St. Croix Legend Elite ES70MHF – one-piece spinning rod 7 ft 3/8–3/4 oz Fast

St. Croix Legend Elite ES70MHF is a 7 ft one-piece Medium Heavy spinning rod rated for 3/8–3/4 oz lures. In European waters, it is an excellent choice for zander and pike jigging as well as twitching larger hard lures. Its Fast action clearly transmits lure action and bites, while the powerful lower blank supports a positive hook-set and control of the fish. The 7 ft length is convenient for active lure work and boat fishing, while also suiting use from the bank.
Blank and technologies. The main section of the blank uses high-modulus SCV carbon, while the lower section is reinforced with super-high-modulus SCVI carbon. SCV and SCVI carbon with FRS provide strength and reserve power while keeping weight low. IPC creates a smoother blank taper, while TET refines its profile and bending curve. ART reinforces high-stress areas and helps the blank resist ovalisation under heavy load. ES70MHF is a one-piece model and has no ferrule.
Action and application. Under a light load, the Fast-action blank works mainly through its upper section and clearly transmits jig contact with the bottom, lure action and bites. As the load increases, the middle and lower sections engage progressively to cushion sudden surges and provide more control during the fight. Medium Heavy power and the 3/8–3/4 oz rating suit soft plastics, jig presentations, larger hard lures, spinners and spoons. The 7 ft length enables precise twitching and remains easy to handle from a boat.
Why choose it:
• one-piece 7 ft blank designed for fishing with 3/8–3/4 oz lures;
• Medium Heavy power and Fast action clearly transmit lure action, bottom contact and bites;
• particularly well suited to zander and pike jigging and twitching larger hard lures;
• silicon nitride rings in titanium frames, a nylon reel seat and a Super Grade cork handle;
• SCV and SCVI carbon blank with IPC, TET, ART and FRS technologies plus a 15-year warranty.
Specifications. Model – ES70MHF; series – Legend Elite; length – 7 ft / 213 cm; pieces – 1; power – Medium Heavy; action – Fast; lure rating – 3/8–3/4 oz, sold as 10–21 g; line rating – 8–14 lb.
Components and finish. Titanium guide frames with silicon nitride rings are wrapped onto the blank. The rod uses a nylon reel seat with a nylon nut, an anodised machined-aluminium wind check, a Super Grade cork handle with a Premium EVA butt cap and a titanium hook keeper. The blank receives two coats of slow-cure finish. Designed and handcrafted in Park Falls, USA, the rod carries a 15-year warranty.
How ES70MHF compares with other Legend Elite rods. ES70MHF and ES70MHF2 share the same length, power, action, lure rating and line rating. ES70MHF is one-piece and has no ferrule, while the two-piece ES70MHF2 is more convenient to transport and store. Compared with the 7 ft 6 in, 3/16–5/8 oz ES76MF2, ES70MHF is six inches shorter, more powerful and rated for heavier lures. Its 7 ft length is convenient for boat fishing and active twitching, while both models suit jigging and other spinning techniques.