thank you I just ordered the power finesse after what your video.I also have couple of fist generation legend tournament, it still rocks in roll on the water st.croix legend series they built to last for life time. thank you st croix
Thank you very much for the aclarations. So which one would you recommend more for Texas jig, unleaded vinyl like ikas or sakamata spinner and chatter, the 7.1MHF, 7.3MHF or the 7.5MHF?
Now that'd I've used the Power Finesse a bit, I'll give a quick review. It's an awesome rod for working T-rigs through grass and grass edges. I've been using it for 7" and 10" curly tail worms or speed worms, 3/16 and 1/4 oz. With a Shimano Metanium and 16lb sunline sniper, it can bomb a bait out there. I drag and hop worms through and over grass. Picked up 30+ largemouth with it so far. Sensitivity is 8/10 IMO. The rod feels true to its rating. That tip is Xfast but soft. The backbone is definitely heavy power. It's a pleasure to fish.
I bought the jerkbaits and power glass cranker rods today from this series. Wanted to get into specific rods for those techniques as well as higher quality casting rods
This was SO helpful in deciphering all of these niches and figuring out what I need. St. Croix has the greatest rods but terrible marketing and explaining their products. Thanks for doing their job for them.
The new technologies used in these rods make the well worth the investment! There is a noticeable increase in sensitivity and performance with the new Legend Tournament Bass!
I feel a med heavy fast st croix is faster than the same action shimano for example. I own 3 st croixs, one med heavy bass x a heavy bass x swimbait rod and a medium triumph spinning. All feel lighter than what they claim to be but I wholeheartedly prefer it. The little bit of squish they have helps me keep ‘em pinned better.
Is it just me or did St Croix underrate the weight ratings on these rods? I’ve seen some of the models in stores and when I flex them I feel like they would be able to handle more than the suggested range, specifically the 7’3 HMF, 7’6 HMF, and the Warhorse
I need help choosing a casting rod for bass. I finally decided to get into freshwater fishing and im pretty much a land base fisherman so does anyone have any recommendation wich one i should go with? I would like to pair it with the shimano curado dc.
Is the 7’3 Heavy ModFast just a shorter version of the 7’6 Heavy ModFast? Lure rating is the same, but the name of the 7’3 is throwing me off a bit. Who would throw a crank or bladed jig with a flipping stick?
The 7'3" Flip-Chat-Crank is designed to be a more parabolic action, which lends to shock absorbency when fishing close quarters in heavy cover (Flip). The rod is also designed (thanks to its parabolic nature) to fish bladed jigs (Chat) and larger crankbaits (Crank).
How is the balance on the 7'3" Heavy Extra Fast? I have the victory version of that rod and it is a bit tip heavy.(but really enjoy the rod action). Debating between upgrading to that or the 7'3" MH and the tie break would be the balance. Any insight would be great.
If balance is the driving factor behind your decision, you probably won't notice much difference between the two rods. The main difference is the crispness in the blanks. The Legend Tournament is going to be a little more responsive!
Was settled on a glx flippin rod, but Now I’m going with st croix. For pitching 1/4-3/8 jigs. Now I gotta figure out which of my 3 possibles I want. Workhorse, warhorse, or power finesse?
For jigs that light, you'd be best off with the Power Finesse. Those other rods would be better if you were flipping and pitching heavier jigs, 3/8 oz and greater.
@@bassutopia really!? That “heavy” rating is what scared me. I’ve got an NRX med hvy extra fast and I really like it for pitching jigs. I just assumed a “heavy” would be too stiff. I ordered the 7’3 med hvy fast st croix already. Need something with a little slower action anyway. I guess I’ll get the power finesse later. Can’t have too many, no matter what the wife says. Lol.
We wouldn't recommend going too far past the suggested lure rating on the rod. If you plan on using 1.5 oz weights, you may want to consider the frog rod!
