I had not even considered St. Croix, but can appreciate the workmanship
that must go into their blanks, as I've often drooled over their fine
spinning rods. I'll have to throw a few casts with the model you
mentioned...certainly no reason to spend more than is necessary, heck
maybe I'll be able to buy a 7 AND an 8 weight for less than what I'd
originally planned to spend on a single rod.