St. Croix Avid X 2024
iabass8 reply :
Just saw this on my FB page. The avid apparently is getting a face lift. Looks to be a split grip design. I guess we find out on Thursday.
EvanT123 reply :
Well that looks interesting. Besides the grip maybe some different guides as well?
Alonerankin2 reply :
Looked good for a few seconds... Thanks for posting
00 mod reply :
Well dang. I am a big St Croix fan, especially the avid series, but a split grip.......... I hope they kept the fore grip at least!
Jeff
Edit: looks like they did in slow mo
FishTank reply :
Looks pretty sweet.
tomustang reply :
Long as they keep the original
Tywithay reply :
Well, hopefully they keep the regular Avids as well, or they just ruined a great series with that crappy split handle.
Capt.Bob reply :
On 7/8/2014 at 10:12 AM, Tywithay said:Well, hopefully they keep the regular Avids as well, or they just ruined a great series with that crappy split handle.
Looks like St Croix is trying to add a little more to there lineup so everyone has a a choice for there favorite design. Hopefully the Original Avid stays the same,,,,,, if not thank God they sell blanks! They have made the Ladies version with split grip and different guides for some time. But I agree, I would hate to see them offer only only an unfinished handle on such a fine rod! 
dam0007 reply :
I don't mind split grips but hate fore grips with a passion. May have to check one of these out when released! If they do a inshore model, consider sold! All my salt rods are St Croix
Kevin22 reply :
Looks like micro guides. That should get the old croix fans riled up.
Tywithay reply :
On 7/8/2014 at 10:51 AM, Kevin22 said:Looks like micro guides. That should get the old croix fans riled up.
They use K-series micros on the Legend Elite, Extreme, and Tournament; though they're not as small as some other companies micro guides. They also use junky minima micro guides on the Rage. Not exactly something new....
Kevin22 reply :
Which is why a lot of old timers use the avid. because its is the basic rod with full cork and "normal" guides.
Delaware Valley Tackle reply :
The Minnima4 guides are actually not bad at all. Don't let the lack of a ceramic ring throw you for a loop. They are a good choice for keeping both expense and weight at a minimum. A number of reputable custom builders are using the Minnima4's with very good results.
Capt.Bob reply :
On 7/8/2014 at 11:37 AM, Kevin22 said:Which is why a lot of old timers use the avid. because its is the basic rod with full cork and "normal" guides.
A lot of old timers use the Avid because of the fact that it's performance is proven! Maybe not the Very Best in the St. Croix line, but many think it's the best Rod for the money from anyone, as it performs much better than it's price suggests!
EmersonFish reply :
As an Avid user, I'm hoping these 'AvidX' rods are an addition to the lineup, and the people at St. Croix are not overthinking the current Avid series of rods. Of course, I don't know how well the Avid series sells these days. Those of us who prefer a more traditional rod are likely not driving the market. And a lot of guys are like me. I already own my Avids. Unless they come out with a 7' 3" version of their M and MH rods (Please St. Croix!) I don't have much reason to buy any rods in the near future. But when I do want to buy a new Avid, or need to replace one of my current ones, I hope they still exist for years to come.
S Hovanec reply :
On 7/9/2014 at 1:08 AM, Daniel Emerson said:. I already own my Avids. Unless they come out with a 7' 3" version of their M and MH rods (Please St. Croix!) I don't have much reason to buy any rods in the near future. But when I do want to buy a new Avid, or need to replace one of my current ones, I hope they still exist for years to come.
A rod builder can give you what you're looking for with a custom! Its not that hard to extend one.
Smallmouth Hunter reply :
I love the avids as they are. Ain't broke so dont fix. Replacing the classic look of the avid with some new style with micro guides and a split grip would be a crime.
Tywithay reply :
On 7/8/2014 at 11:59 PM, Delaware Valley Tackle said:The Minnima4 guides are actually not bad at all. Don't let the lack of a ceramic ring throw you for a loop. They are a good choice for keeping both expense and weight at a minimum. A number of reputable custom builders are using the Minnima4's with very good results.
I've used them on a handful of rods and was underwhelmed. They're not necessarily a "bad" guide, but I don't think they belong on a $150+ rod, when they're common on rods costing 1/3 of that.
Alonerankin2 reply :
On 7/8/2014 at 11:59 PM, Delaware Valley Tackle said:The Minnima4 guides are actually not bad at all. Don't let the lack of a ceramic ring throw you for a loop. They are a good choice for keeping both expense and weight at a minimum. A number of reputable custom builders are using the Minnima4's with very good results.
Thank you sir, I happenen to like them and they are serving me well.
Alonerankin2 reply :
Geez, the split grip on these rods are really getting old, croix needs to think diffrent on their cork grips, they suck those split grips!
Cgrinder reply :
Do the rods come with a complimentary set of green contacts?
Please say yes.
Alonerankin2 reply :
Yea I paused the flick and dudes sporting some road map eyes or maybe it was filmed in Colorado or somethin....
WIGuide reply :
Looks like a sweet new rod! I'm going to have to get my hands on one!
5fishlimit reply :
Is it a frog specific technique rod?
Kevin22 reply :
On 7/9/2014 at 10:03 AM, 5fishlimit said:Is it a frog specific technique rod?
Frog rod with micro guides? I surely hope not!
5fishlimit reply :
When I hear micro guides I think about the size of a Duckett MicroMagic rod.
I would fish with guides the size of the Avid X's for frogging.
5fishlimit reply :
On 7/9/2014 at 10:04 AM, Kevin22 said:Frog rod with micro guides? I surely hope not!
Did you watch the video? What's the guy doing?
Darren. reply :
On 7/9/2014 at 1:08 AM, Daniel Emerson said:As an Avid user, I'm hoping these 'AvidX' rods are an addition to the lineup, and the people at St. Croix are not overthinking the current Avid series of rods. Of course, I don't know how well the Avid series sells these days. Those of us who prefer a more traditional rod are likely not driving the market. And a lot of guys are like me. I already own my Avids. Unless they come out with a 7' 3" version of their M and MH rods (Please St. Croix!) I don't have much reason to buy any rods in the near future. But when I do want to buy a new Avid, or need to replace one of my current ones, I hope they still exist for years to come.
Hi Daniel, I see this is your first post, so welcome aboard!
Darren. reply :
I for one will be watching these. I'm not a fan of the Avid grips, heresy, I know. I still think Shimano Compres cork grips are the best I've used.,
Kevin22 reply :
On 7/9/2014 at 10:08 AM, 5fishlimit said:Did you watch the video? What's the guy doing?
Yeah, when it first aired on their facebook page. First thing I thought was "why is he frogging with micro guides?".
iabass8 reply :
On 7/9/2014 at 10:03 AM, 5fishlimit said:Is it a frog specific technique rod?
No, it isn't a frog specific line. You'll find out on Thursday via facebook.
Tywithay reply :
On 7/9/2014 at 10:21 AM, Kevin22 said:Yeah, when it first aired on their facebook page. First thing I thought was "why is he frogging with micro guides?".
I frog with micro-guide rods all the time. It has never caused me any issues. Tons of cottonwood trees in my area as well, don't recall ever having an issue with micro-guides from that either.
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