The Legend Xtreme is without a doubt St. Croix's most advanced builds when it comes to spinning rods. When it comes to comfort, responsiveness, and sensitivity, you'll struggle to find a better option. If you're looking for the ultimate finesse rod, check this out one - do have a look at the price tag before though.
Reasons to buy
- St. Croix has used some of the most advanced technology in the sport to create a taper perfectly fitted to finesse techniques
- Made with a SCV carbon blank - an incredibly advanced blank when it comes to sensitivity and overall responsiveness
- Uses Daiwa's AGS carbon fiber guide system - a proven feature that reduces weight on a rod while improving line flow and overall smoothness
- Xtreme Skin handle provides great grip in all weather conditions - this is a feature we haven't seen before on a spinning rod
- Incredible lightweight build with a strong backbone
- One of St. Croix's most advanced options
Reasons not to buy
- This ones pretty obvious... the price tag is something we've seldom seen - but this is some serious quality
- Some anglers have an issue with the handle being too short
- Anglers have mentioned that this rod could be lighter
Reviews from our Readers
Bottom Line
The Legend Xtreme is one of the most expensive rods on today's shelves. There's no doubt that this is one of St. Croix's finest builds and you won't find many rods with sensitivity to this degree, but many feel that this rod is not worth this hefty price tag. If you can afford it, this is quite a rod to add your finesse collection.
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
