AbelG

Nice info. The HT was not on my radar, now I gonna take a look, its seems more suited to the fishing I do

In my country the price of Metanium B is more or less than USD 1000. That is true insane. I buy directly from Japan

Im a St Croix user but the Falcon rods arrived last years to argentina. So Im curious about 2 models of Lowrider series. The thing is I broke a Legend Tournament LBTC68MXF (8-20 line) but for me this not a medium power, I would say is even a lightish medium. I have the LBTC71MHF, a true medium heavy. So was thinking to change the broke rod for other model, the equal medium heavy in the Avid or Victory series, or sell the replacement and buy a Lowrider. Im looking for something extra fast to fast and medium heavy power, similar to the LBTC71MHF. The main use is for throwing lures of 1oz with single hooks. Any thoughts about the "All´round Fast" and the "Swim Jig"? I read that the Swim Jig it is a true fast, but maybe not a medium heavy.

803 JWR is perfect, well balanced and good power for what I need. Liked so much that I bought the 804 for more power.

In past march I found a st croix rage 7´1 MHXF. Really love this rod. Couple weeks ago I decide to buy mi first G.Loomis, the 803c JWR. Like it so this week arrived the 804c JWR. Plus some guy offer a Curado 201E7 in mint condition at a price I cant refuse.

Im clicking the button right now Stiff and too fast its what I need to hear. Its difficult to penetrate a single/treble hook into the tought mouth of these fishes. In my experience the chance to land a golden dorado into the boat decreases with a moderate action.

No, the old model.

Hi. Past week I broke a St Croix Legend Tournament LBTC68MXF. Something weird about this model is that it doesnt feel overpowered like most St Croix rods. In fact I think it is not a true Medium power rod. Im processing the warranty claim through the official representative, so that will take some time. In the meantime, Im looking for something similar, 6'8 medium to medium heavy power and I need an extra fast action to hookset the strong mouth bones of the Golden Dorados. Throwing jerkbaits no more that 20grms I saw the IMX Pro 803C JWR at 50% off. Any thoughts about this rod?

I will do bouth, contact St Croix and take a look at Gloomis ;) I also have a cuople St Croix, with zero problems. In fact, last month I found an old Rage and bought it with closed eyes. Will this failure stop me from keep buying St Croix? No way.

My lucky ended yesterday. I bought the LBT68MXF in january, but never have the chance to use it. Well, yesterday I pick this rod and in the first bit when I set the hook the rod exploted in my hands.

The only DC I am interested is the new incoming scorpion 200 DC MD.

I dont understand how people brake rods. it never happened to me. I mean, my St Croix rods has travel a long way from the factory to reach at my hands. I put Mojo Bass, Avid X, Avid Pearl, LTB to really agressive fishing condition, using 50 pound braid, hooking 10 to 16 pound fishes, throwing lures beyond the recommended weight, full drag tight, and no one broke. Beside that, Im really carefully with my gear from home to the fish point and viceversa. Am I a lucky guy?

I m going to fish at Villa Paranacito next weekend and was needed to buy some Rapalas and other local lures. 10 to 18 pound Golden Dorados are waiting

Yes. I found this way to do it but finished with a Rizzuto.

I wont change to other rod lenght if that work for me. So keep in mind what @casts_by_fly said Beside that, I have the Avid X 68MHF old LTB 68MHF and new LTB 71MHF for identical purpose. I like more the feel of the Avid X over both LBT. About the LBT, the upgrade dont fell like day and night. But the new is better balance (the older is tip heavy) and lightweight than previous model. Those 3' plus really gives you more casting distance. Also the LTB feel little bit stiffer on the butt that the Avid. Dont own a Victory but for what I saw in most reviews is a great rod for the price, very light, great balance.