This is my Favorite Drop Shot Rod I ever used!

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In this video I go over my favorite drop shot rod and talk about the importance of having the right rod for the job. I love drop shotting and I love drop shotting with the new St Croix Legend Xtreme 6.10 ML for dropping on fish deep. I also like the St Croix Legend Xtreme the 7 foot Medium when I am casting a drop shot rod. If you are looking for the best drop shot rod on the market, this is it!
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@BDC.75 2 года назад

Thanks for your time buddy, appreciate the videos.. Sitting here in - 20°c (Canada) dreaming of smallies, and your videos are getting me through 🙏🤘

@jhenningfish9831 2 года назад

Good video. Appreciate the info. Love my Victory rod. Gonna have to try one of these Legend extremes. Keep up the great content.

@thecreekcrawler 2 года назад

I dont know about anyone else but the sun in the background was magical! I have come to realize the 6'10 rod has been perfect for creek and river fishing smallmouth

@spintowinstradic6067 2 года назад

Amazing rod! I’ve own lots of dropshot rods over the years, and this is by far the best dropshot rod I’ve ever used.

@travismyers9136 2 года назад

I concur. I’ve fished about everything out there high end on the smallmouth spin side of things going back a lot of years. The new Xtremes are all I’m running now. The 7’6” M and new 7’3” ML are also in my wheelhouse for other applications. These videos will never win a huge fan base given the price tag and “sensitivity” is always as subjective as a Ford vs Ram vs GM perspective but to those on the water a TON it’s the little stuff that matters. Confidence and what feels right to each angler being one of them in whatever is chosen. Everyone uses what they like, can afford and or seems feasible. No rights no wrongs. Great thing about this smallmouth game. I lipped a heck of a lot of smallmouth in the 70’s and 80’s on stuff that I would laugh at now but at the time it was great. I just have a whole lot more fun doing it now with combos weighing less than what my reels did back then. Good fishing gents, with whatever you choose.

@scottmcinnis8558 Год назад

i have 5 green .....4 white inshore ... and 2 new black.......love em!!!!!

@bigfishonline33 2 года назад

That drag sounds smooth on the reel for sure.

@staleek100 2 года назад

Nice lens flares Travis, J.J. Abrams would be proud! All jokes aside, good info on the Legend Xtreme and don't forget the warranty on those rods is solid as well, St-Croix stands by their product.

@steveodonnell2921 2 года назад

I just picked up a 7 foot legend x, I know the video is on the extreme but I was curious about your experience with the legend x. Thanks

@dennishodson990 2 года назад

WAAY out of my price range. But I really like the way you jack those Smallmouth!

@user-bj9ln4em6n 2 года назад

Love St Croix

@edwingroot4751 Год назад

what rod do you use for distance drop shot fishing if you want a two piece rod.

@klfishing444 2 года назад

Awesome

@user-rv8bk7ow9t 2 года назад

а новый st croix legend extreme двухчасник (2pcs)будет?

@nicholasmoen3244 2 года назад

What reels are you running on those?

@chuckfish1855 2 года назад

Travis, what rod do you use when drop shotting in heavy current like the St Lawrence? Thanks

@SmallmouthCrush 2 года назад

same 6.10 ML most of the time. Dragging in current that is the rod I use.

@markschiano3447 2 года назад

Travis, quick question, I see you have a Ghost trolling motor. I am adding one to my boat and i fish Lake ontario,St. Lawrence, oneida and cayuga. Im debating on getting the 52" shaft over the 45". Which do you have and what would you recommend? Thanks Mark

@SmallmouthCrush 2 года назад

I have to have a 52 I could never have the smaller size

@markschiano3447 2 года назад

@@SmallmouthCrush great thanks!! Also how do you like it and how did it hold up this season. I swapping my ultrex for one because i have Lowrance graphs

@fishwhisper4388 2 года назад

Travis did you find the frozen tequila yet! Lol

@SmallmouthCrush 2 года назад

got a few on the way :)

@19empire85 2 года назад

What twin tail grub or at least what size twin tail grub was that you were useing on that jig out of curiosity?

