....just doin' a little research
Backwoods Rods
Backwoods Rods
Has anyone out there ever owned one? If so, how did you like it?
....just doin' a little research
....just doin' a little research
I'm a goin' fishin', mama's goin' fishin' and my baby's goin fishin' too.
.......Taj Mahal.... "Fishin' Blues"
.......Taj Mahal.... "Fishin' Blues"
I have one and would agree with JP. They are nice rods but...the price when comparing it to a St.Croix or even a Shimano. 
Also the other nice thing about buying a "Mass Produced" rod is that you can see it, hold on to it and choose the model that suits you best. A custom rod, you order it blind and hope it's what you wanted. Just my 2 cents but when you can buy 2 or even 3 rods for the same price as one it makes the decision a little easier.
Also the other nice thing about buying a "Mass Produced" rod is that you can see it, hold on to it and choose the model that suits you best. A custom rod, you order it blind and hope it's what you wanted. Just my 2 cents but when you can buy 2 or even 3 rods for the same price as one it makes the decision a little easier.-
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Hi Gord,
been doing some research myself as they do look nice but wondered what you are getting for the price. I've always thought that it is all about the blank and the Backwoods boast a Rainshaddow RX7. This appears to be a moderately cheap blank, less than half the price of a StCroix Legend blank. The Backwoods rods are priced similarly to the Legends btw and both have lifetime waranties. The RX7 is thicker than the StCroix and is rated for a lighter lure, this suggests poorer quality. So what do you get for your $. Arguably you may get a better finish from a hand built rod, the possibility of custom sizes and cork size, better or choice of guides, maybe even your name on the rod. The warranty issues listed above are worrying though. I know from experience that StCroix have outstanding customer service with immediate attention and a new rod in the post within 2 weeks. So what does all this mean? I think there is a reason why experienced anglers recommend StCroix and Gloomis - the blanks are high quality and made in the US, and you can throw lures all day with Popeye arms. My 2c, I think I shall be staying with StCroix.
been doing some research myself as they do look nice but wondered what you are getting for the price. I've always thought that it is all about the blank and the Backwoods boast a Rainshaddow RX7. This appears to be a moderately cheap blank, less than half the price of a StCroix Legend blank. The Backwoods rods are priced similarly to the Legends btw and both have lifetime waranties. The RX7 is thicker than the StCroix and is rated for a lighter lure, this suggests poorer quality. So what do you get for your $. Arguably you may get a better finish from a hand built rod, the possibility of custom sizes and cork size, better or choice of guides, maybe even your name on the rod. The warranty issues listed above are worrying though. I know from experience that StCroix have outstanding customer service with immediate attention and a new rod in the post within 2 weeks. So what does all this mean? I think there is a reason why experienced anglers recommend StCroix and Gloomis - the blanks are high quality and made in the US, and you can throw lures all day with Popeye arms. My 2c, I think I shall be staying with StCroix.
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it must be what kind of st criox you own that determines the quality of service....
i broke a st criox premiere rod, my first $100 plus rod purchase....st croix wouldn't do a darn thing for me, as i didnt' have the receipt.
that may be their policy. but i know i dont get any flac from returning loomis or shimano rods w/out a receipt.
i broke a st criox premiere rod, my first $100 plus rod purchase....st croix wouldn't do a darn thing for me, as i didnt' have the receipt.
that may be their policy. but i know i dont get any flac from returning loomis or shimano rods w/out a receipt.