St.croix Mojo Bass Spinning Rod? What Are Your Thoughts? 2024
Fostinator reply :
looking to buy and new spinning rod thinking about going with the st. croix mojo spinning rod. anyone using or previously used it tell me what you think. Also what length and set up you use.
ww2farmer reply :
I have one and like it. 6'8" M/XF. I use it for flick shake, shakey head, open hook tubes for SM, small jigs ect.
grizzly1654 reply :
I bought a 6' 8" m/xf mojo spinning rod earlier this year. The mojo is a sensitive and light rod, but I only fished for a couple hours with it before the rod snapped between the 2nd and 3rd eye from the tip. I was reeling in a 2-3 lb bass and it made a hard run close to the boat when it snapped.
I read some reveiws for the mojo and there were a few that said their rods snapped the same place mine did. So i took it back and exchanged it for a shimano compre.
tomustang reply :
Well 'length' and 'setup' (assuming action) will be based on how/where/what you're fishing with. More information is needed to guess better at what anyone would recommend to you.
As far as the mojo line, it does the job well and is very stout.
BASSHUNTER1961 reply :
Get the Premier...Made in the USA Period
dam0007 reply :
+1 on the Premier, its one of my favorite rods.
flyfisher reply :
I have quite a few of the mojo rods and have not been disappointed. I currently own the 7'mf and 6'8"MXF spinning and 7'MHF casting rod.
They are a little tip heavy but sensitivity is good and i have no complaints about the quality. In the $100 price range they are right near if not at the top in my opinion. I also have a veritas which is a good rod but there is something that just feels off to me but i can't pinpont exactly what it is.
I don't think you will be disappointed if you get a mojo.
dam0007 reply :
Flyfisher, the mojo spinning rods, are they designed exclusively for braid? I know the surf rods are. That's something the OP may need to know.
flyfisher reply :
On 10/3/2012 at 8:57 PM, dam0007 said:Flyfisher, the mojo spinning rods, are they designed exclusively for braid? I know the surf rods are. That's something the OP may need to know.
Not sure if they are designed for braid but i have used braid exclusively on mine for upwards of a year, getting out 2-3 times a week, with no problems.
dam0007 reply :
Don't know how to quote on mobile.. @flyfisher My buddy loves his, it has the smaller guides, ideal for braid. I run mono exclusively so won't work for me. But then again I'm speaking saltwater fishing. As far as the fresh water Mojos go, idk. Lol St Croix makes great stuff!
bassmainiac reply :
i have the mojo dropshot rod 6'9" ML extra fast and i love it. i have it paired with a shimano sahara and 8 lb power pro. its a great rod for the money. nice and light and pretty sensitive. it works great for drop shot and also use it for shaky heads and it rocks! is it a legend extreme? no. but for the money its a good quality rod.
shootermcbob reply :
I had the 7' mf "tube n grub" rod. I first off think the rod was more like a mhf than simply a medium. Secondly, I did not care for the rod. I fished it side by side with a cabelas xml 7 mf rod, and found the cabelas rod to be much more sensitive. Keep in mind, both rods were fished with shimano stradic 2500 and lined with #6 yo-zuri hybrid ultrasoft line. I fished both with weightless senkos. Nothing wrong with the rod, but I think there are better choices. Good luck with whatever you choose. Maybe you could do a follow up to let us know how you like what you purchased?
coachdog reply :
I have had the mojo "power spin" model MBS70MHF for two seasons now. Only purchased because it was 50% off at a local fishing show. No quality/breakage issues or complaints to date. Fish it with braid and Mono on a Shirmano Saraha 2500. Make no mistake this rod is stiff and while not perfect for every application, I have used it on everything from plastics to top water. I have other rods that I reach for first when I know I am going fishing, but this one is always in my truck and has been used quite a bit as a spur of the moment rod. It casts well, although accuracy suffers due to the stiffness of this specific model. Power is closer to heavy than medium. Sensitivity is OK. Action is fast as advertised.
