2016 St Croix Legend Elite 2024
Maknora reply :
Just got the new 2016 Legend Elites and I searched all over Google to find a review on these before I bought it but to no avail. So I decided to start a topic on it to see how it is and maybe a few of you guys might appreciate it.
I just unwrapped it and one thing I notice about this 7ft MF is that it's super super light and thin. To be honest I feel like I can snap it in half and wonder how it'll hold up a fish. Another thing are the new torzite guides. They are extremely small and thin. Read micro. These are the next rings from Fuji that are supposed to be smoother, stronger, and lighter (35%) than previous sic guides. It looks like it can handle braid well.
The stick balances very well with my reel and and does not seem to be too tip heavy this time. Also if you're wondering this blank now completely matches the legend extremes and from what St Croix has told me, surpasses the current legend extremes because of the new guides, until the next generation extremes come out. That is why I decided to go with these.
Anyways next week I will be able to test this thing out in the water and report on the sensitivity. Currently takclewarehouse sent me a defective reel so I have a rod with no reel. I have to wait till I send it back to them and get it back. I'm still wondering if I should just go to cabelas and pick up a new lews reel because I'm dying to trying this rod out.
Anyways tight lines and I'll keep you guys posted. If anyone else has the same 2016 rod feel free to chime in.
Jrob78 reply :
Thanks for the initial review. Definitely let us know how it fishes.
MickD reply :
I have made many rods on the old Legend blanks, 7 foot , medium fast. I have every confidence that you will find that rod your favorite rod for the right techniques. If that blank is similar to mine, it will be on the high side of medium power, fast action (CCS data), and very capable of handling just about any fish. The new ones with nano tech should be tougher than the old, and mine are not at all fragile.
Maknora reply :
On 10/28/2015 at 9:23 PM, MickD said:I have made many rods on the old Legend blanks, 7 foot , medium fast. I have every confidence that you will find that rod your favorite rod for the right techniques. If that blank is similar to mine, it will be on the high side of medium power, fast action (CCS data), and very capable of handling just about any fish. The new ones with nano tech should be tougher than the old, and mine are not at all fragile.
I was just shocked how thin it was for a medium. To be honest for it not to snap into two pieces, requires some sort of faith.
MickD reply :
Have faith.
WI_Angler1989 reply :
Well? Did you test it? Let's hear the review, and don't skimp on the details!
Edited by WI_Angler1989d**n auto correct
Jeff H reply :
My priorities have been directed elsewhere for awhile but I cannot wait to get myself one of these new Elites. Hopefully I'll have one by May. I have not owned anything above the Avid yet and don't like the idea of spending $400+ on a rod but I'm going to do it once, maybe twice this year.
kickerfish1 reply :
Glad to hear things are looking up Jeff! You deserve a new toy or two for those Fuegos/TDZs
Jeff H reply :
On 1/18/2016 at 11:11 AM, kickerfish1 said:Glad to hear things are looking up Jeff! You deserve a new toy or two for those Fuegos/TDZs
Yep....one will get a mint 103H and the other either a Fuego or T3 1016
kickerfish1 reply :
The new Legend Elite is actually on my radar too. I like the components and such even if the looks are rather plain.
Jon G reply :
I was only to use mine twice but out of those two times I couldn't put it down. It's crisp and light and balances pretty well. It balances/feels well with a Curado and a Metanium however to me it didn't balance/feel that great with a Chronarch CI4.
So far overall I've been really impressed with it. I may possibly get another before or beginning of the season. I just really wish St. Croix would have made a 7'3-7'4 MH Legend Elite.
offsidewing reply :
I recently picked up a New Legend Elite 6'8" MXF casting rod on an impulse. I have not had a chance to fish it yet. I prefer using Fat Ikas and 6 inch senkos on casting gear, but wanted a little more sensitivity in the rod. This is the first sub-7 foot casting rod I've owned. Compared to my 7' MF Avid X, the 6'8" Legend Elite does seem dainty. However, my personal best was caught on a 6'8" MXF LTB spinning rod, so I have no doubts of the strength of the Legend Elite. Holy cow is it light though. I've fighting the urge to re-acquire an Aldebaran 50 to have a sub 9oz combo.
Mike L reply :
I'm curious if any of you guys also fish a Loomis MBR 843 GLX? If so can you compare the 2?
I have the Loomis and it also seems very light. I bought it for bottom contact presentation's in moderate cover but a little hesitant too. It is by far the most sensitive rod I've ever owned. I was thinking about getting 844 GLX or the Legend Elite.
Thanks
Mike
Dwight Hottle reply :
I picked up a new ES76 MLXF to use with hair jigs for smallies. I was also surprised by the lightness of the blank & the overall quality finish for a production rod. I only got to use it once before the end of season. St Croix really improved the elite line with this new update.
