I have Baitcasters Avids , 7' M and MH/fast action

I think It would be nice as for a BDay to get one spinning rod just for Wacky worm.....Looking for MH up to 7' with fast action.

Down to two Avid or Crucial....looking for some opinions...really hard to decide. never a nice spinning rod before. I love bc Avid, on the other end would love to try Crucial ...and love the look of it

Thank you,

Avid 6'8" M/XF.

Why do you prefer XF?

I think both are great rods, but I'd take the Crucial for one [main] reason: over the counter warranty.

I actually went with a Compre spinning rod over an Avid 1) for the otc warranty, and 2) they actually felt better in my hand. Your mileage may vary.

And an XF tip for a nice hook set with soft plastics. I prefer XF as there's just not as much hoooah! motion needed to set the hook.

Just one man's opinion.

That make sense..maybe I should get XF....started fishing a year ago , learning.

Thank you.

Summed up above. 6'8" m/xf avid. Xf tip for better hooksets and increased casting distance with weightless plastics.

I think both are great rods, but I'd take the Crucial for one [main] reason: over the counter warranty.

I actually went with a Compre spinning rod over an Avid 1) for the otc warranty, and 2) they actually felt better in my hand. Your mileage may vary.

And an XF tip for a nice hook set with soft plastics. I prefer XF as there's just not as much hoooah! motion needed to set the hook.

Just one man's opinion.

Shimano dealers are under no obligation to do an over the counter replacement, so there's a possibility you'd have to ship it back to Shimano yourself if you need warranty service. Even my local BPS will only replace them during the first 12 months. After that, you're on your own to work it out with Shimano.

Shimano dealers are under no obligation to do an over the counter replacement, so there's a possibility you'd have to ship it back to Shimano yourself if you need warranty service. Even my local BPS will only replace them during the first 12 months. After that, you're on your own to work it out with Shimano.

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This..... If you deal with a local shop who has fanatical customer service like I do they will hook you up, but most give you the cold shoulder.

Summed up above. 6'8" m/xf avid. Xf tip for better hooksets and increased casting distance with weightless plastics

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Shimano dealers are under no obligation to do an over the counter replacement, so there's a possibility you'd have to ship it back to Shimano yourself if you need warranty service. Even my local BPS will only replace them during the first 12 months. After that, you're on your own to work it out with Shimano.

I don't doubt the truth in that. The BPS's in Richmond and Hampton, VA both told me they're lifetime replacements OTC, replaced with whatever happens to be the equivalent rod to yours at the time you bring it in.

This from managers at both shops. FWIW. Again, no doubt some are sticklers. One happens to be a huge Avid fan, too, but said it was Shimano's warranty that is second-to-none.

Would I choose an Avid? Absolutely. I really like the rods. So not a knock against St. Croix....

Avid 6'8mxf would be super.

I am a diehard SC Avid Fan. I own 3 Avid Spinning Rods and use a 6'3 MLXF for my River Smallmouth Senko Rod.

I did own a 2011 Full Cork Handle Crucial in 6'3 MXF. I sold it to finance my 6'3 MXF Avid.

The Crucial was a fine Rod and almost on par with the Avids.

In my opinion you can't go wrong with either of these Rods. They are both excellent Rods.

I like the XF action for all my Plastics Fishing.

Thank you.

Got Avid 6'8'' M/XF

Will match it with Shimano Sahara 1000.

That should make a fine setup.

I have Shimano 1000's on all my Avids.

Thank you.

Got Avid 6'8'' M/XF

Will match it with Shimano Sahara 1000.

Great choice, you will love the combo. I liked the spinning version so much I bought the exact same rod in the Avid casting model.

Now i want to get the elite or extreme version of the same spinning rod...

mike D