well i got my st.croix avid rod in the mail today & it is a piece of work....

i matched it with a daiwa viento reel & all i can say is WOW

i now know that their IS a difference in quality when you spend the extra cash on equipment...

i just wanted to thank everyone who helped me with great advice & opinions on what to look for....

i cant wait to hit the water with this setup..........

thanks again guys

ST. CROIX DOES MAKE GREAT FISHING RODS. I LOVE ALL MINE.

Nice set-up! I have a Viento as well and I love it! Good Luck!  ;D

Viento is where its at!  Its very nice when your fishing the soft plastiks!

It sounds like you have a nice setup there! 8-)

yea that avid is one sweet rod .... and imo they dont get much better .... i have 2 avids and 2 legends and a few premieres .... love them all // but imo,, warrenty and price the avid is a killer rod ....  ;D

Git Er Dunnn!

Ronnie

Good choice.....enjoy them.

st. croix makes great rods.

I also like St Croix rods.  

I own a number of high end rods.

But my St. Croix TBC68MXF will always go in the boat, even when an IMX or GLX stays behind.  Best topwater rod I have ever used.

Congrats on the setup, I purchases my St.croix not long ago, it truly is a good investment.  

I know just how you feel. I got my first St Croix less than a year ago and I now have six of them. Enjoy!