new surf rod?

[tlapinski]

Originally Posted by massbassman

Have there been any issues with the Legends?

Both of mine broke last year and I know of at least 3 others that broke in the same spot in the blank (just above the fore grip) since then.

[massbassman]

Originally Posted by tlapinski

Both of mine broke last year and I know of at least 3 others that broke in the same spot in the blank (just above the fore grip) since then.

Not what I wanted to hear! I bought it last winter before I had surgery on my shoulder. It's never seen water, in fact it still has the price tags on it.

Anyone need a new rod?

[massbassman]

Were you fighting fish Toby, or was it during a cast when the rod was loaded? Just curious.

[tlapinski]

Originally Posted by massbassman

Were you fighting fish Toby, or was it during a cast when the rod was loaded? Just curious.

Both on the cast. 9' 3/4 - 4 was on a 2-3/8 SS popper and the 11' (3 - 6 I think) broke on a medium size rigged eel.

[massbassman]

Originally Posted by tlapinski

Both on the cast. 9' 3/4 - 4 was on a 2-3/8 SS popper and the 11' (3 - 6 I think) broke on a medium size rigged eel.

That's discouraging, i've always liked and used their products, and hope this is just a bad run of blanks. With the price you pay, you would expect great quality, but I guess more doent mean better these days. Any issues I've ever had have been promptly addressed, hopefully they stood behind your rods. I bought the 10' 6"... only wish I had heard this earlier in the year, probably would have made a different decision.

[SeaWolf]

massbass, i love my 2 legends and have the same 2 as toby. my 3-8 11' is my favorite rod, but i know it could be a ticking time bomb. it's doesn't change how i fish them tho. hearing toby's issues on top of other's issues w/ all of the st croix surf rods and blanks made me no longer build or offer them. ones said to be fixed still had the issue.

anyhow, to answer the question in this thread, yes, a used GSB1201M would be a great deal. a lot depends on what reel you have, where you plan to fish and what you plan to throw. what ever you get, look for a rod with lighter guides, Fuji K-guides, NGC-guide design, or low riders. you want a light rod to make your experience more fun and enjoyable. an older GSB built on cone-of-flight guide design w/ big guides makes a great blank only ok. take a ride to a reputable tackle shop and check out some of the production rods on the wall and see what feels good too and maybe come back and get opinions on 1 or more of those rods too.

[tysdad115]

Originally Posted by SeaWolf

a used GSB1201M would be a great deal. a lot depends on what reel you have, where you plan to fish and what you plan to throw. what ever you get, look for a rod with lighter guides, Fuji K-guides, NGC-guide design, or low riders. you want a light rod to make your experience more fun and enjoyable. an older GSB built on cone-of-flight guide design w/ big guides makes a great blank only ok.

My GSB 1201M has the older guide set up , I was wondering about having it re done with newer guide layout, do you think its worth it? Sorry to derail the thread OP.