St. Croix Avid ML Spinning Rod?

[FishTank]

Picked up a St. Croix Avid  6' ML spinning rod tonight with some Christmas cash.  I will be pairing this up with a Quantum Energy Pti 20.  What do you guys think of this match?

I will be using this set up for bank fishing Rapala shad raps, weightless worms and some light weight spinners.

Thanks for again for all your opinions.

[Guest avid]

very nice rod.

good luck and have fun

[mike bat]

thats a killer rod ,,,, i have a 6ft3 legened elite med lit .... killer rod

i use mine for bass or trout .... but mainly bass ....  ;D

[cabela10]

Sounds like a great setup.  Tell me how you like that Energy PTi 20.  I'm thinking of switching to those or the 30's.

[roadwarrior]

I have an Avid AS66MLF. Although it is a very nice light rod, I think you will find that the tip is too soft for fishing soft plastics. The rod is better suited for light, hard lures and live bait.

[Chris at Tech]

Well I was gonna get the Avid 6'6" ML for split-shotting and worm & jighead fishing...now I'm rethinking.  Thanks RW

Anyone have any experience with the Avid 6'9" ML X-fast rod?

[FishTank]

RW,

Thanks for the info.  Do you a suggestion on a spinning rod 6' or 6'6'' for weightless soft plastic, either a Loomis or St. Croix?  

[mike bat]

i had a avid 66 med . and i used to toss senkos with it .... caught tons of bass on that rod bigguns too...  ;D

[roadwarrior]

The Avid AS60MF or AS66MF in the St. Croix line-up. ($160)

If you go with G.Loomis, SJR783 IMX series which is going to cost you a little more. ($235)

If you keep and eye on the Flea Market section here at BassResource.com, you can probably get a better price.

[Guest DavidGreen]

Happy Holidays!

FishTank,

Just built a 3S70MF (AS70MF) blank for a PTi20. The client is using it for DS, SS, and Shakey Head fishing. The same client is using a PS70MF for the same techniques, say's the Premier is well worth the money. BTW the reel balanced very well on the rod.

Tight Lines!!  

[FishTank]

RW,

I hate to say it but I already have a St. Croix AS66MF.  I love this rod.  I have been using it with an Energy 20pti and a Shimano Sustain to through 5'' senkos.  I am getting another 20pti from wife for X Mas (she does not know that I know).  I hope I have a nice day to try it after X Mas.  I think this will be my last spinning set up.  Baitcasters have become my favorite.  I guess I have been converted.

Thanks for the input to all and have a Merry Christmas.

[roadwarrior]

Well, than you know what I mean. The MLF is a fine rod, it's just better for certain applications.

Merry Christmas to you, too!