In article .com,
"KDawg" wrote:

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.

I have several St. Croix rods, in all three flavors (fly, spin, baitcasting) and
I don't think you can go wrong with them. Good feel, cast well, and tough as
nails.

One thing to remember - Most rods are designed for and by people who think a 10
pound largemouth bass is a big fish. St. Croix are designed for and by people
that think a 10 pound largemouth is BAIT.

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