Croix Spinning Rod
What kind of spinning rod do you recommend?
I live in mid Michigan and I like to fish anything from walleye, bass, pike, to catfish, and salmon but I am debating whether to get a medium rod or medium heavy. It's either between St.Croix, Berkley or Gander Mtn.
Use the money you planned to spend on the St. Croix and get yourself 3 or 4 different rods.
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St. Croix Premier Spinning Rods Model: PS66MF2 (6' 6", M, 2 pc.) Sale Price: $120.00  |
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Regret isn't something anglers indulge in very much. Guess that's what happens when the things you love to do are always on the to-do list. And to get things done on the water, with the utmost efficiency, you need spinning rods with serious spine in the form of premium SCII graphite blanks and high-grade components like those found in the Premier® line of spinning rods... |
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St. Croix Triumph Spinning 4 Piece Travel Fishing Rod (6'6", Medium Fast) - TRS66MF4 Sale Price: $100.00 |
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On your next trip, take the bite-detecting sensitivity and fish-fighting strength of St. Croix with you. Renowned for finely tuned actions and exacting standards, Triumph Travel Rods incorporate well-engineered beauty and function... |
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St. Croix Mojo Bass Spinning Rods Model: MBS68MXF (6' 8", M) Sale Price: $100.00 |
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Built with the die-hard bass fishermen in mind the St. Croix Mojo Bass Spinning Rod Series offers technique specific rods to cover the full spectrum of bass fishing applications at a great price. From wacky worms to tubes and grubs there is a Mojo Bass rod thats right for you. |
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St. Croix Tidemaster Spinning Rod 7',Medium Fast, TIS70MF Sale Price: $140.00 |
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Ancient pictographs have not weathered the test of time as well as one would hope, thus scholars are unclear whether they depict a bareheaded angler working the tidal waters or not. One thing is certain - if there was a time when fishermen took to their boats without this headgear, it was a dark time indeed... |
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St. Croix Eyecon Walleye Spinning Rods Model: ECS70LF (7' 0", L, 1 pc.) Sale Price: $120.00 |
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The St. Croix Eyecon Walleye Spinning Rods are built on premium-quality SCII graphite blanks with technique-specific actions dialed in for most walleye fishing applications. Eyecon rods are a primo walleye tool... |
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St. Croix Premier Spinning Rods Model: PS56ULF2 (5' 6", UL, 2 pc.) Sale Price: $100.00 |
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Outstanding strength, sensitivity and hook-setting power. |
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St. Croix TIS76MHF Tidemaster Inshore Spinning Rod Sale Price: $159.89 |
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Why does no one say, Its even better than fishing? Because the list of things you could say it about is awfully short. Okay, its a list of one. As compared to the list of fifty-one different Tidemaster® rods developed for almost every fish imaginable... |
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St. Croix Avid Salmon & Steelhead Spinning Rods Model: AVS90LM2 (9' 0" L) Sale Price: $219.90 |
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The St. Croix Avid Salmon Steelhead Spinning Rods are engineered with St. Croixs IPC technology delivering a new standard of strength and durability with lightness and sensitivity that makes the Avid an outstanding value. |
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St. Croix Premier Series Spinning 2 Piece Rod (7', Medium Fast) - PS70MF2 Sale Price: $120.00 |
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Regret isn't something anglers indulge in very much. Guess that's what happens when the things you love to do are always on the to-do list. And to get things done on the water, with the utmost efficiency, you need spinning rods with serious spine in the form of premium SCII graphite blanks and high-grade components like those found in the Premier line of spinning rods... |
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St. Croix Premier Spinning Rods Model: PS66LF2 (6' 6", L, 2 pc.) Sale Price: $110.00 |
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Regret isn't something anglers indulge in very much. Guess that's what happens when the things you love to do are always on the to-do list. And to get things done on the water, with the utmost efficiency, you need spinning rods with serious spine in the form of premium SCII graphite blanks and high-grade components like those found in the Premier® line of spinning rods... |
Finding a good gift for the ice fisherman in your life can be a challenge. For those that don't venture on the ice, the equipment available can all look good or bad depending upon your viewpoint. This article is meant to help navigate the ice fishing equipment market to lead you to that perfect gift. If the ice fisherman in your life hasn't upgraded their equipment in 5+ years then they are really missing out on some great advancements in the field designed at catching more fish, increasing mobility, and coupling it all with great comfort.
1) Ice Fishing Flasher
If the person you are shopping for does not have a flasher, any flasher is going to bring their ice fishing to the next level. A flasher is literally the best tool to help an ice angler catch more fish. Popular baseline models include the Vexilar FL-8 and the Marcum VX-1. If you want to go for the top of the line or the ice fisher in your life already has a baseline model head for the Marcum LX-5 or the Vexilar FL-20.
2) Ice Auger
Every ice angler needs a hole in the ice in order to fish. For the first timer a hand auger is a great way to start. Today's models cut fast and hold their edge for a long time. Look to a model like the Strikemaster Lazer or the Nils Master auger. For an ice fisherman that has embraced the modern ice fishing mantra a gas powered auger allows for punching many holes in a short period of time.
3) Portable Ice House
The beauty of the modern portable ice fishing house is that they are lightweight so you can move them great distances with ease, set up in seconds and provide great protection from the elements. For the ice fisherman who enjoys both comfort and warmth, a portable ice shelter is the perfect gift. Popular models include the Fish Trap series by Clam, Otter products and Eskimo.
4) Ice Fishing Rod
In the past 10 years ice fishing rods have come a long way. Today's models are designed specially for ice fishing and have backbones that allow for strength and proper loading, while not sacrificing feel. A popular baseline model is the Genz Stix designed by the ice fishing fore runner Dave Genz. For the top of the line feel there is the St. Croix Legend series which come standard with a top of the line spring bobber attached
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5) Portable Propane Heater
The ice fisherman in your life likely already has a sunflower or similar propane heater. While it probably still works fine, if you buy them a newer safer model all can rest assured that no problems will happen. Mr. Heater portable buddy and big buddy as well as Coleman's line of catalytic propane heaters are indoor safe yet still pump out an impressive amount of heat.
6) Tip Up
Perfect for catching northern pike while you are fishing for other species a tip up is a must have for an ice fisherman. With ice fishing laws allowing for multiple lines the tip up is a great way to set a second line and have it signal you when a fish has taken the bait.
7) Glow Jigs
The advent of the glow jig has been a boon for ice anglers everywhere. These jigs emit light and lures fish closer to them because of it. At times these jigs greatly increase the probability of catching fish. Lindy has a large line of these jigs including the Genz bug and the Frostee jigging spoon.
Ice Cleats
Designed to give great traction when the ice gets slippery, ice cleats can be a God send on clear ice or ice that goes from stocky to slick.
9) Underwater Ice Fishing Camera
Nothing brings the underwater world a fish lives in better than the underwater ice fishing camera. Ice anglers can use these cameras to see how fish react to their presentation as well as how to fine tune the way your jig acts in the water.
10) Rod Case
Designed to protect the high cost ice fishing rods that top anglers prefer, it is also an easy way to transport ice fishing gear. Buy one of these to keep the high tech rod that your ice fisherman has purchased in the past.
So there you have it, a great list to find a great ice fishing gift for that special person in your life. Any of these gifts will be sure to bring a smile to the ice fishing enthusiast in your life.
John Olson is an ice fishing enthusiast. He enjoys hitting the ice to catch fish whenever possible. For more ideas on ice fishing check out Modern Ice Fishing. For more detailed information about ice fishing electronics please check out Ice Fishing Flashers and Underwater Ice Fishing Cameras.
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