Croix Avid
Which rod is better?
Which rod is better a St. Croix Legend Elite or Avid Series or G Loomis IMX?
Ok, a better comarison would be as follows:
St. Croix Legend Elite vs. Loomis GLX – these are the rodmakers flagship models – both are very light and both have extreme fast actions (too fast IMO). Both are made from generation 5 graphite. The Loomis rod is a little pricier but has nicer hardware (reelseat, etc) Expect to pay about
$500 for the St. Croix and $625 for the Loomis
St. Croix Legend Ultra vs. Loomis IMX (Metolius) –
These are made from generation 4 graphite. The difference is that Loomis offers you a choice of tapers in either pesentation (medium fast) or high line speed (very fast).
The Legend Ultra is a fast action rod < I own one>
Again, the Loomis has nicer fittings.
the St. Croix runs about $300-$350, the Loomis $350-$380
The Avid series would be compared to the Loomis GL3
Both are medium fast action rods. The St. Croix is made
from generation 2 graphite, the Loomis generation 3.
The Avid is offered more legnths than the GL3 and costs about $60 less. Both have more economical fittings than their more expensive counterparts.
Which rod is better ?
Well, for someone who is an expert caster the Loomis IMX.
For someone who is a good caster and for all around
purposes, I’d say the Loomis GLX in presentaion taper
(if you want to spend that much).
Of course, The St. Croix Avid is no slouch and is offered in more configurations than any other model listed here.
Nowadays, people tend to think that the faster a rod is the better – not so. Extreme tip flex rods are dogs to roll cast and
not exactly the best tool for the job when fishing in close.
So, in a nutshell, If you’re fishing big river with big flys and you are an expert caster spend the money on the Loomix IMX or the Legend Elite. If you’re fishing medium sized rivers and don’t need to cast 60+ feet the St. Croix Avid is probably your best value, but if you want to spend the extra money on a Loomis Metolius in presentaion taper, go ahead.
ICAST 2009 – St. Croix Avid Pearl Rods
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ST CROIX Avid AVC106HM2 SALMON 10′ 6″ Casting Rod 2 Pce $371.35 |
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ST CROIX Avid AVC96MLF2 SALMON 9’6″ Casting Rod 2 Pce $347.65 |
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ST CROIX Avid AVC86MHF2 SALMON 8′ 6″ Casting Rod 2 Pce $347.65 |
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ST CROIX Avid 2 Piece Fly Fishing Rod 4/5/6/7/8/or 9WT $314.48 |
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ST CROIX Avid AVC70MHF One Piece Casting Rod IN U.K NOW! $284.44 |
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ST CROIX AVID A906.2 Fly Fishing Rod (2 Piece) 6WT $284.44 |
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ST CROIX AVID A704.2 Fly Fishing Rod (2 Piece) 4WT $284.44 |
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ST CROIX Avid AVC60MHF One Piece Casting Rod $268.64 |
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ST CROIX Avid AVC70MF One Piece Casting Rod $268.64 |
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ST CROIX Avid AVC66MHM One Piece Crankbait Rod $268.64 |
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ST CROIX AVID 762.4 Fly Fishing Rod (4 Piece) 2WT $268.64 |
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ST CROIX Avid AVC66MLF One Piece Casting Rod $252.83 |
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St. Croix Bundle of Legend Tournament/Legend Inshore/Avid/Mojo Rods $301.00 |
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St. Croix ACS120MHMF2 Avid Carp Rod $300.00 |
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ST CROIX AVID SALMON & STEELHEAD CENTER PIN ROD AVS150MLM3 –FREE ST CROIX HAT– $300.00 |
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St. Croix: Avid Series Center Pin, AVS150MLM3 $300.00 |
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St. Croix: Avid Series Carp, ACS120MHMF2 $300.00 |
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St Croix Avid Carp Rod Spinning ACS120MHMF2 12′ Medium Heavy 2pc $300.00 |
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St Croix Avid Center Pin Rod AVS150MLM3 15′ Medium Light 3pc $300.00 |
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St Croix Fly Rod Avid 9ft #7 Line GREAT NEW $290.00 |
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New! St. Croix Avid Fly Rod 9′ 7wt 4pc – Free Shipping! $280.00 |
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St Croix Fly Rod Avid 9ft #6 Line GREAT NEW $280.00 |
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St Croix Fly Rod Avid 9ft #5 Line GREAT NEW $280.00 |
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St Croix Fly Rod Avid 9ft #4 Line GREAT NEW $280.00 |
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St Croix Avid Series A907.4 9′ 7wt 4-Piece Fly Rod $280.00 |
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St. Croix Avid 9′ 7 Weight ., 4 pc. Fly Rod, NEW! $280.00 |
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St. Croix: Avid Fly, A907.4 $280.00 |
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St Croix Avid Series Fly Rod A907.4 -FREE ST CROIX HAT- $280.00 |
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St Croix Avid Series Fly Rods A907.4 $280.00 |
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St. Croix Avid Series Fly Rod A907.4 $280.00 |
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New! St. Croix Avid Fly Rod 9′ 4wt 4pc – Free Shipping! $270.00 |
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New! St. Croix Avid Fly Rod 9′ 5wt 4pc – Free Shipping! $270.00 |
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New! St. Croix Avid Fly Rod 9′ 6wt 4pc – Free Shipping! $270.00 |
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St Croix Fly Rod Avid 8 1/2ft #5 Line GREAT NEW $270.00 |
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St Croix Fly Rod Avid 8 1/2ft #4 Line GREAT NEW $270.00 |
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St. Croix Avid 9′ 6 Weight ., 4 pc. Fly Rod, NEW! $270.00 |
