I have a few of the casting rods and have been pleasantly surprised on how well they work. Nothing special but get the job done and are very light for price range.
i own 6 St. Croix Premier rods, from light power to medium heavy. all are spinning rods. the biggest complaint i have with all the rods is that they're tip heavy. rear handle can be a bit longer too but not a deal breaker.
I like the St Croix actions. I have the old LTB in a 7'1 Medium Casting, and wacky and neko rigging with it I never lose a fish once I have them hooked. I have the 7'3 H/XF Victory as well. I meant for it to be my jig rod, but I ended up getting an old model 7 foot Heavy Expride on sale, so that kind of took over. I've been using the 7'3 Victory as a chatterbait rod. I toss 1/4 oz Jackall Dera Breaks with 3.5 inch spunk shad trailers. For it being extra fast, the spongyiness of the rod keeps the fish pinned and does a much better job then the SLX 7'0 MH Glass rod I got for it.
St. Croix might loose my business with the cheapening of their components. Going from Fuji and kegan to seaguide is a huge downgrade. Unfortunately a lot of other companies are jumping on that train as well which is a very concerning sign for the rod market. Since seaguide just knocks off fuji, I’m surprised Fuji hasn’t been able to hit them with the litigation yet. When this rod came out last year and I saw the components, I was furious even though I fully expected it. When I was in bass pro last week I noticed they had put a seaguide reel seat on the premier rods. I have several premier rods I’ve bought over the years and they always had the Fuji dps seat. The new seaguide seat feel like cheap plastic crap in comparison! At least for now, the avid inshores still have the titanium kegan guides and Fuji reel seats. I’m sure that will change with the reboot though. Whatever rod you like, I say buy it now before they screw it up with a “reboot”
NEW addition to my rod-rack: (Drums roling) I bought myself a Loomis NRX+ 852 JWR Paired with an Exsence 3000 Does NOT disappoint fishing with it, cost me 550€ (+ 450€ for the reel) I might get an 872 or 902 or the baby plugging P5
sea guides are great I have a couple rods with them and they work really well and pretty strong and really help make casting smoother and def just as good a fuji guides if not better in some models. I think they focused more on the bigger swimbaits for the bass x rod cause. I heard the baitcasting and larger H rod is a good rod and worth getting if u want good treble swimbait rod.
I know an old vid and they'vd replaced this bad boy since (basically the same), but gotta say that this thing in medium heavy is a tank. I used this one as my grass, lily pad, and frogging pole and was ripping them over the grass and pads. The only things that kinda suck are the thin grip and it being tip heavy, but its still a very light and decently comfortable pole. I use the previous model as a cranking pole since it was crazy uncomfortable and can just seat the butt under my elbow and crank. The newer models are far superior.
I have the exact same combo. Feels too tip heavy to me and causes hand discomfort after a few hours. Was rushing, but should’ve spent more and got the GCX medium fast and Vanford.
Is that rod avaible in 2 piece, I'm really interested, but cant find any 2piece. I'm a backpacker, mostly in bicycle and cant keep a 7' rod on me while being on the road. Even in my parents car, it wont even fit in. Thanks for feedback
I have owned the previous generation 7ft BassX spinning rod. It did suck somewhat. Guides were also not Fuji and pretty cheap and pretty bad. Guide spacing and action were odd. Balance seemed off. Grip was so-so. Also made in Mexico. raps somewhat inconsistent, but decent. This one looks like a big improvement.
The bass x is alright. Like the blank and cork but don’t like the guides or grip. Cashion, Phenix , Powell, Major Craft or Falcon all make some nice rods around that price point.
My take is if Brian says a 120$ rod doesn't suck, it is probably a good value buy! I personally don't think I could deal with all the plastic on the handle.
Have you recently joined St Croix's payroll and didn't tell us?? A BassX review and we still can't get you to do PF honest and detailed review on the Dobyns Xtasy line of rods? The universe may be crumbling when TH-cam's best high end rod review guy is doing a BassX review. Can't wait for the next spinning rod review, will it be the St Croix Triumph or Mojo Bass line of rods? 🙂 Still my favorite review channel. Keep on keeping on PF, looking forward to the next one.
