St. Croix Avid Inshore Rods Review

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Great rod with an even better warranty

Kevin
1 year ago

great rod, and even better with St croix warranty

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Love this rod!

Terri
2 years ago

After much research looking for a rod that is best for my small hands, I purchased the St. Croix VIS76HF and I'm so happy I did. The weight balance of the rod plus my Shimano Stella FJ STLC5000XGFJ Spinning Reel is perfect. This is my go-to setup for bay fishing. Note, I wear size 6 gloves, and gripping and holding the rod has given me no hand fatigue.

Love this stick

Florian
2 years ago

I love love love the Avid Inshores!

Beautiful look, great Action and a very good sensitivity.

I use this rod for saltwater fishing and fishing for pike with downsized muskiebaits, like the Baby Shallow Raider, Slopmaster Spinnerbait or 7“ Suick.

Best rods on Earth!

St croix rod

Brian a.
2 years ago

Love it!! I feel everything! Very light!!

Favorite Spinning Rod

Justin
2 years ago

Own a few of these now in different lengths and powers and they all perform admirably. My favorite value for a high end rod with top quality components and an unbeatable warranty. I even use this rod for my bass finesse setup! Highly recommended

Best rod

Binh
3 years ago

I ordered 4 of them and they r the best, gave 2 of them to my cousins and they r love it so much. It’s cast 2 oz. like a bullet flying. Best rod

Avid Inshore

John b.
3 years ago

Great product at a great price with fast delivery. St Croix rods are light, strong, and extremely sensitive. I use them exclusively for all my fishing.

Super light

Jon
3 years ago

Super light rod and paired perfect with a stradic fl 2500.

Beautiful rod

Anonymous
3 years ago

Rod was just as advertised. I’ve seen this rod in action on YouTube and can’t wait to get on the water

Love this thing

Sebastian
3 years ago

Best rods I’ve ever set eyes on holds up to fish and extremely reliable

The avid is fuego

Kenny
4 years ago

went on a trip to florida, purchased this rod as a quick rod for the 7 day trip. it performs so well it shocked me that some of my other higher end rods are comparable.

wont say any names though lol

just get the avid, the rod is worth more than it actually cost

Awesome

Millard
4 years ago

I have been using the rod in the Northeast for schoolie bass and squid, but can't wait to try it on larger bass and bonito. It has a very sensitive tip and casting is phenomenal

Amazing rod

ChuckD
4 years ago

The 7' 6" or 8' are great paired with a 4k or 5k reel. Light rod, light reel, you can cast forever and may never come home. Strong rod with great guides.

Great rod

Tylor K.
4 years ago

Fished this rod on a inshore charter. Loved it. Caught specs and stripers on it. Love the light action to the rod. It allows you to feel everything.

Lightweight and tough

Chase
4 years ago

The 7’6” MH is a versatile inshore rod that allows me to toss a variety of plugs and soft plastics in almost any situation. I have it paired with a 5000 size Daiwa reel.

St. Croix Avid Inshore Rods Questions and Answers

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Asked by JADON 4 years ago

What casting model would pair best with an Avet sxj?

Sydney 4 years ago

7'6" medium heavy will fit great on the Avet SXJ<p><a href="https://www.tackledirect.com/st-croix-vic76mhf-avid-inshore-casting-rod-7-ft-6-in.html">https://www.tackledirect.com/st-croix-vic76mhf-avid-inshore-casting-rod-7-ft-6-in.html</a><br /></p>

Asked by Mark Nickerson 8 years ago

When will the new avid rods be shipped from the manufacturer? Thank you! I am anxious to buy one!

David 8 years ago

These rods will be shipped from St. Croix towards the end of September.

Asked by Owen 7 years ago

Would a 5000 clash balence well with this rod?

Donald 7 years ago

The Penn Clash 5000 would balance well with the 8 ft Avid inshore rods.

Asked by Miguel 7 years ago

Which rod model would pair well on a Shimano Stradic 4000 FJ ?

