St Croix Avid Inshore Fishing Rod Review

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Have you ever fished with the St. Croix Avid Inshore Fishing Rod?
The St. Croix Avid Inshore Fishing Rod Review is HERE!
The rod is a high-quality, exceptional fishing rod that performs as advertised!
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[@edbranch3239]

Great review! I do remember you filming the trip fishing weedless soft plastics. I own two Avid ST. Croix rods but have recently switched to Bull Bay.

[@Saltstrong]

Great rods!

[@creekriseoutdoors]

I’ve got two of them, really nice rods. Pricey for sure, but that warranty is the bomb. I actually backed my truck with both rods up in a rod rack and snapped em. With minimal effort and cost by me, both were replaced pretty timely by St. Croix. I use mostly in the creeks with jig heads and live bait. Love the way it casts. Appreciate the Salt Strong reviews….and community.

[@frankiesantos1050]

I’ll second that warranty. Not sure if they still do but back in the day they even let me upgrade to a higher end rod and pay the difference.

[@creekriseoutdoors]

@@frankiesantos1050 I’m pretty sure thats still the same. I’ve got 5 St Croixs now. Just think they stand strong behind them.

[@72rrwilson]

@@frankiesantos1050 they still do let you upgrade.

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[@CharlieRayOutdoors]

I currently have 2 if the Avid inshore rods and I absolutely love both of them. You are correct with the hook setting issue of the medium rod with the heavier weedless rigging though. I use it with small weedless rigging with lighter wire hooks and smaller hard baits such as the mirrodeans. The medium heavy works great for the larger swim baits with heavier thicker wire hooks. I do intend at some point to replace my 20 year old G.Lomis with the Avid heavy for throwing my heavier top water, hard baits, and large swim baits. Their warranty service is excellent and made no quarrels about replacing one that was broken a couple years ago when a 23 inch Red took a hard run under the boat and I over reacted when applying too much pressure trying to stop the fish. It was replaced without question or concern of why it how. And it's made in the USA. They are a little pricey but worth the money in my opinion. I do also have several other St Croix rods which have served well for many years now in the premier series.

[@Saltstrong]

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[@ROZDAB]

I have a legend tournament inshore, mojo inshore, and a tide master 4 piece and I love em all. I have to many st Croix rods to count for freshwater too. I keep going back to st Croix. Great company with quality gear that comes with a great warranty.

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[@dh450]

I have 3 of these rods, 2 medium heavy spinning and one heavy casting. I love them. The reason you won't get any rust is the eye frames and hook seat are titanium. Thanks for all the great content.

[@Saltstrong]

Thanks for the tips!

[@MetalRush666]

I use the exact same rod but ever since I got a Bull Bay it's been sitting around. Great rod, great company, and great warranty. Bull Bay is just a little bit cheaper and just as good.

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[@georgeprice5389]

I have the Avid inshore and love it. Very sensitive tip. I also have the Salt Strong Bull Bay. Both are outstanding. I’d say the Avid medium power has as much backbone as the medium heavy Bull Bay.

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[@1973superdad]

I have 4 7ft medium heavy in shore fast action rods. Ive really liked them so far. Ive paired them with 2500-5000 reels.

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[@eedjaq02]

Have used this rod for a few years love it have caught bull redfish,shook even Tarpon with a 3500 Penn slammer it’s a great combo its my go to rod for anything bigger than trout

[@chrisjones720]

Nice 👍🏾 I have the same set up but on the MH F 7FT love St croix rods

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[@duck_rifle5879]

Maaaan I’ve been eyeballing this rode for a long time. Perfect timing sitting here in the church parking lot!

[@Saltstrong]

I'm so glad that you found it helpful!

[@HanSoloxcs]

Bro, get one. They are the bees knees.

[@duck_rifle5879]

@@HanSoloxcs you had me at bees knees.

[@mooping9398]

Amazing Rod....after breaking numerous MOJO rods upgraded to this AVID model. After 6 months of hard use - 5 stars.

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[@andysharlofsky627]

I have the same rod and love it!

[@robvallee]

I have the 7’6” M spinning and it’s my #1 rod. I love it. Ultra light and sensitive. Great for live bait IMHO. I have mine paired with a Shimano Twin Power 4000. I wish I could find the Med-Light 8’ version!

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[@HanSoloxcs]

Beautiful setup!

[@duynguyen2804]

I have similar setup, but 7 feet rod and 5000 twin power

[@DedHedJosh]

My Mojo Inshore snapped at the tip. Decided to upgrade with my warranty to an Avid 7'6 MF. Really looking forward to getting this in and getting on the water.

