St. Croix Legend Tournament Bass SPINNING ROD REVIEW! Did they fix the LTB?!?

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Жыл бұрын

Today we're going deep on the relaunched St. Croix Legend Tournament Bass 7'1" M Versatile rod. Did St. Croix fix the complaints about the previous LTB rods?? Find out!
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@PunchFishing Жыл бұрын

I said "shadow rap" when I mean't to say "shad rap". Small correction.

@geezersbassin2567 Жыл бұрын

Another solid review. I have the 7'3" Victory spinning and it is starting to split near the tip, almost like the back cast caused it. Was considering upgrading to the LTB when I send it in. I also held one of the new Expride B's and pretty sure that is the next rod I will be buying.

@chadengels2625 Жыл бұрын

I have this rod (7’1”MF) and the 7’3”MXF. The 7’3” XF has a noticeably softer tip section and noticeably stiffer backbone. They are both very well balanced with a 4000 Tatula LT, the balance point is up on the cork. I like to fish jerk baits on spinning rods and the 7’1” casts a Vision 110 a mile and has the right bend for trebles. Love it for this. Great rods. Try the new Expride B 7’ Light for Drop Shots and Ned’s, it’s a gem….should be rated ML.

@valentinloghin4004 Жыл бұрын

Hi , thank you for review !! I have the 6.8 foot medium x fast in walleye serie it's weight 103g = 3.63 oz with just 2 g more than the Legend Elite in the same size and action , I am very impresed with the quality and the castability of this rod.

@glenndaugherity6187 Жыл бұрын

Great review ! I have that rod and really like it for a lot of things and mine is the incorrect spelling lol. I also have a 7’ MLF in the walleye series and it’s and amazing drop shot rod IMO. I’ve owned everything from the Triumph line to the Legend Elites but really like the Legend Tournament line so far. Can’t remember if you reviewed the Megabass Levante spinning rods but I have 2 and they’re awesome too.

@zveryok1 29 күн бұрын

If you're fishing from a boat, I would highly recommend their 6'6 medium fast legend tournament walleye rod. It's much stiffer than the whimpier longer rods they make. Feels like a Gloomis bass rod and at least on par with an IMX in quality. Fantastic caster for its size. I easily get 25-30 yards on it using a 3/16 jig head and a 4 inch plastic. Firm, locks up the top 1/3rd of the rod and highly sensitive.

@davidrauschenbach6871 Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Wish they would’ve came out with a ML or light in same action!

@rougetrader8 Жыл бұрын

Good review! As far as the Victory spinning rods I am getting ready to send back my 5th broken tip rod, they do replace them but it's getting old. I picked up a couple of the Legend Tournament Bass casting this winter but have not used them yet, but just in hand they feel like the Victory line like you mentioned but are a lot nicer looking. They offer an upgrade, I am going to try upgrading to the Legend 7'1''. Keep up the good videos' I enjoy your work!

@garrybattle8908 Жыл бұрын

I own 3 victory rods how did you even break the tips. You catching 10lb bass an have drag to tight. I foul hooked many carp over 20lbs on the ml 6 foot 10 victory rod

@rougetrader8 Жыл бұрын

@@garrybattle8908 Right! I don't get it ether, I guess because I jumped on the first ones and they might have been the Covid produced ones, anyway they replace them but it so heart breaking and a PITA to send them back.

@donpreller484 Жыл бұрын

I love the softer tip blending into a stiffer midsection. I have orrochi and 2 expride. I like this rod as much but for different reasons. The light tip casts a lighter bait and feels it well but the stiffer mid allows you to lay some wood when needed.

@PunchFishing Жыл бұрын

Great points!

@ryansomerville366 Жыл бұрын

I have the new 7’11 flip rod. Very nice but it can be used for more then just flipping and punching. I use mine for fishing off shore stuff big swimbaits on jig heads and scroungers very versatile rod for those off shore techniques.

@BigBass-xf5yi Жыл бұрын

Best high end tackle analyst on the inter webs.

@bittabrutha31 Жыл бұрын

I got the 7’3” medium paired with Daiwa Certate 2500.Haven’t fished it yet due to weather (Sacramento) but it sho is pretty!!😁

@sriesgraf1 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the shoutout 😊

@stcroixrodsvideo Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the review, we really like to hear what anglers are thinking. We are working to make our rods more versatile.

@mgd2040 Жыл бұрын

Pretty cool 👍

@FitnessNews24 Жыл бұрын

😂😂

@Bmw2473 Жыл бұрын

I had no complaints one the older version medium 7ft, I’ve used all sorts of bait on it and put more weight then recommended probably close to 1 3/4 oz. Landed some 5-7 school or striped bass and some nice cat fish 10lb along with a few smaller pike 5-7lb range.

