michaelcronje Posted June 22, 2015 Report Share Posted June 22, 2015 I’ve read a couple of good reviews about this rod, but I was wondering if anyone on the SU forum has fished with the St. Croix Mojo Bass Swimbait rod (MBC79HF)? It’s rated to 4oz, and I doubt I’ll fish anything over 5oz. Any opinions or views on this rod would be appreciated! Got an opportunity to buy one at like $95. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badbub19 Posted June 22, 2015 Report Share Posted June 22, 2015 I had one. It was "o.k." but very stiff and heavy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelcronje Posted June 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2015 I had one. It was "o.k." but very stiff and heavy. What style baits were you throwing with it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tybo jones Posted June 23, 2015 Report Share Posted June 23, 2015 First swimbait I rod I had was a mojo. It was a pretty stiff rod didn't really have action just backbone. It's still a pretty descent thought. I beat the hell outta mine before I sold it and upgraded. Great slammer rod. I was mostly throwing 7" 9"slammers, wake jr's, 6" punker, g2 shell cracker Good rod if you get a deal on it but if spend alittle more you could get something better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelcronje Posted June 23, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2015 First swimbait I rod I had was a mojo. It was a pretty stiff rod didn't really have action just backbone. It's still a pretty descent thought. I beat the hell outta mine before I sold it and upgraded. Great slammer rod. I was mostly throwing 7" 9"slammers, wake jr's, 6" punker, g2 shell cracker Good rod if you get a deal on it but if spend alittle more you could get something better. Yeah, I know what you mean. There are definitely better (and more expensive) rods out there. Problem is, here in South Africa, there aren't so many options to choose from! Swimbait fishing just isn't popular enough here to warrant suppliers bringing in these specialised rods. I work at a fishing/outdoor retail store here, and after enquiring from the local Okuma wholesaler about availability on the Okuma Guide Select swimbait rods, this is the actual reply that I got: "To order the rod we have a min order quantity of 100 per model and unless you are able to order such quantities it will not be feasible to bring the rod in." And buying online from Tackle Warehouse etc is too risky and expensive! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tybo jones Posted June 23, 2015 Report Share Posted June 23, 2015 If the mojo is the only option I'd say grab it. It's not terrible, good rod to start out with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelcronje Posted June 23, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2015 Looks like that's the way it's gonna be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THELIVVYMONSTER Posted June 23, 2015 Report Share Posted June 23, 2015 I have St. Croix mojo bass 7'9 rod mounted on a Shimano Curado 300e. This rod is by far the best bang for your buck! The rod is stiffer then most bass rods. I'm sure you won't regret it... Salty_Cak 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sasqwatch01 Posted June 24, 2015 Report Share Posted June 24, 2015 I had one and sold it within a week, idk if I got a flimsy one but it was way too soft and felt so uneasy about throwing anything over 3 ounces. I now have a okuma guide select and its a much better rod imo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelcronje Posted June 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2015 I was seriously considering the Okuma Guide Select. Unfortunately not available here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salty_Cak Posted July 3, 2015 Report Share Posted July 3, 2015 i have one and i like it. has a nice action to it. i throw heavier baits then 4 oz on it though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelcronje Posted July 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2015 i have one and i like it. has a nice action to it. i throw heavier baits then 4 oz on it though Good to hear Alex! Gonna be testing mine out soon... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salty_Cak Posted July 4, 2015 Report Share Posted July 4, 2015 Yea i stuck a 6lber on mine a bit ago and i was throwing the cl8 baby possum and thats 4.5 oz. its a stiff fishing rod when you need it to be and has a great action when you have a fish on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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