Nipfisher Posted April 16, 2011 Report Share Posted April 16, 2011 (edited) I was at a local retailer today looking at baitcaster rods to pair up with my Shimano Castaic. I looked at the 6.6 St.Croix Premier series (2 piece) and one made by Jaxon. The seller said it was a Polish company and the rod I was looking at was an Italian design. It was called the Grand Virtuoso. It was 6.6 and was very stiff. Jaxon I need a 2 piece rod because I will break a one piece rod. Is Jaxon at all comparable to the St. Croix Premier? I also looked at the Shimano Convergence rod and a few cheaper models. Any imput on the rods listed would be great especially the Jaxon product. Edited April 17, 2011 by Nipfisher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmos Posted April 17, 2011 Report Share Posted April 17, 2011 (edited) When I was living in Belarus, I had a chance to use jaxon fishing products - line, lures. Those were really good quality products, inexpensive also. I would give it a try, I don't think it's as good as St Croix, but it would be still really good product in my opinion. Edited April 17, 2011 by Cosmos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lookinforwalleye Posted April 17, 2011 Report Share Posted April 17, 2011 A polish italian baitcaster, Grand Virtuoso I think a Shimano or St.Criox product would offer better quality and customer service!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike01 Posted April 18, 2011 Report Share Posted April 18, 2011 Jaxon rods would be comparable to a low/mid range shimano. They are certainly nothing special, but under normal use should serve you well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeytier Posted April 18, 2011 Report Share Posted April 18, 2011 Are you talking about North Bay outfitters? I was checking them out as well a few weeks. They seem like decent blanks, but nothing I'd choose over a St. Croix or Shimano. Their spoons are killer, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nipfisher Posted April 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2011 Are you talking about North Bay outfitters? I was checking them out as well a few weeks. They seem like decent blanks, but nothing I'd choose over a St. Croix or Shimano. Their spoons are killer, though. Ya I checked Lefebvres, North Bay Outfitters, Can Tire, and Walmart. Lefebvre's actually had the best selection and best price. Their St. Croix Premiers were $40 cheaper then N.B. Outfitters! Pretty sure I'm going with the Shimano Convergence or the Premier. Compres are nice at Walmart but all 1 piece. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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