I just can’t get over this special rod. It possesses such get power and potential for biggest fish you will find. Because of all of St. Criox’s high tech materials and craftsmanship, this is feather light with the feel of an ultra-light pole. It will launch heavy lures with easy but has the feel to cast a 5” plastic worm without any weights nearly 90 feet.

I will be buying more of this series for sure. I love it.

Ken

great rod good backbone for handling large steelhead and nice crisp hook sets.

This rod is a downgrade from the previous Avid Salmon/Steelhead Rods that they used to make for the same price point. These rods have a very noodle-y blank that make them a lot less sensitive than my other St Croix Salmon rods (9'-0" Medium Avid, 9'-0" Legend Elite). This would be fine for use as a bobber (Skein/Shrimp/etc) rod where a slow action can help keep fish pinned, but it doesn't quite stack up as a jigging rod for spoons or plastics.

Perfect! Although I use it for striped bass.