Need more info on techniques and situatons you plan to fish to recommend length and action. Have you checked St. Croix's website? Each mojo model is listed with its suggested application. Make sure you consider the weight of the baits you plan to use and the line test as well when making your selection. Good Luck
iabass8 reply :
a few years ago i had the 7' MHM. I would still be using it as my shallow crank rod instead of my legend but i had 5 guide inserts fall out within a week. Ran 10-12# fluoro on it. Aside from that I actually liked the rod quite a bit.
BASSHUNTER1961 reply :
I can't imagine why anyone would even consider the Mojo when the Premier can be had for the same price, just makes no sense.
MarkH024 reply :
On 10/4/2012 at 5:29 AM, BASSHUNTER1961 said:I can't imagine why anyone would even consider the Mojo when the Premier can be had for the same price, just makes no sense.
One is a split grip one is not. Different strokes for different folks. I use both, love both.
fishking247 reply :
The technique specific rods catch people's attention. It is the best thing a rod manufacturer could have done on their end. It makes people think they need every rod in the lineup lol
BASSHUNTER1961 reply :
On 10/4/2012 at 5:59 AM, fishking247 said:The technique specific rods catch people's attention. It is the best thing a rod manufacturer could have done on their end. It makes people think they need every rod in the lineup lol
Truer words have not been spoken.
MarkH024 reply :
On 10/4/2012 at 5:59 AM, fishking247 said:The technique specific rods catch people's attention. It is the best thing a rod manufacturer could have done on their end. It makes people think they need every rod in the lineup lol
Absolutely.
flyfisher reply :
On 10/4/2012 at 5:37 AM, MarkH024 said:One is a split grip one is not. Different strokes for different folks. I use both, love both.
I didn't even realize they were technique specific until someone showed me the label on the rod. I looked at the premier and the mojo and i preferred the split grip so that was the main reason i went with the Mojo.
Of course i think next year i will be looking to sell them off and replace them with the legend tournament bass rods or depending on how good my annual bonus i might spring for the legend extremes 
Stasher1 reply :
On 10/4/2012 at 5:29 AM, BASSHUNTER1961 said:I can't imagine why anyone would even consider the Mojo when the Premier can be had for the same price, just makes no sense.
Unless something has changed recently, certain length/power/action combinations aren't available in the Premier line, like the 6'8" MXF spinning and casting, and the 6'9" MLXF spinning, not to mention the lack of Premier cranking rods over 7' long.
I'm definitely not a Mojo fan, but the Premier isn't all sunshine and rainbows, either. There are definitely lighter, better balanced, and more sensitive options in the $100 range
Fostinator reply :
alright let me ask this then. I will be using this rod with plastics worms and such as well as live shiners. Im looking for a good rod in the $100 price.
BASSHUNTER1961 reply :
On 10/5/2012 at 3:47 AM, Fostinator said:alright let me ask this then. I will be using this rod with plastics worms and such as well as live shiners. Im looking for a good rod in the $100 price.
In that case, any 6'6" - 7' MHXF rod will work just fine.
BASSHUNTER1961 reply :
On 10/5/2012 at 1:47 AM, Stasher1 said:Unless something has changed recently, certain length/power/action combinations aren't available in the Premier line, like the 6'8" MXF spinning and casting, and the 6'9" MLXF spinning, not to mention the lack of Premier cranking rods over 7' long.
I'm definitely not a Mojo fan, but the Premier isn't all sunshine and rainbows, either. There are definitely lighter, better balanced, and more sensitive options in the $100 range
If you can't find a rod in the Premier line that works then your doing something wrong...
QUAKEnSHAKE reply :
If split-grip is something you prefer Cabelas does offer the Premier in split-grip version.
They go only to 7' Medium Fast 1/4-5/8 lure, 6-12 line, 3.9oz.
