New St Croix rod

[Finessegenics]

1 hour ago, TcRoc said:

Yes which is it, XHF or HXF?

H/XF. Take a look at the picture with the listed models on SC's website. 

[Sir Shamsalot]

1 hour ago, Finessegenics said:

 

I edited my post, it's actually listed as 7'3 H/XF on their website. We'll have to see how it fishes because on a specs level it's similar to the 7'4 H/F. I always thought of the 7'4 as their frog rod but I know it's versatile as people use them for all sorts of things. I actually recently bought a 7'4 h/f to use for this season. I'd like to fish for LM more and I needed a frog/punching rod. 

 

Also, thank you for your service. 

It was an honor to serve.

 

H/EF? That's very interesting as well. The 7'4" has traditionally been Croix's frog/swimjig rod which i use primarily for swimjigs and swing-jigs. The 7'1" MH/EF in the Legend X series to me is a definite "must have" rod.  If Croix made a H/EF with the same properties as those of the MH/EF it would be an incredible dock skipping rod. Have to see what Croix presents. 

[Nelson Delaney]

I have an older generation LTB 7’3” XH/F    . It’s rated to 2 1/4 oz,  I find it works great for pike & downsized musky jerkbaits.  Never found much use for it bass fishing. 

[Hulkster]

As a huge fan of the Avid blank, I'm pleased with the fact that these are built on essentially an upgraded/improved Avid blank.

However, i wish they were all cork instead of EVA foam on the foregrip.

Looking forward to some longer models too with the full release. We need some 7'6 models, something the original Avid line is deeply missing (at least in casting models)

[roadwarrior]

The new St. Croix rods will offer a wide array of options. Stay tuned,

we are less than a month away and will be on top of the news.  Might

even have a sneak peak shortly.

 

[J Francho]

Seems like this will be the update to an already great, but aging Avid line.  The Avid X series didn't really turn my screws, but these look like something I'd add to my collection.

[Bluebasser86]

Excited to see these in person. The Avids were nice, but with all the technique specific style rods anymore, this was long overdue. Makes me glad I've held off on adding any new rods to the lineup like I've been thinking about doing.

[dam0007]

On 2/4/2021 at 8:02 PM, GetFishorDieTryin said:

So far 13 has been consistent and accurate with power and action when it comes to the 36t blank in the Omen Black and Muse.  The M Muse fishes just like a M Avid, the Avids action is a hair faster and may have slightly more power or at least feels that way, but fishes the same baits as the Muse similarly.  I feel that the Muse balances better and the slightly slower action gives me more casting distance. 

IKR, its like McDonalds saying, "Try our new chicken McNuggets, now made with 100% chicken."  

This company has been around for ages and is now just realizing their rods being tip heavy??? They’re not the only ones either. But props for them taking initiative to make a better product competitively priced.... Even tho I’m bias to Dobyns, I’ll still give credit where due, it just amazes me only a handful of manufacturers make a balanced rod especially in 2021! I mean a 8ft cranking or flipping stick is one thing but to have 6’6”-7’3” rods even some 7’6s completely unbalanced just boggles my mind this day and age. 

14 hours ago, roadwarrior said:

The new St. Croix rods will offer a wide array of options. Stay tuned,

we are less than a month away and will be on top of the news.  Might

even have a sneak peak shortly.

 

 

[Hulkster]

whoa i see that rod above has no EVA foam!!

 

i love full cork! does this mean that future models may be full cork?

[J Francho]

16 minutes ago, Hulkster said:

whoa i see that rod above has no EVA foam!!

 

i love full cork! does this mean that future models may be full cork?

It sounds like you'd like the OG Avids, then.  The Victory are a split cork grip with EVA over the the threads.

 

 

The Avid full cork:

[Hulkster]

1 hour ago, J Francho said:

It sounds like you'd like the OG Avids, then.  The Victory are a split cork grip with EVA over the the threads.

 

 

The Avid full cork:

ok but the victory rod in the pic above has full cork at the foregrip. Thats what i was referring to. maybe just a prototype??

[J Francho]

11 minutes ago, Hulkster said:

Thats what i was referring to. maybe just a prototype??

The picture isn't from SC, as far as I know.

[Glenn]

The lineup will have split-grip cork handles "customized per model", plus full-grip combination on select models.  From what I know, "combination" means a cork/EVA combination.  In other words, no full-cork handles.

[dam0007]

1 hour ago, J Francho said:

The picture isn't from SC, as far as I know.

I screenshot the pic from Bass social media elite recap post. It’s also a spinning rod not a casting from the other pic. Could be like a Daiwa style grip above the reel seat locking nut below reel. ???

[Hulkster]

1 hour ago, dam0007 said:

I screenshot the pic from Bass social media elite recap post. It’s also a spinning rod not a casting from the other pic. Could be like a Daiwa style grip above the reel seat locking nut below reel. ???

 yes i think you are correct!

[Andrew Song]

2 hours ago, dam0007 said:

I screenshot the pic from Bass social media elite recap post. It’s also a spinning rod not a casting from the other pic. Could be like a Daiwa style grip above the reel seat locking nut below reel. ???

I believe this is correct! Here is an image of the grip I found in this article:

 

https://www.onthewater.com/news/2021/02/15/st-croix-annnounces-new-victory-rods

 

 

the article also mentions there will be 8 models in March, with 17 more later in the year! 

[Allen Der]

local pro just sent this out.  also said you can only get them through local dealers for the first few months. 

[J Francho]

I like that spinning handle. I like full grips too. 
 

 

[Allen Der]

I'm really excited now because the spinning reel seat looks identical to the Eyecons that I love

[J Francho]

I have two Eyecon spinners and I really like the handles too.

[dam0007]

21 minutes ago, Andrew Song said:

I believe this is correct! Here is an image of the grip I found in this article:

 

https://www.onthewater.com/news/2021/02/15/st-croix-annnounces-new-victory-rods

 

 

the article also mentions there will be 8 models in March, with 17 more later in the year! 

Well there we have it! ??

[jimmyjoe]

   Oh, well. Another manufacturer that puts a reel seat on backwards. And I had such high hopes ...........   ☹️  ☹️   ☹️              jj

[J Francho]

I like the up locking seats. The threads just get in the way and don't feel great on my hands. 

[Finessegenics]

I agree. I much prefer this reel seat compared to the one on the mojo bass. Also makes the rod look a lot more aesthetically pleasing. I see what looks like a dropshot weight keeper there which is a really nice built in feature. Hopefully it’s on all the spinning rods. 

[jimmyjoe]

    "... I like the up locking seats. The threads just get in the way and don't feel great on my hands. ..."

 

Threads? I'm sorry ..... what threads?