Thread: Dual purpose rod help please?
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06-12-2014, 10:31 PM #31
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I can appreciate your breakdown of the Croixs. Really, I can. Except I own them of various sizes, and anyone who knows me knows I fish light when it comes to line. I'm not throwing croakers with 30# braid.
Out of all the brands I've used, the ones that have the most problems with are the Croix and a number of the Penns.
Yet, others I use, such as various shimano, loomis, custom batsons, etc, and even an old 2 - piece I've owned more than 30 years all stands the tests of time.
Every single croix had a random issue from the stock tips spinning and having to be reglued, guide centers coming out during fish runs, and tips snapping while casting mirrolures near a guide seat. Some of this is due to parts or craftsmanship error, rather than the Croix brand itself. But the majority of what I bought failed.
Glad to hear they have a 5 year warranty. I need to return 6 of them. Including this 6-12 lb medium ps66mf I'm holding at the moment which I had previous high hopes for.
I know we should sell and show support for rods made in the USA and all, but when it comes to light to medium rods, St Croix pales in comparison in MY experience using them to other available competitors for the same or even a lower price.
I bought them unbiased, and after experience using them, let's just say I'm hesitant at best to even put a reel on one.
On the contrary, however, I've not had any issues with a couple of the higher end ones, but they still collect dust since my confidence in them as a brand has wavered.
Good luck in your decision. My information is not gospel, but is definitely a review of a product however you wish to interpret it.
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06-12-2014, 10:56 PM #32
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Maybe you should talk to pier#er about replacing the broken ones you have. I have a premier croix as well and I have horse in a pretty big cow nose without a problem.
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06-12-2014, 11:55 PM #33
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If they have a 5 year warranty, then I will. 4 of these came from Bass Pro.
One thing to consider, though, seeing I bought these all in close proximity of one another, is that there may have been a bad run on them that year. I recall a couple of years ago the G-Loomis storebought Greenwaters had a widespread problem with production where the blanks had objects on the inside, and caused them to make noises when shaken. From what I can tell, that issue has since been resolved.
I will admit, I have not bought another St. Croix since 2011-12 range (i think). It is possible they've improved or worked some of the bugs out since my experiences using them.
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06-13-2014, 08:54 AM #34
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I am not a fan of graphite rods. One bruise and there is a weak point. I have broken many in the heat of the moment. I have switched to the Ugly Sticks [tiger] and get some of the advantages of graphite with the toughness of fiberglass. Seen many a broke St Croix. Just my 2 cents.
Plus in the Lighting storm the graphite are very conductive. I do like to fish in the rain sometimes.
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06-15-2014, 06:46 AM #35
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06-15-2014, 09:42 PM #36
I went back to bass pro today to look around, but to mainly handled A penn battle 5 and 6k. The only rod they had that has been suggested in this thread was a Temple Fork Outfitters 7.6' MH and it felt like a nice rod. From the sounds of the fishing reports things are picking up a bit, so Saturday can't get here quick enough!
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06-20-2014, 01:18 PM #37
Well folks I'll be leaving East, TN heading your way at about 4:00am in the morning and will be on the pier Sunday morning if everything works out okay. I look forward to meeting new people and learning new ways and possibly places to fish. Hoping i'll bring some good pier fishing juju with me from TN. See ya soon!
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06-20-2014, 02:28 PM #38
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I will be out with my wife Monday morning. Believe we have met before, but we will meet again. Don't know if you will have gotten your rod yet but you can check out the couple that I have as well as my 302 so you can get a feel for them all.
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06-20-2014, 03:08 PM #39
I plan to buy something to fish with when I get there tomorrow afternoon, but I look forward to seeing you again and getting the feel for different rods. Hopefully we can catch a few fish while were at it.
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06-20-2014, 06:18 PM #40
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Have fun Knoxville. Wish we could come spend another week. We could dress the place up in Big Orange.
I’ll be sliding into town March 10-14. Can you have it warm and sunny for me then? And also, how about having the fish biting??? :D
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