Outdoorscout Posted February 16, 2019 Report Share Posted February 16, 2019 Looking to purchase a new St Croix Mojo 9' Surf Rod. But, I can't decide between the 3/4 - 4 oz or 1 - 4oz. I will be throwing SP Minnows, some poppers, occasional bucktail and tins. Anyone have any experience with this rod? Any suggestions would greatly help. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pma531 Posted February 16, 2019 Report Share Posted February 16, 2019 I have both. I find myself throwing the 3/4-4 more though.... that’s when it’s not broken. I have had a lot of issues with the guides though. Other than that it’s a good rod. hunter123 and Outdoorscout 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassPD Posted February 16, 2019 Report Share Posted February 16, 2019 Go for the 3/4 to 4 oz. compared to the 10’6”, the 9 footer is a bit stiff...I would go lighter Outdoorscout 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bogey Posted February 16, 2019 Report Share Posted February 16, 2019 I have both and like the moderate rod for poppers and spooks and the mod-fast for bucktails and tin to 2.5 oz. Outdoorscout 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kima Posted February 16, 2019 Report Share Posted February 16, 2019 Buy one and get a replacement tip section in the other rating from St Croix. 2 in 1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunter123 Posted February 16, 2019 Report Share Posted February 16, 2019 Really what rods you should look at are the Tsunami Elite rods. I bought one and like it better than my St Croix rods. Also I love my star rods. Capt, Frank Mundus. The man, the myth, the legand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThrowinPlugs Posted February 16, 2019 Report Share Posted February 16, 2019 I love my mojo 10', I'm on my third season with with with zero issues. However, the tsunami elites are leaps and bounds something I'd trust a little more with bigger fish, especially the newer ones with the reel seat issues. Dont get me wrong, I'm sure the Mojo will be fine but after winching in 60-70 cownoses last summer with my elites, it's a toss up. Outdoorscout and hunter123 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Salty Fisherman Posted February 16, 2019 Report Share Posted February 16, 2019 I own an 8' St Croix Mojo Surf. It's a great rod with a great feel and I love fishing it. The only thing that you have to be careful about with this line of rods is the guides. I don't think that they are Fuji guides, and they actually seem pretty cheap. I have already had one ceramic pop out. You surely can't take anything away from St Croix's customer service though. They will generally be pretty good about replacing or repairing the rod for either very cheap or even free. As for what rod you should buy, I would say that it would depend on the size of fish that you catch. In my area, there are not many huge fish, so I generally use the lightest rod possible. ThrowinPlugs and Outdoorscout 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zak001 Posted February 16, 2019 Report Share Posted February 16, 2019 I had 2 mojos a 9 and 10 ft, both snapped on me while casting last fall. A guy fishing next to me when it snapped told me he had the same problem. Called st.croix and customer service was great, decided to upgrade to a legend they had me send in the 2 broken rods as credit towards it. Mojo is a great rod until it breaks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outdoorscout Posted February 16, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2019 Wow guys. Thanks for the response! I have been reading reviews and watching Youtube vids for the St Croix Mojo and Tsunami Elite. So far, I am leaning towards the Tsunami. It's funny that my original post is about the St Croix. Now that someone else mentioned the Tsunami and reading good reviews about it, I might pull the plug and purchase it! Going to purchase the Tsunami Elite 9'6 3/4 - 3oz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaZen 21 Posted February 16, 2019 Report Share Posted February 16, 2019 Go for it. I had the 9' Mojo 3/4-3. Sold it. I thought it was too stiff for me. Got an 8'8 Airwave Elite and love it. Fished it a lot this fall. I'll probably pick up the 9'6 this year despite just telling my daughter on the way to surf day that I don't need anymore rods. I didn't say I didn't want anymore...shhhh! hunter123 and Outdoorscout 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bayyaker54 Posted February 16, 2019 Report Share Posted February 16, 2019 Not to throw you a curveball but, add a few dollars and look at the black hole Suzuki rods. Awesome. Outdoorscout 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chitala383 Posted February 16, 2019 Report Share Posted February 16, 2019 11 mins ago, bayyaker54 said: Not to throw you a curveball but, add a few dollars and look at the black hole Suzuki rods. Awesome. Someone had to say it! Haha. Love my Suzuki too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThrowinPlugs Posted February 16, 2019 Report Share Posted February 16, 2019 1 hour ago, Outdoorscout said: Wow guys. Thanks for the response! I have been reading reviews and watching Youtube vids for the St Croix Mojo and Tsunami Elite. So far, I am leaning towards the Tsunami. It's funny that my original post is about the St Croix. Now that someone else mentioned the Tsunami and reading good reviews about it, I might pull the plug and purchase it! Going to purchase the Tsunami Elite 9'6 3/4 - 3oz. Dynamite rod. I use the 9'6 for north shore exclusively. Paired with a slammer 3 4500. I use it for 1/2 oz bucktails to 2 oz plugs and tins. hunter123 and Outdoorscout 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tagman Posted February 17, 2019 Report Share Posted February 17, 2019 (edited) I had both 9ft. Mojos, and sold both. If a i had to choose between the 2, it would be the 3/4-4. My favorite Mojo is the 11ft. 3-8. It’s more like a 2-6. It’s one of those rods that can almost do everything. Edited February 17, 2019 by Tagman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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