Hey man, gotta diversify! What's funny is there are a LOT of people on St. Croix's payroll, but sadly I'm not one of them. They have like 400 guides and pro anglers in their "pro staff" across the world (crazy huh?). I'm not sure why everyone wants me to review the stupid Xtasy! I really can't stomach spending that kinda coin on a Dobyn's.
@@PunchFishing other than hating the handle / grip, you'd love the Xtasy. It's a stick with all the components you love. With respect to St Croix payroll, we want you to stay neutral as it gets us all great and honest reviews. Stay neutral my friend.
not at all, inevitabily you're gonna hit pike or two and 8-10lb tends to snap and u lose ur $16 swimbait when pike larger than 30in hits it and burys iteself
Idk what it is with this rod I've wanted it so bad but I just don't like it for some reason but I like the old one and honestly they are both pretty close to the same but idk if it's just me but the new one just feels cheaper made and I'm no high end guy the $99-200 is my price range but I just don't like it maybe I just need to buy it and fish it and see what happens
lol I am 17 and this rod does not appeal to me I love the more expensive higher end rods Megabass, Shimano, Gloomis, Daiwa and 6th sense. Don't get me wrong it is a great budget rod but I personally like the nicer rods.
Lol I can't imagine spending $300 on a rod at 18 😂. Ballin on a budget, got a lobster appetite on a shrimp budget. Shit I still tell my wife my NRX+ rods were roughly around $450.. but she is all smiles if we spend $300 at a nice restaurant! Haha
I too like the Avid X line, especially the 2pc ML and M. Getting to some spots hiking it’s easier with a 2pc. And for auto transportation. Have them paired with a Daiwa Tatula LT. Just ordered up a 2pc MH RF 7’2 casting rod but it’s not a St Croix they seem to be going away from quality 2pc rods
110% agree. The Avid X needs to come back! Honestly, I’m starting to look into different companies now because St.Croix discontinued some great rod line ups and some of the new models don’t suit me at all.. They need to keep things simple
@@davidrauschenbach6871 both of mine are two pieces. I don't have a truck nor a boat - I have a small SUV and a canoe. 2pcs are pretty necessity - especially when the whole family goes on fishing during a family vacation. I can break the rods down, and store them safely in the compartment under the main bed. I have my rods paired with the new version of the Pflueger Supreme XT.
It's funny that people stress over the rod guides. Iv been fishing over 40 years with 30 years fishing the cheapest rods on the market. With that said, I have never broken a rod or reel seat or guides! Just the past 10 years I have stepped up my game with my rods and reels. Only thing I can tell is the more expensive rods are just a little more sensitive and a whole lot lighter! I just don't see spending more than $300 a rod. Anyway I like st. Croix rods, I have like 7 along with G Loomis. Most rods made in USA with a few made in Mexico.
The MSRP on this rod is $120, not $99. I knew this but for some reason I kept saying $99.
I have a few of the casting rods and have been pleasantly surprised on how well they work. Nothing special but get the job done and are very light for price range.
i own 6 St. Croix Premier rods, from light power to medium heavy. all are spinning rods. the biggest complaint i have with all the rods is that they're tip heavy. rear handle can be a bit longer too but not a deal breaker.
I like the St Croix actions. I have the old LTB in a 7'1 Medium Casting, and wacky and neko rigging with it I never lose a fish once I have them hooked. I have the 7'3 H/XF Victory as well. I meant for it to be my jig rod, but I ended up getting an old model 7 foot Heavy Expride on sale, so that kind of took over. I've been using the 7'3 Victory as a chatterbait rod. I toss 1/4 oz Jackall Dera Breaks with 3.5 inch spunk shad trailers. For it being extra fast, the spongyiness of the rod keeps the fish pinned and does a much better job then the SLX 7'0 MH Glass rod I got for it.