Devon 7 years ago

I would suggest any of the 7' to 7'6" models. Which power to select depends on the size of the lures/bait you will be casting. Try and select the rod with a lure weight that falls most within the range of what lures and or sinkers you will be casting wi

Asked by Leonard martin 7 years ago

Which model would be best paired with a van stall be 125? Beach and pier fishing south Florida.

Donald 7 years ago

The 8' MH or H power St Croix Avid Inshore rod would be best suited for the application it would be used for.

Asked by Austin 7 years ago

What sized reel would fit this rod in a 7ft 3/4 - 2oz version?

Donald 7 years ago

A 5000 size reel would balance well with the St. Croix VIS70HF Avid Inshore Spinning Rod - 7 ft.

Asked by Kade 6 years ago

How does this stack up against the Shimano Terez?

Devon 6 years ago

Both the Avid Inshore and the Terez are fantastic rods, however they are difficult to compare as the are generally seen being used for different applications. The Avid Inshore is an inshore rod, generally used for casting lighter jigs and plugs for speci

Asked by Shawn 6 years ago

Thinking about Pairing the VIS76HF with a diawa BG4500, would that make a good all around inshore combo for striper, and large cobia, maybe even offshore for small tuna and dorado?

Donald 6 years ago

This would be a standout inshore combo for stripers and cobia. As for offshore you might be over matched for that style of fishing.

Asked by pat 6 years ago

would the 8 ft. ml be ok for inshore snook and seatrout or would it be to light?

Donald 6 years ago

You would get great action with the St. Croix VIS76MHF Avid Inshore Spinning Rod - 7 ft. 6 in for the application your using the rod for.

Asked by JK 5 years ago

Does the 7' and 8' heavy rods have double foot guides or just the normal single foot guides? Thanks

Rebecca 5 years ago

First 3 guides on each rod are double, the rest of the guides are single.

Asked by Tom 5 years ago

Are these rods hand made in the USA, as the Tidemaster rods are advertised to be?

Tyler 5 years ago

Designed and handcrafted in Park Falls, U.S.A.

Asked by Jason 5 years ago

Would the VIS66MF be a good light tackle rod for schoolie bass, small blues, porgy's and other inshore Northeast species? Looking to pair it with Stradic ci4+2500. Would that reel balance well with it?

Rebecca 5 years ago

That would be a perfect match. The reel will balance well on the 6'6 or even the 7'. Great light tackle set up.

Asked by Niko Pannes 4 years ago

Would a 3000 Stradic fit well on the 7’6” medium 

KRAIG FRIEDMAN 4 years ago

It will work. That is the set up I use for False Albies. Just pay attention to your line capacity.

Asked by Chris Finch 4 years ago

The light power moderate action what reel would u suggest 

Ryan 4 years ago

Depending on what you are looking to do with the set up and budget, a 2500 or 3000 size spinning reel would be an awesome pairing for that rod.

Asked by bently 4 years ago

look for a st croix avid inshore 80m or 80mh for FL pier fishing which of rod will be a better rod to throw 2 oz cigar minnow live bait? thanks

Tyler Bennett 4 years ago

I would recommend either the medium heavy or the heavy model

Asked by Jesse 4 years ago

Does vis80mf have any double foot guides ?

Ryan Henry 4 years ago

Yes, these rods have have double footed guides 

Asked by Jadon Mancini 4 years ago

Would the <a href="https://www.tackledirect.com/st-croix-vic70hf-avid-inshore-casting-rod-7-ft.html" style="text-decoration-line: none; background-color: rgb(236, 237, 239); color: rgb(51, 122, 183); font-family: Arial; white-space: normal;">VIC70HF</a> p

Sydney 4 years ago

The Avet SXJ will make a great pair to the St. Croix Avid inshore VIC70HF

Asked by KEVIN 3 years ago

Would the VIS80HF be good for offshore boat to catch blackfish and possible seabass paired with a VSX150 or is it not suggested?<p><br></p><p>Are there any other better ST CROIX rod recommendations? </p>

Alex T 3 years ago

To me it sounds like this rod and reel set up would be extreme overkill for these fish, but this set up would be very versatile if you were to use it for other fishing applications as well.<p><br /></p><p>For blackfish you usually want a lighter more sens

Asked by Dave 3 years ago

I am trying to confirm that the Avid inshore spinning rod is a 2 piece rod? Also wondering id the 7'6" medium fast would pair well with a Daiwa BG4000 and 20 LB braid?<br>

Austin Kearney 3 years ago

These are all 1 piece rods. The 7'6" MH would pair perfectly with a BG4000.

