OMG, my Piscifun Honor 2000 is my favorite reel hands down. I have never seen anybody mentioned them in a video. I put it with a Scheel's NOS 7' ML ($75 on sale, half price) and it is awesome for my application. You have great taste in equipment when it comes to value and function. Love your videos.
I bought the carbon 2000 after watching ur videos but haven’t got the mojo 6’10” yet . I will check it out soon. Another great rod company is Temple Fork Outfitters(Gary loomis ) company. Great rods and great warranty program reasonably priced.. great informative video keep up the great job..can’t wait for the next one
Hi Tom. I broke my 6'10" ML XFST Mojo Bass St. Croix rod. They upgraded them to Trigon with a higher price point (175ish). Worth it? Is there another that is closer to the retired Mojo Bass you'd recommend?
Does St Croix replace rods that sink to bottom of river? Asking for a friend. Seriously I lost a St. CROIX & Fennwick last Sunday both bottom Wisconsin River. Going rod shopping today..
Good morning, I'm looking for a st croix rod to fish on the IJssel with lures up to 25 grams. I cast fish from the shore. Which fishing rod is suitable for this?
Hey Tom, so what is your favorite knot for connecting your 12lb fluorocarbon leader to the 10lb braid, keeping in mind casting through the guides with a longer lead? Btw, I used your power slip bobber approach on Mille lacs earlier this month and put the hurt on them! Your tips about electronics have really given me more confidence in what I’m seeing!
Awesome video, brother! I just picked up a 7ft HMG, medium heavy/fast, with the SLX DC for a reel, to do all my walleye fishing with. Had a HMG medium/fast 7ft rod for all my walleye fishing with, and it seemed like it had too much give or flexibility. Giving it more of a drag vs a pop. Would love to hear your opinion on this.. Looking forward to the next videos.
Please forgive me if I did not hear it, but what type of braid do you use? I am new to your channel and loving your videos. I moved here from Ohio a year a a half ago to pastor a new church and am just starting to figure out the fishing up here. Thanks so much for pouring your knowledge into us.
Patrick Rhodes For non slip bobber fishing try sunline x plasma 8 lb. casts a mile and super smooth. Love jigging and casting stuff on it. I use FG knot and long flouro leader. Also suffix advance mono in 6lb is awesome!!! Good luck man!!!
Ugly Stik Elite 7ft Medium spinning rod with a Lews spinning reel is a great value. Can get it for under a hundred bucks if ya wait for sales. Ugly Stik doesn't get the love it deserves. I also use a St.Croix Triumph 7' medium fast with a Penn spinning reel...Both combos perform well for all my needs. Not a bass guy so not sure there. I have a 7' Lews Origin Medium casting combo that I don't love. 15lb. Spider Wire to a 10 lb. Floro leader.
Idk maybe their highest end has a good warranty but their avid warranty cost like 50 bucks to replace a rod and it takes 2 months for them to get back to you
What's your opinion on the st Croix legend tournament walleye serious vs this mojo bass for that action you are talking about? Obviously I know it's more $$. But probably more sensitive too. Action the same u think how u like it on the mojo?
Tom- Imcurious what your thoughts are on the St Croix Eyecon rods are and why you like mojo bass over them? Seems the same sizes, power and and actions between the two so what do you think the differences are? Eyecons are supposedly specific to walleye fishing and I’m just wondering what the differences are between the two - thanks!
Not sure if this helps you out with a decision but in my research, eyecons are sc2 material and mojos are sc3 material. Sc3 I think would offer a little more sensitivity for almost the same price. And mojos also have ipc technology whatever that means but not on the eyecons. Hope that helps out.
Which one of these two rods would you use for trolling with a 1.5oz bottom bouncer? Also, is the only difference with the Carbon X 3000 the size of the spool? I will get a 3000 if that's the case.
Mojo bass is built on an SCIII blank, while eyecons are built on an SCII. Also the handle is much more comfortable on the mojo bass series (personal opinion obviously but still, the handle on the Eyecon is weird).
@@xCruZChaos I've been thinking about buying a mojo bass, but I keep hearing people saying that the tip breaks very easily. Have you had any problems with yours?
