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Title: ML st croix rod
Post by: minger1 on Oct 23, 2011, 12:22 AM

Hey guys and gals just seeing these st croix rods they look really nice just a few questions for owners of them. What spinning reel will outfit this rod nicely and what is this particular rods application?? larger pan fish or more walleye/pike?? Thanks in advance

Title: Re: ML st croix rod
Post by: codewordcs1 on Oct 23, 2011, 01:38 AM

The Tica cetus is what I have on mine and use them for panfishing mostly and I think its a great setup. I also use the green spring bobbers when running spoons and heavier jigs when walleye fishing. Back to your question though I've seen them with about all reels on them including a schooley reel and fly reels. I think it all boils down to what you're comfortable with and what you prefer and most importantly what you're willing to spend on a reel.   ;D

Title: Re: ML st croix rod
Post by: pontiac787 on Oct 23, 2011, 06:59 AM

I have the smallest Pflueger President on mine.  Its a really nice real.  If your talking about the St. Croix Legend rods just be aware that they are really short.  I think the whole rod, including the spring bobber, is less then 24".  If you haven't bought one yet I would seriously consider a custom job or one of the new Fenwick rods.  The medium light would probably handle anything from panfish to small pike.

Title: Re: ML st croix rod
Post by: Dennis53 on Oct 23, 2011, 07:38 AM

i have a small fly reel on mine it seems to work fine up to 20 feet. of water but as the previous post said they are short . I did have a custom 28" made which is my go to rod now.

Title: Re: ML st croix rod
Post by: stumper on Oct 23, 2011, 08:34 AM

Love mine, but just picked up a new Northland pro series. Same handle as the St. croix and nice action. Ill add a spring to it later...

Title: Re: ML st croix rod
Post by: icejunky on Oct 23, 2011, 09:23 AM

I use that rod for gills, crappies and perch. I pair it with a tica cetus reel. nice rod, has help up well over a few seasons

Title: Re: ML st croix rod
Post by: dkfry on Oct 24, 2011, 09:00 AM

One of the best bang for the buck small spinning reel on the market now IMO is the Shimano Sienna 500. I have two of them that I used last season and its a very good reel for the money. I will be picking up more this season.

Title: Re: ML st croix rod
Post by: zip7111 on Oct 24, 2011, 05:46 PM

I will second the sienna 500's.  I have 5 of them, and you wont find anything better for 30 bucks.

Title: Re: ML st croix rod
Post by: Todd_NE on Oct 24, 2011, 09:57 PM

Quote from: zip7111 on Oct 24, 2011, 05:46 PM

I will second the sienna 500's.  I have 5 of them, and you wont find anything better for 30 bucks.

What he said - and they are smooth below 0 deg F too without modification...

Title: Re: ML st croix rod
Post by: icejunky on Oct 25, 2011, 07:19 AM

My buddy bought a few Sienna reels last season. I was skeptical,  but they worked well. I will be adding some to my arsenal this season. the 500 and 1000 series are great for ice fishing

Title: Re: ML st croix rod
Post by: Pathfinder97 on Oct 26, 2011, 10:10 PM

i have a pfleuger 6725 on my st.croix ml it handles the walleye and perch we fish for. have caught a fair share of northern pike also on it.

Title: Re: ML st croix rod
Post by: LDB_Bass_Hunter on Oct 26, 2011, 10:34 PM

I too have 3 sienna's. Caught everything on them even gators. Excellent reels for the ice. I recently treated myself to a 500 sedona....can't wait to try her out. Fluegers are awesome too.........