Thanks Kirk. Minnesotan here who fishes the Wisconsin Crash mentioned in the article. The St Croix bass rods are the wrong rod for the job. For the crash, a 6 or 7 weight saltwater rod will do the job a lot better. You're just casting small baitfish patterns so overweighed lines are counterproductive.
Hey David, Tim Romano here. I’m the “crash guy” in the group. While I’m admittedly an outsider, I have fished this event the past five years and wanted to offer a quick perspective.
I’m not convinced the St. Croix rods are the wrong tools for the job. They make both 6- and 7-weights in this lineup, and while you’re absolutely right that people often over-gun this fishery, especially when it comes to rod choice - we do occasionally enjoy throwing some heavier patterns simply because it’s fun.
St. Croix designed these rods specifically with "bass-centric lengths and power, combined with ergonomics meant for fishing hard and long whether that’s feeding poppers and sliders, working crayfish patterns, targeting river smallmouth, or launching oversized deer-hair frogs into cabbage and pads."
We think they’ll be a welcome addition to the quiver and are genuinely excited to put them through their paces.
Tons of good books have come out in recent months, and not just the same old how-to/where-to stuff. Publishers are (thankfully) taking some chances and letting talented writers from all different backgrounds showcase their stuff.
Thanks Kirk. Minnesotan here who fishes the Wisconsin Crash mentioned in the article. The St Croix bass rods are the wrong rod for the job. For the crash, a 6 or 7 weight saltwater rod will do the job a lot better. You're just casting small baitfish patterns so overweighed lines are counterproductive.
Hey David, Tim Romano here. I’m the “crash guy” in the group. While I’m admittedly an outsider, I have fished this event the past five years and wanted to offer a quick perspective.
I’m not convinced the St. Croix rods are the wrong tools for the job. They make both 6- and 7-weights in this lineup, and while you’re absolutely right that people often over-gun this fishery, especially when it comes to rod choice - we do occasionally enjoy throwing some heavier patterns simply because it’s fun.
St. Croix designed these rods specifically with "bass-centric lengths and power, combined with ergonomics meant for fishing hard and long whether that’s feeding poppers and sliders, working crayfish patterns, targeting river smallmouth, or launching oversized deer-hair frogs into cabbage and pads."
We think they’ll be a welcome addition to the quiver and are genuinely excited to put them through their paces.
Great roundup!!
Tons of good books have come out in recent months, and not just the same old how-to/where-to stuff. Publishers are (thankfully) taking some chances and letting talented writers from all different backgrounds showcase their stuff.
More about this please.
My favorite part had to be the Fish for Change fundraiser! Great to see y'all at the show.