I know we have quite a few guys on this board that like the St Croix Legend Ultra. Well I found a used 6wt and purchased the rod. I certainly haven't used it for fishing, YET, but I must say it is a very nice action. It is similiar to the Redington DFR that it replaces. This should be the perfect rod for my nymphing and streamer needs.

Guess I should have listened to you sooner Ben!

That's good advice no matter what I'm talking about.

They are sweet casting rods, handle fish well with a strong butt section and cut through the wind wonderfully. My 9'9" 7wt is my go to rod on a number of larger rivers, and hauls in the pigs quickly, so I can get back after 'em.

Paul

What line did you use on this rod? What length? I'm finishing up a 9'9" 6wt Legend Ultra. Not sure what line I should try for this rod?

Ciao

Mike

Mike, I believe the line is a SA GPX. It is an OK like, but I will eventually replace it with a RIO line. I must admit the line did load very nicely and I was throwing 60-70' of line on the grass.

I guess I'm a big fan of Rio lines and would like to get all my reels spooled with that brand.

Thanks Paul...BTW handwarmer came today.

Thanks

Mike

Mike,

I know you didn't ask me but having fished a bunch of Legend Ultra's, I thought I'd throw in my $0.02 anyway.

If you're thinking floating lines:

For your 9'9" #6, the SA GPX would be a fine line, as would a Rio Nymph line if most of your casts are of a longish nature.

What would really load that rod nicely would be a Rio Grand, however I have had some longevity issues with that line...seems like I get through "almost" an entire season with one and then the first 8 feet make a phenomenal sink tip.

For the ultimate in rod loading for that baby, I'd check out the SA Steelhead Taper...I think they still make it in a #6 but you'll probably have to order it as I haven't seen it in many shops out here. It's a 100' line so it's a bit longer but I love it for streamers and indy rigs with weight on larger rivers because that taper will roll cast a country mile and always picks up off the water and loads the rod quickly. I've got steelhead tapers on my 7 and 8 and they're just the ticket in the wind.

For sinking lines:
SA Streamer Express or Rio Density Compensated...both sink like a stone.

Brian

Is your new rod the 'new' IPC legend ultra or the older (2yrs or so) series? Has anyone compared the new and old rods? I have the old series 9' 6wt and am a big fan, using it as my primary deep nymph/streamer rod.

Ian

my 4wt is an IPC rod, and the 7wt is an older model, but I can't really tell a difference yet. But then again, I haven't even lawn cast the 4wt.

As for lines, you can't go wrong with an Airflo Platinum series. B)

Ian, The "new" rod is indeed the older series. It is actually a saltwater model with the fighting butt. I'm looking forward to getting out and fishing this rod.

Brian thanks for the info.

Mike