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Location: Palatine, IL | I am in the market for a new rod, but am on a limited budget. I'm interested to see what you prefer. |
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| I would'nt know about Musky Innovations service, have used the rods for 3 years and never had a problem. Thats why I sold all my St. Croix. |
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Location: N.FIB | bulldawg rods are good,if your on a budget buy whats cheaper or what you can get a deal on,I`ve never had a problem with either rods. |
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Location: Bemidji, Lake Vermilion | Can we vote for neither? If I had to vote only these two, St Croix though no question. |
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Location: Lake of The Woods | Iv never had a Innovations in my hand, but the Premier has a pretty solid line up. The one complaint i have is with the guide inserts. |
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Location: Mt. Zion, IL | I used to own both, and I have sold all my Musky Innovations rods. The St. Croix xhf premier has a better balance which makes it feel lighter, and IMO flexes more than the MI rod with the same weight rating, helping to keep the fish pinned. I also noticed that the St. Croix guides are much larger, and the tip top guide is definitely heavier duty. After buying a St. Croix, I now own 4 of the same rod, I will never buy a MI rod ever again. |
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Location: Mn | Go with the premier and you'll be happy. If budget is in play the Mojo has alot of the similar actions to a premier with split grip for less than a premier and its purple!!! Mark |
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| I have been using MI Rods for 3 years... never had a problem. The St Croix is a nice rod also... Mike |
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Location: Latitude 41.3016 Longitude 88.6160 | Weevil - 4/10/2011 7:03 PM
I am in the market for a new rod, but am on a limited budget. I'm interested to see what you prefer.
If U are on a budget, Y don't U look at TACKLE INDUSTRIAL RODS ??????????
James has a special price, email him for details |
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Location: APPLETON, WI | PIKEMASTER - 4/19/2011 5:04 PM Weevil - 4/10/2011 7:03 PM I am in the market for a new rod, but am on a limited budget. I'm interested to see what you prefer. If U are on a budget, Y don't U look at TACKLE INDUSTRIAL RODS ?????????? James has a special price, email him for details Yes, to this. It's a no-brainer... James has a special going on right now with his rods at Musky Tackle Online. I can't speak on behalf of the St. Croix rod... but I know for a fact that the Tackle Industries rod is lighter than the one by Musky Innovations. |
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Location: Iowa Great Lakes | I agree with the 2 above, having owned all 3 brands I now only own the 1 and thats the TI rods. |
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The 8'0 ST. Croix Premier I picked up last summer 2-6 oz was my #1 rod last season.
Like the other post---It is really well balanced and light---a joy to use for a wide range of lures. |
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Location: Hartford Wi | I did the oppsite I sold the croixs that didnt break and bought MI Love them strong and tough
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Location: Michigan | If on a budget I would go in this order:
1 - TackleBooty
2 - Bulldawg
3 - St. Croix
I love my Tacklebooty and Bulldawg rods and have been using my Bulldawg rods for 3-4 years without any problems. St. Croix makes good rods but are expensive. |
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| I have used a tackle industries rod and was very happy with it. For the money don't think you could go wrong with one of those or one of the new Tyrant's. |
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Location: Hartford, Iowa | I love my Bulldawg rod, but they are heavy and the wraps could be better. |
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Location: Land of the Musky | Just another 5 weeks for my new one piece rods to come out  3 powers in full grip or split grip for a choice of 6 new rods. Can't wait!!!! Musky Tackle Online and myself will be running them for a few weeks at the $110 winter special. Not much snow left but we will still call it a winter special for everyone who has been patiently waiting for them. Thanks
James
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Location: APPLETON, WI | Tackle Industries - 4/24/2011 4:07 PM Just another 5 weeks for my new one piece rods to come out 3 powers in full grip or split grip for a choice of 6 new rods. Can't wait!!! I can't wait either! I got a hundred bucks burnin' a hole in my pocket!  |
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Location: Ontario, Canada | Weevil - 4/10/2011 8:03 PM
I am in the market for a new rod, but am on a limited budget. I'm interested to see what you prefer.
Weevil, out of the two you have mentioned I would go with the ST. Croix.
However, I've never used Musky Innovations rods, and don't know anyone who has . Therefore, I couldn't compare the two.
Since you mentioned a "limited budget" maybe take a good look at Tackle Industries new one piece 9-footer. I know folks who have the 1st generation (if I can call it that) rod, and they have very positive comments about the rods and
Jame's service.
Al. |
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Location: S.Wisconsin | I would stick with the croix. If for no other reason it feels good to support a company that that has great people and builds great rods right here in the USA. This means something to me....just my opinion |
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| Hey James. I just ordered a 8'6/9 TI rod. What are the differences in the new rods? Should I consider returning the one I ordered for the new model? |
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St. Croix Premier VS Musky Innovations Bulldawg