The New St. Croix BassX - My 24 hour on the Water Review
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 22 ก.พ. 2022
- On a scale of 10 - 1 (10 being best and 1 being worse), the BassX is an 8.5. This rod is fantastic for reaction baits and decent for finesse baits. The short handle bodes well for casting and retrieving reaction baits and for Kayak fishermen who desire shorter rod butts. The retrieve is also calibrated to effortlessly retrieve both baits and fish with very little stress on the rod. I hope you enjoy this video and that it is instrumental in helping you with your rod selection.
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Thank you for your review. I was debating between the Triumph and this one and you pretty much sold me!
My pleasure! I am thrilled to know that this video helped you with your rod selection. I wish you great fishing excursions to catch your new personal best with this fantastic rod! 👏🏿👏🏿🎣
Always and honest and well spoken review. Thanks for posting. I enjoyed the show.
You are welcome! 👏🏿👏🏿🎣
Congrats to the first thousand subscribers Mali!
Thank you so much! I blame your support, encouragement, and sage advise for the effort. 😆 👏🏿👏🏿🎣
Congratulations on your first 1,000 subscribers. In a world where every possible species, lure, and technique has its own rod, real, and line combo, I am a fan of multipurpose gear such as this combo. I would love to see your “best value” picks at different price points for all-around and multi-species combos.
Thank you very much! Multipurpose gear keeps your fishing budget under control. I believe I can produce that kind of content. Stay tuned for March 2022! 👏🏿👏🏿🎣
New subscriber here and will say that I love your reviews. Keep up the great work brother.
Welcome to the channel! I look forward to the conversations we will have in the future. Thanks for your subscription and comment 👏🏿👏🏿🎣
Just ordered my bass x rod. Pairing a shimano miravel with it. Can’t wait to get it out on the water this season! Thanks for the review. It really helped!
I hope you got an incredible deal on both the rod and the real. You are welcome on the review. I am glad to know that I was part of your decision-making. I wish you well in making or breaking your personal best with that combo. 👏🏿👏🏿🎣🎄🎁
@@familybudgetfisherman thank you. Yes I got a steal of a price on the rod for being brand new. St. Croix had it as a retired item and I paid less than half of what it’s retailed for. I’m very happy with the purchase
Awesome to find you. Gone Fishing 🎣 ❤
Thank You So Very Much! 👏🏿👏🏿🎣
Thanks for another honest review! Looks to be a great d option at that price point.
Thank you very much and thanks for watching! It really is! 👏🏿👏🏿🎣
Great video's keep up the good work!
Thank You So Very Much! I appreciate your kind remarks. 👏🏿👏🏿🎣
nice review on this one. i am a St Croix fan and have some of their higher end rods. i did purchase the Bass X in a casting version and cant wait to see how this one performs. honestly i stopped buying anything $200+, im not a tournament fisher but i do fish quite a bit here in the Northeast with our short fishing seasons and honestly what changed me was an $80 13 Fishing Blackout that i picked up for fishing the canal systems here in New York . I will not be spending what i used to in the past , honestly there's no need to, speaking for myself only. thank you for a great review on both of the videos on this Bass X
Well said. As I have also mentioned in many videos, the quality of fishing rods and reels has progressed so well that there truly is no need to purchase high end equipment in order to do very well in this passion of ours. At $200+ most rods are built for competitive edge rather than just catching fish. 👏🏿👏🏿🎣
First time visiting your channel. Great review. Looking around for a graphite rod but haven't found one I like. I use the same FS70 7' medium action fast taper Fenwick rod I bought in 1968. As I remember it was a big purchase back then and top of the line $100. Ha. Big bucks for a 17 year old kid. Thanks.
Thanks for watching the video and for your kind words. That 1968 Fenwick should be put in a case and mounted on your wall! What was your largest fish on that rod? What did you pair it with? I hop your arsenal has increased since then, LOL. 👏🏿👏🏿🎣
@@familybudgetfisherman I've had a Ryobi MD30 reel on it for many years but I recently paired it with a Shimano Sahara 2500R. The largest I got on the Fenwick was a 5lb+lb bass and a 30" pike. I have all my Garcia Mitchel rods and reels from that time which was my gear until the Fenwick. After I commented I ended up buying a St Croix Bass X 6"8" medium power Extra fast action spinning rod. I really like it. Haven't fished yet. Still cold here in New York but soon.
New to the channel....really am enjoying your content.
