I would like to try a higher end (for me) 2 piece spinning rod and am looking at a St Croix Avid.  Specifically, I'm looking at the 7.0' MF 2 piece spinning rod.  I would pair it with a Shimano Stradic 2500.  I would use this rod mostly for light Texas rigs, flukes, and soft plastics.

 

Is this a good rod for my listed uses.

 

Thanks,

 

Rick

Sounds like it to me - I use a 7'1" Mojo Bass M/F for those techniques and it's very good...I can only imagine the Avid being better.

 

 

I do not have any experience with SC's 2-piece rods but have A LOT of experience with their AVID series (almost 30 years worth).  IMO, the AVID series is SC's best bang for the buck in their rod line.  You should be very pleased with your choice.  It's ( the 7'MF) really the swiss army knife of rods.  Let us know how you like it!

Thank you both for the input.  Very much appreciated.  Look forward to trying out a St. Croix rod as I've heard good things about them.

 

Rick

Avid spinning rods are nice. I have a 6'8 M walleye that I originally used for light drop shot. But now that I have some other rods that can cover that I'm changing the line and using it for soft plastics and heavier cover shot drop shot. I liked it so much I have an Avid panfish on the way from American Legacy. 

I have the 7ft 2pc Avid med fast. I love it. 

 

Soft plastics will be good

This is great to read, I'm excited to try the rod out.

 

Rick

yes, good choice!

I have the exact same rod and reel ( only my rod is a one piece). Nicely balanced and a joy to use. My Avid is almost always used for throwing paddle tail plastic's.