Thanks.... So assuming I've got the guides layed out, and I go to do a test (which i assume is just running line through the guides and bending the rod to look for areas of inconsistency?), how do I hold the guides in place? Tape? Would the tension on the line not move the guides? Thanks

I was just gifted a 4SW70MLM rod blank, the one formerly used in the St Croix LGCC70MLM series. I'd like to build a spinning rod to throw lightweight plastics inshore, something like a DOA shrimp... and really not sure where to start. It's a really nice blank and I've never built anything before, bu...

I'll be honest, I love ultracast 10lb for my inshore applications but my vain-ass wants to match my line to the blue trim on my new first ever NRX. Is there another braid you guys like as much/more than ultracast, and hopefully something that comes in a nice blue color?

Thanks

That's a heck of a reel! I'd think it would pair well with the M, or even better, the MH. If you wind up with that VR50 I'd love to hear your thoughts

Hey guys, thanks for the responses.... Let me give a short review of these sticks that I haven't seen mentioned anywhere, and would have been important to me had I not yet bought the rods. First and foremost, you're getting an outstanding fishing rod. Other than fully custom rods I've had made (and ...

Hey guys, I just landed a deal on two St. Croix Legend Xtreme Inshore rods and feel pretty good about it. You know, the funky looking white ones. Anyhow has anyone dealt with these sticks, how do they hold up/compare performance and durability wise to the field? I have a 7'6 Legend Inshore which is ...

Hey guys, I fish in south west florida, and am relatively new to bass fishing. I fish a couple of large local ponds with relatively no underwater structure (man-made), just grass around the edges. I've had success, though inconsistent, pitching plastic frogs into grass, and even more inconsistent su...

Bootytrain wrote:

Hows the smooth ?

No, don't use Quantum anything in Saltwater unless its a Boca/Cabo

any feed back available from those who pulled the trigger? Just bought a 70MLM blank on sale... $80.

Any performance / build quality benefit to the Scorpion ?

H8R wrote:Warranty and paint would be the biggest differences.

What's the warranty difference?

Hey guys, question for you - I'm considering ordering the Curado 70 and wondered if theres an advantage (or disadvantage...) to buying the Scorpion version of that same reel? Any input would be appreciated, thank you !

If you could make a 13 fishing version of the Stradic 2500/3000 series reel with ultra smooth drag/8-9oz weight, you'd sell a ton of them.

I fish the 6'7 MH Omen Black (sweet stick btw) and it fishes pretty close to what I'd expect on a MH stick. Very soft tip though, it'll load up on a weightless senko very well.