Croix Avid
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 St Croix AVID SERIES  US $150.00
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 St Croix Avid series musky rod AM70MHF US $175.00
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 St Croix Custom Blt Avid Spinning Rod 7 0 3 Pc 2S70MF3 G US $250.00
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 St Croix Avid Series® Cabelas RLS Fly Combo 7 WT New US $350.00
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 ST CROIX AVID AVC70MF 7 MEDIUM BAITCAST ROD US $179.99
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 St Croix Avid Inshore Spinning Rod AIS70HF US $220.00
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 St Croix Avid Inshore Spinning Rod AIS76MF US $210.00
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 St Croix Avid Inshore Spinning Rod AIS70MF US $200.00
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 St Croix AVID fly rod US $180.00
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 St Croix Avid Inshore Spinning Rod AIS76MHF US $220.00
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 ST CROIX AVID STEELHEAD SPINNING ROD AVS96MHF2 US $240.00
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 St croix Avid Spinning rod Avs70mlf 7 medium light f US $179.95
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 St Croix Avid 86 5 Weight 4 pc Fly Rod NEW US $260.00
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 St Croix Avid Series Spinning Rod AVS63MXF US $170.00
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 ST CROIX Avid AVC66MHM One Piece Crankbait Rod US $268.64
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 St Croix Avid Series Spinning Rod AVS68MXF US $180.00
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 ST CROIX AVID INSHORE SPINNING ROD AIS76MF US $210.00
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 ST CROIX AVID INSHORE SPINNING ROD AIS76HF US $220.00
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 ST CROIX AVID INSHORE SPINNING ROD AIS70MM US $200.00
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 ST CROIX AVID INSHORE SPINNING ROD AIS70MF US $200.00
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 ST CROIX AVID INSHORE SPINNING ROD AIS70HF US $220.00
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 ST CROIX AVID INSHORE SPINNING ROD AIS76MLF US $200.00
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 ST CROIX AVID INSHORE SPINNING ROD AIS76MHF US $220.00
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 ST CROIX AVID INSHORE SPINNING ROD AIS70MLF US $190.00
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 ST CROIX AVID INSHORE SPINNING ROD AIS70MHF US $210.00
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 ST CROIX AVID INSHORE SPINNING ROD AIS66MF US $190.00
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 ST CROIX AVID A9062 Fly Fishing Rod 2 Piece 6WT US $284.44
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 St Croix Avid Series Fly Rods A9074 US $280.00
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 St Croix Avid Series Fly Rods A9064 US $270.00
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 St Croix Avid Series Fly Rods A9062 US $240.00
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 St Croix Avid Series Fly Rods A9054 US $270.00
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 St Croix Avid Series Fly Rods A9052 US $240.00
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 St Croix Avid Series Fly Rods A8654 US $260.00
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 St Croix Avid Series Fly Rods A8054 US $250.00
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 St Croix Avid Series Fly Rods A9044 US $270.00
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 St Croix Avid Series Fly Rods A9042 US $240.00
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 St Croix Avid Series Fly Rods A8644 US $260.00
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 ST CROIX AVID A7042 Fly Fishing Rod 2 Piece 4WT US $284.44
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 St croix Avid Spinning rod Avs66mlf 66medium lite f US $169.95
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 ST CROIX Avid AVC70MF One Piece Casting Rod US $268.64
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 ST CROIX AVID 7624 Fly Fishing Rod 4 Piece 2WT US $268.64
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 ST CROIX Avid AVC60MHF One Piece Casting Rod US $268.64
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 ST CROIX Avid AVC66MLF One Piece Casting Rod US $252.83
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 St Croix Avid Series Fly Rod A9074 FREE ST CROIX HAT US $280.00
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 St Croix Avid Series Spinning AVS63MXF US $170.00
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 ST CROIX Avid AVC86MHF2 SALMON 8 6 Casting Rod 2 Pce US $347.65
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 St Croix Avid Series Spinning AVS63MLXF US $170.00
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 St Croix Avid 9 4 Weight 2 pc Fly Rod NEW US $240.00
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 St Croix Avid Series Spinning AVS68MXF US $180.00
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 ST CROIX AVID AVC70MHXF 7 MEDIUM HEAVY BAITCAST ROD US $189.99
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 St Croix Avid Series Spinning AVS59MXF US $160.00
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 ST CROIX AVID AVC70MHF 7 MEDIUM HEAVY BAITCAST ROD US $189.99
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 St Croix Avid Series Center Pin AVS150MLM3 US $300.00
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 St Croix Avid Series Casting AVC68MXF US $180.00
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 St Croix Avid Series Casting AVC62MXF US $170.00
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 St Croix Avid Pearl Spinning APS63MLXF US $190.00
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For more than twenty five years I've been using ultra light fishing tackle and have learned that fishing with ultralight gear is one of the most enjoyable ways to catch fish. When I use the term 'tackle' or 'gear' I'm referring specifically to the rod, reel, and line that are employed while fishing. When you downsize your rod, reel, and line, the baits and lures that you use will also become smaller, mostly out of necessity.