@Brenden799 Жыл бұрын

What net are you using in the video? Also how’s the weight on it? I know some of those rubber nets can be pretty heavy

@cosmincosmin3366 5 ай бұрын

Please tell me which is more sensitive St. Croix Legend Tournament Bass Spinning 2022 or Shimano Expreide B?

@twiggsherman3641 Жыл бұрын

Was waiting for this one for ages. I was using an old LTB 7'1 Medium/Fast casting for senko's and free-rigs, but the balance drove me nuts, so I got impatient and sold it off and just went out and got an Orochi XX Shakyhead. How do these compare to the Orochi? From the sounds of it I don't think I made a mistake.

@txg1275 Жыл бұрын

Would love to hear a full review on the tequila baccarac if you've used it more since your casting arsenal video!!

@PunchFishing Жыл бұрын

I have it and still haven't done a video on it. One of these days.

@txg1275 Жыл бұрын

@@PunchFishing looking forward to it. MB needs to put you on the payroll. Already got a super destroyer and an xx perfect pitch from your videos and at least the p5 has blown me away.

@Fischize Жыл бұрын

Hey, Punch - I’ve been a sub to your channel for a hot minute, and was wondering if you would do a review on the St. Croix Legend Extreme casting rod? That has to be the sexiest rod of all time! For a rod to be $700…how does it fish? I enjoy your videos simply for the high-end price gear reviews. My max price point for rods is $250 so most of the rods you review are way over my budget.

@Vincenzog.96 Жыл бұрын

Hi, can i use the 3/4oz "Power versatile" model in saltwater for seabass with jerkbait and topwater lures?

@chanzk6431 Жыл бұрын

Bro I broke my meggabass rod how did u get it replaced

@mathewpeace Ай бұрын

How do you seal your cork?

@lightningmusky5286 Жыл бұрын

The Billy Ripken rod. St croix has nice cork, love the color. $300 I probably just get an Elite or Legend X .

@PunchFishing Жыл бұрын

Honestly I didn't love my Legend X spinning rod. Sold it.

@codycantrell2780 Жыл бұрын

Ahhh so they are a bit heavier. I wonder if that’s why they don’t list the weights directly on the spec chart like they do for the Victory rods.

@PunchFishing Жыл бұрын

Honestly it's not that dramatic.

@FatJeffStew Жыл бұрын

Ah man, I went through 3 Victory rods before I upgraded to the LTB equivalent. Own 2 of them now and won't look back. Have the Pinpoint (swimbaits, texas rigs, shakey heads, jerkbaits) spinning and the Dropshot Finesse XL (smaller swimbaits, shakey heads, ned rigs, drop shots) spinning rods. Going to get the Warhorse (jigs and lipless) casting rod this season hopefully. Imo the LTB is leaps and bounds above the Victory series. My Victory was not nearly as sensitive as cheaper rods. The LTB sensitivity is exponentially better.

@mathewpeace Ай бұрын

I had the victory broke the tip and upgraded to the Legend. I loved the Victor. I heard these are better I hope it's worth the extra and the wait.

@bittabrutha31 Жыл бұрын

I’m waiting on a 7’3” MH to go with my Certate 2500 from Digitaka. Merry Christmas to me!!! 😅😅😅

@-MAX813- Жыл бұрын

How would you say the sensitivity compares to the expride? Torn between the two.

@PunchFishing Жыл бұрын

Well, I haven't used the new Expride B. The St. Croix warranty is WAY better though.

@01KINGKENG Жыл бұрын

I’m depending on getting that rod or the dobyns Xtasy.

@PunchFishing Жыл бұрын

Personally I HATE the grips on the Dobyns spinning rods.

@Jon-nz3dm Жыл бұрын

The first Victory rod I had, the lock nut threads literally ripped off of the blank LOL

@PunchFishing Жыл бұрын

Glue issue?

@rainbow-troutfisher9005 Жыл бұрын

Could I through a Rapala countdown and x raps on this rod and spoons

@jgreene70 Жыл бұрын

Since you do a lot of St Croix stuff... A local dealer is doing sale on Legend Elite and Legend X... Is one rod better than the other? And the difference. Want a casting rod for weightless senko, fluke, etc. So not sure whether to get Med XF or MH F? Leaning towards the Legend X just by looks but have no experience with either.

@PunchFishing Жыл бұрын

The legend elite and X are the same rods, just full grip vs split.

@jimbo0411 Жыл бұрын

Any thoughts on a good neko rig rod? 872 nrx i know has been talked about but seems too stiff what i know since you need a little whip to get launch for distance? Windbuster, Baby Plugging, 852 nrx? Though I like the thought of a longer rod for more leverage. Lost a lot of fish on a necko with my Expride 7 med spinning.

@PunchFishing Жыл бұрын

I toss all my Neko stuff on the 872s. It's perfect for it. Especially in grass.

