Beaver Report 4-26-2012

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So I picked up a St Croix Mojo Bass 7'11" heavy rod that handles upt to 2oz and 30lb line at Bass Pro this weekend (Broken Arrow). It was the closest thing they had in the store to an inshore rod without going overboard. They didn't have any Shimano Tidemasters or other rods. I was about to give up and simply order online when I found this one. I like getting a hands-on view of products before I buy online. This rod is a TON lighter than the big ole Eagle Claw rod I tried. I refunded it since it was 2 piece. I had a feeling it would break and since I fell into some price money from a golf tournament, I found the funds needed for this new rod.

Overall, I'm VERY impressed with the capability this thing has an how lightweight it is. It has more backbone than the Eagle Claw and it was as big as a pool cue (no joke) but it's lighter and feels more like a graphite rod. The tip is just fast enough and sensitive enough for swimbaits and other heavy baits. I bet I could fish 1 to 1-1/2oz jigs on deep ledges with this thing no problem and feel the bite too.

Overall I'm very happy with what I got and I'm happy with the price too. My new Cardiff looks really slick on this new rod. Can't wait to try it out!

Thanks to Feathers and Fins for the suggestions/help!!