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St. Croix 5S70LF-G
Posted by:
Fabio Liguori
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Date: January 12, 2016 12:46PM
Hi,
St Croix 5S70LF-G Any experience with this blank? The application would be jigging for perch in canals and small rivers in the UK. Normally using 1" to 3" shads on 1gr to 5gr jigheads (sort of 1/32 to 3/16oz). I'm not going to use anything else than soft plastics on this rod. This project has a decent budget (fuji k trotzite and matagi components) so i don't really want to get it wrong! thanks in advance for the help. Re: St. Croix 5S70LF-G
Posted by:
roger wilson
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Date: January 12, 2016 01:44PM
Fabio
From the St. Croix catalog: [stcroixrods.com] Although I have not built on the 2016 blank, I have built quite a few rods on this same blank from previous years. For perch, I can't think of a better blank. I have caught many many perch on the same rod from previous years. St. Croix makes wonderful blanks that should work very very well for you. Be safe Re: St. Croix 5S70LF-G
Posted by:
Jim Ising
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Date: January 12, 2016 03:29PM
PB661LF POINT Blank Re: St. Croix 5S70LF-G
Posted by:
Fabio Liguori
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Date: January 12, 2016 05:37PM
Thanks for the feedback Roger. Good to hear that I'm pointing in the right direction.
I have a few st croix rods already. I have a LTWS66MLF ( Legend Tournament Walleye 3/8oz) and i'm looking to get something similari but lighter. I have other rods on the 5/16 range which is exactly what I need but not quite as suitable for light jigging. I really need the action to be perfect for it. Re: St. Croix 5S70LF-G
Posted by:
Fabio Liguori
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Date: January 12, 2016 05:42PM
Thanks, i already have something on that range, need something lighter Re: St. Croix 5S70LF-G
Posted by:
roger wilson
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Date: January 12, 2016 11:59PM
Depending on whether you are doing long casting or working out of a big boat, you may be happier with the rod, if you cut the butt of the rod to shorten the rod. Don't touch the tip of the blank at all.
I find that when perch fishing, I prefer a shorter rod - somewhere between 6 foot and 6 foot 10 inches. But, the rod works very well at the 7 foot length. Your choice. Re: St. Croix 5S70LF-G
Posted by:
Fabio Liguori
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Date: September 20, 2016 11:32AM
Hi Roger,
Just a quick message to thank you for your advice. I ended up building on STC 5S70LF-G, Fuji KR Torzite, Matagi components (TVS reel seat, eva handles). will post a few photos when i get a chance! Thanks! Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
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