lew Posted May 15, 2012 Report Share Posted May 15, 2012 I wanted another musky rod for bucktails, bootails and big spinnerbaits and I've been hearing & reading alot of good stuff about St. Croix's Legend Tournament musky series. I wanted the one piece 8' MHF so I called Gagnons in Oshawa and sure enough they had them in stock so the Mrs. and I took a drive down this morning for a 1st hand look and I hafta tell ya, it is one very sweet fishin pole and I think it's well worth the $255 It's gonna be paired up with a Calcutta 400TE and is without a doubt, the nicest feeling musky outfit I've ever had and I'm pretty sure I'm gonna do very well with it. Here's a couple pics Looking forward to getting it slimed in a couple weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCTFisher9120 Posted May 15, 2012 Report Share Posted May 15, 2012 Nice setup Lew, hope we can get out so you can show me the way of the mighty Musky But does mean I can share my rod/reel porn too haha Nice pics, that sunshine outside lately has been great! MTBF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan668 Posted May 15, 2012 Report Share Posted May 15, 2012 Sweet combo. I just bought the same rod. My first quality musky rod. Also the proper version of the reel. A lefty. Haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted May 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2012 Good talking to you this morning Mike and we'll definetely get out in the next little while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted May 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2012 It's definetely a great rod Danbob, good luck with yours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted May 15, 2012 Report Share Posted May 15, 2012 Lews getting the bling, bling itch.LOL Nice rod bud. When we hook up,you can throw the big stick baits. I,ll throw bass tubes and spinner baits from the STERN. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted May 15, 2012 Report Share Posted May 15, 2012 Nice setup indeed Lew but did they run out of cork for the butt part? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted May 15, 2012 Report Share Posted May 15, 2012 Nice setup indeed Lew but did they run out of cork for the butt part? Have you seen the price of cork? Just ask Spiel,,,,,,,,,,,Wait,just ask me.LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike rousseau Posted May 15, 2012 Report Share Posted May 15, 2012 Very nice combo lew... Bet you can't wait to our a bend in it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted May 15, 2012 Report Share Posted May 15, 2012 Doesn't matter Brian. I want full cork, if it's too expensive for the manufacturers, I'll get them made. It certainly doesn't take anything away from Lew's combo. It's a great one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted May 15, 2012 Report Share Posted May 15, 2012 Doesn't matter Brian. I want full cork, if it's too expensive for the manufacturers, I'll get them made. It certainly doesn't take anything away from Lew's combo. It's a great one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercman Posted May 15, 2012 Report Share Posted May 15, 2012 My heart went pitter patter when i laid eyes upon that combo.So....whens the tackle purge Lew Congrats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Live2fish85 Posted May 15, 2012 Report Share Posted May 15, 2012 Awesome combo Lew. Can't wait to see what you bring in on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lungelarry Posted May 16, 2012 Report Share Posted May 16, 2012 I bet within a year,your Compre will be up for sale.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted May 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2012 I bet within a year,your Compre will be up for sale.......... I dunno Larry, I've still got 4 Compres and their incredible rods, but time will tell As for the split grips, that seems to be the way alot of manufacturers are going right now. Supposed to make the rods lighter, but I don't think there's enough difference to be able to tell. All I know is, when I hold this new St. Croix it just feels absolutely perfect in my hands. I'm not one for gimmicks, but I know what I like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeytier Posted May 16, 2012 Report Share Posted May 16, 2012 Cream of the crop when it comes to musky tackle. I am definitely jealous! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Posted May 16, 2012 Report Share Posted May 16, 2012 Here's looking to sore ribs for you Lew. (I mean that in a good way). Cheers, Ron... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manitoubass2 Posted May 16, 2012 Report Share Posted May 16, 2012 Awesome combo Lew. Can't wait to see what you bring in on it. Lew doesn't post pics very often, might be a long wait, lol. Sweet combo Lew, if it feels perfect, it is perfect!!! That price tag is well worth it over the long term Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esoxansteel Posted May 16, 2012 Report Share Posted May 16, 2012 I dunno Larry, I've still got 4 Compres and their incredible rods, but time will tell As for the split grips, that seems to be the way alot of manufacturers are going right now. Supposed to make the rods lighter, but I don't think there's enough difference to be able to tell. All I know is, when I hold this new St. Croix it just feels absolutely perfect in my hands. I'm not one for gimmicks, but I know what I like. Not much lighter, at least not noticable, its just cheaper to build with less cork which is at least 5.00 per inch on a rod, and more expensive on a musky stick with a larger diameter ring. Lots of companies are going back to Eva foam as well to totally eliminate the high cost of quality cork, which you would think that large companies like Shimano, StCroix and so on would have large volume buying discounts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rizzo Posted May 16, 2012 Report Share Posted May 16, 2012 congrats on the new purchase! Now time to start counting the days! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esoxansteel Posted May 16, 2012 Report Share Posted May 16, 2012 I love my Compres too, but they dont come even close to the St. Croix Legend Tournaments, and the new compres are very tip heavy in the 8ft 6in and 9in models, and fatigue will be a factor throwing big baits with them im sure, a very sweet combo Lew, just 18 short days to load er up with the slime factor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregoire Posted May 16, 2012 Report Share Posted May 16, 2012 Sweat rod. I'd kill for that combo...not literally though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercman Posted May 16, 2012 Report Share Posted May 16, 2012 Sweat rod. I'd kill for that combo...not literally though. Yes you would............... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbuck Posted May 16, 2012 Report Share Posted May 16, 2012 Nice Lew!! That's the Cadillac of musky setups. We have to get out and wash a lure or two this summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pigeontroller Posted May 16, 2012 Report Share Posted May 16, 2012 They are nice, I have 3 of them, and I like the split grip! Even have some Bass rods with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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