JohnAB Posted March 11, 2009 Report Share Posted March 11, 2009 First off, unfortunately no, we do not have muskies out this way but we do have big pike for which I tend to use a lot of big bucktails, top waters etc on. I am in the market for a new rod and the muskie size rods are what I am after. Have checked out St Croix and in particular two of their models, the Premier and Legend Tournament. The rods in terms of length, action and power are identical but the Legend is SCIV graphite versus SCII graphite in the Premier plus some minor differences in eyes etc. Is this a big deal other than the 1 to 1.5 ounce weight difference? Also, is it worth the extra $130 for a Legend over the Premier? I am by no means a tournament fisherman. Or is there another brand or model I should be looking at? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted March 11, 2009 Report Share Posted March 11, 2009 Check out the Shimano Compre muskie rods... Alot of the muskie guys here use them... I run a 8' with an Abu Record and love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Devine Posted March 11, 2009 Report Share Posted March 11, 2009 John, the light weight of the Legend series is great. When you add a big bait and throw it all day it will tire you out. The Legend series has a better warranty and that is worth the price. I have a set of Legend 8'MHF that I use for a variety of casting baits. The 8 -8'6" make a great rod length for figuring eighting at boatside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted March 11, 2009 Report Share Posted March 11, 2009 What BillM said. I have 4 of them and they're probably the best deal going. Put the $$$ you save into the reel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted March 11, 2009 Report Share Posted March 11, 2009 I'll agree with the others John, the Compre is an excellent rod and it won't come close to breaking the bank either. When your fishing for big pike or muskies you don't need the sensitivity of the higher end rods. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raf Posted March 11, 2009 Report Share Posted March 11, 2009 can't go wrong with any of the suggestions.. pick up the rods and figure out which ones feels best to you and the wallet i pretty much use st. croix premieres exclusively from lengths of 6'9 to 8'6" and prefer them over the compres. the legends are too much $$$ for me. okuma has a muskie line too, evx or something along those lines.. i have the 8'6 and it's a great rod for the price (cheaper than compres or premieres) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiel Posted March 11, 2009 Report Share Posted March 11, 2009 I spent a few days fishing with one of these stcroixrods.com Seemed like a decent rod for a $100.00. Perhaps some of the avid musky guys would know more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnAB Posted March 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2009 Thanks for the replies. Will hit the local shop and see what they have and try some of these different ones out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pigeontroller Posted March 11, 2009 Report Share Posted March 11, 2009 I have several St Croix Premiers and they are great rods, always heard good things about their warranty. Compres are nice rods for the money and have a lifetime warranty. I have a St Croix Triumph Bass rod and really like it, and it was a great price. The SC Legend Tourney rods are by far the nicest, lightest Muskie rods i've held(have not fished with one, yet) But so far I've done well and not dropped the $300+ for one...yet... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest steel'n'esox Posted March 11, 2009 Report Share Posted March 11, 2009 Go with the compres all the way, I throw bucktails/topwaters with both 7.5 and 8footers both in heavy action and xheavy action, the compres have a lifetime limited warantee which shimano really stands by, there are multiple lengths and actions to choose from to meet your needs, as roy said put your saved money into a better reel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lungelarry Posted March 11, 2009 Report Share Posted March 11, 2009 Last year I picked up a Fig Rig Rod at the Spring show, I will never ,ever use my Compre again...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted March 11, 2009 Report Share Posted March 11, 2009 Never tried one, Larry. Are they that good that you would NEVER use a Compre? You don't live too far away from me, did you buy it from a local dealer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lungelarry Posted March 11, 2009 Report Share Posted March 11, 2009 Roy,YES never, I bought it at the Toronto spring show last year,JB,s I think. Nobody around here carries them,but around here they carry nothin' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musky_man Posted March 11, 2009 Report Share Posted March 11, 2009 I agree with the others - Shimano Compre ... can't beat them for the $ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeh Posted March 12, 2009 Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 I have a Fenwick Techna AV that is a great rod,very light. I think JB's carries them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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