St. Croix might loose my business with the cheapening of their components. Going from Fuji and kegan to seaguide is a huge downgrade. Unfortunately a lot of other companies are jumping on that train as well which is a very concerning sign for the rod market. Since seaguide just knocks off fuji, I’m surprised Fuji hasn’t been able to hit them with the litigation yet. When this rod came out last year and I saw the components, I was furious even though I fully expected it. When I was in bass pro last week I noticed they had put a seaguide reel seat on the premier rods. I have several premier rods I’ve bought over the years and they always had the Fuji dps seat. The new seaguide seat feel like cheap plastic crap in comparison! At least for now, the avid inshores still have the titanium kegan guides and Fuji reel seats. I’m sure that will change with the reboot though. Whatever rod you like, I say buy it now before they screw it up with a “reboot”
NEW addition to my rod-rack:
(Drums roling)
I bought myself a Loomis NRX+ 852 JWR
Paired with an Exsence 3000
Does NOT disappoint fishing with it, cost me 550€ (+ 450€ for the reel)
I might get an 872 or 902 or the baby plugging P5
Oooh nice combo
@PunchFishing 🤘😎🤘
The Falcon Lowrider is a killer rod in that price range.
I love the forward grips.
I like the honesty. Have you tried the okuma pycho stick? I would also like to see what you think of the new expride
Hopefully I'll get my hands on an expired this year.
I never planned on buying this rod but enjoyed the video nonetheless!
For St Croix found the reel seat on the old avid x spinning rod very comfortable!
I agree!
sea guides are great I have a couple rods with them and they work really well and pretty strong and really help make casting smoother and def just as good a fuji guides if not better in some models. I think they focused more on the bigger swimbaits for the bass x rod cause. I heard the baitcasting and larger H rod is a good rod and worth getting if u want good treble swimbait rod.
I bought my wife several of the bass X rods there perfect for her
I know an old vid and they'vd replaced this bad boy since (basically the same), but gotta say that this thing in medium heavy is a tank. I used this one as my grass, lily pad, and frogging pole and was ripping them over the grass and pads. The only things that kinda suck are the thin grip and it being tip heavy, but its still a very light and decently comfortable pole.
I use the previous model as a cranking pole since it was crazy uncomfortable and can just seat the butt under my elbow and crank. The newer models are far superior.
I have the exact same combo. Feels too tip heavy to me and causes hand discomfort after a few hours. Was rushing, but should’ve spent more and got the GCX medium fast and Vanford.
Would you put a 2500 or 3000 size real for a 7 foot medium Diawa tatula xt and would the tatula work for drop shot
Question. Day in and day out what are your 2 favorite rods for heavy weeds and trash mats?
Like for heavy flipping? What weights?
Any braid to fluoro recommendations for light spinning tackle?
Is that rod avaible in 2 piece, I'm really interested, but cant find any 2piece.
I'm a backpacker, mostly in bicycle and cant keep a 7' rod on me while being on the road.
Even in my parents car, it wont even fit in.
Thanks for feedback
I have owned the previous generation 7ft BassX spinning rod. It did suck somewhat. Guides were also not Fuji and pretty cheap and pretty bad. Guide spacing and action were odd. Balance seemed off. Grip was so-so. Also made in Mexico. raps somewhat inconsistent, but decent.
This one looks like a big improvement.
When are you going to review the expride b man? Looking forward to it.
It's not been easy to get my hands on the models I want for a good price. It's coming though.
The bass x is alright. Like the blank and cork but don’t like the guides or grip. Cashion, Phenix , Powell, Major Craft or Falcon all make some nice rods around that price point.
My take is if Brian says a 120$ rod doesn't suck, it is probably a good value buy! I personally don't think I could deal with all the plastic on the handle.
It's not for everyone. Honestly I'm more excited about the new Tatula XT coming out soon.
Have you recently joined St Croix's payroll and didn't tell us?? A BassX review and we still can't get you to do PF honest and detailed review on the Dobyns Xtasy line of rods? The universe may be crumbling when TH-cam's best high end rod review guy is doing a BassX review. Can't wait for the next spinning rod review, will it be the St Croix Triumph or Mojo Bass line of rods? 🙂 Still my favorite review channel. Keep on keeping on PF, looking forward to the next one.
