So, I was excited for the release of the Avid X until I saw that they're still using those fugly reel seats.

http://stcroixrods.com/resources/newscenter/radical-fishing-rod-evokes-extreme-performance#.U8AB041dWr8

 

I'll stick to the LTB's...

That's fuji's most comfortable seat. I love the new foregrip design too. The split grip is my deal breaker. So tired of them.

To each his own, I prefer having the blank exposed under the reel.

It's slightly exposed. I like skeleton seats as well, but the Fuji sk is far from my favorite. I do like the ecs seat though. I have never noticed any enhanced sensitivity from any reel seat.

I'm cautiously optimistic. 

Hey Iam still liking those myself, I am tired of split grips too... But idk... Doesn't seem to be a better alternative outside of Custom... Still more Rods to come.... Thanks for the link

I don't understand the price point either. Very close to the LT, but with only a 15 year warranty. I'm intrigued, but not overly optimistic. If they had a full grip, I'd be more interested.

I like they still have a foregrip!!!!!!!!!

 

Jeff

That's the seat I prefer. Ecs right?

You're hand holds the rod Feel ends at you're hand, I believe a reels seat can make some difference in feel.. How much? Idk.. But I can feel more on certain reel seats than others

That's the seat I prefer. Ecs right?

I prefer the ECS too.  I've never heard the ECS called a deal breaker, it's the "standard" seat.  The foregrip is what I can do without.

I won't pass judgement until I put one in my hands.  The Avid was a great rod as is.

Just imitating loomis in looks.  Ten times better than those horrid bulbous grips thay are putting on their top of the line stuff.

Look at the bright side - there might soon be a bunch of current-model Avids in the St. Croix bargain room...at about half price...

Look at the bright side - there might soon be a bunch of current-model Avids in the St. Croix bargain room...at about half price...[/quote.

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Look at the bright side - there might soon be a bunch of current-model Avids in the St. Croix bargain room...at about half price...

ill take 3.

I like it!

And i dont think the regular avid is goin anywhere

That's fuji's most comfortable seat. I love the new foregrip design too. The split grip is my deal breaker. So tired of them.

 

Those Fuji ECS reel seats are my favourite.

Look at the bright side - there might soon be a bunch of current-model Avids in the St. Croix bargain room...at about half price...

 

 

Look at the bright side - there might soon be a bunch of current-model Avids in the St. Croix bargain room...at about half price... [/quote.

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That will be sweet for those needing more. But right now I don't know what St Croix I could possibly want, but whats bad is if that happens I am sure there will be several,,,,,,, there just ain't no cure for this disease,   

I don't know the technical term for it but I love the reel seats on the new Fenwick HMG.

I don't understand the price point either. Very close to the LT, but with only a 15 year warranty. I'm intrigued, but not overly optimistic. If they had a full grip, I'd be more interested.

It's not far off, avids have jumped in price, $180-$250 for a caster now

I don't know the technical term for it but I love the reel seats on the new Fenwick HMG.

Fuji SK2

I like the look of the build! It's the only thing that stops me buying factory St Croix rods at the moment. I love their blanks and have built a load of rods on them, but their factory builds I hate. The reel seats, casting and spinning, are closer to what I like than anything else they build. Shame it's only on the Avid blanks and not their better quality blanks.

I don't understand the price point either. Very close to the LT, but with only a 15 year warranty. I'm intrigued, but not overly optimistic. If they had a full grip, I'd be more interested.

As far as the warranty I would not put much faith in the 15 years. The ScIII blank if custom built still carries a full lifetime warranty, when St. Croix says 15 years I will believe it, till then I have seen to many previews be off on some of their particulars. Anyways, I can still find new Avids with complete grips and reel seats for under $180.00, just gotta shop around, and those are what I will be buying anyways.

Best looking rods they have produced to date Imo. No huge foregrip or exposed threads.