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[grizzly1654]

Ive been looking at a St. Croix mojo 6' 8" m xf rod for my new spinning setup.
I noticed that they make the Legend Tournament in the same configuration.
I have several rods similar in quality and have never owned one of the higher end rods.
Is the quality of the rod worth the $140 difference?
If the sensitivity is alot better i may have to try one out.

[Stasher1]

They also offer that same length/power/action in the Avid line as well.

I haven't owned an LTB, but I have owned the Mojo and Avid versions and there's a huge difference in weight and sensitivity between the two. Overall, there's a huge difference between the Mojo lineup and the Avids, but I've read in numerous places that the difference between the Avid and the LTB isn't as noticeable.

[Jacob34]

I've had the opportunity to fish with a couple different Mojo rods and the pleasure to fish with a couple legend tourneys and legend extremes. My tournament companion last year throws ST. Croix extensively. To me the legend Tournament is well worth the extra cost. It's a lot more responsive compared to the mojo and also better balanced and I was amazed at the difference between the two with bottom contact baits. It just boils down to how much you're willing to spend on one particular rod.

[Bluebasser86]

I have both of the rods you listed. I had the Mojo orginally and then picked up the LTB after a couple consecutive tournaments wins. There really is no comparison. I caught plenty of fish with my Mojo but the LTB is lighter, more sensitive, and better built.

[ww2farmer]

As someone who owns both Mojo's and Legend Tournament's, and specificly that exact Mojo rod your looking at..........you can't go wrong with either........BUT if money is not an issue go with the LT. OR middle it and go Rage/Avid.

That is probably my most versitle spinning rod, and if I could only have one it would be that one. I have had mine since the Mojo's first came out, ZERO problems with it, sensitivity or balance is not an issue...for me...I use 15lb braid with fluoro. leaders, and a 9 oz + Shimano Sedona on it. I guess if I used mono, or a feather light reel like the Ci4 it might not feel as sensitive or balanced, but like I said the way I have it set up is not an issue for me.

I can't compair it directly to any of my LT's as I don't own the LT in that blank.....but in general the LT's have better blanks, guides, are a touch lighter..........but to be honest, I think the finish on the Mojos is more durable.

[grizzly1654]

Thanks for the feedback guys. Looks like my new spinning rod is gonna be a Legend!

[QUAKEnSHAKE]

For what purpose will the rod be used,,in what conditions?

The reason for asking St Croix bargain room still has LTBS69MLXF spinning rod for $161 Medium-Light XF 6-10# line 1/8-1/2oz lure
I use a ML Avid and its a very nice power uses wacky senko, small cranks, 1/8 jig/craw, 1/8-1/4oz spinnerbaits. Most my time is spent open water just grass weeds to deal with no other structure.

If this going to be your main rod for heavier presentations more cover then scratch the above.

[grizzly1654]

Yea this is gonna my main spinning rod. Mostly flukes, wacky rigs and the occasional drop shot.
But at that price i might have to check that out!

[ww2farmer]

Yea this is gonna my main spinning rod. Mostly flukes, wacky rigs and the occasional drop shot. But at that price i might have to check that out!

If thats what your going to use the rod for, IMHO stay with the 6'8" M/XF rod in the series of your choice. If you go the other way around with dropshotting being the primary use, with the other stuff on occasion then the 6'9" ML/XF might be the better rod. I also have a ML St Croix (Avid 7' ML/F) and while a great drop shot rod, it's not what I would want in a "general purpose" spinning rod, but the 6'8' M/XF is.

[iabass8]

I own the 69mlxf legend extreme and have fished a partners 68mxf. Id choose the 69 mlxf anyday. However for uour multi purpose i would choose the 6'8 for wjat you want.

[Michael DiNardo]

The Mojo compared to an LTB is not fair. But when it comes to the Avid, I actually like them more than the Legends without even considering the price.

Mike

[jerzeeD]

I have that exact mojo rod with a 35 size pflueger president xt as my plastics rod. It is a very good rod... Especially for the 100 dollars it cost.
That being said, if I didnt have a kid on the way and other bills, I would be fishing the Legend. Beautiful rod.
Like others have said, the Avid is an excellent choice. I am waiting to find a 6'8" M/XF Avid for about 155-160 dollars new. I will jump on it because I at least feel like I got a deal good enough to not pass up!

[Delaware Valley Tackle]

They also offer that same length/power/action in the Avid line as well.

I haven't owned an LTB, but I have owned the Mojo and Avid versions and there's a huge difference in weight and sensitivity between the two. Overall, there's a huge difference between the Mojo lineup and the Avids, but I've read in numerous places that the difference between the Avid and the LTB isn't as noticeable.

x2 - The Avid is the best bang for the buck. As you go up the ladder in any line the differences between models narrows a bit.

[Globadoc]

Has anyone tried the new Rage 6'8" MXF yet? How does it compare to the Avid or Mojo?

[Bluebasser86]

I have a 6' 10" ML/F Rage spinning rod and like it really well for wacky rigs/dropshotting. It's a sensitive rod with good backbone but a soft tip to help load and toss lighter baits a long ways. I really don't think you could go wrong with any of the rods you're considering, it's going to be a matter of what you can spend and personal preference for you. If you can, go to a tackle store and hold a couple of them yourself, you may find you like one you didn't think you'd like or that you don't like one that you were going to get before.