[@Saltstrong]

Sorry for the breakage but we can't wait to hear how the new one is!

[@PoconoPete]

Great video. I know it was posted some time ago, but what reel are you pairing it with? I also have the 7'6 mh paired with a 4000 size daiwa saltist mq, and it feels a little heavy. Considering the Vanford in 3000mhg.

[@Sochmo18]

Have you guys used the Avid Inshore in the Extra fast action? Im wondering how it compares to the action on the tfo or like a shimano fast action

[@DrewJ79]

I know this video is a year old but I just saw it in my suggestions. I bought the the same rod (Avid) in a 7' med/heavy and paired it with the 4000 Shimano Stradic FL and I love it. I use that one for live bait fishing for snook around the rocks in the inlet. The med/heavy feels like a med compared to some other brands. I also have the G Loomis E6X inshore 7'6" medium xfast paired with a 4000 Shimano Stradic Ci4+ for artificial baits. Both rods and reals are awesome. I've caught multiple 32" up to 37" snook and reds on both and they handle them very well. Its amazing when you start to spend a little bit of money how strong and light a rod can be.

[@Saltstrong]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@alexanderroth5176]

Have a 7' medium heavy. Haven't had any problems getting clean hook-ups with weedless soft plastics. It might have more back bone than the medium 7'6". The medium 7'6" might be like a medium light in other rods.

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[@pgammans89]

This rod MH paired with a quantum smoke is an incredible combo

[@Saltstrong]

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[@smalliesnacher]

I have 7' medium power fast action and it's my go to rod for absolutely everything. I have it paired with a stradic 2500 perfect combo for most of the fishing I do. Once I can find one I will be buying a 8' heavy and will be pairing it up with a 6000 Saragossa.

[@yakattack3956]

How does this hold up on big bull reds?

[@chrisjones720]

@@yakattack3956 holds up well I’ve caught big reds off the 7FT MH and as well as tarpon too

[@thesouthernnortheast4991]

Mine broke on a 12 inch schoolie day 2 -3 of use , there warranty replaced it haven’t gotten to try the new one yet we will see soon fish be here soon

[@thesouthernnortheast4991]

The replace broke in the same spot as well as the mojo I have lol

[@whocares5052]

Do you guys prefer a more moderate action for treble hooks? 17’s and such. I love my fast action rods for swim baits but I am starting to feel like I need more moderate action for mirrodines. I fish mostly for specs

[@Saltstrong]

if you are fishing mostly for trout, a more moderate action rod can help.

[@ryanhelou7881]

I have the 7ft version. I would say a big negative is it doesn't cast lighter lures well. The 7ft version has a stiffer tip. For me to get any good distance i have to use minimum a 3/4 ounce jig.

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[@felixperez632]

Can I use the st croix victory model for salt water?

[@aroshanrai1956]

i was just thinking to buy it. thank you

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[@HanSoloxcs]

7'6 MLF!!!!

[@anpirz]

Could the 7ft be better than the 7’6” for weedless hookups? Because it’s a bit shorter, could the distance be shortened and make the hookup slightly faster to make up for the soft tip?

[@Saltstrong]

It very well could. Give it a try!

[@Saltstrong]

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[@HanSoloxcs]

I own 4 of these inshores...I absolutely LOVE my 7'6 MLF. The hooksets are sooooo good. I hook fish like clock work. It's almost TOO easy! Dropshot its like....butter!

[@CRCFISHIN]

im looking into the 7’6” mlf. ive wanted to buy it for awhile but you hear so many horror storys of them breaking. would this be a all around rod for fresh and salt? i do a lot of bass fishing and salt water fishing. any input would be appreciated

[@HanSoloxcs]

@@CRCFISHIN Maybe the Mojo inshore are the ones that you heard are breaking because that's all i've heard. I fish it both fresh and salt. Many people also agree that 76 MLF or just the st croix MLF is so awesome. Without a shadow of a doubt I recommend it.

[@CRCFISHIN]

@@HanSoloxcs i already went and got the 7 mlf and i love it. i foul hooked a carp the other day and it drug me all over the little lake for like 10 minutes that rod was bent double and it didnt break

[@cory99991]

@@CRCFISHIN I haven't heard too much about the avid inshores breaking but when the MOJO inshore came out they were horrible for breaking maybe that's what you were hearing about.

