St Croix Legend Xtreme Inshore Spinning & Casting Rods - Old Models Review
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St Croix Legend Xtreme Inshore Spinning & Casting Rods - Old Models
The St Croix Legend Xtreme Inshore Spinning and Casting rods are designed specifically for inshore saltwater angling. These rods feature taper enhancement technology blank design that provides curved patterns for improved action along with increased sensitivity. These St Croix inshore rods are stron...g durable and sensitive with high modulus/high strain SCV graphite with FRS and carbon-matte scrim.Features:Integrated Poly Curve tooling technologyAdvanced reinforcing technologySuper high-modulus SCVI graphite with FRS in lower section for maximum power and strength with reduced weightKigan Master Hand Zero Tangle Guides with zirconia rings/titanium frames for ultimate protection against saltwater corrosionSloped wide leg designs of these guides prevents line tangles with mono fluorocarbon and super braid linesFuji SK2 split reel seat for lightweight and sensitive feelXtreme skin handle repels water and dirt cleans up easilyCorrosion-proof wind check and real seat trim pieces2 coats of Flex Coat slow-cure finish15-year transferable warranty backed by St Croix Superstar ServiceMade in USA
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Popularity: 10337
MSRP:
$420.00
$420.00
Used Price:
$294.00
$294.00
Sale Price:
$378.00
$378.00
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St Croix Legend Xtreme Inshore Spinning & Casting Rods - Old Models Reviews
Love it!!
Vinny
5 years ago
Great rod made with premium materials and design
Excellent
David
5 years ago
HIGHLY recommended, specially if you like fishing artificial.
Great product
David
6 years ago
Med fast paired with a shimano Stella 3000. Caught a 36in and a 38in striped bass on the set up. No problem at all. Loved it. If your looking for a light durable set up this is it. Plus it can handle more then that.
St Croix XIS70MHF Legend Xtreme Inshore Spinning Rod
Les Y.
6 years ago
Great sensitive rod with plenty of backbone.
Comes with a protective rod sock.
The handle takes a little getting use to. Great hook keeper that doesnt dig into your hand.
I have this paired up with a Sustain 4000 the model with the kickstand and it pairs well with it.
If price is a issue I would consider the new Avid (teal) instead which is also a great…
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rod that has the same hook keeper now. The previous gen Avid (brown) hook keeper would die into your fingers where it was placed and designed.
Great rod
Jay
7 years ago
Everything I expected from St. Croix
Excellent for Inshore Light Tackle Setup
Logan
7 years ago
Excellent Rod - extremely well built. I have the MF and MLF and either is excellent paired with a 3000 series for light inshore trout and redfishing. 15 year warranty is proof that St. Croix believes in their products and stands behind them.
Excellent Rod
Jamie
7 years ago
I really like Rod the craftsmanship is excellent it has a very fast tip with plenty of backbone since purchasing it I've only had the opportunity to fluke fish up to 70' water no problem feeling the bite and a pleasure fishing it all day going to purchase the spinning version but they are back ordered at the moment
Stain with ease
Manuel A.
8 years ago
The rods stained on the handles with the first use. St Croix states that is not a manufacturing defect and want to charge me$80 per rod to replace. They are right it is a design defect! $400 rod -pretty pathetic
Amazing rod
H
8 years ago
I have had this rod for two yrs now and have caught many fish. My biggest is a 7 lb catfish. It's precise, very sensitive and casts amazing. It's so sensitive that I can feel the objects while the sinker is moving on the bottom and can normally tell if it's a hard or soft bottom etc given the right circumstances (wind, current etc). Solid and have shown no wear what so ever and… read more looks new apart from some dirt that I need to clean :) The handle is amazing to and the material is great to the touch and easy to clean. I have the medium spinning with 30 lb braid but looking to change to 15 lb instead. Using with a shimano sustain 3000. Amazing combo, very light and very balanced! Can fish all day. I use it with many rigs, paternoster rig, carolina rigs, drop shots, all kinds stuff. I've even casted a paternoster rig with a 3 oz sinker and no problems!
Best Inshore Rod!!!!!!
Jack
9 years ago
Have 2 of these so far paired them with the new Stradic 3000FK's with 15 pound power pro braid throwing the hybrid Live target Shrimp 3/8oz lure for Snook,Reds, & Trout. Cast the shrimp a mile and couldn't ask for much more out of this rod. I have yet to have a problem with the white turning yellow and I fish just about everyday. My only complaint is I wish they would make a 7'6"… read more or even an 8'. I plan on adding a MLF and MHF to the arsenal of legend xtremes I have.