This type of fishing can be done for type of fish. In my opinion 'ultra light' fishing is simply matching your rod reel and line to the size of fish you intend to catch, then as your skills become better, it means catching fish larger than your gear and line would suggest. For example catching five to six pound trout or smallmouth bass while using a four foot ultra light rod and matching reel, spooled with four pound test. The same rule holds true when fishing for ten pound steelhead with a medium action rod and reel, spooled with eight pound test.
Fishing with light tackle also makes you become a better angler. It forces you to learn how to "play" your catch, rather than just winching your fish in. I'm not a fly fisherman, but one of the best quotes ever made came from the fly fishing movie A River Runs Through It. In this movie the reverend Mclean is said to have said, "Anyone who does not know how to catch a fish should be able to disgrace that fish by catching it."
To me this quote sums up ultra light fishing quite nicely. This type of fishing literally forces you to become a better angler and learn "how" to catch fish, rather than relying on some sort of luck from the fishing Gods. The bottom line is that if you use quality rods, reels, and line ultra light fishing will most certainly result in catching more fish. This is one of the keys to ultra light fishing tackle. You always want to purchase quality gear and line.
When fishing with ultra light gear that gear gets put to the test. The drag on your reel, for example, is of the utmost importance. This is why purchasing quality reels such as those made by Pflueger, is so important. How about fishing line? I've always been a fan of Stren monofilament, although any name brand manufacturer will work fine. Skimping on the cost of line is never a good idea when it comes to ultra light fishing tackle.
The same rule applies to your fishing rod. In many instances sub par quality ultra light rods have a very "whippy" quality to them. When you hold them in you hand and shake the rod tip, it feels almost as if you're holding some sort of whip. An ultra light rod should have some 'backbone' to it for quality hook sets. Although they are a bit expensive, St. Croix makes great light fishing rods that last a lifetime and perform wonderfully.
The bottom line is that light fishing tackle is the way to go if you want to catch more fish, have more fun, and become a better angler. Give it a try and find out for yourself just how enjoyable fishing with ultra light tackle can be.
Trevor Kugler is co-founder of JRWfishing.com and an avid angler. He has more than 25 years experience fishing for all types of fish, and 15 years of business and internet experience. He currently raises his five year old daughter in the heart of trout fishing country.
Gang Hooks Tied & Ready To Fish: http://www.jrwfishing.com/gang_hooks.asp
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Ste. Croix $19.99 Ste. Croix - Art Print |
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St. Croix $24.99 St. Croix - Photographic Print |
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Avid Studio $169.99 Avid Studio |
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Avid Golfer $12.99 Avid Golfer - Tin Sign |
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St Croix $29.99 John Rogers St Croix - Photographic Print |
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Armory, St. Croix $24.99 Armory, St. Croix - Photographic Print |
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AVID STUDIO EDU 8210-30008-01 $106.99 AVID STUDIO EDU 8210-30008-01 |
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AVID ELEVEN RACK 9900-59335-00 $937.99 AVID ELEVEN RACK 9900-59335-00 |
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Avid Mbox - 3rd Gen $409.49 Avid Mbox - 3rd Gen |
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Avid Fast Track C400 $249.99 Avid Fast Track C400 |
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Avid Fast Track C600 $399.99 Avid Fast Track C600 |
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Avid Vocal Studio $79.95 Avid Vocal Studio |
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Avid KeyStudio Keyboard $118.29 Avid KeyStudio Keyboard |
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Avid Mix Artist Series $1146.59 Avid Mix Artist Series |
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Avid Recording Studio $59.99 Avid Recording Studio |
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Avid Pro Tools 10 $699 Avid Pro Tools 10 |
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Avid Sibelius 7 Upgrade $119.99 Avid Sibelius 7 Upgrade |
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Avid Keystudio Keyboard $118.29 Avid KeyStudio Keyboard |
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Avid Mbox - 3Rd Gen $409.49 Avid Mbox - 3rd Gen |
