Question about a St. Croix Rod

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I was presented with an oppritunity to purchase a ST. CROIX LEGEND ULTRA 8’ 5WT which is a 2 piece for $150.It’s brand spanking new and comes with lifetime warranty card, etc. From my reading this is the ideal weight for trout (What I fish for). Anyone ever used this rod and if so how was your experience? Let me know and thanks in advance because it seems like a good price to me.
Darrin

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I absolutely love that rod.

I bought one for my wife several years back and liked it so much I fished it hard, to the exclusion of my first string 5wt trout rod. the rod is a freaking cannon.

I built a 6wt for windy weather and bigger water.

st croix quality is awesome and you’ll be very very happy with that rod.

mgj

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I have a few SCLU rods. I like um but that does not mean you will…ya need to cast it before ya buy.

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i absolutely love my St. Croix legend ultra 3wt. medium/fas action, subtle presentations, lightweight, etc…no bad things to say about it whatsoever. for $150, if it was me, id be all over it. i just bought the St. Croix Imperial 5wt, otherwise, id tell you to buy it and sell it to me .

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I own five St Croix LU rods including the rod you mentioned. I’ve cast/fished rods from every major manufacture and and the LU is thee rod I like the best of all of them.

For the price you mentioned I’d grab it. I’d be very surprised if you didn’t like it but even if you didn’t you’d have no problem selling it and getting what you paid for it.

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I use a LU 8wt. I think its the best commercially made rod for the money. My only disapointment was when I closely examined the guide wraps under a magnifying glass I saw double and triple skips in a few wraps. That is why I build my own from now on, Hook and Hackle has the best prices on LU blanks…FB.

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I have 9’ 5 weight LU rod. I love it. I think I might pick another up later on in a 4wt. 150 bucks is a steal. Get some good line for it!

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I own a Legend Ultra 8’ 4wt and I love it. It is my go to rod for trout, and I wouldn’t trade it for any others.

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Darrin,
I have 2 LUs…9’ 8wt & 8’ 3wt…love 'em both & if you can get that rod for $150.00, BUY IT!! Heck, even if you don’t like it (which I would doubt) you would have no problem selling it for that price…just don’t send in the warranty card until you know you’re keeping it.
Mike