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St. Croix® Avid Series® Spinning Rods
Already one of the great rods of our time, the Avid is now even lighter, stronger, more sensitive, and superhuman than ever. High-modulus SCIII graphite blanks were re-engineered using exclusive IPC® technology to make the actions nice and crisp and put that "weightless" feeling in your rod hand. Black-framed Fuji® Alconite® Concept guides--light and sensitive--are the perfect complement, as are the precision Fuji reel seats. The select-grade cork handles have all been re-thought and re-shaped; for pure comfort and leverage, there's really nothing comparable! Manufacturer's limited lifetime
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Already one of the great rods of our time, the Avid is now even lighter, stronger, more sensitive, and superhuman than ever. High-modulus SCIII graphite blanks were re-engineered using exclusive IPC® technology to make the actions nice and crisp and put that "weightless" feeling in your rod hand. Black-framed Fuji® Alconite® Concept guides--light and sensitive--are the perfect complement, as are the precision Fuji reel seats. The select-grade cork handles have all been re-thought and re-shaped; for pure comfort and leverage, there's really nothing comparable! Manufacturer's limited lifetime warranty. Handcrafted in the USA.
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| UL = Ultra Light |
| L = Light |
| ML = Medium Light |
| M = Medium |
| MH = Medium Heavy |
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Im fishing for Bream, Bass, Catfish with braided line
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The only thing that length will get you is the longer the rod the greater casting distance and more versatility when working lures and fighting a fish. The taper though on a long light action rod is very thin and can be prone to breaking more easily. I'd say stick around 6' to 6' 6"
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Hey, you'll want a medium or Medium light depending on how big the bass and catfish are. If they're 2lbs or more, you will want a 6'6" or 7' medium action.Details:
I'm thinking of putting my abu gacia cardinal on a st.croix avid. Is it a good combo? Should I get the 6'6" or 7' rod?Answers
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I bought the 6'6" MLF and the Shimano Saros reel The Shimano is awesome. My son owns the 7' Bass Mojo rod and do not see a real difference
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In my opionion, I would go for a Shimano stradic as it is built like a tank and casts farther, or a Pfleuger Supreme as it is made of magnesium and is a tank. The Supremes don't cost much more than a cardianl 501i and are more reel too. If you don't care about weight, you won't be sad about getting a stradic or saros.
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that's not a good combo idea the reel is not ment for a reel like that i would step it up a bit and throw a few dollars more on something s bit better to match the quality of this rodDetails:
I was about to purchase two St. Croix Tidemaster Inshore spinning rods. Then I came across the St. Croix Avid Series. I would like to know if the Avid Series rods are designed for saltwater (inshore) fishing. The literature doesn't make this clear.Answers
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Not really - They have the Tidemaster as you know - BUT - I have used my Avid for S/W and it performs flawlessly - Takes everything I throw at it and asks for more ! - Give it a wipe down with a soft moist cloth after using all day in s/w and you will be fine - Hope this helps - tight linesA:
The Tidewater is the best rod I have used,until I bought St. Croix Spinning Rod that works just as well. The Tidemaster works well in salt water and has an extremely sensitive tip. You can feel the lightest nibble a fish makes! From 1994 until 2004 I owned a 25' Sea Ray Cabin Cruiser, and fished in Sandy Hook Bay and the Atlantic coast (salt Water) NY/NJ area. My Tidemaster is as good now as it was the year I bought it in 1997
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I have a St. Croix spinning rod that I bought 5 or 6 years ago. While fishing, the locking nut would come loose through out the day. Has anybody had any trouble with their Avid rod not holding the reel tight all day?Answers
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Yes i have the same problem with mine it just started doing it. when i catch a fish i have to tighten it up againA:
I had that happen to an avid fly rod while on the White River after fishing 5 hard days straight. I sent it back to St. Croix and they fixed it and had it sent back to me within the week. Superior customer service.A:
Take your towel and pull it tight around the nut , then lock your fingers ( or light pliers ) and tighten more securely - I had the same problem until I started doing this when I reattached the reel after spooling -
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After a week of all day fishing I'll have to tighten the nut on the reel seat but I've never had my reel fall of or felt like its sliding around. Like any rod after a buch of days of use spend a second and give it a tighten.My avid is a 2010 6'9ML and like i said i haven't had any issues with my real seat nut
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I have the same problem. It loosens upon casting numerous times. I try to hold the rod with all my fingers in front of the reel seat and it seems to work for the most part. Just takes a little getting used to.I end up tightening it every time I cast as a precaution. I have an older model. The one before the current one. Mine doesn't have clear coat on the rod. Not sure if they fixed this with the new line. They seem like they have the same reel seat though.