@@cincinnatiking8008 I had no issues when I had my mojo bass. I have since sold that rod and upgraded, but I still liked it for the price. I do prefer the Avid X more though after using one of those too. I would honestly say the only way people are breaking the tips is because they swing fish into the boat with the rods and end up high sticking the fish. Basically holding the rod straight up and down while a fish is dangling there, but that can break any rod. St. Croix also has a pretty nice warranty program, so if you do bust a rod, you’ll get a replacement or an upgrade fairly quickly and cheaply.
Maybe its a small factor or not but eyecons are made of sc2 material and mojos are made of sc3 material which would offer a little more sensitivity for almost the same price i think.
The eyecon is made in Mexico, and some people have had premature breakage on the Mexican built rods. For nit much extra you can get a rod made in Wisconsin
Hey Tom, first, let me say, I love your videos. Keep them coming, but I'm worried you're going to get burned out at the pace you're going. One a week would be fine with me. Just don't over-do-it!
Don't put all your eggs in one basket with St. Croix Rods and their warranty. I use to think the same till my favorite 7'O" ML Legend tip broke. Now all my St. Croix Rods are mostly bought back in the 90's and I new/remembered the lifetime warranty on my Legend thinking I had a rod for life or new it would be replaced if something should happen to it. St. Croix Rods wouldn't replace my broken Legend(tip broke somehow transporting it) and would only offer me a percentage off any new rod of my choice. So, I hope any St. Croix Rod owner never get's the misconception their rod warranty will get them a new replacement free of charge unless upon inspection by St. Croix Rods your defective rod was due to their craftsmanship. The lifetime warranties on rods needs to be addressed with the manufacture at the time of purchase to understand the details of their warranties if concerned down the road. With my Legend I personally thought St. Croix Rods gave me a raw deal because at the time I purchased the rod it was expensive and their now equivalent rod to my Legend cost double what I paid. I'm sure if I had been sponsored, was on the Pro-Staff or worked in the fishing industry and still new people at St. Croix Rods like I use to my free replacement might of been a different story rather then being treated like some other old consumer has been. Either way I decided it wasn't worth dealing with St. Croix Rods since I don't fish as much as I use too and I didn't feel like paying St. Croix "X" amount of dollars for another rod. Instead I have about a 6' 6" St. Croix Legend now, lol.
Good video great infos...but as a biologist, you are not doing a favour releasing your fish in the water the way you did. Please dont take this the wrong way... Cheers
OMG, my Piscifun Honor 2000 is my favorite reel hands down. I have never seen anybody mentioned them in a video. I put it with a Scheel's NOS 7' ML ($75 on sale, half price) and it is awesome for my application. You have great taste in equipment when it comes to value and function. Love your videos.
Nice presentation thank you !! The Eyecon 6.3 mxf is an amazing rod for jigging
Going to take your word on rods and reels and look for se setup to add a new awesome walleyebrod setup to new boat. Good stuff Tom thanks
Just picked up a premier series, 7 ft, medium light, fast action. Can't wait to work it in the spring!
Thanks for the tips Tom, costing me more money :) looks like nice setup.
I bought the carbon 2000 after watching ur videos but haven’t got the mojo 6’10” yet . I will check it out soon. Another great rod company is Temple Fork Outfitters(Gary loomis ) company. Great rods and great warranty program reasonably priced.. great informative video keep up the great job..can’t wait for the next one
St croix legend x for me love that rod! I also love the LT,s as well.
Legend x..... so unnecessary
Hi Tom. I broke my 6'10" ML XFST Mojo Bass St. Croix rod. They upgraded them to Trigon with a higher price point (175ish). Worth it? Is there another that is closer to the retired Mojo Bass you'd recommend?
Super, quick explanation and feature-benefit of the rods. I haven't tried the reel brand, but I will. Thanks!
You are spot on! Great action, I love the St Croix XF rods.
Just got my Rod and reel today can't wait to hit the water! Nebraska lakes.
Great vid. I too love St Croix rods have Avid and a couple Legend rods. Yes the warranty is awesome.
I’m on the website now getting ready to pull the trigger on a new rod, I’m glad you made this video!
good video my favourite walleye rod is fenwick eite tech walleye 6'6 medium fast action
Does St Croix replace rods that sink to bottom of river? Asking for a friend. Seriously I lost a St. CROIX & Fennwick last Sunday both bottom Wisconsin River. Going rod shopping today..