Welcome to the channel! I am glad to know you enjoy the content. I appreciate your continued viewing, comments, and questions. BTW, I take advice as well. Thanks for your participation 👏🏿👏🏿🎣
Thanks for the honest review, especially appreciate actual usage review. I'm looking for a rod for wading and canoe use, SMB and LMB, 1/8-1/4 oz lures of all types - a general all purpose spinning rod. Considering the Bass X, Mojo bass and Daiwa cork handle tatula - your opinion is appreciated. Thanks again.
I'm Glad I was helpful! 👏🏿👏🏿🎣
Congrats on reaching 1,000 subs. Great review Mali. I'm looking for a Medium rod and will consider the BassX or maybe the 13 Fishing Omen.
Thank you very much! You will be happy with either choice. Tackle Warehouse is fully stocked with both rods. 👏🏿👏🏿🎣
Spend a few extra dollars and get a
St. Croix mojo bass
The new BassX is competitive with the Mojo Bass at a better price point. Also The BassX is the direction the company is going with for freshwater. 👏🏿👏🏿🎣
@@familybudgetfisherman mojo bass has a huge line up of freshwater models as well. I’m a big fan of the 2022 bass x, I own 2. Casting 7’1 Mh and a spinning 7’1 M.
Good stuff!
Thank You! 👏🏿👏🏿🎣
I have 2 of the older model bass x rod spinning and I love them. The best part is the warranty for st croix
The Bass-X definitely performs above its price point. Thanks for watching the video.👏🏿👏🏿🎣
I was going to ask if you had to choose either the Omen Black or the Bass-X, which would it be..and you answered it in the video. Well done. I don't think I have held the new version Bass-X yet; my past experience with St. Croix showed them to be rather tip-heavy for my taste. Have you found that as well, and has that been addressed in this version? Congratulations on 1000 subscribers!
I am glad to have answered your question. This rod is alot less tip heavy but it is still there. The issue is where they put the real seat, not the heaviness of the rod blank, wrapping material or finishing. That said it is still a fun rod to throw! Thank you very much! 👏🏿👏🏿🎣
Congrats on 1k subs. Have you tried any of the Old 18 rods?
Thank You very much! No I haven't. What's your opinion of them? 👏🏿👏🏿🎣
Nice review! Do you think I should get a medium or a medium light?,I will be throwing mostly 1/8 stuff like swim baits, ned rigs,drop shot, and wacky rigs.
I forgot to mention but I usually fish from the bank
Get the medium. You will have much more flexibility with lures then with a medium light. With a medium you could throw all the way down to a 1/16 ounce however with a medium light you will have trouble even throwing 3/8 ounce lures. 👏🏿👏🏿🎣
@@familybudgetfisherman ok thank you
you should also try mfer's rod by 6th sense I caught bass, pike & 6lb walleye on it. and it's under $150 bucks as well.
I have considered 6th sense rods in the past. When Miliken's rods first came out, I passed because I didn't want to spend over $100 for rods that were 24 ton Toray Carbon blanks. However if I find a deal, I will trigger a sale. I have even thought of buying a Justin Royal Heater. 👏🏿👏🏿🎣
Would this be a good jerkbait spinning rod? I was deciding on this or the Dobyns Fury, thanks!
First day with this rod bought it this weekend, 7’1 medium heavy. One of the worst rods i have ever casted, would be awful for jigs. Weaker tip than some of my ultra lights
@@Jd-ql3nh I ended up going with the 13 Fishing Omen 3 spinning rod. It had a lot of great reviews and looked like it would work for jerkbaits.
The Saint Croix inventory of rods has a softer tip than what we are used to having from other rod manufacturers. That said, my experience with the rod was a little different. The omen series of rods from 13 fishing are truly a special breed. They are better for jerk bait fishing than the bass X. The Dobbins fury would also be a better choice. However for Finesse Fishing, it is hard to be a Bass X rod. Let me know what your final selection actually is. 👏🏿👏🏿🎣
I might not recommend the Bass X for a jerk bait rod but it is incredible as a crank bait rod. That softer tip allows for the fish to eat the bait better. 👏🏿👏🏿🎣
Could you do a googan gold or green review? maybe a cross comparison, curious to see how they compare to some of these other $100-150 rods! Gold rods from shop karls are $128 with a free karl club trial, or $150 at dick's I believe. Sorry if you've already covered this topic in the past I tried searching through some of your older content and couldn't find anything. Thanks for the in-depth reviews!
Thanks for the question. I have not done a Googan rod review but I can plan it. Give me a couple of weeks. 👏🏿👏🏿🎣
@@familybudgetfisherman awesome I’ll be looking forward to it! Great content my friend!
