I have a split grip st Croix premier 6'6" M action. Not fond of the split grip on that short of rod. Was going to get a full grip version of the same Rod.

Worth it to move to an avid? I like how the premier M is rated up to 3/4 ounce to handle the bigger walk the dog type baits.

I picked up an 6'8 MXF avid X this year and it is amazing, I have had great success fishing jerkbait in it this fall, highly reccommended to step up to the avid line.

The Avid X line are all split grips; the regular Avid line is full cork. I think it's worth stepping up, and if you can wait a few weeks for holiday sales so much the better. Gander Mountain has had a good deal on St. Croix's the past two years.  

I thought St. Croix no longer had the upgrade program where you send them a premier and get an avid while paying the difference.

The 68mxf is a fantastic topwater/jerbait rod. If you go avid, i would go that route.

Dobyns champion 685cb

Dobyns champion 685cb

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One hell of a Rod. Used mine 2 years now for jerkbaits and poppers. Moderate taper definitely helps keep the fish pinned on the trebles.