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I love Shimano reels but when it comes to sticks I have am a St. Croix man through and through. I have owned Shimano rods and think St. Croix has superior sensitivity for the money.
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I would definetaly go with the st. croix.A:
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Is there much difference in performance between the medium one piece and the medium two piece?Answers
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If you can, always opt for a one piece. Watch a two piece rod bend sometime. Whats the difference you notice? Flat spot in the middle: this affects sensitivity and strength. Now with that said, St. Croix makes excellent sticks and the effect is minimal but still...
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I don't own a st. croix avid (yet!) but I know that with a 2 piece rod one downside is less sensitivity, and there is a chance that it could come apart while fighting a fish. The only reason I would by a two piece rod is for traveling. Even if you do want one of your rods to be a 2 piece for traveling, use a cheaper rod for that and buy a one piece st. croix.A:
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Hey,For most people, there isn't much of a difference. It does take a tiny bit of sensitivity out of your hands but you shouldn't notice too much. It all depends on if you have a boat or not. If you need to put it in your trunk or have limited space, get the 2 peicer.
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Hey Nick99,There is a significant difference between a 2 peice and a 1 peice rod. Fisrt this is the overall weight of the rod, a 2 peice rod weighs more than a 1 peice, so if you are a nut for light gear choose the 1 peice. Second thing is the strength, a 2 peice rod has less strenth than a 1 peice, all 2 peice rods will have a greater tendancy to break around the joint of the rod. So my over all choice is a 1 peice rod, but if you need the convenience of a 2 peice rod for travelling purposes than that is an easy choice.
I hope this helps you make a choice.
Cheers,
RB
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I just got the AVS66MF one piece spinning rod in the mail. It feels like it has a little too much backbone and stiffness. I like to fish weightless worms and light weight texas rigs, so I dont kno how that would work with the medium action. I was wondering if the medium light avid spinning rod would be to light to fish with other things like 3/8 ounce jigs and spinnerbaits?Answers
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MLs will be fine, but I suggest the 7'. 3/8 oz should be fine. Smaller spinnerbaits. Good for smaller cranks too. The 7' will give you a bit more backbone and allow you to go a bit heavier.
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Stick with AVS66MF, it will work GREAT!Enjoy
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I need advice..i am planning on buying the 5ft st croix avid series ultra lite rod..i am going to be using this set-up exclusively for stream trout..i need to pair it with an ultra lite reel..i was thinking of going with a pflueger president?..any suggestions would be helpful..also any ultra lite reel that can handle 4lb fluro with out spools..my cardinal does not..Answers
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Pflueger Supreme 20. It's about 6 oz. Much lighter. I have one on a 6' Light St. Croix.A:
I just got a Pflueger President 6725 on 6-6 st croix avid. I can't wait to take it out....a great up
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You may want to look at the Shimano Sedona 1000FD - the 500FD is too smallA:
I have always had great luck with Shimano reels.Details:
I fish for largemouth bass in California reservoirs where 5lb - 10lb are not uncommon. I purchased a Saros 2500F and need a 2 piece rod. What length, action, etc.., St. Croix rod would you recommend?Thanks.
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The length, action and power of a rod has more to do with the tecnique you use than the fish you catch. I think at least a seven foot rod would be best.
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7' Medium Avid.
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I would highly recommend the AVID series rod. I have a Shimano Saros 2500 on my Avid 6'6" medium duty rod. Excellent rod and reel combo, although a 7' rod would be just as nice. These rods are well worth the money, you can feel every twitch and they handle superb during a fight!
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If you're going to use one rod for all applications, that is different types of fishing (soft plastics, jigs, spinnerbaits, topwater, jerkbaits, crankbaits etc.) then the best choice would be a 7' medium-heavy power fast action. This is a good choice for an all around rod. Its not ideal for all lures, but if you had to pick one that should be it. When you have the money I would suggest investing in a baitcasting combo if you fish with spinnerbaits, crankbaits, jigs or swimbaits as they cast much further and more accurately.1 of 1
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