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St. Croix Mojo Bass Spinning and Casting Rod Review

The St. Croix Mojo Bass series of rods were designed to offer bass anglers a quality, affordable when looking for their next fishing rod. What they’ve produced is a sleek, well-crafted series of rods that are available in both spinning and casting gear configurations. Check out our full review of the St. Croix Mojo Bass rods.

St. Croix Mojo Bass Overview:

The St. Croix Mojo Bass series is a well-made, value-driven fishing rod that offers anglers quality features and performance at an affordable price.

This series includes rods designed for both spinning and casting applications, making it a versatile choice for any bass angler.

Whether you’re looking for a new rod to learn the sport, or a premium stick to take your game to the next level, you’re sure to find a rod in the Mojo Bass series that fits your needs.

Mojo Bass Specs:

Spinning Rod:

Mojo Bass spinning rod models

Casting Rod:

Mojo Bass casting rod models

Jimmy's Thoughts:

The St. Croix Mojo Bass rods are designed for specific applications. Everything from wacky rigs to swimbaits and more. I like the split-grip cork handles. It gives a little bump of comfort without being bulky as well as being comfortable to hold. The rods vary in length from 6-feet, 6-inches to 7-feet, 11-inches. Their actions cover the gamut from moderate to fast action, and their powers range from medium-light to heavy.

The whole idea behind the Mojo Bass rods is to give the fisherman a series of rods for specific techniques. There has been some thought put into the suggested techniques for each rod action and power, but that doesn’t mean you can’t mix it up. The actions and power are clearly listed. So pick the best action that you like for your technique, and don’t worry about what the label says. But if you have no idea what to throw on what rod, St. Croix has given you a heads up with these rods.

Features:

There’s no question that the St. Croix Mojo Bass series is a well-executed value driven fishing rod. Value fishing rods are tough to market, but St. Croix has hit the nail squarely on the head with their Mojo Bass series. What sets these rods apart from many of the other economically priced rods are the extras that set them a step or 2 above most of the competition.

Features like the split rear grip, the non-slip reel seat hoods, the comfort cork handle, good quality graphite and modern design elements that make the Mojo Bass a good looking rod.

No matter if you’re fishing with spinning or casting gears, there’s a Mojo Bass stick for everyone.

Robust SCIII Graphite Rod:

St Croix’s specialized SCIII graphite blank material utilizes a high strain, high-modulus, graphite fiber when constructing the Mojo Bass’s rod blank. This material produces a lightweight rod, with high levels of sensitivity and strong durability – perfect for long days of bass fishing.

Long hours of fishing with the Mojo Bass rod won’t wear you out, and the high sensitivity paired with the durability make it a versatile choice regardless of the presentation or fishing style used.

You’ll quickly appreciate the St Croix Mojo Bass rods for the wonderful sensitivity they offer when casting light lures, and their fish fighting power when landing a larger bass.

Kigan Master Hand 3D Guides:

Kigan Master Hand 3D guides are another quality feature included on the Mojo Bass rods. These guides are built using Kigan’s unique quality construction. By keeping the ceramic ring in perfect contact with the metal frame, Kigan’s 3D press construction guides ensures superior durability against ring separation.

This specialized process produces rod guides that are stronger, lighter and more reliable than other guide brands. This translates into higher sensitivity, allowing you to easily feel every bite and nibble, as well as a reduced guide failure rate which provides you with a longer lasting rod.

Fuji ECS Reel Seat:

The Fuji ECS reel seat is a high quality, yet affordable addition to the Mojo Bass series. The ECS reel seat is designed to offer a more solid, and reliable connection between the rod and reel. This construction greatly reduces the chance of your reel slipping or becoming loose, even after hours of hard fishing.

The ECS reel seat is also outfitted with a comfortable, non-slip hood to provide you with a more secure grip that ensures zero reel slippage. Once your reel is mounted to the rod you can feel confident it’s not going anywhere, even when fighting a fish.

Split Rear Grip Cork Handle:

The split-grip handle on the Mojo Bass provides a more comfortable fishing experience, while also reducing weight on the rod. This allows you to feel more of the blank for better fish control and a more responsive action.

The cork handle is designed with a non-slip finish to provide you with a more secure grip even when your hands are wet or a bit slimy from all of the bass you’ve been pulling in.

Technique Specification:

St. Croix Mojo Bass rods come in a variety of techniques and applications. These techniques range from wacky rigging and flipping, to swimbaits, topwater, soft plastics and worm fishing. Each technique is different and requires different rod actions and powers to be successful. St. Croix has engineered each of the Mojo Bass rods to be the perfect complement for the application.

For those of you that prefer to employ a variety of techniques, the Mojo Bass series allows you to have a rod specific to your needs and have the confidence that you have the power to handle the bass that you catch.