[@chrisjones720]

I have two of these in a 7 FT MH and 7’6 H paired both with a Penn Slammer 3 in the 3500 for the MH and a 4500 for the H Rod. They’re a bit on the pricey side, but they’re worth every Penny in my honest opinion. BEST RODS ON EARTH 🌎 🔥

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[@HanSoloxcs]

What do you throw on those since they are rated quite heavily for lures?

[@chrisjones720]

@@HanSoloxcs Flarehawks and Bucktails. I fish mainly Inlets, Jetties, Bridges, and Piers… I’m not a flats guy

[@HanSoloxcs]

@@chrisjones720 Same here! But I'm in SoCal...I feel like fish here are lower in water column compared to FL

[@dirtyharry7616]

avid is nice i have 2 premier's little less $$ and i purchased the new triumph inshore series early in the year it's ok but you get what you pay for out of all my inshore rods 12 of them shimano st croix and loomis i find myself reaching for the loomis E6X 7ft 6 medium extra fast most of the time i think it's the best for 220$

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[@cory99991]

I love my Avid Inshore but I have to agree the E6X Inshore is the better rod. I have a mag heavy that I use for a lot of my heavier lures and I absolutely love it. For years I used my 8 foot x heavy Daiwa DXSB paired with an Okuma Komodo for bigger swimbaits and plugs in the salt but since I got the mag heavy e6x inshore I hardly pick the Daiwa up.

[@SaltLifeGeo]

Nice review, is this one to light for live bait on the beach for snook ? Thanks

[@Saltstrong]

i would say that it could work great for smaller live bail like shrimp but with that extra fast action i wouldn't want to try throwing live bait very far in the surf with it.

[@Saltstrong]

I hope that helped Geo! We appreciate the support!

[@SaltLifeGeo]

@@Saltstrong thank you, like always I support your channel learned so much from watching. I ended up buying a Gloomis pro green 10-18 lbs heavy fast action to pair my Van staal vr75 . 😎

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[@joelwall5218]

I have the 7'6 medium and the 8 heavy. Really nice rods

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[@shanefrazier5911]

Would the 7'6" MH be a better option for weedless swimbaits?

[@danielgreger8447]

I have that rod and the one in the video (vis76m and vis76mh) the mh rod will struggle to throw a 1/8oz lure but can chuck a 3/8 oz. This will affect the sink rate and may not be what you want for fishing heavy grass. I use my fenwick hmg inshore medium 7-6 for fishing grass, it hurls light lures and is right in between the avid m and mh in terms of power. Really good rod for the price

[@danielgreger8447]

Aside from not being great for light lures the general power level and taper of the 76mh avid is perfect for general inshore fishing targeting 20-35" fish. It's my favorite rod

[@Saltstrong]

i would think so... the extra backbone could really help!

[@brettlund2255]

Never bought a bad St. Croix rod!!!

[@sha6mm]

That and a Diawa BG reel makes a great setup.

[@Saltstrong]

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[@furiousStang]

What size BG reel would you recommend for a 7ft medium heavy avid?

[@LukeXlll]

What size bg reel do you use?

[@sha6mm]

@@LukeXlll 2500

[@robertbiermann4666]

Great rods! Super light and very stiff. Have 2, 7’6” use them a few times per week. Just make sure you use proper weighted lures with them for best performance.

[@Saltstrong]

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[@jimking2299]

Those open pen-clip hook keepers do have a drawback. Twice I've lost lures because my line caught in the keeper and stopped dead, snapping the line under the force of the cast. I have taped mine shut.

[@Saltstrong]

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[@hxmba00]

WHEN U GOIN TO MAKE GIVE AWAY?

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[@jamesdemoss2895]

I've had an absolutely terrible experience with this rod. Not exactly with the rod itself, but the buying experience. Its a pricey rod that not many stores stock, including the bass pro shops megastore 30 minutes from me. So I bought on Amazon. The first one arrived broken. They sent another.....with Bent rod guides. So I cancel the order and buy direct from st Croix. Their webpage is messed up and shifts the page down when you select the rod model, so instead of getting a spinning rod, they send a casting rod. Who is using a 7.5 foot casting rod in saltwater? So now I've ordered my fourth avid inshore rod and havent gotten a single cast out of one yet. F me, right?

[@cory99991]

While I mostly use spinning gear in the salt I actually use an 8 foot x heavy Daiwa dxsb paired with an Okuma Komodo for big swim baits and plugs and sometimes as a second or third bait rod for striper.

[@matthewrodriguez3128]

I am a Falcon Guy.

[@justinmorrison9903]

Whos ur lawn company? Can see all that iron there spraying staining ur fence

[@Saltstrong]

HAHAHA

[@larrymor]

That's a spinning rod. I don't use those.