Barschjäger said:
David,
it's great to hear that you have experiences with the G-Lite series, because I'm searching a similar rod (meaning: Same action, maybe a little less power and just a little bit longer for better casting the light jigs)...
You know?
If you have experiences with the St. Croix Avid AVS70ULM2 as well, you could let me know whether this rod would match (?)...this would be great.
Mike
Apart from the 6'6" Savage Gear Light Fishing Range 0 - 0.5g rod I have already referred to earlier in this thread, I also fish with a Sonik SK4 7' (3 - 10g) which I bought after selling my G-Lite's a few years ago. It is probably my favourite rod. I think it is ideal for perch fishing, although I have landed pike up to 16lb on it. For me it has a lovely action. Incidentally The person who was involved in the design of the Sonk KK4 previously worked for Greys ( now Hardy Greys) and was very involved with the design of the G-Lite lure rod.
About 18 months ago Sonik Sports updated the SK4. More info -
https://www.soniksports.com/lure/
However, quite a few lure anglers in the UK favour the Spro lure rods
http://www.spro.eu/en_gb/company-info.aspx
Spro (Japanese ) are nice rods and very reasonably priced. They also produce longer light lure rods which may interest you.
Have a look at this UK tackle dealer's website ( Art of Fishing owned by Ben Field) -
http://www.artoffishing.co.uk/spro - as he sells Spro rods and gives a very good HONEST description of the rods he sells. Ben Field is very approachable and should you be interested in any of the Spro rods I am sure he will answer your enquiries by telephone or email . I think you should be able to find a supplier in Grmany where you could look at the Soro rods ( failing that, if you are close to the Netherlands border you should be able to see one in the Neherlands)
However if you have your heart set on a St Croix, especially after the favourable comments by our American Forum members, and can afford one then, from what I have heard from fellow UK lure anglers, you will not be disappointed
Hope that helps.
David