Double Coated Flex Coat Slow Cure Finish:

The double coated Flex Coat finish used on the Mojo Bass series is another excellent feature. This finish is applied twice, and uses a slow cure process that results in a high quality, durable and scratch resistant finish.

This finish helps to protect your rod against inevitable bumps and scrapes, and helps to keep it looking good for years to come.

Long 5 Year Warranty:

St. Croix backs up the quality and craftsmanship of the Mojo Bass rods with an industry leading 5 year warranty. This ensures that you’ll be able to enjoy your Mojo Bass rod for years to come, and gives you the peace of mind that if any problems do arise, St. Croix will be there to take care of it.

Jerry's St. Croix Mojo Bass Review:

I’ve been a big fan of St. Croix’s products for almost twenty-five years now. No other rod company has had such an impact on the way I fish and the way I want my rods to fish.

I remember when St. Croix launched the Mojo Bass line back in 2008. Since then, they’ve updated them and made numerous improvements to the line, and they just keep getting better. By using innovative blank designs and incorporating high quality features, the Mojo Bass rods provide a lot of bang for your buck.

The St. Croix Mojo Bass line is built tough, and designed to last you a long time. Whether you’re a beginner or a serious angler, the Mojo Bass rods have a model that’ll fit your needs.

Pros and Cons:

Pros:

  • Good weight to strength ratio
  • Sensitive to bites and easy to feel the “thump” of a strike
  • Good backbone and power to handle larger bass
  • Zero slip reel seat
  • Cork handle is comfortable and provides good grip
  • Black cherry metallic color with aggressive, tasteful design

Cons:

  • Could be a bit better balanced – tip of the rod feels heavier than it should

David's Impression:

I haven’t used many St. Croix rods, but I bought a Mojo Bass last fall, and I’ve had a blast with it. I love how sensitive it is, especially with lighter jigs.

‘Tis the season for wacky rigs and the Mojo Bass has a great balance for those longer casts and the sensitivity to feel a bite and set the hook. The split grip handles are comfortable, and the rod has a nice balance. I’ve used it with multi different styles of lures and I have yet to have a problem.

It’s a fantastic value from a great rod manufacturer. I highly recommend the St. Croix Mojo Bass rods to anyone looking for a quality rod.

FAQs

The only real difference between the casting and spinning versions of the Mojo Bass rods is the type of reel seat used. Since spinning rods use spinning reels and casting rods use baitcasting reels, they are constructed with a unique connection type for their specific reel type.

Otherwise, there are some minor layout changes, but otherwise they are identical.

There is no definitive answer for the best length rod for bass fishing, as it can vary depending on the fishing situation and personal preference. However, a 7′ rod is generally a good starting point for a versatile all around bass rod. Shorter or longer rods can be used depending on the specific situation.

Different actions or suited for different fishing presentations. Whether you’re deep diving a crankbait, or pulling a jig through the weeds. The type of action and power you should get will be dependent on how you’re wanting to fish the Mojo Bass.

To learn, click here to read our tips on selecting the right fishing rod.

St Croix’s main rod lines are manufactured in Park Falls, WI. St Croix is one of the few rod manufactures that haven’t moved all of their manufacturing outside the USA.

Some of their rods are constructed in Fresnillo, Mexico, but their primary rod series are USA made.

It’s hard to recommend a single reel combo, as the best reel to go with the Mojo Bass will vary depending on the specific fishing situation. However, any quality reel that is suited for the type of fishing you’ll be doing will work well with the Mojo Bass.

So, for example, if you’ll be bass fishing in a small creek, a budget lightweight spinning reel would be a fine choice. On the other hand, if you’ll be fishing for trophy sized bass, a more robust reel will be needed.

Check out our list of the top fishing reels for more reel ideas.

Yes, St. Croix is a very reputable fishing rod manufacturer. With over 70 years of experience, they know how to build a quality fishing rod. Their rods are backed by a 5-year warranty, so you can be confident in your purchase.

The Mojo Bass is not specifically rated for saltwater use, but it is a very durable and well-constructed rod that can easily handle inshore or brackish water fishing. Just make sure that you rinse it off very well with freshwater after each use in any kind of salt environment.

Score:

We’ve given the St. Croix Mojo Bass ratings in four categories. They are as follows:

Price: A-
Build: A
Feature Set: A
Design: A

The St. Croix Mojo Bass earns an overall score of: A

Conclusion:

The St. Croix Mojo Bass rods are an excellent value for the price. These rods offer features and performance that are on par with rods that are much more expensive.

The Mojo Bass series is great for anglers of all skill levels, and offers a rod for any application. With a 5 year warranty, you can be sure that the Mojo Bass will be a rod that you can rely on for years to come.

If you’re in the market for a new rod, we definitely recommend checking out the Mojo Bass to see if it’s right for you.

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