im actually thinking about buying a victory 610mlxf for neds nd light drop shots.any body got one? 

I was set on buying a Victory rod.  Looked at a 7'3" MH/F casting version. Ended up buying a Daiwa Rebellion of equal length and action for a bit less money.  The Daiwa was lighter and had a nicer taper in my opinion. Both great rods. I think St. Croix has the better warranty however and is made in the USA. 

1 hour ago, padon said:

im actually thinking about buying a victory 610mlxf for neds nd light drop shots.any body got one? 

Had one - traded it in for another Avid X 6'6 MLF.   2 reasons I traded it.  A known expert (Tom) on here said he was missing some fish on it - hard to set the hook.  I found I was missing some smaller bass on it with spinners too.  A definite difference using the same spinner on the different rods.  I did have success on the ned with it with some decent SMB.  The other reason I traded it in was because it's bottom up to screw the reel in.  I kept loosening it with the way I casted I guess - my hand position on it - I cast left handed.  I found the avid-x more comfortable and was top down for the reel.  I wasn't missing fish with it, even the smaller ones.

 

Now I have 2 avid-x spinning rods.  St. Croix had fantastic customer service.  I could just send it back in and essentially upgraded for a few more $).

 

The victory was light and felt good.  The xf wasn't for me.

4 hours ago, thunderblack said:

Haven't handled the victory line but I have owned several of SC's top tier rods down to avid and I also have handled and fished E6X. They are nice light rods and fish well at their price point. I enjoy them.  

Which ones did you enjoy, the SC or the E6X??

4 hours ago, thunderblack said:

Haven't handled the victory line but I have owned several of SC's top tier rods down to avid and I also have handled and fished E6X. They are nice light rods and fish well at their price point. I enjoy them.  

Which ones did you enjoy, the SC or the E6X??

E6X

21 hours ago, WRB said:

1.  Victory rods  have  premium cork handles.

2. Casting rod handle does,spinning doesn’t have exposed blank however has superior modern handle design.

3. Loomis  E6X was introduced over 8 years ago adding models, Victory is new. SC Victory is adding new models by September.

The E6X was a disappointment or Loomis fans 

, several rods in it’s price point are superior workmanship, guide trains, feedback and  25% lighter weight for equal rods.

Tom

they have premium cork handles but they incorporate EVA foam. the Loomis rods do not. no foam at all.

 

the casting models of the Victory series have the blank covered up in front of the trigger. they are not exposed blank handles which is very odd at the price point

 

I would agree the on the whole the first generation E6X rods were a disappointment -but thats probably why they redesigned the whole line up in 2018.  the new versions are way better. I own one of each generation. Loomis listened to the feedback. 

 

unfortunately, the reputation of the 2015 models still follows them around..

 

 

1 hour ago, Hulkster said:

they have premium cork handles but they incorporate EVA foam. the Loomis rods do not. no foam at all.

 

the casting models of the Victory series have the blank covered up in front of the trigger. they are not exposed blank handles which is very odd at the price point

 

I would agree the on the whole the first generation E6X rods were a disappointment -but thats probably why they redesigned the whole line up in 2018.  the new versions are way better. I own one of each generation. Loomis listened to the feedback. 

 

unfortunately, the reputation of the 2015 models still follows them around..

 

 

So you feel the redesigned E6X is a solid rod for the $200 price point??
 

i do have to say I do prefer the solid cork handle, as that is what my SBR 813c has and I love the feel of it

4 hours ago, Beare300 said:

So you feel the redesigned E6X is a solid rod for the $200 price point??
 

i do have to say I do prefer the solid cork handle, as that is what my SBR 813c has and I love the feel of it

yes the redesigned ones are. not the first generation (although the MBR903c was an exception - this model is still very good)

I haven't held a victory but no way I would buy another E6x.

10 hours ago, Deephaven said:

I haven't held a victory but no way I would buy another E6x.

Which one did you have and what didn’t you like about it. Do you have another option you prefer in the $200 price range??