My new bream rod

[Ravin]

I am currently getting a new rod built up. It is a 7 footer built on a St Croix SC111 blank. I had a few throws with one another guy had & it felt really good. Has anyone here tried the St Croix rods?

[peter bear]

what are they asking $ for it , i bought a loomis of the rack sb721 gl3 for $279. fast taper yet casts any size leadhead with ease.:rolleyes:

[Ravin]

Completed cost is $320 plus a few bucks to get it sent up here.

[MickC]

Hey Ravin,
I have a St Croix baitcaster and it is one nice rod.It used to be 6ft 6inches,till a mate I let use it sat on it:mad: (full of piss).It's now about 6ft and after redoing a few runners is still a nice rod to use ,mostly for heavier lures and spinnerbaits since it lost the tip.
I think you will be pretty happy with your new rod.
You do realise you will have to get a new reel to match,some new line,a couple more lures ,etc,etc.
Good luck

Mick

[Ravin]

:D Yeh new reel etc I already got it :D More plastic more lures more more more

[Ravin]

My rod turned up at last & I'm really impressed with it. Throws 1/16oz jigs a mile & same with little hard bodies. Nice & light & feels excellent to fish with. Christened it first day with a Big Eye Trevally about 1.5 kilos & it felt really good to fight fish with. No bream on it yet but won't be long :D I'm a very happy Ravin Looney :D

[Cindy]

Hi Ravin,

Who is your rod builder and did you buy the St. Croix blank in Australia?
Cheers,
Cindy

[LakeConjolaFish]

Ravin,

I do like the idea of a 7' rod.
I've read on othe forums that Ian Miller is going to make some longer jig rods.

[Ravin]

The rod was built by Allen Glover from Shearwater Rods & he imported the blank as far as I know.