Close  to pulling the trigger on a striper rod . Seriously look at the Avid X 7’ MH Spinning Rod , paired with the Stradic 3000 Ci4+ or Stradic 3000 FL .

I have a Avid 6’6 ML paired with a 2500 Ci4+ , and it is a absolute jewel to fish with !  Also have 2500 FL on a backup rod .

Any opinions on the Avid X 7’ MH Spinning Rod for stripers ? Will be throwing 3/4 oz buck tails for the most part . 

Are you fishing from the shore or a boat?   
 

saltwater or freshwater? 

Freshwater .  Wading , bank and possibly a boat 

Also , will be fishing primarily 5/8 - 3/4 oz buck tail jigs . 
Will likely look at a Stradic Ci4 3000 and 4000 to pair with the Avid X MH .

Talked to St Croix rep today . Said the rod should be fine as long as I stay in the lure rating for which the rod is recommended for . 

On 2/17/2020 at 10:02 PM, Squali said:

Close  to pulling the trigger on a striper rod . Seriously look at the Avid X 7’ MH Spinning Rod , paired with the Stradic 3000 Ci4+ or Stradic 3000 FL .

I have a Avid 6’6 ML paired with a 2500 Ci4+ , and it is a absolute jewel to fish with !  Also have 2500 FL on a backup rod .

Any opinions on the Avid X 7’ MH Spinning Rod for stripers ? Will be throwing 3/4 oz buck tails for the most part . 

I use an Avid 7' MH/F (VIS70MHF) as my go-to schoolie striper rod, paired with a Shimano C5000X and it seems to be just right for this application. It's one of the few combos I have that I don't mess with because it's that good. Looking at the specs the VIS70MHF looks a little more stout than the Avid X (10-20# line vs 8-14#, and 1/2 to 1-1/4 oz lure vs 3/8 to 3/4).

 

The salt water stripers in the river here in the northeast are feisty and strong and they've had this rod bent over pretty well. Depending on how they compare to the fresh water ones in your area, you may be fine with the Avid X. Like you I have the 2500 CI4+ and absolutely love it, though maybe undersized for stripers, so yes the 3000 version could be good. I highly recommend the Avid MH/F for this application.

 

2 hours ago, haggard said:

I use an Avid 7' MH/F (VIS70MHF) as my go-to schoolie striper rod, paired with a Shimano C5000X and it seems to be just right for this application. It's one of the few combos I have that I don't mess with because it's that good. Looking at the specs the VIS70MHF looks a little more stout than the Avid X (10-20# line vs 8-14#, and 1/2 to 1-1/4 oz lure vs 3/8 to 3/4).

 

   If I may ask @haggard, what's the line and test you're using on that MH/F Avid?       jj

9 hours ago, jimmyjoe said:

 

   If I may ask @haggard, what's the line and test you're using on that MH/F Avid?       jj

I keep it simple: 17 lb mono, specifically Trilene XL. I'm relatively new to salt striper fishing but so far have never had a reason to try anything else. It seems to work.