S Hovanec reply :
On 1/19/2016 at 2:03 AM, Dwight Hottle said:I picked up a new ES76 MLXF
I'm building one of those in 2pc for myself.
smallie.mike reply :
I'm not a fan of the new reel seat on the spinning rods. I was waiting to pick up one of the older models on clearance but never saw them on sale anywhere online.
WI_Angler1989 reply :
On 1/19/2016 at 3:32 AM, smallie.mike said:I'm not a fan of the new reel seat on the spinning rods. I was waiting to pick up one of the older models on clearance but never saw them on sale anywhere online.
I heard they had a lot of the previous models on St Croixs website in the "bargain room." All I saw left was 2pcs. I'm personally a fan of exposed blank where I hold it. Idk why, but I like having a finger or 2 on it.
S Hovanec reply :
On 1/19/2016 at 3:32 AM, smallie.mike said:I'm not a fan of the new reel seat on the spinning rods.
I hate the seats on the LX. The new seats on the LE intrigue me. I have one I'm going to use on a RodGeeks to test them out. They feel nice and the exposed blank is never a bad thing.
smallie.mike reply :
On 1/19/2016 at 3:35 AM, WI_Angler1989 said:I heard they had a lot of the previous models on St Croixs website in the "bargain room." All I saw left was 2pcs. I'm personally a fan of exposed blank where I hold it. Idk why, but I like having a finger or 2 on it.
I don't think they ever had the one piece rods in the bargain room. Every time I checked they were all 2 piece. Tw never had them on sale either, they were just gone.
WI_Angler1989 reply :
On 1/19/2016 at 4:26 AM, smallie.mike said:I don't think they ever had the one piece rods in the bargain room. Every time I checked they were all 2 piece. Tw never had them on sale eithe, they were just gone.
That's weird. And a bummer, the 2pcs were an amazing sale. Like....cheaper than a tournament bass.
smallie.mike reply :
On 1/19/2016 at 4:22 AM, S Hovanec said:I hate the seats on the LX. The new seats on the LE intrigue me. I have one I'm going to use on a RodGeeks to test them out. They feel nice and the exposed blank is never a bad thing.
I love the seats on the previous model legend elite spinning rods. I'm a huge fan of the 7'6" medium fast le spinning rods. I really wish St.Croix would make a 7'6" medium avid spinning rod!
S Hovanec reply :
On 1/19/2016 at 4:29 AM, smallie.mike said:I love the seats on the previous model legend elite spinning rods.
I don't remember what seat was on the prior LE models.
smallie.mike reply :
On 1/19/2016 at 4:28 AM, WI_Angler1989 said:That's weird. And a bummer, the 2pcs were an amazing sale. Like....cheaper than a tournament bass.
I know! I saw them and was ready to order 3 of them, then I saw the 2 at the end of all the model numbers and was really bummed.
smallie.mike reply :
On 1/19/2016 at 5:45 AM, S Hovanec said:I don't remember what seat was on the prior LE models.
S Hovanec reply :
On 1/19/2016 at 6:19 AM, smallie.mike said:
Ahhh, never cared for those cause its a real PITA to make cork to fit.
WI_Angler1989 reply :
On 1/19/2016 at 6:17 AM, smallie.mike said:I know! I saw them and was ready to order 3 of them, then I saw the 2 at the end of all the model numbers and was really bummed.
Wierd, and very disappointing! I'd have found a way to justify getting 1 too, even with my new LTB
curtis9 reply :
I really want to order one of these but can't decided what to get. I have a 68mxf ltb that I love, so I can't decide if I should upgrade that or get something else
WI_Angler1989 reply :
On 1/19/2016 at 8:38 AM, curtis9 said:I really want to order one of these but can't decided what to get. I have a 68mxf ltb that I love, so I can't decide if I should upgrade that or get something else
I'm in the same boat: 610mlxf LTB for me, love the new Elites. Well, I wanted an old one too but now it's new?! And better?! Want.
DelcoSol reply :
I just got the 71MHXF during Black Friday but have not had a chance to try it. I am coming from an NRX 893 so I am curious to try it out. Doesn't look like anything spectacular but I am sure it will be great. Only thing I am not crazy about are the small guides. Braid and leader knot may be an Issue. Balances perfect with my Metanium.
WI_Angler1989 reply :
On 1/19/2016 at 8:57 AM, DelcoSol said:I just got the 71MHXF during Black Friday but have not had a chance to try it. I am coming from an NRX 893 so I am curious to try it out. Doesn't look like anything spectacular but I am sure it will be great. Only thing I am not crazy about are the small guides. Braid and leader knot may be an Issue. Balances perfect with my Metanium.
If the guides are anything similar to the Tournament Bass series, a braid to fluoro leader knot WILL be noticeable. However, I've never had any issues with it ruining the knot. I do use longer leaders now since I noticed if the knot is closer to the reel when I cast, it has less catch/drag.