My own preferance would be Med over Med Hvy just cause Med Hvy is a pretty stout rod I have 6'6" Med Hvy Premier spinning. If you are not in a lot of thick cover Medium may suit you. I have a Medium power St Croix but its an Elite it has some backbone for a medium.
http://www.cabelas.com/product/St-Croix-Premier-Split-Grip-Spinning-Rods/1156608.uts?Ntk=AllProducts&searchPath=%2Fcatalog%2Fsearch.cmd%3Fform_state%3DsearchForm%26N%3D0%26fsch%3Dtrue%26Ntk%3DAllProducts%26Ntt%3Dst%2Bcroix%2Bpremier%26WTz_l%3DHeader%253BSearch-All%2BProducts&Ntt=st+croix+premier&WTz_l=Header%3BSearch-All+Products
dam0007 reply :
Speaking of Mojo Bass rods has any one tried their Crankbait specific Mojo Glass rods? They look good as far as stats/price go.
Sorry for jackin the post.
Stasher1 reply :
On 10/5/2012 at 5:10 AM, BASSHUNTER1961 said:If you can't find a rod in the Premier line that works then your doing something wrong...
Wow, what an incredibly stupid response.
Why buy a rod in the length/power/action that you prefer when you can "make do" with a similar rod, built on the same blank, with the same components, by the same company, for the same price, but not in the length/power/action you really want? Yup, those Mojo owners are all morons for actually buying what they want. 
Bluebasser86 reply :
On 10/5/2012 at 7:59 AM, dam0007 said:Speaking of Mojo Bass rods has any one tried their Crankbait specific Mojo Glass rods? They look good as far as stats/price go.
Sorry for jackin the post.
I have the Mojo "Deep Crankster" and like it really well. I don't fish deep cranks a lot but I feel it has helped me get a better feel for my bait and has helped me get better at the technique.
As for the OP's question I have the 6' 8" "Wacky Style" Mojo and like it really well. I bought it originally for shakyheads and it worked really well for that paired with a 2500 Symetre. I had a couple good tournaments and replaced it with 6' 10" LTB rod and now I use it for wacky worms and it also throws small cranks very well. I got the Mojo instead of a Premier because I like a split grip handle on my spinning rod instead of a full handle, just a personal preference of mine.
BassinLou reply :
Could/Can go to the bargain room and gotten LTB for $120. I did and I loooove the rod.
BASSHUNTER1961 reply :
On 10/5/2012 at 12:21 PM, Stasher1 said:Wow, what an incredibly stupid response.
Why buy a rod in the length/power/action that you prefer when you can "make do" with a similar rod, built on the same blank, with the same components, by the same company, for the same price, but not in the length/power/action you really want? Yup, those Mojo owners are all morons for actually buying what they want.
Your the winner in the stupid response category, not me.
You must be one of those people that needs the manufacturer to label their rods so know which one to use. They may have the same name on both models, but that's as far as it goes... Mojo = made in Mexico... Premier = made in the USA PERIOD!
iabass8 reply :
On 10/5/2012 at 5:10 AM, BASSHUNTER1961 said:If you can't find a rod in the Premier line that works then your doing something wrong...
And here I was buying lengths and actions that I prefer and work the best for me when the premiere "will do ". I don't understand was I thinking.....
ww2farmer reply :
On 10/6/2012 at 7:21 AM, BASSHUNTER1961 said:Your the winner in the stupid response category, not me.
You must be one of those people that needs the manufacturer to label their rods so know which one to use. They may have the same name on both models, but that's as far as it goes... Mojo = made in Mexico... Premier = made in the USA PERIOD!
So BASSHUNTER1961? If your so staunch in your patriotism, how did you ever part ways with your hard earned, red white and blue USA dollars on a rod made in China, like the Abu you have for sale in the flea market? Why are you willing to trade it for a Korean or Malaysian made Shimano reel. Why are you not out buying 100% American made products.............oh thats right, cause your just a huge delta bravo.