Good morning, I'm looking for a st croix rod to fish on the IJssel with lures up to 25 grams. I cast fish from the shore. Which fishing rod is suitable for this?
I got all st croix mojo bass and love them but got to get a couple for the walleyes now that i see you like them.and they work good
I have the Mojo Bass ML, same as yours. Is it suitable to use for jigging the Detroit River, using mostly 5/8 oz jigs?
Tom I have a question on why you use braid over full florocabon?
I have found braid terrible in windy rigging conditions as it blows all over.
Hey Tom, so what is your favorite knot for connecting your 12lb fluorocarbon leader to the 10lb braid, keeping in mind casting through the guides with a longer lead? Btw, I used your power slip bobber approach on Mille lacs earlier this month and put the hurt on them! Your tips about electronics have really given me more confidence in what I’m seeing!
erik beckwith good to hear these tactics worked on Mille Lacs well. I’m about to try the power slip bobber on Leech soon.
Awesome video, brother! I just picked up a 7ft HMG, medium heavy/fast, with the SLX DC for a reel, to do all my walleye fishing with. Had a HMG medium/fast 7ft rod for all my walleye fishing with, and it seemed like it had too much give or flexibility. Giving it more of a drag vs a pop. Would love to hear your opinion on this.. Looking forward to the next videos.
Please forgive me if I did not hear it, but what type of braid do you use? I am new to your channel and loving your videos. I moved here from Ohio a year a a half ago to pastor a new church and am just starting to figure out the fishing up here. Thanks so much for pouring your knowledge into us.
10lb suffix performance braid
Patrick Rhodes For non slip bobber fishing try sunline x plasma 8 lb. casts a mile and super smooth. Love jigging and casting stuff on it. I use FG knot and long flouro leader. Also suffix advance mono in 6lb is awesome!!! Good luck man!!!
Great video but I don't see where the 6 foot 10 inch St Croix rod is available . Only 7 foot rods available
Ugly Stik Elite 7ft Medium spinning rod with a Lews spinning reel is a great value. Can get it for under a hundred bucks if ya wait for sales. Ugly Stik doesn't get the love it deserves. I also use a St.Croix Triumph 7' medium fast with a Penn spinning reel...Both combos perform well for all my needs. Not a bass guy so not sure there. I have a 7' Lews Origin Medium casting combo that I don't love. 15lb. Spider Wire to a 10 lb. Floro leader.
Thanks Tom 🙏💯
Idk maybe their highest end has a good warranty but their avid warranty cost like 50 bucks to replace a rod and it takes 2 months for them to get back to you
What is your recommendation for slip bobber rods length/power and manufacture? Thnx
Do u use baitcasters ever? And what about moderate fast action rods in general?
What's your opinion on the st Croix legend tournament walleye serious vs this mojo bass for that action you are talking about? Obviously I know it's more $$. But probably more sensitive too. Action the same u think how u like it on the mojo?
Hi Tom..another great video...what knot do you use for your Floro to Braid connection?
Swivel.
MrPfolk what swivel do you prefer and size and make....
Tom- Imcurious what your thoughts are on the St Croix Eyecon rods are and why you like mojo bass over them? Seems the same sizes, power and and actions between the two so what do you think the differences are? Eyecons are supposedly specific to walleye fishing and I’m just wondering what the differences are between the two - thanks!
Not sure if this helps you out with a decision but in my research, eyecons are sc2 material and mojos are sc3 material. Sc3 I think would offer a little more sensitivity for almost the same price. And mojos also have ipc technology whatever that means but not on the eyecons. Hope that helps out.
joeboilee thanks Joe! I did end up buying two and now I’m waiting on the reels and ice-off!
What brand, and what pound of braided line do you use?, Thank you
Which one of these two rods would you use for trolling with a 1.5oz bottom bouncer?
Also, is the only difference with the Carbon X 3000 the size of the spool? I will get a 3000 if that's the case.
Great video. Mitchell screwing up the video slamming Wall Dawgs. Lol.
Picifun or Pflueger??