Asked by Charlie Gudermuth 2 years ago

I just received my Avid inshore 7'6" MHF rod today , it looks awesome.  I was wondering what Penn Slammer to pair it with the 4500 or the 5500 ? Thanks again. 

Rick - TackleDirect Customer Service 2 years ago

Charlie,<p>That is a great rod, I would pair it with the Penn Slammer 4500 or 4500HS,  That's depending on what retrieve speed you want based on what your targeting.  I would only go to the 5500 if your targeting larger offshore species and need the line

Asked by Mike 2 years ago

Will the VIS76HF match up well with a Stradic 5000?

Brian - TackleDirect Customer Service 2 years ago

Mike, yes those two will absolutely pair up well and will make for a well balanced combo.

Asked by delong wang 2 years ago

76HF is that good for jetty blackfish fishing?use 2-3 oz jig

Brendan - TackleDirect Customer Service 2 years ago

<span>Hi Delong, The 76HF or scr-1577 would be fine for Jetty Blackfish. Just keep in mind that the casting weight of that rod is up to 2oz so anything heavier on that rod you want to use caution when making your casts or setting the hook. Let us know if

Asked by Jimmy 2 years ago

What's a good reel to pair with the Avid Inshore Spinning Rod 7ft. MM.

Bernie - TackleDirect Customer Service 2 years ago

Hello Jimmy, <p>The stradic fl 3000 would pair well with the vis70mm</p>

Asked by Ryan 2 years ago

Which rod would be better for throwing hogy epoxy jigs 1-1/4oz or light jigs in general around the 1oz range from the beach. The 7'6MF or the 8'0MF? 

Brendan - TackleDirect Customer Service 2 years ago

<span>Hi Ryan, I would recommend the St. Croix VIS80MHF Avid Inshore Spinning Rod. </span><a>https://www.tackledirect.com/st-croix-vis80mhf-avid-inshore-spinning-rod-8-ft.html</a><span> This has the correct lure weight rating of 1/2-2oz and combined with

Asked by David S. 4 years ago

Would the 8ft heavy version of the avid or tide master fit the siegler SG? GOnna have 40lb braid and use it at the inlets for snook and reds

Bernie De Graaf 4 years ago

The Siegler sg narrow would fit 40lb braid with no problem and would also fit the 8 foot tidemaster 

Asked by Jimbo82 4 years ago

Can I pair the VIS70HF with a Shimano Saragossa  6000 reel? I would like to cast soft plastics and top water plugs for striped bass?

Bernie De Graaf 4 years ago

That would make a great pairing 

Asked by G 4 years ago

Which model would you recommend to pair with a penn spinfisher vi 4500 with 20 lbs powerpro? Will be fishing mostly around structure for snook and redfish and sometimes on the flats and beaches. Trying to decide between the 7' or 7'6" and M or MH. Thanks!

Alyssa Madosky 4 years ago

Both will be suitable. However you will get more versatility with a 7'6 MH because of better casting and heavier lures for beaches and jetties. 

Asked by Kim nguyen 4 years ago

Is the 7ft Heavy Fast action rod double foot guides ? 

Bernie De Graaf 4 years ago

The first three guides(closer to the grip) are double footed. 

Asked by Francisco 4 years ago

ML or M for striped bass? 2500 Stradic vs 3000?

Alyssa Madosky 4 years ago

Both sizes will certainly get the job done however the 3000 and M power will give you more backbone and control when you get slightly bigger striped bass.