I've had great luck with this rod. From a float plane trip in Alaska and many other lakes there, to fishing on the kayak, canoe, or boat around Minnesota and Wisconsin and some 12k ft mount lakes in Colorado, I've pulled in Lake Trout, Rainbows, cutthroat, bass, pike, and panfish without struggle or issue. I love having a decent rod that travels so easily.

Bought this rod for a one week canoe / hiking trip to the BWCA in Minnesota. First day of fishing the rod snapped at the tip and then snapped at the base of the 2nd section. Was stuck fishing with a half of a rod for the rest of the week as we were out in the middle of the wilderness. Very disappointed at the quality of this rod given the price I paid for it. Filed a warranty claim and was told it would take 14-17 days to get back to me. This is totally unacceptable in my opinion - St. Croix needs to do better! Will be taking an Ugly Stik on my next trip instead.

Model# TSR66MHF4 with 10lb test line

Brand new. Flew to Alaska with no roads in or out of town. Rod tip broke off the first day. Fished with 3 pieces - had a fish on - it broke again :( I hope the warranty situation is better than the other posts here…

As always spectacular rods.
Needed this one for some shore casting in Ecuador.

I purchased this rod for a trip to MN. I really liked it at first. Good sensitivity and cast really well. Caught eight fish the first day, some really nice bigmouth bass. On the second outing, rented a boat for all day fishing trip on lake Minnetonka. The rod tip broke an hour into that trip! After contacting the seller and St. Croix, the only option left to me was to submit a warranty claim and wait two weeks for a replacement. I also have to pay 25$ shipping!?! I'm going to have to replace this rod with something from anther manufacturer. I'm not going to relly on this rod for any future trips, even with a new tip. Not worth missing out.