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Good morning MicroSkiff.com

Long story short I have a credit from a broken rod with St Croix and I'd like to use it to purchase a new travel Spinning rod that I can bring with me on a plane to the Keys for a week at the end of February to fish from shore for Snapper and anything else I might find from shore or the bridges. I'd also be bringing it back with me the last two weeks of April when I'll be driving down with my MicroSkiff in tow to focus on fishing, It would be a backup to my fly gear but obviously pending conditions could end up being essential.

I'd like a travel length rod (All rods I listed are available as 3 Piece) I can use for Flat's fishing, Bonefish, Permit, Redfish, Trout, Cuda's and maybe Tarpon, that is still acceptable to catch dinner off a dock or bridge when I fly somewhere. This rod could also be used for Striped Bass up north as well. Sounds like a tall order I guess but if you had to pick one Length/ Action which would you choose and why? Also feel free to chime in about reels I was thinking a Quantum Cabo PT 40 and what weight and line type? I appreciate an explanation as to why

I don't have a whole lot of Salt experience so I truly appreciate anyone who takes the time to help me out. I created a Poll with the rods I was considering and allowed 3 votes if you happen to think 1 isn't enough. TY in advance.

 

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So tidemaster over the CRAZY expensive Legend Trek? $160 price difference between the two, only reason i was even considering the Legend was the 15yr replacement vs 5... and for what it’s wirth i agree. Two rods is better. Though i have plenty of light and med light rods, they just don’t pack for easy airline travel... thanks for the great replies so far.

 

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Ok, if anyone is/ was following along my broken Avid arrived in WI and I was called and asked what I’d like to do for a replacement.

While there was no overwhelming majority in my Poll, I did go with the number one choice a 7’ Medium 3 piece travel rod. I chose the St Croix Legend Trek Inshore.

So here’s the reasoning... 1st off you guys, thanks to everyone who voted and responded.

Second one of my very long time friends is a Fishing Dept Manager at Bass Pro, and while he lives back up North now he was in Mississippi and than Florida for quite a number of years and respect his opinion that “the Legend is MUCH nicer than the Tidemaster” to be honest it’s just his opinion and I personally have never seen either one.

Finally and really the biggest reason I went with the Legend is another 15 year Warranty. I know a lot of people have mixed feelings about the warranty Croix offers but personally I couldn’t be happier. My previous 7’ Med Avid was 13 years old (according to the date codes, to be honest I thought I had it longer). It was quite literally run over by a 4 wheeler and crushed/ rendered completely usesless.

Croix gave my $190 credit minus the $85 Gold Star program fee, so $105 credit. $105 for a 13 year old rod that was absolutely destroyed. To me that’s a pretty good deal.

The Legend cost me an additional $295 delivered. A lot? Sure but as I’m almost 40 years old now this rod should get me almost to retirement. Not bad In my opinion.

The service I received was also TOP NOTCH, I spoke with Dan and he went out of his way to help me and answer all my questions. He also called me back after almost an hour to ensure the new rod would be finished and shipped with 100% certainty before my Feb trip to the Keys. (They’re literally being built right now).

Long story short St Croix treated me right and I gave them yet another $300 to say thank you....

I plan on pairing this rod with a Diawa Saltist 3000 and Sufix 20lb 832 braid, according to my buddy that should handle virtually anything inshore....

Keep in mind I have ML, MH, and even Heavy Rods that I use when not flying. This rod is strictly to Fly/ travel with.

Thanks everyone.

 

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Caught my one & only Bonefish on a Tsunami 7'6" 3 piece travel rod.
Now 7'4" broke the tip on a Jack ......ICM View attachment 56384

What a beauty.... good for you. How’s Taunami for warranty? They going to fix that up for you? Looks like a white Jig head, and 2” Gulp Shrimp?