Ivey Loc: South Central Tennessee, Tim's Ford Lake

Anyone tried one of these, I watched the video and thought I need to get one of those. When I scrolled down to the price I changed my mind.



https://stcroixrods.com/pages/legend-xtreme?utm_source=traditions&utm_medium=pr&utm_term=legend-xtreme&utm_content=pr-022620&utm_campaign=LX-launch20

JRK227 Loc: Cedarburg, WI

St. Croix rods come in various price points. Anywhere from $79 to $400. They all come in various weights and tip configurations. Probably the most sensitive rods on the market.

flyguy Loc: Lake Onalaska, Sunfish Capitol of the World!

Ivey, St. Croix rods make a very good rod and they do have a very good warranty. They need a good warranty because they do like to break, quite often with a fish on. As far as sensitivity, they are right up there with the best of them. I won't say which rod is the best, but I do not have any hesitation recommending a higher-priced St. Croix. Not the cheaper ones. (MHO)

Ivey Loc: South Central Tennessee, Tim's Ford Lake

I'm sure they're great rods but for $650.00 I can buy 3 G Loomis rods and I know I like them.

flyguy Loc: Lake Onalaska, Sunfish Capitol of the World!

I can't argue with that rationale.

Spiritof27 Loc: Lincoln, CA

Ivey I own several St. Croix rods. I have one of the Triumph series, their lowest priced selection. I have several of the trout series rods. And I have an Avid. Been fishing with them all off and on for years, and I have never had one break on me. I've got nothing bad to say about any of them. Having said that, I would not pay $650 for any one of them. That do make a great series of rods that fit most fishing situations - the Mojo series. Very very nice and reasonably (for the quality) priced, IMO.

Ivey Loc: South Central Tennessee, Tim's Ford Lake

I've looked at the Mojo rods more than once and may one day buy one, for now I'll stick to my G Loomis and hope I don't break one anytime soon.

Spiritof27 Loc: Lincoln, CA

Nothing wrong with Loomis. I've got one from back in the day when Loomis actually made them.

flyguy Loc: Lake Onalaska, Sunfish Capitol of the World!

The St. Croix rod is made in Park Falls WI. and is a family-owned business. The G.Loomis rod is made in Woodland, WA. and is owned by Shimano Inc. Gary Loomis sold it to Shimano in 1995. Both companies make very good rods.

Egghead

Everyone of you guys could get set up to make your own rods for the price of one St.Croix rod. Then make em anyway you want them. Any configuration ,color, handle Guides ,reel seats. Just saying.

Spiritof27 Loc: Lincoln, CA

I've watched a couple of videos and it doesn't look like something I'd be any good at. My eyesight is failing and my hand/eye coordination is shot. I can barely tie a uni knot in 10pound fluoro. I don't know how I'd get them eyes on there. I can't imagine what that would look like when I was done with it.

Egghead

Well, my eyes are failing me also, lost 1/3 if my right eye and a 1/4 of my left eye last year. Do to sleep apnea. Arthritis in both hands from years of mechanicing welding,and fighting. All my rods are built useing needle nose pliers i can't hang on to the string,i can't feel it. BUT, my guides are straight and you won't ever see a knot in one of my guide wraps. Takes me a little longer to make rods now, but Is rewarding when I'm done. Am going to wrap a rod for gordon after work tomorrow. Will send you pictures.

Ivey Loc: South Central Tennessee, Tim's Ford Lake

Egg, I did make a few rods several years back but now it seems like I can but a rod about as cheep as I can a blank. I'd love to get back into it but really don't have a source for discount blanks, If you steer me toward a distributor I might try my hand at it again

Flytier Loc: Wilmington Delaware

I like both Loomis and StCroix. One surf stick of each and a 4wt from St Croix. I also make my own for the most part . I understand what you say about the costs but the custom gives you exactly what you want. Fortunately I have a good source for blanks in the Lamiglas and Rain Forest lines.

steelhead52

I really like the only St. Croix I have in that class. Very sensitive, but I do have concerns about durability. Haven't had any problems, but I am extremely careful. No high sticking or upward snag releasing. Recently I purchased a few Fenwick World Class spinning and casting rods at about 60-65% off their list of $300 so I got about five rods for the price of 1 Legend Elite. The Fenwicks are not as sensitive for vertical fishing as the Legend Elite, but are quite sensitive enough for any casting baits, spinners, cranks, etc.. In addition, they are very strong and durable and I really like the ergonomics. They are very enjoyable to fish with for me. I think the Legend Elites are definitely a top tier rod with great technology, but there are many less expensive rods I enjoy just as much. Of course, if a rod like this is in your price range, it will be a joy to own and fish with. I'm no pro, so there are many on here that are more knowledgeable than I, but to me you can get 90% of the performance for 50% of the cost. Like almost anything in sporting goods, you can spend big bucks to get some incremental improvement. If my livelyhood depended on the quality of my equipment, that would be a different story.