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St. Croix VTS71MHF Victory Bass Spinning Rod

St. Croix VTS71MHF Victory Bass Spinning Rod

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TD Code		TechniqueLengthPowerActionLine WeightLure WeightRod WeightPrice
VTS71MHF
SCR-2088		Max-Finesse7'1''
1 pc		Medium HeavyFast6-20lb3/8-3/4oz3.8oz$200.00 USD
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Built by hand with premium materials and components, the St. Croix Victory Bass Spinning Rods are a tournament caliber series designed to help solidify your spot on the podium. The Victory Series is a fully comprehensive lineup of technique-specific rods to help dial in tournament level performance with your favorite bass fishing tactics. Built on St. Croix's new SCIII+ blanks, these rods offer superior strength and lifting power and significantly reduced blank weight. This new SCIII+ material is a high-modulus hybrid carbon fiber that combines properties of St. Croix's SCIII and SCVI carbon blank material. This combination of materials allows for a rod action that is truly customized for the rod's intended application. These expertly balanced blanks are fitted with quality componentry such as ultra-durable Fuji Concept "O" guides with deep press inserts for superior performance with monofilament, fluorocarbon, or braided lines. Spinning models are equipped Fuji VSS reel seats along with a Fuji KDPS reel seat nut with a thread covering hood. Rounding out the design is a set of split-grip handles fashioned from high quality cork for a comfortable grip and classic appearance. All Victory Bass Rods are handcrafted in Park Falls, Wisconsin to ensure they meet the standard of quality that anglers have to come to expect from St. Croix Rods.

Features:

  • Super high-modulus hybrid carbon fiber SCIII+ blanks matched with Fortified Resin System (FRS) technology offering maximum power and strength with a significantly reduced blank weight.
  • Integrated Poly Curve (IPC) mandrel technology
  • Taper Enhancement (TET) blank design provides curved patterns for improved action with increased sensitivity
  • Fuji Concept "O" guides with deep press inserts
  • Fuji SK2 reel seat on casting models with comfort centric complimenting componentry
  • Fuji VSS real seat on spinning models with comfort centric complimenting componentry
  • Fuji KDPS reel seat nut on spinning and casting models with thread covering hood
  • Split-grip, super-grade cork handles customized per model
  • Model specific hook keepers selectively placed per technique
  • Single coat sealer on blank with slow cure finish
  • Two coats of Flex-Coat slow cure finish on guides
  • 15 year transferrable warranty backed by St. Croix Superstar Service
  • Designed and handcrafted in Park Falls, U.S.A. for bass anglers worldwide
4.5 Stars based on 11 reviews
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By Brian
Plymouth, MN
Huge bang for the buck!
June 30, 2022
This is my fourth Victory rod. The action is incredible. My go-to rod for live bait and finesse jigs for walleye. Super sensitive tip and plenty of backbone. Love this new series from St. Croix. Made in Park Falls, WI and comes with a 15 year warranty. Buy it, you won’t be disappointed!
By David
Greenville, OH
Nice sensitivity and great backbone
June 3, 2022
I bought the VTS71MF as an all around rod for bass and the smaller channel catfish is the lakes around me. However, in trying to target these fish, I end up catching many smaller fish. The sensitivity is great, as I have been able to feel bites at a little over 50yds with the use of braid. I could feel the head shaking of the crappie I had hooked at that the mentioned 50yds, before it was overpowered by the rod. With the Stradic fl 3000 and 20lb braid this rod casts great.

The backbone of this rod is stiff enough that smaller fish are brought to surface and skip as they are reeled in, which I find kind of comical. As this rod is meant to be used for bass, it should provide the power needed to pull them out of any area.
By Todd
Cincinnati, Ohio
Amazing Rod
March 9, 2022
This rod is a must for small hair (marabou) jigs and swimbaits. It's not built for sensitivity needed techniques. But, it will cast the lighter, smaller finesse baits with ease.
Pros
  • action
  • length
  • cost
By BROOKS
DETROIT, MI
NOT MADE FOR KAYAK USE. NOT AS SENSITIVE AS EXPRIDE. DOEN'T LOAD AS WELL AS SLX
December 22, 2021
Victory spinning 7'3 ML XF. I have hooked 7-8 fish and lost them all, just on his rod... Just this rod.. NOT my other rods. Same set-up on my Dawia Aird X, my Shimano SXL, my Abu Garcia Veritas, my Expride. The flex through the first four guides are very soft, so driving a hook into the fish mouth on drop shot can be difficult, even without a weed guard. The fish do not stay pinned. I confirmed this with St. Croix. Victory sensitivity is ok, not great, but ok.. its not like the sensitivity of my Expride. When, I put my Victory down and start using my SLX, I find myself being surprised how the load & sensitivity is better with the SLX. On all my spinning rods, I use 10lb braid to 8lb fluorocarbon. Lastly, St. Croix told me the Victory 7'3" Medium Extra Fast was not the rod for me on a Kayak, even though St. Croix shows a guy in a Kayak fishing this rod. They stated the tip was not right for a Kayak and I should look at a Mojo Yak opposed to this rod😢
Pros
  • Price point
  • Good Customer Service
Cons
  • 1. Doesn't load as well as Shimano SLX
  • 2. Not as sensitive as an Expride
  • 3. Loses fish if fished from a Kayak
  • 4. St. Croix Exchange policy, only credits $100 toward upgrade
By Wyatt
Upstate NY
7’3” MLXF
September 28, 2021
This will be my sixth victory spinning rod and probably my favorite thus far, very versatile rod. I love St.croixs but, replaced a lot of rods with victory rods.
Pros
  • Light, crisp, looks great, sensitive
By J b.
Mpls MN
Better than...
August 31, 2021
Victory 710MLEF-S is Better than I thought it would be. Amazing rod which is feather lite. I'll be loading up on Victory Rods. Best Rod St. Croix has built in a long time. Got away from them due to weight, not these thou. A+++. Keep it up St. Croix
By Jimmy L.
Cherry Hill, NJ
St. Croix Delivered On Their Promise
August 8, 2021
Beyond Impressed. Balance is great, rod tip is very soft, casts a mile, has tremendous backbone and the cost is reasonable for such high quality. What else can you ask for?
By Caden
Saint Charles, Illinois
Perfect Rod
June 26, 2021
Best rod out there. Actions are amazing, sensitive is great, and just the overall feel is amazing.
By Ride2K
Virginia
High Dollar Rod for &100s Less
May 24, 2021
I got the 7’ 3” ‘Max-Tactical’, Medium, Extra Fast.

I use it primarily for bank fishing for Largemouth Bass in ponds and lakes.

I feel every bite. Hooks sets are more sure. And I can throw an unweighted 5” Senko a mile. Makes it easier to sneak up on a seasoned Largemouth.

I was looking at adding a St. Croix Premier when a salesman at a local store told me the Victory line had been released.

I did online research and saw quickly that with these rods you’re getting high dollar value for much less.

The initial run was practically sold out, so when I saw TackleDirect had one I placed the order.

Love it!!
By Anonymous
Philadelphia, PA
Perfect for ned rigging
May 24, 2021
Very light and sensitive. More backbone than similarly specked Mojo Bass rod.
By Dan
Weymouth, MA
St Croix #1 Rods
March 21, 2021
This is an amazing rod at great price.
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