St Croix Legend Xtreme Rods

[FellowAnglers1]

Hello I am more of a g loomis and megabass rods person but just recently pick up a new Legend Xtreme 7'4 heavy for almost half price off. How versatile are these rods? This rod looks beautiful and can't wait till opener to use it.

[TNBankFishing]

They were built for versatility. I have the 7’1 mhxf xtreme, and 3 others in the elite/x  lines. My 7’4 heavy is my favorite swim jig, 6 inch single hook swimbait, and heavy reaction rod. I’ve thrown A-rigs on it, and even used it to punch. The bottom end is kinda a lie, it’s really a half oz and above stick. 

[FellowAnglers1]

Nice look like it was a good buy for me and will fit well. I have a older model legend elite also. Are these more sensitive then the elite and x or about the same?

[TNBankFishing]

Sensitivity wise I put the Xtreme on par with my NRX+ 893/873, but more of a pressure bite feeling. It’s not as electric as an nrx but the balance is substantially better. 
 

My elites/x are easily GLX level of sensitivity and the 7m casting and 7mlf spinning are utter standouts in the line. The fit and finish are spot perfect as well which is a nice touch. 

My Xtreme starts with an 11g finesse jig, then moves to bullet weighted senkos, and has the right tip and power to handle chatters/spinners in that 3/8-1/2 range.
 

One dynamic others have said but I’ve not experienced is the Xtremes are “slower” in action. Comparing the 7’1mhxf in the x line with my Xtreme the bend test and flex points were the same. When I had a fish on they fought the same. The difference is the Xtreme is more sensitive and much much better balanced. 

[FellowAnglers1]

Sounds good exactly the answer I want to hear since I own a few nrx+ , destroyer, and a mbr glx.

[Randy Price]

I own/have owned several SC Legend Xtremes.  Personally I can't tell the difference in sensitivity btwn it and a NRX+.  I know others will disagree with me but that's just my experience.  I also prefer the build quality of the SC over the Loomis as I'm not a fan of the recoil guides.

[FishTank]

My only gripe with these rods was the handle.  I didn't like the kind of hour glass shape and the overall feel but otherwise it is a really nice rod.

[Randy Price]

28 minutes ago, FishTank said:

My only gripe with these rods was the handle.  I didn't like the kind of hour glass shape and the overall feel but otherwise it is a really nice rod.

I agree with @FishTank.  Another minor gripe was the aluminum cap on the bottom of the grip.  When holding the rod vertically it wanted to slide all over the place.  Oher than that I think they are awesome.

[Siebert Outdoors]

I've got several of the older blueish ones.  Great rods.  I really like them.  I've got the same one you do and I use it mostly for T rigs and jigs.  You could use it for alot of other presentations too but I dont.