Spinning Rods
St. Croix Avid Series Spinning Rod

St. Croix Avid Series Spinning Rod Review

95
Rated 95/100 overall based on feedback from 2 users
Rod Sensitivity
10
Guides
10
Weighting
10
Rod Durability
10
Superb

The Avid series has quickly become one of St. Croix's most successful and highly-rated spinning rods. The craftmanship on this rod has ensured impeccable durability, along with seriously impressive sensitivity and responsiveness. The Avid spinning rod will provide everything you need to perform all kinds of finesse techniques.

Estimated price: $199

Summarized feedback from Bass Anglers

Reasons to buy

  • One of St. Croix's most popular rods on the market
  • Anglers have commended on the incredible sensitivity of this rod
  • Suitable for targeting all kinds of inshore species
  • Anglers say this is a demon of a drop shot rod
  • 7' medium light will cover any finesse technique effectively
  • Many have commended the action on this rod, exclaiming that they lose very few fish on it
  • Many say this is the best rod you'll get at this price point
  • Overall, this one of the most popular rods we've read about

Reasons not to buy

  • Quite simply, there are no potential worries about this rod - anglers say this is worth every buck

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Rod Sensitivity
10
Guides
10
Weighting
10
Rod Durability
10
Overall rating
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Dec 29, 2023
Superb craftsmanship and build quality. Love that the emphasis is on component quality and not flash. Picayune complaint: I wish that for their top of the line rod that they included a rod case.
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90
Reviewed by: Phillip
Nov 15, 2022
No complaints with this rod. Highly recommended.

Bottom Line

The Avid Series spinning rod is quite simply one of the most popular rods we've come across and has racked up some overwhelming reviews. Sensitive, lightweight, strong, and durable - there is no weakness in this rod.

The price tag may be reasonably high, but everyone says this is worth every dollar. This one is seriously worth a look if you're looking for a new spinning rod.

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About the brand

St. Croix rods provide performance options to all anglers. With rods for every application and technique, their complete collections offer choices in size, power and action, so you'll never need to compromise.

St. Croix have become one of the most powerful brands in rod development, and there's no surprise that they have produced some of finest technique-specific rods that bass fishing has ever seen.

A few professionals that work with St. Croix:

  • Scott Rook
  • Matt Massey
  • Jesse Wiggins

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