Would you pick the bass x or the new 2022 model slx spinning rod? Cant decide between the 2
The BassX! It is superior to the SLX in every including value. The BassX is lighter, more sensitive, more responsive, and more durable than the SLX. Shimano rod models start to outperform competitors at the Curado model and above. 👏🏿👏🏿🎣
@Family Budget Fisherman what about for casting rods? I've seen a lot of bad reviews for the new bass x casting rods about the reel seat coming detached from the rod but have heard good things about their spinning rods. Do you have a must have casting rod you suggest right around that same price point?
As I am writing this reply, 13 Fishing has a rod called the "blackout". Both the $80 baitcast and spinning rods are on sale for $20 each, on the 13 Fishing website. It is better than the SLX in every technique for bass fishing. Also the Ark Fishing Catalyzer Series Casting Rod is an incredible $60 rod that will beat the SLX in just about every bait presentation. The SLX is a decent rod. However at its pricepoint that are other rods that have more technology invested in them than what shimano has invested in the SLX. I hope this helps. let me know if you have any other questions. 👏🏿👏🏿🎣
@Family Budget Fisherman unfortunately the 13 fishing site does not ship to Canada or I'd be all over that for the price, I have the option of the omen black casting for here in Canada for 150$ on sale originally 180$ what do you think of that particular rod? At that price point I'm debating between that one or the bass x or the mojo bass
The Omen Black series (both casting and spinning) is my favorite rod series in the $100 - $200 price point. I prefer the Omen Black to the Bass X or Mojo Bass. 👏🏿👏🏿🎣
Have you tried the 2023 model yet? Apparently they changed the reel seat.
Not yet. However I plan to do so. 👏🏿👏🏿🎣
Only on casting models, and new color logo to match their new reels. The spinning rods are exactly the SAME as the 2020 models. Dick’s has them on sale now for $45.(THX to FBF for sharing that) Save your self $75 on the yellow logo one!
@@RhodeRed-xm5yx Thanks. That’s a killer deal but I don’t see that price online. Is it in store only?
Might be! I googled BASSX AT DICK’S and it came up. They say it’s sold out, but when I stopped in, they had 3 of them, at least in my area.
I always check in the store because the inventory and the sales prices are always different than the website or the app. 👏🏿👏🏿🎣🎄🎁
Love the BASS X, but They have give me problems; I feel the reel seat needs a total redesign, or at least the nut. I’ve had 2 spinning rods where the nut can’t fully tighten securely; you snug it down some then it pops and free spins over again. It starts to become an issue during hook sets, especially as a lefty. Then my bass x casting rod had the reel seat nut threads slip off the adhesive. Both are under warranty claims with new ones being shipping probably in a couple of weeks… having had the similar issues with 3 Bass X’s i feel they just need to look into a new reel seat but system all together. At least for the spinning rods; the casting may have been an isolated incident. But it pains me when my cheaper kastking perigee has a reel seat that feels 10x more secure. I will say… if I didn’t love these rods I would have bought 3 of them despite this though.
I’ve been looking into the 13 fishing omen black 3, dobins fury, googan go-to gold, or fenwick HMG as possible replacements. If the fenwick HMG had a split grip option in their freshwater setup, it probably would’ve been an easy choice. Let me know what you think, I’m also curious if you’ve had this same issue at all. I have that same abu Garcia Revo x on my spinning.
This is the first I have heard of this issue. I agree with you that is sounds like a design flaw. I am going to take mine out to see if I can recreate the issue that you describe. I hope the quality of their customer service is helping you to get back on the water ASAP. Keep me posted on how that goes. That deserves a mentioning on the channel. 👏🏿👏🏿🎣
@@familybudgetfisherman as an update, St. Croix has shown solid customer service. I was told there was a known issue with certain batch numbers that was addressed; any claims for those particular are fully exchanged for a new rod, free shipping. With the spinning Rod, I can’t tell 100% but I believe that the locking nut cracked; even a hairline crack, preventing it from snugging down securely. On my spinning rods, I’ve moved over to mojo bass to try them - St.Croix offers upgrades if so desired during a warranty claim; being a lefty the collar seems a better design to avoid loosening it by accident under a hook set. I will say, I’ve found that newer bass X’s don’t seem to have this issue. But for anyone buying one, I would strongly advise to ask if you can snug down a reel they may have laying around just to double check that it doesn’t have this issue.. I will continue to but St. Croix though bc their customer service has been excellent; that is a huge priority in my choices of gear. I look forward to comparing the mojo bass to the bass x.