St Croix Rods Info Please

[like2fish2]

I am considering the purchase of a St Croix Crappie rod. My primary fishing method is casting a 1/32 oz jig to lay down trees, docks, etc. No floater and no tipping with minnows.

Recommendations with model numbers appreciated.

[brushsjigs]

Ive been there looking for that rod. Rod your looking for will be a light action with a moderate fast tip. Any lighter action rod can result with missed fish. Not sure if ST Croix has that rod. If not look for a g-Loomis 782 is perfect with that light of weight and 4# line. Cast 1/32 up to 1/8oz very well, I have even used 1/4oz with it before.

[SSComanche]

Look at PS60ULF, great rod. I also use the PS66LF and even though it is rated for 1/16 oz, have no trouble casting a 1/32 using 4lb test.

[D.O.C. 989]

PFS69ULF You will appreciate the extra length when casting a true 1/32 oz bait for an off the shelf rod. If you are capable of building your own, it opens up a whole bunch of other options and brands.

[Bass Junkie]

If buying a St. Croix I would suggest you stay away from a medium light action. I bought a TRS70MLF and I love the rod but it's a little stiff for crappie unless you are going to mainly use it for vertical fishing. I like a slightly stiff rod for vertical stuff, but for casting small jigs I like a softer action than this rod has. Unfortunately they don't make the TRS70 in a lighter action than this so I'm looking at other models to get me another 7 footer for casting small stuff. BTW if you have never used a 7 footer for that purpose you owe it to yourself to try it. I make long casts to open water structure such as moss beds and brush piles and you can't beat a light action 7' rod with a strong midsection for doing that.

[SOONER*REDNECK]

I cant help with this one as I have never owned a St Croix rod but I do know their quality is unmatched!

[HokieV20]

I owned several st croix rods and for me the ends were just too light. Cant remember rod models other than they were l and ul but they didn't have the backbone I like for skipping docks. 1s I had even were too light for hooksets and missed more fish than I caught. Really am liking the lews speed shooter's now but would like to try the carrot styx pan fish rods.