For years I had used a St. Croix Mojo Surf rod and I have a number of different models. The Mojo rod was always rated a good buy for the money and a real solid rod. My 10 1/2 footer was getting old and the reel seat was moving so I decided to change rods and purchase a replacement. With the Mojo out of production, I decided to try a St. Croix Avid rod. This is a rod that has been around for awhile and has a proven track record. It's hard to find anyone that does not like this rod, and every rating I found was very positive.
I bought the 10 footer, model # VSS100MF2. I paired this with a Daiwa BG 4000 spinning reel and 30 lb. test Power Pro braided line. This two piece rod has a moderate fast action and is rated for 1 to 4 ounce lures. I have used the rod for the entire season and landed hundreds of fish on it. I have to say that I can't think of a single negative thing about this rod. It's well made, casts well, has a great feel, and performed flawlessly for all of 2024. I especially liked the fact that it had bigger guides than my Mojo. While the Mojo produced an occasional wind knot due to its small guides, this rod did not. It also has a light feel about it yet is quite powerful on the cast. I would agree that you can cast just about anything from lightweight 1 oz. plugs to 4 ounce "big wood". The rod is listed for $360, a moderate price for rods these days.
St. Croix Avid Surf Spinning Rods come in 7 different sizes from 7 to 12 feet long.
I would highly recommend this rod if you are in the market for a new surf rod this year.
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| I used this 10 foot St. Croix Avid Surf Spinning rod all year. It proved to be a real good rod for me. |
