St. Croix Legend Ultra - 5 wts

Review Date
July 4, 2003

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Reviewed by: Craig Adamson(Unregistered User) ,  Mountaineer , from Kelowna BC Canada

Price Paid:  $450.00 at Trout Water Supply

Summary:
Well what a beauty. Sage who? I was lucky enough to get a weekend with a legend ultra 3 wt, and that sold me on the rod. My new 6 wt 3 piece is a dream, and makes flyfishing that much better. It is a top quality rod, and I now know that I will never own a sage in my life. Craig

Review Date
November 15, 2002

Overall Rating
 3 of 5

Value Rating
 4 of 5

Visitors rate this review
4.00 of 5, 1 votes

Reviewed by: James (Unregistered User) ,  50+ days a year

Price Paid:  $290.00

Summary:
Rod performs well when the ferrules don't slip, but ferrules always slip. I broke the rod in my 2nd month when the connection closest to the tip got loose. On my back cast, the connection broke and both ferrules splintered. The lifetime warranty is great, but having to continuously send the rod back and pay $10 each time can get tiresome and expensive. After having the rod serviced, the ferrules still come loose.

Customer Service:
excellent

Similar Products Used:
Scott S-series

Review Date
September 11, 2002

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Visitors rate this review
4.00 of 5, 3 votes

Reviewed by: northpaw(Unregistered User) ,  30 days a year , from Lufkin, Tx, USA

Price Paid:  $220.00

Summary:
I got my hands on this rod after shattering my other 5 wt (no warranty) in a local lake. Honestly I had every intention of walking out with a new G Loomis GL3, but after casting the two side by side it was a no brainer for me. I preferr an 8'6 length for my stroke but opted for the 9' to cover nymphing and short line use as well. I tend to agree with some of the other posts, the action is just a bit shy of what I would feel "fast", but suits me perfectly. On my last quickie trip I hurriedly packed what I thought to be my 5 wt reel and headed to the stream only to discover my salt (8 wt) reel in my fanny pack. With no choice but to strap it on, I did so and was amazed at the rods backbone. I got curious and began stripping line and double hauling..... the rod finally ran out of legs, but not until I could see the backing visible beneath the few remaining coils of fly line on the reel. Accuracy, light touch (with the right line!), versatility...... I don't see how you can find a better value for your $

Customer Service:
no exp thus far

Similar Products Used:
Redington, All Star Austin series

Review Date
September 2, 2002

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Reviewed by: MikeC (Unregistered User) ,  40 days a year

Price Paid:  $110.00 at Cabelas

Summary:
Based on 4-piece Ultra Legend blank custom made. Excellent profile, responsive, lightweight.
As usual, St. Croix delivers a great value.

Customer Service:
Haven't needed it.

Similar Products Used:
Sage RPL+, Scott STS, GLoomis GL4, T & T Vector

Review Date
August 14, 2002

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Reviewed by: maharba(Unregistered User) ,  50+ days a year , from Hammonds Plains Nova Scotia

Price Paid:  $290.00 at Fishin' Fever

Summary:
Purchased it as an upgrade to a St Croix Pro Graphite 5 Wt. The Legend is an excellent value for the money. The overall quality is superb and it casts very well. The accompaning rod case is well made and sturdy.

Customer Service:
Excellent - My first St Croix Rod broke when I fell on a rock in a stream. It was replaced no questions asked.

Similar Products Used:
St Croix Pro Graphite. Sage. Loomis.