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I originally didn't like the split grip rods either. I have both but do prefer the full cork better. I'm used to the split grip now. What is your reason for not liking the split grips?

I had a couple of those models in the past and sold them off. I found that they didn't compare to the previous generation of crucialsI hated the foam split grip Still have a bit of time to pick out a rod. I'm going to check a few other models

The new Avid-X looks pretty sweet. Heard a lot of great things about the St. Croix rods

Says the salesman

When people always ask me why I have so many rods and can understand why, I ask them......... Could you go golfing with one club ? Ya you could. You could also go fishing with one rod But it obviously more enjoyable with nice gear. Same as the guy with nice sports cars ect.......

That's what I was thinking as well

All very good points so far. I have plenty of rods in the med heavy category. I have a couple of heavy action flipping sticks for throwing bigger pike style jerks in the 1-2 oz range. The Rod im looking for will be for bass style jerk baits like rogues, husky jerks ect..... I will have a look at the Dobyns rods soon. I have soft spot in my heart for shimano. So I'm really considering the new crucial

Just checked out the price of the megabass rods. $299 might be a little steep for me

That is my concern with the micro guides. I also use 50-100 pound flouro leaders for pike. I don't usually need the knot to go through the guides but every once in a while if a bait gets snagged I will reel up to the bait and use the Rod tip to free it

I checked out the new St croix avid and the new crucials. Both 6 ft 8 medium action The avid was $229 and had a much softer tip, micro guides and an overall nicer feel I'm not sure how I feel about the micro guides as I will be periodically using it in the winter The tip did seem a little bit too soft but a very nice rod The new crucial retails for $199. Not as soft of a tip but plenty of backbone and a nice balance. The new models remind me of the older models from a few years ago. In my opinion a much nicer Rod than last years models ( black blank with split grip foam ) Both rods have split grip cork, which I like very much. Can't stand the foam grip and will not even consider I will have the rest of the winter to look around. I will try to find a store that has the Dobyns rods to play with Any other recommendations or input would be appreciated

Sounds a little too heavy for my liking. I would think a 7' heavy would be overkill for bass.

Mainly for bass and pike. I like a rod with a softer tip and a bit of backbone. More like a medium fast

Might be in the market for a new jerk bait rod. Looking for recommendations on a decent casting rod. I had a look at the loomis jb Rod and the St croix legend tournament jb Rod. Both really nice sticks around the same price point. Suggestions don't necessarily have to be high end like the ones mentioned. Just some suggestions and or recommendations. By the way some of my favourite rods that have stood the test of time are inexpensive lower end models. Oh yeah. I had a look at the new crucials. They look nice too

I love his music. Such a unique voice. RIP Joe

Isnt that Solopaddler and Bill M ?

Wicked dude ! I love it

2014- Flipping jigs ( lots of them ) 2015- Flipping jigs ( lots of them )

Well said Steve. I was out there last weekend and at the end of the day I stopped by the Picton harbor Inn for a bit of " dock talk " with the guys. A full picnic table and 2 full coolers of giant walleye about to undergo filleting. When I asked a couple of guys how the bite was, the response was " as long as you got your bait down below 40 ft. , you got bit " Kind of sad to see so many big dead walleye. And that was a small tournament too. You would think these guys would be a bit more responsible. But I guess they have the right to keep their limit

Looks cold up there ! Those fillets look very tasty. Thanks for posting

Nice fish Mike ! you seem to always do well on the bass.

Well done. Looks like you had a great season. Some much needed porn for a cold day

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Good job bud ! see you next spring

Excellent report Moosebunk. Good luck on you future travels.