Piscifun all day
@@TomBoley hmmmmmmmmm.....
Tom Boley what size Piscifun - 2000 or 3000 for walleye?
@@davidpage4183 2500s are a great size walleye reel these days.. small and light weight with plenty of line for rigging.
R your rods one piece or two u didn’t say
What's the difference you like better in the Mojo bass rod opposed to the Eyecon series rods?
Mojo bass is built on an SCIII blank, while eyecons are built on an SCII. Also the handle is much more comfortable on the mojo bass series (personal opinion obviously but still, the handle on the Eyecon is weird).
@@xCruZChaos I've been thinking about buying a mojo bass, but I keep hearing people saying that the tip breaks very easily. Have you had any problems with yours?
@@cincinnatiking8008 I had no issues when I had my mojo bass. I have since sold that rod and upgraded, but I still liked it for the price. I do prefer the Avid X more though after using one of those too.
I would honestly say the only way people are breaking the tips is because they swing fish into the boat with the rods and end up high sticking the fish. Basically holding the rod straight up and down while a fish is dangling there, but that can break any rod. St. Croix also has a pretty nice warranty program, so if you do bust a rod, you’ll get a replacement or an upgrade fairly quickly and cheaply.
@@xCruZChaosOkay awesome! Thank you very much for taking the time to reply! I appreciate it
@@cincinnatiking8008 no problem. If you have any other questions, just ask them here.
Okuma ceymer best reel for the money
Great video and info..thank you
What boat do you have ? Nice interior, but it doesn't look familiar.
alumacraft competitor
Why the mojo bass vs eyecon? They have basically the same thing on the 6'8 rod.
Maybe its a small factor or not but eyecons are made of sc2 material and mojos are made of sc3 material which would offer a little more sensitivity for almost the same price i think.
What kind of boat is this??
alumacraft competitor
Staying tuned mitch, and whats his name… lol
love the Video. the "KaBooms" can go away :-) BAM or Bingo or Shizam....anything but Kaboom
What about the walleye series ?!
The eyecon is made in Mexico, and some people have had premature breakage on the Mexican built rods. For nit much extra you can get a rod made in Wisconsin
I have one of those reels and it goes in reverse when reeling in a fish
Flip the little switch on the bottom of the reel
Hey Tom, first, let me say, I love your videos. Keep them coming, but I'm worried you're going to get burned out at the pace you're going. One a week would be fine with me. Just don't over-do-it!
Hey!
Don't put all your eggs in one basket with St. Croix Rods and their warranty. I use to think the same till my favorite 7'O" ML Legend tip broke. Now all my St. Croix Rods are mostly bought back in the 90's and I new/remembered the lifetime warranty on my Legend thinking I had a rod for life or new it would be replaced if something should happen to it. St. Croix Rods wouldn't replace my broken Legend(tip broke somehow transporting it) and would only offer me a percentage off any new rod of my choice. So, I hope any St. Croix Rod owner never get's the misconception their rod warranty will get them a new replacement free of charge unless upon inspection by St. Croix Rods your defective rod was due to their craftsmanship. The lifetime warranties on rods needs to be addressed with the manufacture at the time of purchase to understand the details of their warranties if concerned down the road. With my Legend I personally thought St. Croix Rods gave me a raw deal because at the time I purchased the rod it was expensive and their now equivalent rod to my Legend cost double what I paid. I'm sure if I had been sponsored, was on the Pro-Staff or worked in the fishing industry and still new people at St. Croix Rods like I use to my free replacement might of been a different story rather then being treated like some other old consumer has been. Either way I decided it wasn't worth dealing with St. Croix Rods since I don't fish as much as I use too and I didn't feel like paying St. Croix "X" amount of dollars for another rod. Instead I have about a 6' 6" St. Croix Legend now, lol.
Hay Tom if you haven't already check out st Croix icon series,,there pretty Awsome,,good video
You can't beet St Croix's warranty!
The 1000s don't have a switch
got a st croix
👍💯
Good video great infos...but as a biologist, you are not doing a favour releasing your fish in the water the way you did. Please dont take this the wrong way... Cheers
Mj610mlxf st croix model number
Surprise they are using slip bobbers😭
Nope now ur Into Elliot rods
U da best