@jimbo0411 Жыл бұрын

@@PunchFishing Thanks! I saw that on your 22' spinning lineup. Saw a Hookup tackle video they couldn't get distance too well more with moving baits. I do pretty well in OH with the largemouth in spring early summer on a neko and finesse worms. Using 7 M Expride I had a lot jump off. Lost some nice ones. Thought that rod might be too soft though it slings lighter weights well with 10# braid. Tried different hooks but same results.

@PunchFishing Жыл бұрын

@@jimbo0411 the 872s rocks.

@jimbo0411 Жыл бұрын

@@PunchFishing Sounds good. I think the 872 and a Whipsnake for tiny hard baits should cover a lot of my techniques I do on spinning.

@stevenv.4659 3 ай бұрын

is it better than the shimano's expride? any equivalents (performance wise) from gloomis, mega bass ? thanks

@zveryok1 Ай бұрын

Don't own an expride but I do own a bunch of legend tournament walleye rods which use the same components and blanks. GLoomis IMX closely compares to legend tournament. Gloomis GLX is higher tier, is more sensitive and much lighter in hand. This translates to it being balanced with a significantly lighter reel. For example, my legend walleye that's 6'6 medium needs 9 oz to balance perfectly. My 7'1 GLX needs 7.5-8. After a day of fishing, this makes a big difference.

@kalecastaneda Жыл бұрын

Do you have the new expride rod? I would love to see you do a video on them.

@PunchFishing Жыл бұрын

I do not, but I plan on grabbing some next summer

@kalecastaneda Жыл бұрын

@@PunchFishing can’t wait to see what you think. I don’t have one but maybe in my future.

@bittabrutha31 Жыл бұрын

Man a dude in Fishermans Warehouse tackle shop broke a Victory rod showing me the action 🤦🏾‍♂️. Hope my Tournament Legend don’t break.

@Oreo492 Жыл бұрын

I’ve never broken a rod in my life while fishing. Grew up using cheap ugly sticks. Beat the crap out of them and they are still alive and kicking. My 3 month old Victory snapped above the handle while getting stuck in a little grass. It then continued to break into 4 or 5 pieces. I’m sure this was due to the integrity being compromised. It however was still super weird. After looking into this online some, there are quite a few people experiencing this same issue. I will say St. Croix’s customer service and warranty was fantastic. I took advantage of the opportunity to upgrade and went with the Legend Tournament Bass. Hopefully this series doesn’t have the same problem 🤞.

@jimbo0411 Жыл бұрын

The Expride level price point is about the best value then jump to an NRX or a Megabass Destroyer despite short fore grip. Curious also about a Steez too since the casting rods are pretty incredible also.

@nyewang Жыл бұрын

I picked up the 7'1" steez spinning rod last week and its pretty impressive. Its a little stiffer than expected but very functional. The black and red also matches a ballistic reel perfectly.

@jimbo0411 Жыл бұрын

@@nyewang they look nice, i have the BC2 and Power Pitch in casting and really love them.

@julzy97 10 ай бұрын

Shakey head a go with this rod?

@PunchFishing 10 ай бұрын

It could but personally it's not stiff enough for my preferences

@somthegreat7430 Жыл бұрын

What is your favorite spinning jerkbait rod?

@PunchFishing Жыл бұрын

Whipsnake

@phippy6227 Жыл бұрын

Taper looks slower and loads deeper say NRX 842S?

@PunchFishing Жыл бұрын

Very much so.

@phippy6227 Жыл бұрын

@@PunchFishing Perfect, I'll be picking one up next spring

@playingwithmytrains5440 Жыл бұрын

I would just spend the extra $$ and buy the Elite..

@chrisfinch3445 Жыл бұрын

What model would u suggest for a daiwa ballistic 2500

@PunchFishing Жыл бұрын

Any of them!

@mlschelling Жыл бұрын

I bought one i will have to check the spelling thats too funny Versitile

@weeman782 Жыл бұрын

All I use is st croix Got some in avid Most are the legend extreme, and elite And they r stiffer than the real g Loomis not the shit Shimano Loomis crap,and all the St croix I have I got to go to the lighter action, so if I had old Loomis med fast I would have to get st croix Med mod for the same feel, Only thing is ,st croix doesn't hav a good dropshot Unfortunately I use a shitmano cumura dropshot rod, and hate the day it breaks cause I can't find another rod like it 4 the dropshot,

@Joelflowers513 Жыл бұрын

Fishing in PFs boat... Co Angler: "I don't have my gear, mind if I use your Destroyers or NRXs?" PF: "Naw man sorry, but you can use one of my 'shitty' combo's. Take this Tourney/ Ballistic" 💀

@PunchFishing Жыл бұрын

Hey I share everything! 🤣

@sriesgraf1 Жыл бұрын

He does share, I have had his NRX and Megabass rods all day on our outings