Looking for one, right now is a avid vs crucial.....but I have a question , anyone know when new models of spinning St.Croix Avid gonna be in stores?

Hadn't heard about a new Avid, but it has been quite a while since they've been updated. Being that they have not been discounted by any of the major online retailers yet, I imagine it's going to be a while before they're on the open market.

I do have a Crucial drop shot rod that I really like, but for some reason the traditional look and feel of cork (even split grips) just feels "right" to me when I'm out on the water. Avid (current model) wins in my eyes, but either way you'll end up with a very nice rod.

I think within the past 3 years the avid blank was updated but thats about it. The only st.croix release for icast this year is the new (or alternative to the current from what they are saying) xtreme rods. Legend tournaments were done last year as well as the walleye with the release of the eyecon/rage. It seems that the avid would be next in line but i just dont see it for another year or two. You won't be disappointed with either though.