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25homes

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

Posts: 983

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

Posts: 226

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

Posts: 200

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

Posts: 983

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

Posts: 2687

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

Posts: 859

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

Posts: 983

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

Posts: 859

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

Posts: 983

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

Posts: 4343

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)
Subject: Re: Elk River vs st croix legends

Posts: 983

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

Posts: 54

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

Posts: 200

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...

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