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Old 09-21-2010, 09:27 PM   #2
Mike P
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I bought the MH 10-1/2' Mojo this spring. Rated for 2-6 oz. Bearing in mind that I own about 8 Ron Arra rods, and have been a Lamiglas loyalist all of my life, since I've bought the Mojo, I've fished with my Lamis a grand total of two times this year in the Canal. I've even replaced my All Star 1209 as my primary jigging rod with the Mojo--and if you've fished with me in the past, you know that at one time you'd have to pull a gun on me to make me give up that rod.

They cast well. Many feel that they're easier to cast than the more expensive Legends. The have enough balls to lift 4 or even a 5 oz jig off the bottom, and they put a hurting on fish in that current. I've handled bass into the low 30 pound range on it as easily as I've handled them on any Lami. And, I will bet that due to the more moderate/fast action, I've pulled way fewer hooks than I did over the years on the 1209.

I traded a factory XSRA 1205 for the lighter 10-1/2 footer, rated 3/4 to 4 oz. at the end of July, and IMO it's an excellent rod for plugs up to about 3 oz, and will make a dynamite beach rod, as well as a light plugging rod for the Canal. I have to say that once you get to 3 oz, the heavier Mojo handles them better.

People talk about the low rider guides, but IMO it's the blank that makes this a special caster. If you've used Lamiglas rods of 10 or 11 feet, you know that there's a little up and down oscillation in the upper half of the rod after you release on the cast--even on the moderate/fast 1322. There's hardly any on the Mojo. It's a much lighter and more responsive rod. Even with a 29 oz Saltiga on it, it's easy to fish it all tide.

I don't have any loyalty or connection to St Croix. I just think that they've hit a grand slam with this rod, and it's a steal at $240. I'd gladly pay another $100 for one.

And no rod company has better customer service.

That being said, there is one minor recurring problem with these rods. They use a small plastic piece to secure the ends of the grips, and the one just above the reel seat is notorious for coming lose. I may have the only 2-6 Mojo ever made where it hasn't happened, but it did come loose on my 3/4-4. Some super glue fixed it for now. After the season I'll use epoxy to fix it.

I've also heard some complaints about the reel seat coming loose, but haven't seen it happen yet to anyone I know who has the rod. This has been a long time issue with St Croix.

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