WI_Angler1989 reply :
I was at my local Scheels yesterday and they have a new 2016 Legend Elite 7MF spinning rod. Holy *****! They are incredibly light. I can see how the OP could note they seemed impossibly light. I want one now. Bad. Haha
KP Duty reply :
On 1/19/2016 at 12:44 AM, Mike L said:I'm curious if any of you guys also fish a Loomis MBR 843 GLX? If so can you compare the 2?
I have the Loomis and it also seems very light. I bought it for bottom contact presentation's in moderate cover but a little hesitant too. It is by far the most sensitive rod I've ever owned. I was thinking about getting 844 GLX or the Legend Elite.
Thanks
Mike
You need the 844...you'll end up using it for nearly every contact bait. I nearly always have a beaver with a 1/8- 3/16oz weight tied to the end of one of my 844's. I use my 843's for spinnerbaits, chatterbait and buzz baits. Monster fishing has the 844 right now for $267.50 out the door . Just enter your email to get the extra $25 off. Kinda a thread hijack but you asked.
WIGuide reply :
On 2/11/2016 at 1:14 AM, WI_Angler1989 said:I was at my local Scheels yesterday and they have a new 2016 Legend Elite 7MF spinning rod. Holy *****! They are incredibly light. I can see how the OP could note they seemed impossibly light. I want one now. Bad. Haha
Take a trip up to the factory in Park Falls. You can get a B-stock rod up there for much cheaper than you can buy an A-stock. Most blemishes on them are cosmetic, and they're very small. Things I've seen in the past have been the color not being quite perfect, tiny air bubbles in the clear coat, or a label being slightly crooked. They only have a 1 year warranty, but a factory defect will normally show itself within the first few fish, after that it's normally user error. The savings is usually worth the trip.
WI_Angler1989 reply :
On 2/11/2016 at 3:28 AM, WIGuide said:Take a trip up to the factory in Park Falls. You can get a B-stock rod up there for much cheaper than you can buy an A-stock. Most blemishes on them are cosmetic, and they're very small. Things I've seen in the past have been the color not being quite perfect, tiny air bubbles in the clear coat, or a label being slightly crooked. They only have a 1 year warranty, but a factory defect will normally show itself within the first few fish, after that it's normally user error. The savings is usually worth the trip.
Sound slide it would be. I know i would notice any cosmetic errors, but they don't make any difference on the water after all haha. Same problem still stands right now though, I'm super broke.
WIGuide reply :
On 2/11/2016 at 3:32 AM, WI_Angler1989 said:Sound slide it would be. I know i would notice any cosmetic errors, but they don't make any difference on the water after all haha. Same problem still stands right now though, I'm super broke.
You might or might not notice them. I've got A-stock rods from other companies that don't look as good as a B-stock. For the price difference (usually around 50% sometimes more) you can overlook an imperfection if you can find it.
Also, word from the wise....stay far far away from that place if you're broke. If that store is not where the bait monkey resides full time then it's definitely his second home! I don't know that I've ever been able to get out of there without buying something.
WI_Angler1989 reply :
On 2/11/2016 at 3:37 AM, WIGuide said:You might or might not notice them. I've got A-stock rods from other companies that don't look as good as a B-stock. For the price difference (usually around 50% sometimes more) you can overlook an imperfection if you can find it.
Also, word from the wise....stay far far away from that place if you're broke. If that store is not where the bait monkey resides full time then it's definitely his second home! I don't know that I've ever been able to get out of there without buying something.
Dang Bait Monkey! I'd think that's his permanent home...no better place to stay than by cheap St Croixs.
Then again....it is tax season....
Jrob78 reply :
On 2/11/2016 at 3:28 AM, WIGuide said:Take a trip up to the factory in Park Falls. You can get a B-stock rod up there for much cheaper than you can buy an A-stock. Most blemishes on them are cosmetic, and they're very small. Things I've seen in the past have been the color not being quite perfect, tiny air bubbles in the clear coat, or a label being slightly crooked. They only have a 1 year warranty, but a factory defect will normally show itself within the first few fish, after that it's normally user error. The savings is usually worth the trip.
Do you (or anyone) know if they ship those B rods? I might have to call them tomorrow, I'm very interested.
QUAKEnSHAKE reply :
On 1/19/2016 at 4:26 AM, smallie.mike said:I don't think they ever had the one piece rods in the bargain room. Every time I checked they were all 2 piece. Tw never had them on sale either, they were just gone.
They did have one piece but those went first
I would like the 7'6" M/F 1pc elite spinning in a casting version.
WIGuide reply :
On 2/11/2016 at 8:32 AM, Jrob78 said:Do you (or anyone) know if they ship those B rods? I might have to call them tomorrow, I'm very interested.
I'm not sure if they do or not. I've never tried it before, but I'm only about an hour and a half from the factory so I always just head up there. I don't see why they wouldn't ship them though. The only down side is you're limited whatever one they happened to grab if there's multiple of the rods your looking for, and it's possible there may not be any of the particular model your looking for. It's worth a shot though, I'd give them a call.
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