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dru2112
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has anyone had any experience with the 11' 6" st croix wild river rod? got it for x mas and thinking about taking it out this weekend if its not a piece of junk
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casts_by_fly
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not junk at all. It is a little heavy (swing weight) for the power you get for my tastes, and it is a little shorter than what I prefer. But, it does the job just as well as any other. Give it a whirl.
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tommybanzai
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what weight is it...?
I have a 10'6" medium light i use for salmon runs and love it
I am guessing the 11'6" is noodle/light weight
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centerpin_drift
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St.Croix rods starting to wonder about them,,,,,Don't get me wrong but after i just broke my 13 ft i had to sit back and think about it for a couple mins. I don't feel that it should have ever broke the way it did but it did....Can't wait for my custom float stick to be done!!!!!!!!  But Dru you should be happy with your stick either way,,,little short for my taste,,,,,,,,but it's all what you like................................................................Centerpin_drift Get the drift !
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I got a few croix fly rods, they have always held up and performed well, dont know about their float rods though.
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avidangler
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I have the exact rod your talking about. Bought it about 6 years ago. I absolutely love it, the lite power still protects lighter line and has plenty of backbone down in the lower half of the rod. I've fished it only w a centerpin but it would probably combine well with a matched spinning reel. My only complaint with the rod is the handle is almost 20 inches long and can sometimes get in the way. I have many st. croix rods and they are by far my personal favorite. Good Luck
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dru2112
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all of you guys echo the reviews i've read on the net, i'll give it a try this weekend if the rain quits sometime.....i'm also using the rod with a centerpin reel
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centerpin_drift
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Dru i sent you a inbox message check it out,,,,,,,funny u probably have seen me a thousand times. I work at the coney on Philly street in Indiana,,,,,I sent you my number give me a call will talk. . Centerpin_drift Get the drift!
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avidangler
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Centerpin_drift what part of armstrong county you from? Read your posts on another topic and saw armstrong county mentioned. I live out along crooked creek below the lake..
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centerpin_drift
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No Crap i live about 10 mins from you if that!!!! holy shizt lol....... I live in Ford City,,,,,,thats crazy............... Centerpin_drift Get the drift!
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dru2112
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had a great couple days in erie with that wild river, very pleased with it
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avidangler
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Figured you would like the rod. I fish primarily st. croix rods for all fish. I've had no problems with any rods and their customer service to date has been exceptional!
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