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ST. CROIX FLY ROD AVID 9′ 5 WEIGHT 4 PIECE A905.4 NEW WITH TUBE $270.00 |
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St. Croix Avid 9′ 5 Weight ., 4 pc. Fly Rod, NEW! $270.00 |
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St Croix Avid Fly Rod A904.4 9′ 4wt 4-Piece $270.00 |
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St Croix Avid Fly Rod A905.4 9′ 5wt 4-Piece $270.00 |
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St Croix Avid Series Fly Rod A906.4 9′ 6wt 4-Piece $270.00 |
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St. Croix Avid 9′ 4 Weight ., 4 pc. Fly Rod, NEW! $270.00 |
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ST CROIX AVID SALMON & STEELHEAD CENTER PIN ROD AVS130MLM2 –FREE ST CROIX HAT– $270.00 |
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St. Croix: Avid Series Center Pin, AVS130MLM2 $270.00 |
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St. Croix: Avid Inshore Spinning, AIS80HF $250.00 |
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St. Croix: Avid Inshore Casting, AIC80HF $250.00 |
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St. Croix: Avid Fly, A904.4 $270.00 |
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St. Croix: Avid Fly, A905.4 $270.00 |
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St. Croix: Avid Fly, A906.4 $270.00 |
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St Croix Avid Center Pin Rod AVS130MLM2 13′ Medium Light 2pc $270.00 |
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ST. CROIX FLY ROD AVID 9′ 6 WEIGHT 4 PIECE A906.4 $270.00 |
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St Croix Avid Series Fly Rod A904.4 -FREE ST CROIX HAT- $270.00 |
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St Croix Avid Series Fly Rod A905.4 -FREE ST CROIX HAT- $270.00 |
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St Croix Avid Series Fly Rod A906.4 -FREE ST CROIX HAT- $270.00 |
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St Croix Avid Series Fly Rods A904.4 $270.00 |
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St Croix Avid Series Fly Rods A905.4 $270.00 |
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St Croix Avid Series Fly Rods A906.4 $270.00 |
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St. Croix Avid Series Fly Rod A904.4 $270.00 |
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St. Croix Avid Series Fly Rod A905.4 $270.00 |
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St. Croix Avid Series Fly Rod A906.4 $270.00 |
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St. Croix – Avid Series Saltwater Reels: AS4000SW $150.00 Avid Series saltwater spinning reels deliver the quality you expect from St. Croix. They provide the perfect compliment to many St. Croix inshore and surf rods. Rigid aluminum-alloy body and sideplate. Precision internal parts. 5 premium stainless-steel ball and roller bearings. All models include a Super Corrosion Resistant Bearing (CRBB) at saltwater-endangered line roller. Advanced Ballist… |
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Hope Survives $9.97 It wasn’t Hope’s fault that she was born, but her mother made her regret her existence every day during her childhood. Her cowardly father could only look aside as his wife wielded her poisonous words or worse, her severe punishments. Hope needed to deal with hunger, overwork, beatings and verbal abuse. She was isolated from friends, her only solace being the books she loved to read. There she was… |
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Adventures of a Kitten Named Raspberry … and Other Tales $9.69 Adventures of a Kitten Named Raspberry Camping. Swimming in Shell Lake. Dressing up for many occasions. Falling into a fish tank. Exploring a full church one Sunday, there is no end to the many adventures that Raspberry has with her animal friends! Growing up on Taylor’s cat farm, life certainly is full of limitless possibilities for a grey striped tiger kitten! And other… |
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Because of … Friday $9.99 Sandy Malone is an up and coming aspiring writer of children’s novels. Brett Pearson is a down on his luck DJ with too many DWI’s to his credit, which have ruined any chance he may have had at success. The two meet by chance on his radio program while she is promoting her novel. Forming a deep friendship, they soon take it to the next level, going to a place where neither can return. Her marri… |
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St. Croix Avid Series Fly Rods Model: A794.4 (7′ 9, 4 wt., 4 pc.) $240.00 The St. Croix Avid Fly Rods are crafted from St. Croixs exclusive high-modulus SC III graphite the Avid Series Fly Rods are versatile moderate action fly rods that load smoothly and progressively down the blank for a silky casting stroke and exceptional feel. Featuring St. Croixs exclusive IPC technology and slim profile ferrules all cloaked in a sultry canteen green pearl these rods are nothing s… |
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St. Croix Avid Spinning Rods Model: AVS66MLF2 (6′ 6, ML) $180.00 Each of the thirty-three different models of the St. Croix Avid Spinning Rod series are built with high-modulus SCIII graphite to deliver the highest level of durability and strength possible. Ergonomic select-grade cork handles provide excelent comfort while quality Fuji reel seats and Alconite Concept Guide Systems complete the package. With all these features the price of these rods is downrigh… |
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St. Croix Avid Series Fly Rods Model: A703.2 (7′ 0, 3 wt., 2 pc.) $230.00 The St. Croix Avid Fly Rods are crafted from St. Croixs exclusive high-modulus SC III graphite the Avid Series Fly Rods are versatile moderate action fly rods that load smoothly and progressively down the blank for a silky casting stroke and exceptional feel. Featuring St. Croixs exclusive IPC technology and slim profile ferrules all cloaked in a sultry canteen green pearl these rods are nothing s… |