I've been following the St Croix Victory Rod roll out and some of the technique names are confusing.

 

I have a pretty good idea what most of them mean but am not sure about "Max-Tactical."  And I'll admit that "The Marshall" has me puzzled. 

 

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   My personal opinion is that they're trying to be "cute". It's just fashion.                          jj

SC generally has not been that kind of company on naming things. Maybe just the series of rods. Might work out. Might not. Even the big SC fanboy I am, I’m a bit puzzled the last few years where they are going with their rods. Marketing is a big thing. Competition is huge. Personally I think they have too many of the same rod in just a different series. In their first few tiers of rods any one is not much if any difference in quality. 

Don't get caught up in the naming of the rods. Look at the specs and determine if it fits your needs. I got the "Full Contact Finesse". Not really sure what that means, but I liked how the specs looked and so far like the rod.

6 hours ago, Bluebasser86 said:

Don't get caught up in the naming of the rods. Look at the specs and determine if it fits your needs. I got the "Full Contact Finesse". Not really sure what that means, but I liked how the specs looked and so far like the rod.

Have you been able to use that yet? I fell for the MH version in the Legend X line, and I'm pretty excited about seeing it in a heavier version. 

5 minutes ago, Sir Shamsalot said:

Have you been able to use that yet? I fell for the MH version in the Legend X line, and I'm pretty excited about seeing it in a heavier version. 

Yes, a few times now. I like it, but the water needs to warm up a bit more before I can really give it a workout.

Technique Overload?

1 hour ago, Mobasser said:

Technique Overload?

Marketing. St Croix is in a tough spot in the market. I think going more "Googan" is not the answer, but they have to do something.

While these may not actually be 'names' of the rods,

by listing them under the 'technique' title

St Croix seems to be coming pretty close to naming the sticks in the LTB line. 

A-Jay