Are the St. Croix Physyx rods worth the upgrade—or just a different handle? In this video, Joe Michels of Fish Point delivers an in-depth first impressions and side-by-side comparison of the St. Croix Physyx and Legend Tournament Bass rods, focusing on the real-world differences in balance, weight, casting performance, and, most importantly, the controversial carbon fiber Trigon handle.
In this in-depth rod review, Joe Michels from Fish Point takes a close look at the St. Croix Legend Tournament Bass Power Finesse casting rod, model LBTC73HXF. This 7’3”, heavy power, extra-fast action rod is marketed as a “Power Finesse” tool—but what does that really mean on the water? Joe gives you an honest, hands-on evaluation of the rod’s strengths, limitations, and ideal use cases in real Arizona fishing conditions.
Welcome to this full-length, in-depth review of the St. Croix Legend Tournament Bass Jerkbait Casting Rod, model LBTC68MXF. If you’re an angler who’s serious about jerkbait fishing, topwater poppers, or twitch baits, this rod deserves your attention.
In this video, I take a comprehensive look at how this 6’8” medium power, extra-fast action rod performs across various conditions.
Welcome back to the channel! In this detailed DMRVP-style review, I take a deep dive into the St. Croix Legend Tournament Bass LBTC76HMF Flipping Rod, a 7’6” heavy-power rod with a moderate-fast action. If you’re serious about flipping and pitching bass in heavy cover, flooded timber, and dense brush—especially in western fisheries like Arizona—this rod might deserve a place on your deck.
Welcome back to the channel. In this review, I take a deep dive into the St. Croix Legend Tournament LBTC72HMM Rip-N-Chatter Rod, a 7’2” casting rod designed for vibrating jigs, spinnerbaits, and buzzbaits.
Welcome to another in-depth rod review from FishPoint with Joe Michels. Today we’re breaking down the St. Croix Legend Tournament Bass Power Flipping Rod, model LBTC7100HMF. At 7 feet 11 inches, with heavy power and a moderate fast action, this rod is built for serious flipping, punching, and hauling fish out of the thickest cover you can find.
Welcome to my in-depth review of the St. Croix Legend Tournament Bass casting rod, model LBTC72MM – the Finesse Glass Cranker. This 7’2” medium power, moderate action casting rod is one of the most versatile and dependable rods I’ve used for fishing with small crankbaits, finesse topwater poppers, and other treble-hooked reaction baits.
In this video, I dive into an important update for bass anglers and St. Croix fans—the release of the new St. Croix Physix rod series. While I haven’t yet fished with the Physix line directly, I’m here to share something incredibly useful if you’re considering a purchase: every review I’ve done of the Legend Tournament Bass casting rods applies directly to the new Physix models—with only a few key differences.
Welcome to another in-depth rod review from FishPoint with Joe Michels. In this video, I break down the St. Croix Legend Tournament Bass casting rod, model LBTC71MHF, also known as the “All In” rod. This is a 7’1” medium heavy, fast action rod designed to be one of the most versatile rods in the Legend Tournament lineup.
This in-depth review covers the St. Croix Legend Tournament Bass Spinning Rod – Drop Shot Finesse model (LBTS610MLXF). Designed for finesse fishing applications, this rod is 6’10” in length, features medium-light powerand an extra-fast action, and weighs only 3.56 ounces. Ideal for drop shot techniques, light jerkbaits, and precision presentations in deep, clear-water conditions, this model balances advanced sensitivity with surprising versatility.
Welcome back to FishPoint with Joe Michels. In this video, I take a deep dive into the St. Croix Legend Tournament Bass casting rod, model LBTC75MHF, nicknamed The Warhorse. At 7 feet 5 inches in length, this medium-heavy, fast-action rod is designed for serious structure anglers, and in this review I evaluate it using my DMRVP framework: Description, Meaning, Relevance, Value, and Purpose.