Really nice rod, great value, love the handle.

I have only used this rod one time so far, but it is as good as advertised. Great feel and workmanship. I actually ordered the wrong power rod (meant to order medium-light, but ordered a medium), but this might give me an excuse to order another, so I'm not sending it back. If we're nit-picking, the only thing I'd change is the handle...the cork is noticeably skinnier than the handle on my other 4 St Croix rods. Don't know if that's a recent change in design, or...?... The thicker handle just feels a little better in my hand. Other than that, the cork is great quality material. My son actually preferred the skinnier handle, so it's not the rod, just a personal preference.

These rods are the best bang for the buck! Ultra premium for not ultra premium pricing!

I have yet to receive this avid rod. It was an upgrade purchase from a warranty of a broken rod. Please respond

Bought this to replace a similar sized st croix triumph rod that I broke. This avid is definitely an upgrade and feels great in all aspects. I’ll know for sure the next time a 10 lb channel cat takes my jerk bait!