Hey man, gotta diversify! What's funny is there are a LOT of people on St. Croix's payroll, but sadly I'm not one of them. They have like 400 guides and pro anglers in their "pro staff" across the world (crazy huh?). I'm not sure why everyone wants me to review the stupid Xtasy! I really can't stomach spending that kinda coin on a Dobyn's.
@@PunchFishing other than hating the handle / grip, you'd love the Xtasy. It's a stick with all the components you love. With respect to St Croix payroll, we want you to stay neutral as it gets us all great and honest reviews. Stay neutral my friend.
Can I use a 20 lb braided line and 15 lb leader line for bass ? Or is that over kill ? Thanks in advance.
not at all, inevitabily you're gonna hit pike or two and 8-10lb tends to snap and u lose ur $16 swimbait when pike larger than 30in hits it and burys iteself
You absolutely can!
Idk what it is with this rod I've wanted it so bad but I just don't like it for some reason but I like the old one and honestly they are both pretty close to the same but idk if it's just me but the new one just feels cheaper made and I'm no high end guy the $99-200 is my price range but I just don't like it maybe I just need to buy it and fish it and see what happens
Sorry I freaking love it
Bass X or Daiwa tatula xt?
lol I am 17 and this rod does not appeal to me I love the more expensive higher end rods Megabass, Shimano, Gloomis, Daiwa and 6th sense. Don't get me wrong it is a great budget rod but I personally like the nicer rods.
Lol I can't imagine spending $300 on a rod at 18 😂. Ballin on a budget, got a lobster appetite on a shrimp budget. Shit I still tell my wife my NRX+ rods were roughly around $450.. but she is all smiles if we spend $300 at a nice restaurant! Haha
@Shawn_Lai 🤣🤣🤣 I do not own many rods (7 in total) but the ones I have are nice ha ha.
@BrownBaitCo you're a smart man lol. I literally have like 120 combos.... it's an issue to say the least.
@@Shawn_Lai 🤣🤣
St croix needs to bring back the Avid X rods I love them when a company makes good stuff immediately they discontinue it
I have a pair 7' Avid X rods myself: MLF and MF. Love both rods - so disappointing St. Croix killed that AVID X for Victory line...
I too like the Avid X line, especially the 2pc ML and M. Getting to some spots hiking it’s easier with a 2pc. And for auto transportation. Have them paired with a Daiwa Tatula LT. Just ordered up a 2pc MH RF 7’2 casting rod but it’s not a St Croix they seem to be going away from quality 2pc rods
110% agree. The Avid X needs to come back!
Honestly, I’m starting to look into different companies now because St.Croix discontinued some great rod line ups and some of the new models don’t suit me at all.. They need to keep things simple
@@davidrauschenbach6871 both of mine are two pieces. I don't have a truck nor a boat - I have a small SUV and a canoe. 2pcs are pretty necessity - especially when the whole family goes on fishing during a family vacation. I can break the rods down, and store them safely in the compartment under the main bed.
I have my rods paired with the new version of the Pflueger Supreme XT.
@@fenixTKO - Been looking at 2B Genesis, if and when the day comes I need to replace my Avid X rods.
Nice
It's funny that people stress over the rod guides. Iv been fishing over 40 years with 30 years fishing the cheapest rods on the market. With that said, I have never broken a rod or reel seat or guides!
Just the past 10 years I have stepped up my game with my rods and reels.
Only thing I can tell is the more expensive rods are just a little more sensitive and a whole lot lighter!
I just don't see spending more than $300 a rod. Anyway I like st. Croix rods, I have like 7 along with G Loomis. Most rods made in USA with a few made in Mexico.
Great post!
What’s a good reel for that rod?
Any size 2500 or 3000 reel should be great.
Would it work for drop shot ?
yes!
@@PunchFishing thanks what about the Diawa xt would it work for drop shot ?
Way too nit picky this is a great rod
Definitely not was scII means 😩
Aw man
@@PunchFishing lol. No sweat big dog. ScII is the carbon they use for that particular blank . Tight lines
This generation of Bass X sucks. There an issue with the reel seats backing off.
Old bass x rods were wayyyy better super quality they ruined bass x rods with these new ones