Elk River vs st croix legends
25homes
Posted 8/5/2017 10:29 AM (#873137)
Subject: Elk River vs st croix legends





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Thanks for help guys appreciate later good luck
FishHateMe
Posted 8/6/2017 7:45 AM (#873212 - in reply to #873137)
Subject: Re: Elk River vs st croix legends




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Location: Downers Grove, IL		I recently fished with Scotty Jaeger up on Eagle Lake. Scotty has an Elk River paired with a new Shimano Conquest. I have a 500PG Tranx on a Sling Blade. We started throwing 8's and 9's and Scotty had me try out his combo and I have to say the Elk River rod was SWEET. The Conquest wasn't too shabby either! LOL. Not an apples to apples comparison due to reel sizes/weights but that Elk River felt super light, plenty of backbone and very responsive. Beautiful rod! Might have to grab one this upcoming show season. Good luck!
Cabbage Patch
Posted 8/7/2017 9:13 PM (#873405 - in reply to #873137)
Subject: RE: Elk River vs st croix legends




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Location: Milwaukee, WI		I have 3 of the Elk River rods and love all three of them. Light,power is good and they are made well. I would hit the shows and get the previous years model. Save a few bucks. Can't go wrong with the Elk.
25homes
Posted 8/8/2017 8:03 AM (#873433 - in reply to #873137)
Subject: Re: Elk River vs st croix legends





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I love my Elk River Just curious how it would compare with the SlingBlade the exact same rating but that doesnt always mean they similiar just wondered how similiar they really are...I picked my Elk River up at Spring show this year for $200 cant beat that love the Rod
curleytail
Posted 8/8/2017 10:38 AM (#873472 - in reply to #873137)
Subject: Re: Elk River vs st croix legends




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Location: Hayward, WI		I'd say if you love your Elk River for the same purposes you think you'd buy the Sling blade for, I'd keep the $380 in your pocket and stay happy with the Elk River. The length and weight ratings are so similar that you might be splitting hairs.
NathanH
Posted 8/8/2017 11:01 AM (#873478 - in reply to #873472)
Subject: Re: Elk River vs st croix legends





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Location: MN		that's the rear handle length on the 8'6'' Heavy?
25homes
Posted 8/8/2017 11:34 AM (#873485 - in reply to #873478)
Subject: Re: Elk River vs st croix legends





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NathanH - 8/8/2017 11:01 AM

that's the rear handle length on the 8'6'' Heavy?


are you asking handle length on elk river or slingblade I can measure my elk river not sure length but Love the Rod...
NathanH
Posted 8/8/2017 1:20 PM (#873510 - in reply to #873485)
Subject: Re: Elk River vs st croix legends





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Location: MN		Elk River.. Thanks
25homes
Posted 8/8/2017 2:13 PM (#873516 - in reply to #873510)
Subject: Re: Elk River vs st croix legends





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NathanH - 8/8/2017 1:20 PM

Elk River.. Thanks


no problem I will measure it tn my brother just made comment Sunday how he liked how long the handle was on that Rod...He has a Gander mountain Musky Rod and Handle way too short doesnt even like using anymore digs into side when fish on
Flambeauski
Posted 8/8/2017 4:01 PM (#873533 - in reply to #873137)
Subject: Re: Elk River vs st croix legends




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Location: Smith Creek		If it's custom the handle is however long you want it.
25homes
Posted 8/9/2017 7:42 AM (#873606 - in reply to #873137)
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ITs a custom Rod But I bought at the Show ones they had made I didnt have it custom made
Musky 77
Posted 8/10/2017 7:45 AM (#873829 - in reply to #873137)
Subject: Re: Elk River vs st croix legends




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What's the best elk River rod for throwing dbl 10s? I will be pairing it up with a Tranx 500.
Cabbage Patch
Posted 8/10/2017 8:36 PM (#873886 - in reply to #873829)
Subject: Re: Elk River vs st croix legends




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Location: Milwaukee, WI		I use the 8'6" xh 3-9 oz with my toro beast 60 geared low. Barely know the blades are turning. Let my dad try it this year on a trip and could not get it out of his hands...