Testing and Reviewing the St. Croix Avid Panfish

Took the new St. Croix Avid Panfish rod for a spin and it was nice. The 6'4" light power/fast action rod seemed perfect for fishing in some thicker cover with some larger fish. I don't think I'd like it for catching some smaller bluegill, but when targeting some larger panfish or perhaps in some bigger water, it is great. Glad I picked this rod up and I'm looking forward to fishing it more.
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Fishing Equipment Used
St. Croix Avid Panfish 6'4" LF: amzn.to/3FcZFW6
Daiwa Legalis 1000: amzn.to/3guuBAZ
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[@pistolcreek]

I made the mistake of picking up one of the St Croix panfish rods at my local Dick’s Sporting Goods yesterday…. now I want one.😂 Last thing I need is more fishing rods. Man, their UL panfish stuff feels super nice.

[@TheFishingNomad]

I had that rod in the same model as this one. It is also a solid rod. Ended up selling it after I got this one. All the stuff I've tried from St. Croix is solid.

[@pescatoralpursuit1726]

I returned mine. The mismatched tip was a foreboding. It didn't cast any better than a diawa procyon and was humiliated by the humble diawa laguna. I'm not a diawa guy but was shopping at Academy, and that was their selection of light power rods. The procyon was a super light (weight) rod but had micro guides, and this rod was for flouro line, which made them a handicap. (Edit:) I bought this rod to cast light lures (

[@bluesky5587]

Great review

[@TheFishingNomad]

Thank you. I've been fishing this rod a lot recently. Let me know if you have any questions.

[@AustinGreen-z8w]

Nice video! I like the rod. I may consider buying it. Because i have some bluegills and mayans over here.

[@TheFishingNomad]

After using it for several months now, I love it. Would definitely buy it again.

[@AustinGreen-z8w]

@@TheFishingNomad glad you like it.

[@MegaTechno2000]

Excellent

[@TheFishingNomad]

Thank you.

[@MancingTanago]

Hello Bro? How are you? I haven't fished ultra light in a few years, but after seeing your fishing video in a beautiful lake with a fountain in the middle, I was inspired to try ultra light fishing again, but I don't know where to start yet. Healthy greetings and success always, friend 😀👍

[@TheFishingNomad]

Thank you. These slightly larger fish are a lot of fun too. I'm sure you've got some good ultralight fishing opportunities in Indonesia too.

[@MancingTanago]

@@TheFishingNomad 🙂👍

[@pistolcreek]

This would make a great crappie rod.

[@TheFishingNomad]

Yup I think so too. Crappie are extremally are this far south. I've only ever seen one in these waters and it was a dead floater. I've been meaning to try fishing for them on Lake Okeechobee.

[@chadsherer9084]

I bought the panfish 6’4 light and might be regretting not getting the avid. Did you like the thin handle of the panfish or the bulkier grip on the avid? Notice a big quality improvement on the avid compared to the panfish?

[@AxelW.04]

Piękne ryby szkoda że w Polsce takich nie ma udanego wędkowania👍

[@TheFishingNomad]

Przyjedź na Florydę! Pokażę ci kilka fajnych miejsc do łowienia ryb.

[@shamrocksbc]

What reel are you using ?

[@TheFishingNomad]

Daiwa legalis. Link in the description.

[@raymondjohnson6496]

You said $800 panfish rod from St Croix what’s the name of it

[@TheFishingNomad]

I believe I said "a hundred dollar" not "eight hundred dollar". Probably could've pronounced it clearer.

[@raymondjohnson6496]

I have the $410 legend elite pan fish rod I was wondering about that but I thought you said $800 I was thinking what 😂😂😂

[@raymondjohnson6496]

What’s the difference from the ASFS SERIES and the ASPS SERIES the p is for pan fish but what’s the f stand for get the F ‘OUT 😂😂😂

[@bassbumm8768]

Is it the tip whippy?

[@TheFishingNomad]

I would say no, at least not in this model. The UL models, especially the longer ones might be.

[@benruthlessburger8905]

Does the rod feel like a noodle?

[@TheFishingNomad]

No, not really. It's the perfect amount of stiff and flexible in my opinion.

[@daveengstrom9250]

How can you talk about a fishing rod for 14 3/4 minutes? Did your friends kick you to the curb?

[@TheFishingNomad]

Just because you lack the mental capacity to understand it, doesn't mean it isn't valid.