@SmallmouthCrush 2 года назад

4 inch but cut it down just a bit

@shawnmccallion5436 2 года назад

How shallow would you go, to do a straight down bait drop on under the boat?

@SmallmouthCrush 2 года назад

If you are referring to the typical set up for deeper fish I would say I have caught them in 12 feet watching them on the the graph in stained water but typically if I am in 15 feet or more you can drop on them if they are not spooked. I feel most comfortable fishing in 20 plus though. But keep in mind there is times when I have seen smallmouth under the boat in 3 feet of water using the boat as shade and no cares in the world and was able to drop to them.

@shawnmccallion5436 2 года назад

@@SmallmouthCrush Awesome thanks for your input! Happy hook sets.

@raywillett2157 2 года назад

Are you seeing the fish on live scope then casting to them?

@SmallmouthCrush 2 года назад

Often times I do, yes

@CasualBassGuy 2 года назад

Yeeeee yeeeee

@ryanbarnes5155 2 года назад

How about St Croix Victory rod ? 6'10" ML Xtra fast ? For the working class and weekend warrior

@SmallmouthCrush 2 года назад

It certainly will work and I do like the Victory Rods. They are not as sensitive as the Legend Xtremes, hence the price points. But I feel they are perfect for someone who is on a budget and cannot justify spending the higher amount on a rod like that.

@SamAndSamuel 2 года назад

Sorry, but the NRX DSR blows everything away. Not even close.

@jimwarden9617 2 года назад

Aren’t they $600? My car isn’t worth $600…

@michiganoutdoors9347 2 года назад

Nrx+?

@wilsonguan2087 2 года назад

Yeah I agree NRX+ or conquest on top for sure.

@SmallmouthCrush 2 года назад

@@wilsonguan2087 NO doubt loomis are great rods. I get to fish with a lot of people and often times they let me try their rods out. I have used all of the Gloomis line up. They certainly are right up there. To me something just feels off about them. If you are a loomis fan certainly stick with what you feel is best. A rod is an extension of your hand, being able to understand and work a bait properly is one of the most important things to get bites. You have to be comfortable with the equipment you are using.

@thegiant573 2 года назад

Who wouldn't like a $500 rod, but who can afford it?

@fishingthe262 2 года назад

Stop eating fast food for lunch, you’ll pay for that rod in no time.

@thegiant573 2 года назад

@@fishingthe262 You mean like 2 months , I will give it a try.

@fishingthe262 2 года назад

@@thegiant573 2 months or a year, whatever it takes. If you want it bad enough you’ll figure it out.

@thegiant573 2 года назад

@@fishingthe262 Na I would just beat it up in the truck, but I will upgrade my reels by not eating junk for sure. Good idea.

@thegiant573 2 года назад

@@fishingthe262 I just don't think if I fish with someone that they will catch more fish than me with my $200 combo. Braided line has fixed that problem.

@kevlow_4 2 года назад

aliens

@jeremy3824 Год назад

Way to expensive

@Tightlinenation 2 года назад

$600 bucks. Does it reel in and hook the fish filet it drive the boat onto the trailer drive you home make dinner and tuck you in at night? Travis come on let’s be real world your awesome but this video with that rod isn’t realistic

@SmallmouthCrush 2 года назад

I understand your thoughts...is the value and benefit worth the $600, that is the question. Everyone is different and everyone spends their money based on perceived value. I can't speak for anyone but myself. But the reason I use these rods is because this is my life. I spend more time doing and thinking about the activities around fishing more than anything else. I am on the water using these rods 200 plus days a year. I have saved up and bought 16 of these Xtremes over the last 5 years. Remember this is my business so when I fish with clients they want that same experience using high end rods that I use on a regular basis.

@Tightlinenation 2 года назад

@@SmallmouthCrush Travis I want to be clear. Your awesome and I think very highly of you. NY is a special place. We do more steelhead but have caught our share of 5lb smallies. Keep up the great content.