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St.Croix® by far.....St. Croix's Super High End Rods SCVI blank run 62,000,000 modules. The SCII blank (Mojo & Premier) is a mid modules blank, said to be in the 30 mil to 40 mil modules range.. Just the .02¢ of a rod builder... Tight Lines!!!!

As stated contact Loomis direct and ask for the proper tip for your rod model. Then if you need any info/reference on the tip replace job look here.... http://www.rod-crafting.com/resource/articles/rod-tip-repair.html Good Luck & Tight Lines!!!!

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Off the top of my head I forget what year these reels were circulating (no date on the schematic), probably old enough to be discontinued (no factory parts support). The reels have no IAR (4 point bail stop), and rear drags with only 3 pads (and small pads at that), small coil bail return spring and according to the schematic i'm looking at no crank or pinion bearings (bushing reel)... Who knows you probably got the better deal......Tight Lines!!!!

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Don't waste your money on Hot Sauce for the reel (let the quantum user's have it). Garcia bottles a good reel oil and grease, use them or take a look here... http://www.***/shopping/shop/store/reel-repair-supplies01.html As far as cleaning parts, if your going to break the reel open then clean them all. For re-lubing the reel, grease on the main drive gear teeth only, and oil (one drop) on bearings. Do not try to lubricate the one-way with grease, it only gets a light oil swab. Good Luck & Tight Lines!!!

Fish Fast, The STX is a fine reel, I really like my S-L and it doesn't have the spool braking system the STX has, but still a great reel.. Like stated above your Quantum® isn't well. The oneway issue and noise will do nothing but get worse. If you still have warranty on the reel send it in for service, if not get it serviced anyway... Good Luck & Tight Lines!!!

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Take and find some nylon black thread, ("A" size rod thread would be best, but) wrap it tightly at the base of the tube of the new tip once mounted. Wrap enough thread to extend out from the base to 1/2".. Smooth the thread out and coat with a clear finger nail polish (if you can't get your hands on some rod finish). Keep the rod turning until the coating doesn't sag/cured.. That is a field fix... Good Luck & Tight Lines!!!!

Here ya go, these are on great blanks, from a great rod company.. I have built on these blanks... http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_-1_10001_104145_100002006_100000000_100002000_100-2-6?ordProd=Y&CMID=TOP_selectitems#itemDetail Good Luck & Tight Lines!!!

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Yup there it is....

Yes... I have seen anglers with buddies test rods in the store by placing the rod tip at the adams apple in the throat and humming softly. But in my personal opinion, there is only one way to really test the sensitivity of a rod.. That is mount the reel, string the rod up and go fishing. There is a whole lot of difference between someone humming and the subtle vibration of a fish picking up a bait. Just a builders .02¢ Tight Lines!!!!!

Yea 4.9:1 always felt to slow and sluggish to me, especially after using the old round reels in the 5.1:1 to 5.4:1 high speeds...LOL Tight Lines!!!!

In my opinion that GR will work for both. I use a 5.1:1 Quantum.... Good Luck & Tight Lines!!!

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Very little if any....... Mojo Bass: * Premium-quality SCII graphite. * Technique-specific bass series designed and built for superior performance. * Batson Forecast hard aluminum-oxide guides with double-plated black chrome frames. * Fuji® ECS reel seat/black hood on casting models. * Fuji® DPS reel seat/black hoods on spinning models. * Split-grip/premium-grade cork handle. * Two coats of Flex Coat slow-cure finish. * 5-year warranty backed by St. Croix Superstar Service. * Handcrafted in North America. Premier: * Premium-quality SCII graphite. * Outstanding strength, sensitivity and hook-setting power. * Finely tuned actions and tapers for superior performance. * Batson Forecast® hard aluminum-oxide guides with double-plated black chrome frames. * Flanged SiC top on musky models. * Fuji® ECS or TCS reel seat/frosted silver hood. * Premium-grade cork handle. * Two coats of Flex Coat slow-cure finish. * 5-year warranty backed by St. Croix Superstar Service. * Handcrafted in the U.S.A.

Yes they can be replaced.. But if you have never done it like Sam says find a local in your area that does rod repair.. Reference this thread for what needs to be done... http://www.bassresource.com/bass_fishing_forums/YaBB.pl?num=1241352423 Good Luck & Tight Lines!!!