I use it for punching, big jigs, jigs down to 3/8 oz if need be and big Spinnerbaits too, it handles all of these tasks just fine. It’s a bit parabolic when it loads up and I like that, it’s plenty sensitive too! I have fished the Avid X version and about the only difference I can feel is it’s a bit more balanced. 

 

 

[Nelson Delaney]

I use the avid-x 7’4”H primarily for froggin.  
 

It also sees some use for heavy top water & some swim/jerk baits when pike fishing.