What Finesse Rods You NEED for Bass (St. Croix Avid and Premier)

Explore the world of finesse fishing with Ethan as he reviews the St. Croix Avid and Premier rods for smallmouth bass. Learn about sensitivity and rod speed to boost your fishing prowess.
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[@victorsimonsen921]

I have both of those rods and you can't go wrong with them the avid is more sensitive but the premier makes you concentrate more and is a little more forgiving thanks for sharing . might want to give the mojo bass a try also .

[@usfishermen]

They’re both great all around and I agree exactly with what you said! I have a mojo bass M 7’ that I love for tube jigs. Thanks for watching Victor!

[@pineomt]

The 7’ ML fast action spinning rod from St Croix is such a well balanced, sensitive and versatile blank.

[@usfishermen]

Absolutely.

[@meccaoutdoors]

I love st croix rods. My favorite is the cabelas exclusive split grip premier series

[@usfishermen]

They’re great!! Thanks for watching :D

[@XngGen]

I got all my st criox series. Legend Tournament bass 7'1 med hvy Mojo bass 7'1 medium Mojo bass baitcaster 7'1 Triumph med lite rod 6' St criox ultra light rod 5' Best collection for me. Never fail me through all this yrs.

[@usfishermen]

Awesome. They sure are great rods! Will last a lifetime.

[@bluesky5587]

Great ,,thans

[@daveengstrom9250]

What would you use for trolling for walleye?

[@usfishermen]

The St. Croix Eyecon Trolling 7’6”, 8’6” would both be great options!

[@daltonhartwell]

What pound braid and flouro do u recommend

[@michaelknibbs]

Expected more of an A/B comparison. Not very helpful. I have used Triumph and Premiere and so I understand that St Croix have a similar feel across model ranges . But I can feel the difference in sensitivity, power and casting performance in similar lengths, speeds and power. Was expecting more than "you pays yer money and takes yer choice".

[@StelmachsWorld]

Just ordered a premier in the 7 foot medium light fast action. I have the same rod in medium but I find i’m ripping hooks with ned rigs and dropshots. Think its a bit too stiff for finesse fishing

[@usfishermen]

ML is great for dropshots. In fact, that’s my dropshot rod😂

[@mathieudufour5099]

Im a st-croix fan. But after few year and 2 premier rod,1 avid, 1 mojo and 1 trumph, I looking what the comptition do and if you look just the st-croix premier, this rod have not a lot of tech or something special for the price..if you looking okuma rod..you can find somthing a lot cheaper for something look like the same.But the st-croix premier are handmade in USA so probably very durable vs another brand or vs the triumph made in mexico.

[@usfishermen]

I see what you mean. However, I don’t think there have been any incredible advances with the new tech with other rods. St. Croix still uses top of the line guides and reel seats, and their blanks are the most sensitive that I have held in my hand. It doesn’t justify switching for me! But I completely see what you mean and it would be interesting to see some side by side tests between St Croix and competitors

[@jonathonborges2914]

@@usfishermen Help me decide on a "everyday rod" looking to fish trout and bass mostly. Im looking between St. Croix victory, Premier or Dobyns fury. Thanks

[@usfishermen]

@@jonathonborges2914 Premier Medium or Medium Light (smaller trout/bass and lighter lures) will both be great options. I’d opt for a medium light personally! 7’ is a great length.

[@jonathonborges2914]

@@usfishermen premier would be better than Dobyns fury?

[@usfishermen]

@@jonathonborges2914 I’m a fan. I’ve never used a Fury but I’ve heard they are good rods as well

[@felixperez632]

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

[@usfishermen]

I’m sure you could. Probably not for anything over 10 lbs though.

[@RealBrifam]

You know the rod in the video that you where fishing with i can’t find it and i have one and i want to buy another one because i caught over 200 fish with it and i don’t know what rod it is?

[@RealBrifam]

i cant find any i think they stoped making it

[@usfishermen]

Hmmm. Sorry just seeing this. Not sure which video you’re referencing. St Croix Avid? St Croix Premier 7’ ML? Those are my two most used spinning rods.

[@RealBrifam]

​@usfishermen the avid I have one of the older ones so nvm