This rod is an outstanding value. I have the newer Ultra Legend in the three piece. Used it for Northern Pike, Atlantic Salmon and more recently caught 30lb + Chinook Salmon on it…performed well under trying conditions! Several friends who tried the rod have now purchased one themselves for travel. If you are going to…
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St Croix Imperial Fly Rod Review
Used the new 9 foot 5 weight Imperial on Centre County’s Spring Creek on 01/12/02. After living with a Fenwick Glass 7 1/2 footer for a 5 weight since 1977, the relative stiffness and resultant casting power was a revelation. I see the action on the Imperial is called “medium”. I’d not be too anxious…
St Croix Legend Ultra Fly Rod Review
Though slightly less crisp than the RPL+, it has a soulful feel in casting. Handles 5 or 6 wt line well. Can kick out lots of line when the situation demands. This is my favorite all multi-purpose trout rod, though this rod performed fine with a decent sized, belligerent smallmouth that surprised me one afternoon….