Greetings anglers!  Just purchased a 7'1 ML St. Croix Legend Tournament Fast Action spinning rod.  Is this a good rod for throwing tubes for smallies?  And what other baits could I throw with this rod?  Any replies help me out!  Im eager to learn lol

18 minutes ago, MuskyTooth35 said:

Greetings anglers!  Just purchased a 7'1 ML St. Croix Legend Tournament Fast Action spinning rod.  Is this a good rod for throwing tubes for smallies?  And what other baits could I throw with this rod?  Any replies help me out!  Im eager to learn lol

VERY good choice. So much for an Avid, eh? Yes that will work GREAT for tubes. It's the "plastics" rod, after all, so anything you want really: worms, tubes, craw, shakey head, grubs. Plus it's a MF so it'll work great for topwater too. 

I use my M action rods for spinnerbaits and small crankbaits as well as plastics types. 

You got yourself an awesome all around rod, my friend. 

Ps....I've been thinking of getting that one....LUCKY!

7 minutes ago, WI_Angler1989 said:

VERY good choice. So much for an Avid, eh? Yes that will work GREAT for tubes. It's the "plastics" rod, after all, so anything you want really: worms, tubes, craw, shakey head, grubs. Plus it's a MF so it'll work great for topwater too. 

I use my M action rods for spinnerbaits and small crankbaits as well as plastics types. 

You got yourself an awesome all around rod, my friend. 

Ps....I've been thinking of getting that one....LUCKY!

hahaha yea my wallet is hurting after that one lol, but i cant wait to use it buddy.  

Just now, MuskyTooth35 said:

hahaha yea my wallet is hurting after that one lol, but i cant wait to use it buddy.  

I hear that, good luck!

I like to have a medium power rod, especially around larger smallies, but that rod will do great!

I don't need any more rods but couldn't resist the new series Mojo 6'10" ML X-Fast. A lot better feel then previous series but the older series is a great rod also. The show had some discounted prices so went for it. I have other St. Croix that are similar all great soft plastic rods.

It's basically a soft plastics and really lightly weighted soft plastics rod. I wouldn't put anythingover 3/8ths of an ounce sinker wise on that rod. Phenomenal rod though, I used to have one.

That's also a solid rod for throwing light poppers like smaller Pop-R, X-Rap Pops, etc.. 

That would be my choice for a drop shot rod. That being said it will hold up for tubes. I throw my tubes on a 66medium fast baitcaster and sometimes heavier if I can get away with it.

Swimming a grub or dropshot, too light in my opinion for tubes unless your swimming a finesse tube with a very light head.