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General Category => Saltwater Forum => Topic started by: Croaker on April 14, 2011, 12:14:06 AM

Title: St Croix Avid Inshore
Post by: Out Fishing on April 14, 2011, 12:14:06 AM: One more rod. My last... :wink: 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!
Title: Re: St Croix Avid Inshore
Post by: Out Fishing on April 14, 2011, 05:48:44 AM: 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.
Title: Re: St Croix Avid Inshore
Post by: Out Fishing on April 14, 2011, 08:21:50 AM: 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 :)
Title: Re: St Croix Avid Inshore
Post by: Out Fishing on April 14, 2011, 08:50:44 AM: I've thrown Handy's 10' Ron arra rod and it is sweet.
Title: Re: St Croix Avid Inshore
Post by: Out Fishing on April 14, 2011, 09:02:36 PM: 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?