An extension of the arm
Jacob
9 years ago
Combined with a Quantum Smoke inshore this is my go to combo for casting inshore artificial baits for drum and speckled trout. The grip is comfortable for all day sight casting and has plenty of power to get the lure out to the grass line.
Couldn't ask for more!
MBrown
10 years ago
I have been an ugly stik man since childhood. I finally decided to see what all the hype was about with premium rods. The first time I held it, I knew I was in a different ballgame. In terms of sensitivity and weight, I had never felt anything like it before. I am a believer! Great product! I will buy another.
A great product
Robert
10 years ago
i have doubled, if not tripled the amount of fish i catch with this pole....this thing has insane sensitivity.......great warranty too
St Croix Legend Xtreme Inshore Spinning & Casting Rods - Old Models Questions and Answers
Asked by
Pete
5 years ago
What baitcaster reel would you recommend fir the XIC70MHF rod? <p>It will he used for stripers, albacore/bonitos in the Northeast.</p><p>Is there a reel that I can use for jigging 1 oz bucktails as well? </p><p>Thanks.</p><p><br></p>
Bernie De Graaf
5 years ago
The shimano Tranx or the Daiwa Lexa would pair well with the St.Croix rod
Asked by
Dinus
6 years ago
Good day,<p><br></p><p>I search a softer rod of the st croix avid inshore VIC70MHF and a stronger rod of the st croix triumph TRS70MF is the st croix legend extreme XIS70MF a good option?</p>
Bernie De Graaf
5 years ago
The XIS70MF would be a good middle ground between those two other rods.
Asked by
Tim
7 years ago
Just purchased this rod from tackle direct (7' MHF) spinning and was wondering what would be a computable reel for it. I really like the new Penn conflict 2. Would this be a good match or is there something better? Thanks.
Bernie
7 years ago
A smaller conflict two would pair up nice with the St.Croix legend extreme. I would take a look at the Shimano Nasci to pair with this rod. <a href="https://www.tackledirect.com/shimano-nasc3000hgfb-nasci-spinning-reel.html" target="_blank">https://www.t
Asked by
Gigi
3 years ago
What year is this model? And whats the difference between the XIS model and XSS model? Why the price difference?
Rick - TackleDirect Customer Service
3 years ago
Gigi,<p>The original St.Croix Legend Extreme Inshore rods came out in iCast 2013. The new 2021 version has upgraded features including super high modulus SCv carbon and Daiwa carbon fiber guides with SiC ring inserts. These plus some other upgrades mak
Asked by
Richie
3 years ago
Pairing with shimano stradic C3000 spinning reel. Which model of this rod would pair best?
Paul Olah
3 years ago
I suggest either the Medium Light or Medium rod. Either one of these would pair nicely with the C3000.
Asked by
Fernando
7 years ago
HI guys,I have a stella fi 4000 i want to pair it with a st croix saltwater Extreme wich model do you recommend.
Donald
7 years ago
The St Croix XIS70MF Legend Xtreme Inshore Spinning Rod would balance best with the FI Stella 4000 spinning reel.
Asked by
Keith Sullivan
9 years ago
Do you know if this rod would get sun bleached and faded after awhile? I like the color, and this rod but I have a few cheap old white poles that turn yellowish and look bad after a few years, I wouldn't want to pay $400 if that would happen with this rod
Brandon
9 years ago
Hello Keith. St. Croix has a very good reputation of their rods being able to stand up to whatever you or nature can throw at them. We have never heard of any fading issues with these rods and can not see this being an issue.
Asked by
geoff
10 years ago
Do you have a 6'' model as 7'' is to long for our style of fishing in the top end of Australia?
Customer Service
10 years ago
The Legend Xtreme Inshore rods are not offered in a model less than 7'. However, St. Croix does make the Xtreme in a shorter freshwater version. It is available in lengths from 5'9" to 6'10". Take a look at them under Freshwater rods > St. Croix > Xtreme.
Asked by
Carson
10 years ago
What Shimano spinning reel would you match with the 7 ft. spinning rod for specks - Carson
Customer Service
10 years ago
Hello Carson. Shimano offers many options that would go GREAT with this rod. Each one is different however in it's own way and would really depend on what you would be fishing for and the tackle you would be using. Feel free to give one of our product s
Asked by
john peponakis
10 years ago
can you use braided line with this pole or strictly mono/fluro..thanks john
Customer Service
10 years ago
You can definitely use braid with these rods.