The Bass X is one of St. Croix's more affordable options, but it still has the classic St. Croix performance that we've come to expect. This rod would make a great option if you're looking to get a more responsiveness out of your casting rod, as it is extremely light and offers the necessary sensitivity to feel any bite.
- Premium SCII carbon blank
- Hard aluminum-oxide guides with black frames
- Split grip with premium-grade cork
- Fuji ECS reel seat with black hood
Reasons to buy
- Lightweight, and seriously comfortable casting rod
- Ideal rod for using jigs and fishing heavy cover - strong backbone to get bass out of any situation
- For this price range, this rod offers great sensitivity
- Versatile and comfortable for all kinds of applications
- Strong graphite blank with tough and durable aluminum-oxide guides
- Built for bass angling, but can be used for other species with effect
Reasons not to buy
- Some anglers say this rod isn't as fast as its described - the tip may be a bit heavy for some
- Once again, some users have had line guide issues - this is something we've seen a few times with St. Croix rods
Reviews from our Readers
Bottom Line
The St. Croix Bass X is a casting rod which offers solid all-round performance and is a great rod to use when fishing heavy cover.
This is another very popular rod by St. Croix, and should definitely be considered if you're lurking in this price range. The Mojo Bass is slightly more expensive, but have a few more features which contribute to performance - have a look.
FAQ's
About the brand
St. Croix rods provide performance options to all anglers. With rods for every application and technique, their complete collections offer choices in size, power and action, so you'll never need to compromise.
St. Croix have become one of the most powerful brands in rod development, and there's no surprise that they have produced some of finest technique-specific rods that bass fishing has ever seen.
A few professionals that work with St. Croix:
- Scott Rook
- Matt Massey
- Jesse Wiggins
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