Are all Mojo Bass Rods this crappy or did I just get a bad one???

[Osprey39]

I took it to the local tackle shop, their suggestion was to send it back to St. Croix. He wanted me to do the vocal chord test, I started low and went higher, all he did was look at me in amazement, no vibration through the rod. I lost the darn reciept, so I may be stuck with it. I am guessing that I got a bad blank, it happens I guess. Hoping the replacement is better.

Yeah, I definitely don't have that problem with my jig n worm rod.  I've caught most of my fish on that rod since I started fishing again and I have no problem detecting bites.

[repper]

you can use St Croix's trade up program. that's what i did with my Mojo.  you get the value of the mojo applied to whatever rod you buy, and i could not be happier with my legend tournament rod. i didn't care for the Mojo rod. you have to spend additional money, but at least you get something for the Mojo.

[retiredbosn]

Have contacted St. Croix, more than williing to fix or trade up with me.  The rod was manufactured Nov 2009 so they know I"m not pulling a fast one.  Due to lost reciept it has to go back to St. Croix, if I had kep the reciept I could just go back to the store.  Will let you know how it all turns out.

[HoggBoss]

I'll chime in and add that I too am satisfied with mine.  I have the crankin' stick and the topwater/jerkbait rods.  I use the topwater rod for small, shallow cranks and I don't have any trouble feeling the action of my lures with either rod.  I have no doubt that they're no Avids, and the tip-heavy balance thing is another issue altogether and I suspect is mostly preference, but for the price point, I'm happy.

[retiredbosn]

I wanted to add kudo's to Gander Mountain and St. Croix. Their customer service is top notch, long story short I'm getting a store exchange.  I called St. Croix and they are willing to take the rod back, then I called Gander Mountain and they are going to look up the receipt for me and exchange the rod at the store.  I bought the rod 2 weeks ago and still falls under store exchange.  I'm disappointed with the rod but very satisfied with Gander and St. Croix's willingness to fix this.  How many large corporate chains are willing to go back through their computer systems and pull a reciept?

[J Francho]

The Gander near me won't do in store exchanges.  In fact, when I was looking at some different St. Croix models, the manager yelled across the aisle, "You know you can't return them here if you buy it.  I don't recommend them at all!"  I laughed MAO at him, and said that's fine, their customer service was better than his.

[shootermcbob]

I have never fished with a Loomis rod or top end St. Croix, or powell rods. I have two Mojo bass rods that I purchased from a member here for 120 total. I have caught 7 fish using the rods over the last 3 days and have had absolutely no problems feeling the bite on either rod. Like most other things, there certainly is lots of personal preference involved.

retiredbosn, I am glad that things are working out in your favor.

[ROCbass]

The Gander near me won't do in store exchanges. In fact, when I was looking at some different St. Croix models, the manager yelled across the aisle, "You know you can't return them here if you buy it. I don't recommend them at all!" I laughed MAO at him, and said that's fine, their customer service was better than his.

A couple years ago, i got my dad a triumph ultralite from the gander in Rochester. He decided he wanted a premier instead, So we took it back to exchange it. Right away they start giving us the "st croix warranty exchanges must be done through the manufacturer" line for a rod that was purchased 3 days before and still had all the tags on it. They finally let us do it when after about 15 minutes of going back and forth, they realized there was nothing wrong with the rod and the only reason we were taking it back was so we could spend more money there  :

[FishinTN]

I have found that my mojo 7' m/h fast rod is sensitive (not as much as my cumara) but for a 100.00 I was quite satisfied. Maybe the bucoo is better, but I'd have no problem buying a mojo again. Right now, I'm using that mojo for pitchin and frogs. I have been using a tungsten weight but with mono and feel pretty well with it.

[OH-bass614]

i have the 7ft mh spinnerbait rod that i use for pitching and like it alot not as nice as my powell i use for pitching to but it gets the job done

[Mike 12345]

I have several Mojo's, and I have no complaints with any of them. I do have a couple of higher end Kistlers that I like better, but for a rod selection at that price point, I'm quite satisfied with the Mojos.

They're no Loomis, but they sure aren't a Cherrywood either.  I think that's sort of the point, though-

[jamarkwe]

I have the 7' MH spinner bait rod and it feels like I am trying to cast with a fence post.... It works great for pitching but it is just so tip heavy I feel like I'm gonna loose my grip when trying to cast...

It will be replaced soon with a Compre, Crucial or Avid in the very near future.

[0119]

Ive had nothing but satisfaction from my Mojo's. That being said they are tip heavy, I think all St. Croix's are. My legend Tournaments included. Just like all St. Croixs seem to be heavier/stiffer in action from rods from other manufacturers. Ive found my mojo's to be better made than my crucials that cost much more.

[Osprey39]

Anyone that doesn't want their Mojos, I will happily take them if you want to send them to me  8-)

[skunked_again]

Anyone that doesn't want their Mojos, I will happily take them if you want to send them to me 8-)

..you have any rods you want to trade? i have a few Mojos that are corner rods. maybe we can work something out.

[Osprey39]

Anyone that doesn't want their Mojos, I will happily take them if you want to send them to me 8-)

..you have any rods you want to trade? i have a few Mojos that are corner rods. maybe we can work something out.

Not really.  I just started fishing seriously again last year and just about all the rods I own are ones I actively use.

[BassThumb]

Anyone that doesn't want their Mojos, I will happily take them if you want to send them to me 8-)

Make a WTB thread in the flea market.  You'll find some.

[jamarkwe]

Ive had nothing but satisfaction from my Mojo's. That being said they are tip heavy, I think all St. Croix's are. My legend Tournaments included. Just like all St. Croixs seem to be heavier/stiffer in action from rods from other manufacturers. Ive found my mojo's to be better made than my crucials that cost much more.

Please enlighten me...That is a bold *** judgement right there.

[jamarkwe]

Anyone that doesn't want their Mojos, I will happily take them if you want to send them to me 8-)

80 shipped and its yours

[jamarkwe]

dub

[NorcalBassin]

I've really enjoyed my Mojos... to each their own I suppose.

[Beastie Bass]

I own several Mojo's and Avid's. I do feel the Mojos are a bit tip-heavy. I AM very satisfied with them. I do not expect the same level of quality from both these rods, however. I own MBC70MHM (the crankin' rod in question) I love it for shallow cranks with an aggressive wobble. I do NOT love it for deep crankin'. I also own the Jig-N-Worm rod, I love it for finesse jigging with braid. It's very sensitive, but still not on par with my Avid of the same size and action. Want a rod that acts like an Avid? Buy an Avid!

[Osprey39]

Anyone that doesn't want their Mojos, I will happily take them if you want to send them to me 8-)

80 shipped and its yours

Well I just got laid off from work on Friday so I'm not going to be buying any new rods for a bit but I will keep that in mind for when I find a new job.