I have the Marshall and its an excellent all around rod. Its one of my 3 I pick when I have to limit myself to just a few. 

On 10/22/2024 at 7:55 PM, Smirak said:

I’ve decided to upgrade through St Croix to a victory casting rod. When you upgrade, the warranty fee drops from $60 to $30. 
 

What would you consider the “most versatile” victory casting rod? Im looking at the full contact, but I already have two H rods and don’t know if I need to throw a third in there?

I just had the same thing happen with a Bass X. Did an up grade also. Thought I made out well. Their policy has changed over the years. 10 years ago I had an Avid 6’3” MLXF break on me. Same spot, circumstances the same, while fishing. Basically my fault of high sticking and boat flip of a fish combination. Real quick and inexpensive at that time. The process today took quite a bit longer but I’m happy with the results. 

1 hour ago, MN Fisher said:

I've got mainly St Croix in my lineup and never had and issue - I'd suspect dissers paid by another brand.

if that's the case SC needs to get to the bottom of it. They are taking a beating on facebook and reddit (also youtube where people show the broken rods and reel seats). 

 

their reputation is taking a hit. 

Get a new Levante, then call St Croix for a replacement. 

Just got a new victory Marshall for the same price as a replacement mojo bass. It should ship mid-November.

Fished the Marshal on Thursday. I really liked the rod, but needed something more for moving baits (chatter, spinner, lipless, etc…) So, I’m going to get another one. But, not sure what to look at. I know that the mod/mod-fast rods are better for moving baits, but I’m curious what you’d pick of the current victory line?

I actually love the marshall for 3/8-1/2oz spinnerbaits and jigs and underspins and that thing with a flashy swimmer and skinny dipper has done some damage for me this season. For crankbaits and chatterbaits I actually went through a few different lines / models before I landed on a 735cb which I'm also very happy with. I did try the rip n chatter victory model but it was too moderate for me (personal preference and nothing against the rod itself but that thing BENDS). If you want to stick w/ st. croix the legend line is a composite glass / fiber combo and that one honestly looks like it would be money for a crankbait / chatterbait rod and fit my personal taste a bit better for that use case....I also never did try the vtc72mhmf and that one seems like it might also work but once I got the 735cb I pretty much knew I had what I wanted. Either way if you picked up a new marshall off their line for that price and an old mojo I'm happy for you IMHO that's one of the best 'all purpose' rods out there.

11 hours ago, Smirak said:

Fished the Marshal on Thursday. I really liked the rod, but needed something more for moving baits (chatter, spinner, lipless, etc…) So, I’m going to get another one. But, not sure what to look at. I know that the mod/mod-fast rods are better for moving baits, but I’m curious what you’d pick of the current victory line?

I use the 7’2 MHMF for chatter/lipless and it’s awesome for those baits.