Really loving the updated version of this lineup. Much thinner, and lighter than the last version. I got the 7' 1" M/F spinning rod and unlike some of their other lower end rods I've had in the past, this one fishes very true to it's ratings instead of above. I've been using it for finesse plastics and it's done a great job. Leaned on it heavily (literally and figuratively), this past weekend to take second place in my last regular season kayak tournament of the year and secure my spot atop the AOY standings for my club. This fish that was the second biggest of the tournament catapulted me from 6th to 2nd with 20 minutes in the day. Ate a 5" curl tail worm on an EWG Midwest finesse head next to some grass and swam past a standing tree. Had to pull it from around the tree and through the grass. Thankfully the rod and 8lb Seaguar Gold Label leader were up for the task at hand.

 

Great story, and congrats! 

Congratz..Like the shoes too...?

7 hours ago, Bluebasser86 said:

Really loving the updated version of this lineup. Much thinner, and lighter than the last version. I got the 7' 1" M/F spinning rod and unlike some of their other lower end rods I've had in the past, this one fishes very true to it's ratings instead of above. I've been using it for finesse plastics and it's done a great job. Leaned on it heavily (literally and figuratively), this past weekend to take second place in my last regular season kayak tournament of the year and secure my spot atop the AOY standings for my club. This fish that was the second biggest of the tournament catapulted me from 6th to 2nd with 20 minutes in the day. Ate a 5" curl tail worm on an EWG Midwest finesse head next to some grass and swam past a standing tree. Had to pull it from around the tree and through the grass. Thankfully the rod and 8lb Seaguar Gold Label leader were up for the task at hand.

 

Where did you snag this rod at?  Seems like the main web retailers either just have the older version in stock or say this one is coming late Nov.

 

Great finish at Banner! I fished the Mined Lands event but only measured 2 small fish...

1 hour ago, Jweller said:

Where did you snag this rod at?  Seems like the main web retailers either just have the older version in stock or say this one is coming late Nov.

 

Great finish at Banner! I fished the Mined Lands event but only measured 2 small fish...

Thanks, it was a tough day to say the least. 

 

I got it on kind of a preorder deal from St. Croix.

For the extra 20 bucks they charge for them, you think they could afford to make them in the states now, but I digress.

 

I really like these rods as well.  The MedLight Xtra fast is the best darter head/split shot I've ever owned.

14 hours ago, Bluebasser86 said:

Really loving the updated version of this lineup. Much thinner, and lighter than the last version. I got the 7' 1" M/F spinning rod and unlike some of their other lower end rods I've had in the past, this one fishes very true to it's ratings instead of above. I've been using it for finesse plastics and it's done a great job. Leaned on it heavily (literally and figuratively), this past weekend to take second place in my last regular season kayak tournament of the year and secure my spot atop the AOY standings for my club. This fish that was the second biggest of the tournament catapulted me from 6th to 2nd with 20 minutes in the day. Ate a 5" curl tail worm on an EWG Midwest finesse head next to some grass and swam past a standing tree. Had to pull it from around the tree and through the grass. Thankfully the rod and 8lb Seaguar Gold Label leader were up for the task at hand.

 

I was wondering where you got that. I don't like how heavy the original Bass X is, so the rods I tend to grab are the Avid and above when I can.