A couple of months ago I questioned a member on buying a carrot stick, and was told that their were "other choices" out there.  One being the avid.  I weighed on it and bought the avid mhf. Last week I recieved the carrot stick.  Fished the carrot as hard as I could the last few days and can't find anything I don't like.  Cosmetically, it's fine by me.  Sesitive.  I think very.  And I like the open ended hook keeper that some don't.  When I am not fishing it, I can tie a loop in my line and just slide it on the keeper.

That being said, I am glad I took RW's initial advice and went with the avid early on.  While I think the carrot is a great rod, for me, the avid blows it away in castability, and sensitivety.  Thanks for the sound and blunt advice RoadWarrior.  ff15

I've never used a Carrot Stick, however I have used my St. Croix rods extensively, and I think they are the best.

Falcon