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• 10/11/25
St. Croix Legend X2 7’3” Heavy Moderate-Fast Casting Rod Review
The St. Croix Legend X2 7’3” Heavy Moderate-Fast (LXTC73HMF) is one of the most advanced bass fishing rodsever built. Designed for anglers who demand extreme performance, the Legend X2 combines SC VII carbon fiber reinforced with graphene — the strongest, lightest material in rod construction today. This in-depth DMRVP Review (Description, Meaning, Relevance, Value, Purpose) by Joe Michels of Fish Point takes you through every technical and on-the-water detail that defines this elite rod.
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• 9/7/25
St. Croix Legend X2 Rods Review – High-End Graphene-Infused Precision Fishing Rods with Titanium Guides and 15-Year Warranty
In this review, Joe Michels of Fish Point delivers an in-depth analysis of the entire Legend X2 platform, explaining what makes these rods so expensive—and whether they justify their premium price point. This is not just a single rod review, but a comprehensive breakdown of the Legend X2 platform, giving you all the information you need to decide if this rod belongs in your boat.
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• 8/13/25
St Croix Rod Review | Legend Tournament (LBTS73MXF) Power Finesse for BIG Baits & BIG Bass!
The St. Croix Legend Tournament Bass Power Finesse spinning rod, model LBS73MXF, is a true specialty tool built for anglers who need a little more power in their finesse arsenal. Rated at 7’3” in length with a medium power and extra fast tip, this rod punches well above its weight class — offering finesse control with surprising backbone for heavier baits and bigger bass.
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• 9/11/24
Physys Minnow Shaking Rods - Which One(s) will I keep?
In this video, Joe Michels from Fish Point delivers an in-depth review of the St. Croix Physyx Minnow Shaking Rods, including his first impressions out of the box, real-world testing, and practical feedback from the water.
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• 4/26/25
St. Croix Victory vs. Legend Tournament Rods: Surprising Weight Difference & Full Comparison!
In this video, Joe Michels from Fish Point delivers a detailed, real-world comparison of two standout rods from St. Croix’s bass fishing lineup: the Victory “Marshall” and the Legend Tournament “Workhorse”, both in 7’3” Medium Heavy Fast (73MHXF) configurations.
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7/18/24
St Croix Physys Handle: Game-Changer or Overhyped? In-Depth Review
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.
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• 8/22/23
St Croix Rod Review: Legend Tournament Bass Power Finesse 7'3" Heavy X-Fast Pitch'n Perfect!
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.
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• 1/26/24
St. Croix Rod Review: Unleash Your Jerkbaiting Potential with the 6'8" Med - X-Fast Jerkbaits
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.
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• 6/24/24
Ultimate Flipping and Pitching Rod? St Croix Legend LBTC76HMF 7'6" Flip'N Rod Review
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.
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• 10/23/23
St Croix Rod Review: The Legend Tournament Rip-N-Chatter: 7'2" Hvy Moderate - Power to Land!
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.
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• 6/14/24
Conquer Heavy Cover with St Croix Power Flip'n Rod – Full Review
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.
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• 3/29/24
Land More Bass Cranking! In-Depth Review of the St Croix LBTC72MM Finesse Glass Cranker
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.
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• 3/25/24
Mapping St Croix Legend Tournament Rods to Physyx Rods using Fish Point Media Reviews.
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.
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• 11/10/23
St Croix Rod Review: Legend Tournament Bass All-In 7' 1" Med-Hvy - Fast | Versatile 71
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.
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• 4/30/24
Is the St. Croix Legend Tournament Dropshot Finesse the Ultimate Finesse Spinning Rod? DMRVP Review
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.
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• 8/23/23
St Croix Rod Review - Legend Tournament Bass Warhorse 7'5" Medium Heavy Fast - Long Reach Power!
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.