BASSHUNTER1961 reply :
On 10/6/2012 at 10:49 AM, ww2farmer said:So BASSHUNTER1961? If your so staunch in your patriotism, how did you ever part ways with your hard earned, red white and blue USA dollars on a rod made in China, like the Abu you have for sale in the flea market? Why are you willing to trade it for a Korean or Malaysian made Shimano reel. Why are you not out buying 100% American made products.............oh thats right, cause your just a huge delta bravo.
If I can afford USA made at the time of the purchase, and I like a particular rod I buy it. I never said ALL things made in the USA are better, but in the case of these two rods, yes. I would also choose made in Japan or China over made in Mexico. As far as Delta Bravo goes, your the *********. You have no right to call anyone a *********, so right back at you.
MarkH024 reply :
Why do the St. Croix threads have to turn into a "Made in USA" topic. It's ridiculous. Let people fish/buy what they want. End of story. This crap is really getting dull. If you can't contain yourself not to make a comment that is useful to the thread, then don't post. The posts don't do anything but pour gas on the fire. It's not even worth discussing St. Croix here without it turning into a flame fest.
Not_Here reply :
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jerzeeD reply :
I used a 6'8" M/XF spinning model for 3 seasons before upgrading this year to a legend tourney in the same length and action. The guide insert on the tip fell out on me, but Mike at DVT is my neighbor and he repaired it for me free of charge. ( Good guy who knows his stuff.). It worked great for me besides that. It took a beating and I probably caught about 200+ fish on it. Used it with a Pflueger President XT with 10 lb. p-line cx. For 100 dollars, it worked well.
Stasher1 reply :
On 10/6/2012 at 7:21 AM, BASSHUNTER1961 said:Your the winner in the stupid response category, not me.
Oh, the irony.
On 10/6/2012 at 7:21 AM, BASSHUNTER1961 said:You must be one of those people that needs the manufacturer to label their rods so know which one to use. They may have the same name on both models, but that's as far as it goes... Mojo = made in Mexico... Premier = made in the USA PERIOD!
And you must be one of those blind-patriot jackasses that assumes a product's quality is determined by its country of origin, not the materials and manufacturing processes. Wake up and look beyond the little "Made in USA" label.
BASSHUNTER1961 reply :
On 10/7/2012 at 7:45 AM, Stasher1 said:Oh, the irony.
And you must be one of those blind-patriot jackasses that assumes a product's quality is determined by its country of origin, not the materials and manufacturing processes. Wake up and look beyond the little "Made in USA" label.
I'm done with your insulting comments... Shrivel up and blow away little man.
My apologies to the OP and everyone else, I'm done with this thread.
Stasher1 reply :
On 10/7/2012 at 9:09 AM, BASSHUNTER1961 said:I'm done with your insulting comments... Shrivel up and blow away little man.
My apologies to the OP and everyone else, I'm done with this thread.
Fostinator reply :
I actually ended up going with a Shimano Teramar and a Diawa Legalis. So far so good. Caught my biggest bass the other day on it.
Arv reply :
On 10/20/2012 at 10:57 PM, Fostinator said:I actually ended up going with a Shimano Teramar and a Diawa Legalis. So far so good. Caught my biggest bass the other day on it.
Seems like a nice set up. I'm looking for a new spinning set up for Christmas. Do you mind telling me the specs of the rod and reel? Are you only using it for worms and shiners? or anything else?
columbiar reply :
The premiers are around 30 bucks more at bass pro.
Crabcakes reply :
Are the Mojos and Premiers actually the same blank? I certainly didn't think this was the case. I know they use the same ScII graphite but the blanks didn't feel the same to me. Could be the guide layout I suppose.
*Hootie reply :
On 10/5/2012 at 5:10 AM, BASSHUNTER1961 said:If you can't find a rod in the Premier line that works then your doing something wrong...
Probably not holding his mouth right. lol
Hootie
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