ICAST: St. Croix Legend Elite Muskie Rods
sworrall
Posted 7/18/2015 4:31 PM (#776777)
Subject: ICAST: St. Croix Legend Elite Muskie Rods





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MyliesPlace(Justin)
Posted 7/20/2015 8:06 AM (#776941 - in reply to #776777)
Subject: RE: ICAST: St. Croix Legend Elite Muskie Rods





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Location: Lake of the Woods, Morson, Ontario		I held one of these in December before they were introduced to the public and I was surprised how much of a different I noticed from a similar LT blank.

MuskyMatt71
Posted 7/20/2015 12:17 PM (#776973 - in reply to #776777)
Subject: RE: ICAST: St. Croix Legend Elite Muskie Rods





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Location: Minnetonka		Anyone know if they plan to make full cork handle versions as well? $550 is a lot of money for bruised ribs.
IM Musky Time
Posted 7/20/2015 12:26 PM (#776974 - in reply to #776777)
Subject: Re: ICAST: St. Croix Legend Elite Muskie Rods





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Doesn't sound like they plan to make full cork initially. Rich specifically mentions using split grip design in the video to keep weight of the rods to a minimum.
sworrall
Posted 7/20/2015 1:28 PM (#776988 - in reply to #776973)
Subject: RE: ICAST: St. Croix Legend Elite Muskie Rods





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Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin
MuskyMatt71 - 7/20/2015 12:17 PM

Anyone know if they plan to make full cork handle versions as well? $550 is a lot of money for bruised ribs.


Don't stick the rod butt into your ribs.

I use split grips from three builders and never have had an issue.
achotrod
Posted 7/22/2015 11:04 AM (#777320 - in reply to #776777)
Subject: Re: ICAST: St. Croix Legend Elite Muskie Rods





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Once they make a full cork version Im in. Just cant justify buying a rod for 550 then sending it off and tearing it apart for full cork. Im a skinny guy and even full cork grips wear on my ribs and forearm after a long day casting.