st croix avid on sale at cabelas

[Redsyn]

They have 2 models on sale for about a bill each. I really want to get one but I dont need another rod. So go out and "save" some money guys   ;D

http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/product/standard-item.jsp?id=0013249114169a&navCount=0&podId=0013249&parentId=cat602222&masterpathid=&navAction=jump&cmCat=cat21404_ntw4&catalogCode=OG&rid=&parentType=index&indexId=cat602222&hasJS=true

[roadwarrior]

That's a great deal!

I have an AC66MF which I consider a great "all-around" rod for

treble hook lures. I prefer the 6 1/2' version for working topwater

and jerkbaits, but the 7' rod being offered is an excellent value.

8-)

[J Francho]

RW, you must be taller than I, since I prefer a 6' for TW, LOL.  I'm a short guy though.  I wish their 70MHM were on sale.  I need a rod slightly heavier than my 70MM for really big lipped cranks.

[roadwarrior]

Here's what you need and it's on sale, too: Lamiglas SR705R

http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/links/link.jsp?id=0037314120919a&type=product&cmCat=SEARCH_all&returnPage=search-results1.jsp&Ntk=Products_liberal&sort=all&QueryText=sr705r&_D%3AhasJS=+&Go.y=11&Nty=1&hasJS=true&%2Fcabelas%2Fcommerce%2FCabelasCatalogNumberFinder.giftCertificateURL=%2Fcabelas%2Fen%2Ftemplates%2Fgiftcertificate%2Fgiftcertificate.jsp%3Fid%3D0005586990011a%26podId%3D0005586%26catalogCode%3DIB%26navAction%3Djump%26indexId%3D&_D%3A%2Fcabelas%2Fcommerce%2FCabelasCatalogNumberFinder.giftCertificateURL=+&N=0&_dyncharset=ISO-8859-1&_DARGS=%2Fcabelas%2Fen%2Fcommon%2Fsearch%2Fsearch-box.jsp.form23&Go.x=19

8-)

[njbasser]

Here's what you need and it's on sale, too: Lamiglas SR705R

You really like that rod  ;D

[XbassmasterX]

i need that 7' m fast rod so bad but do not have money darn it i hate cabelas now ...... 8-) good sale thou

[Certified Public Angler]

AC70MF      would this be a good all around rod?  I would be pairing it with a citica 200E and fishing mostly plastics with it.  I was going to probably pair the reel with a 6'6 Compre MH/F or XF.  But for only 10$ more this might be a steal on this rod.

[bmadd]

I use that exact rod almost primarily for texas rigs. It fits the bill when I fish some topwater too.

[Certified Public Angler]

hmm, does anyone know the difference between the code for sale: AC70MF  and under the normally priced avids it's AVC70MF?  Maybe I missed a detail or something but what is that V for?

[SimonSays]

The V is the newer avid models with IPC and ART I think, if it doesn't have the V in the model number it's last years model (still a great rod)

[roadwarrior]

AC70MF      would this be a good all around rod? I would be pairing it with a citica 200E and fishing mostly plastics with it. I was going to probably pair the reel with a 6'6 Compre MH/F or XF. But for only 10$ more this might be a steal on this rod.

The AC70MF is a good "all-around" rod for treble hook lures, not jigs

or soft plastics. Although it is Fast Action, the tip is soft. Your want a

firm tip for fishing soft plastics.

8-)

[SimonSays]

The 6'6" MHF has a nice stiff tip for soft plastics if you can find that in sale

[Certified Public Angler]

thanks guys.  How do you know whether the tip is soft or stiff?  Just by handling it?  Or is there anything in the specs?

[SimonSays]

Just by handling it I think, I didn't know the difference between a hard vs soft tips until I used both my MHF and MF.  Once you have used both you'll be able to tell.

[roadwarrior]

Yeah, you have to handle various rods. "Fast Action" means the rod bends or loads in the upper 25-30% of the rod, but doesn't address whether the tip is soft or firm. As an example, my main soft plastics rod is also a St. Croix, Legend Elite ES70MF and it has a firm tip. By contrast, I have a G. Loomis PR844S rated Medium Power/ Fast Action. Well, it is a saltwater rod and should be rated MH in my opinion, but again the "Fast Action" is soft! Go figure...

8-)

[J Francho]

AC70MF      would this be a good all around rod?  I would be pairing it with a citica 200E and fishing mostly plastics with it.  I was going to probably pair the reel with a 6'6 Compre MH/F or XF.  But for only 10$ more this might be a steal on this rod.

The AC70MF is a good "all-around" rod for treble hook lures, not jigs

or soft plastics. Although it is Fast Action, the tip is soft. Your want a

firm tip for fishing soft plastics.

8-)

I agree.  The Avid medium weight tapers are very soft at the tip.  I'm with you, a MH or H for plastics is a must.

[bugman]

If you have fished with the AC62MXF please let me know what you think the best use for it. I have fished with a AC68MXF and likd it for senkos and other weighless plastics.