0119 Posted April 14, 2019 Report Share Posted April 14, 2019 On 4/12/2019 at 6:13 AM, InvokeFifth said: Of course the cost of the warranty is built in to the price of the rod. Perhaps St. Croix should use that money to build a better rod. That would not fit the modern U.S. business model. Everything is built with planned obsolescence. If it be shimano changing/upgrading reels and not providing long term parts or st. croix's now limited warranty. We buy them, we fuel them, its our fault........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
levari Posted July 15, 2019 Report Share Posted July 15, 2019 On 4/12/2019 at 7:25 PM, Tagman said: I just picked up the 12’ 1-6 a few weeks ago. No real time or fish on it yet. Just some test casting at the beach. The rod bombs pencils and bottles, and big swimmers like nothing else. I love the tip on this rod. Totally amazing! It’s also lighter than most 10ft rods, coming in at a little over 16oz.. Im think of picking up the 2-8. Do you own this rod? What are you throwing with it? I used the 12’ 1-6 in Mexico and for the last two months in Block Island. It’s the best surf rod I own. You can cast all day long with it. Great distances and the Pacific species like jacks, roosters and Cubera snappers are no match to this rod. The only other surf rod for Mexico that I enjoyed casting in the AFAW Universal 12’ but unfortunately it is not as strong as the Legend and I broke it on the 2nd day. Luckily I bought it used and I did not spend that much on it. I just can’t imagine spending over $500 on a rod without warranty that goes beyond the basic 1 year warranty Tagman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tagman Posted July 18, 2019 Report Share Posted July 18, 2019 On 7/15/2019 at 8:55 AM, levari said: I used the 12’ 1-6 in Mexico and for the last two months in Block Island. It’s the best surf rod I own. You can cast all day long with it. Great distances and the Pacific species like jacks, roosters and Cubera snappers are no match to this rod. The only other surf rod for Mexico that I enjoyed casting in the AFAW Universal 12’ but unfortunately it is not as strong as the Legend and I broke it on the 2nd day. Luckily I bought it used and I did not spend that much on it. I just can’t imagine spending over $500 on a rod without warranty that goes beyond the basic 1 year warranty Levari, thank you for the update and review on this rod. I really love mine. Unfortunately, I have had minimum use with the rod since I didn’t get out much this spring. Hope to put some big fish on it in the fall. Your 100% right about its lightness. it’s amazing this rod can be cast for hours with no fatigue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willcodfish Posted July 19, 2019 Report Share Posted July 19, 2019 On 7/15/2019 at 8:55 AM, levari said: I used the 12’ 1-6 in Mexico and for the last two months in Block Island. It’s the best surf rod I own. You can cast all day long with it. Great distances and the Pacific species like jacks, roosters and Cubera snappers are no match to this rod. The only other surf rod for Mexico that I enjoyed casting in the AFAW Universal 12’ but unfortunately it is not as strong as the Legend and I broke it on the 2nd day. Luckily I bought it used and I did not spend that much on it. I just can’t imagine spending over $500 on a rod without warranty that goes beyond the basic 1 year warranty Mine blew up casting a 2 oz plug..all set with St Croix happens often from what I hear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
levari Posted July 19, 2019 Report Share Posted July 19, 2019 3 hours ago, willcodfish said: Mine blew up casting a 2 oz plug..all set with St Croix happens often from what I hear Since they give you 18 years warranty I guess you still own the replacement and you have no issues with it. No? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willcodfish Posted July 19, 2019 Report Share Posted July 19, 2019 1 min ago, levari said: Since they give you 18 years warranty I guess you still own the replacement and you have no issues with it. No? Gotta send it back b a wall unit now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
levari Posted July 19, 2019 Report Share Posted July 19, 2019 45 mins ago, willcodfish said: Gotta send it back b a wall unit now I own 6 or 7 different legends. Some for about 10 years. I never experienced or observed such issues. I fish a lot and sometimes with the best fishermen ... You must be a very powerful caster or an unusual defect. Let us know when the new replacement breaks Tagman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazybellringer Posted July 19, 2019 Report Share Posted July 19, 2019 On 7/15/2019 at 8:55 AM, levari said: I used the 12’ 1-6 in Mexico and for the last two months in Block Island. what are you up to, beside pissing the locals off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willcodfish Posted July 19, 2019 Report Share Posted July 19, 2019 10 mins ago, levari said: I own 6 or 7 different legends. Some for about 10 years. I never experienced or observed such issues. I fish a lot and sometimes with the best fishermen ... You must be a very powerful caster or an unusual defect. Let us know when the new replacement breaks I will definitely keep you posted if i decide to use it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
levari Posted July 19, 2019 Report Share Posted July 19, 2019 5 mins ago, willcodfish said: I will definitely keep you posted if i decide to use it Interesting. You spent $710 on a rod and you just give up on it. Why not sell it ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willcodfish Posted July 19, 2019 Report Share Posted July 19, 2019 8 mins ago, levari said: Interesting. You spent $710 on a rod and you just give up on it. Why not sell it ? If it screwed me why screw someone else.. bad karma in my book Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEM Parking Lot Posted July 19, 2019 Report Share Posted July 19, 2019 I blew up a 9ft mojo into 6 pieces when my plug caught on my bike. Despite that, St croix still honored the warranty. I also have an 11ft mojo that I've been chunking with for about 4 years now. I can give two-chits about the rod; stored in my basement getting banged around on my snow blower, dropped it on the rocks and over-load it all the time and the thing won't break. I want it to break so I can upgrade, but it won't break! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
levari Posted July 19, 2019 Report Share Posted July 19, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, crazybellringer said: what are you up to, beside pissing the locals off. Blowing up Legends on 1 oz sp minnows.. Edited July 19, 2019 by levari Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kima Posted July 19, 2019 Report Share Posted July 19, 2019 3 hours ago, willcodfish said: If it screwed me why screw someone else.. bad karma in my book Send it to me, I'm willing to take the risk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willcodfish Posted July 20, 2019 Report Share Posted July 20, 2019 34 mins ago, Kima said: Send it to me, I'm willing to take the risk Not my m.o. I've spent more and gotten less..and spent less and gotten more..beauty about karma Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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