St Croix Avid Inshore

[Croaker]

One more rod. My last...   I'm looking at a St Croix Avid Inshore, 8', MH, F, 1/2 to 2 oz. Spinner, $230 bucks...Life time warranty.  To be fished of the beach and inlets.Tins, wood and Jigs .I don't have a spinner to fit that slot. Good reason, Right? Any thoughts or alternatives would be welcome. Thanks!

[Salty]

Got one love it. Penn 5500 fits nice as does Shoemano stuff. St Croix is my fav. Great light tackle rod. Will throw 3 oz nice too.

[handyman]

i love my st croix.......and i like fishing with shorter rods.......that 8' could be an all around rod  as i like to use poppers & spooks and throw metals  the 8'er is a little easer on the shoulders.......nice rod for dragging for fluke in the surf.............although i like st croix.......i built a  ron aara 10' rod   line wt  12/20 lure 3/4 2.0 oz   and im thinking about getting an ron aara blank....in 8'.......it has a nice color to

[bruce.campo]

I've thrown Handy's 10' Ron arra rod and it is sweet.

[Croaker]

Thank's for the reply's. looked at the Ron Arra's on line, same ratings and $. looks like a nice rod, Tempting. St Croix, having replaced two rods, a Tidemaster caster and last fall a 10' 6" Mojo,spinner... I am a "Brand Loyal" type...   Scott, does your Avid handle the 1/2 oz stuff OK?