Does anyone have any expirence with any of the st croix rods? If so any advice is appreciated. Thanks
17’ Mako
I have two mojo inshore rods and love them.
18’ Hewes Bayfisher
I have 2 Triumphs (1 spinning, 1 baitcaster) and an old Premier (spinning). Love all of them.
3 Avid Inshores. 2 Mojo Surf and soon to receive an Avid surf rod. Great rods and great warranty. I actually used the trade up program on a TideMaster Inshore I mishandled and broke to pick up my 3rd avid inshore. The customer service was great.
Mojo Inshore 7ft. medium heavy is a great rod for inshore
Just picked up my first Triumph on recommendation from this site. Although the company sent me a 2-piece (they’re replacing), the couple of 3 pound largemouth I caught on it over the weekend it performed well and felt very good.
Wadmalaw native
16’ Bentz-Craft Flats Boat
Very good rod for finesse fishing for trout I have two inshore 6’6" and 7’…I recommend registering the rod too so that it can be replaced if it breaks. I had a 11’ for surf fishing at OBX and broke it casting a 10 oz rig…they replaced it no questions asked. Downside is they are EXPENSIVE
Mark Ingle
NauticStar 1810 Merc 90
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Originally posted by JumpNCobiaVery good rod for finesse fishing for trout I have two inshore 6’6" and 7’…I recommend registering the rod too so that it can be replaced if it breaks. I had a 11’ for surf fishing at OBX and broke it casting a 10 oz rig…they replaced it no questions asked. Downside is they are EXPENSIVE
Mark Ingle
NauticStar 1810 Merc 90
Thanks for the help. Would you recommend 6’6" or 7’
17’ Mako
Can’t go wrong with the Triumph series…89-99$ and are incredibly light weight and sensitive, perfect for throwing arties all day and not wearing yourself out! I prefer 7’ or 7’6" medium light to med heavy, fast action
Fishing Nerd
“skilled labor isn’t cheap, cheap labor isn’t skilled”
You’d probably get a little more suggestions if we knew what you’re wanting to with the rods. Are you looking to throw bait? Are you looking to throw artificials? Different rod lengths and actions will lend themselves better/differently to certain applications. A rod good for throwing, let’s say, a Trout Trick on a Trout Eye jighead wouldn’t necessarily be the best rod for throwing a suspending hard plastic bait like a Mirrolure. You’d want a slightly stiffer (like a medium heavy), or “faster” action rod for the jighead than the treble hook-toting suspending Mirrolure. You’d want a medium action, or “slower” rod for this application. Length is alos important. Some people like short rods and some like long rods. I prefer 7’ to 7’ 6" rods, depending on the application. I believe the longer rod not only helps with casting distance but it also moves more line when setting the hook. Some would counter that and say the short rod allows for more accurate casting. There are so many variables that go into choosing the right rod. The more information you can provide, the better the ■■■■■■■■ you’re going to get. Walk into any tackle shop and ask for a rod. If the staff is worth their salt, their going to start asking questions to help get you the best possible “tool” for the job.
This is where the “old school” crowd comes in with their standard “you don’t need all that fancy blah, blah blah…” response. We don’t “need” a lot of the gear we hit the water to catch fish with but why not do it with the best possible gear available that fits what you’re wanting to do and your budget?
No matter how much it hurts, how dark it gets, or how far you fall…you are never out of the fight.
How much money do you want to spend ??
I have 5 of their rods.
Under $100 Triumph, great rod but not the best when it comes to light actions of artificals although the TRS70MLF will throw an artifical well.
$100 to $130, Premier, Mojo, and Eyecon, great rods.
Mojo is a great popping cork rod, not the best for artificals.
Premier would be a better match there.
$200 range
The Avid Rods are AWESOME, my favorite, The AvidX, Avid, Avid Inshore.
I have fished all three and these guys not it out of the park for everything, my Avid 70MLF is my favorite rod I own for Topwater, Large Plugs, and larger swim baits.
Give me a shout at the shop if you have any questions.
Simon O
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Triumph Spinning Rod Medium Fast 6’6"
My primary rod for bass.
Sensitive, especially with braided line.
Firm for a good hook set
Less flex so casting is more of a short handed whipping action, load the tip not the whole rod.
Triumph Spinning Rod Medium Light Fast 6’6"
My primary inshore rod.
A little more flex than the Medium Fast.
Great shock absorbing from hard hitting reds.
Hook set is softer, bonus for Trout.
Casts well using the extra flex to load the whole rod.
Been fishing St. Croix Legend Elite rods for several years. They excel in many technical fishing applications. The 7’ Light is my favorite rod. It handles lighter and smaller lures like a Z-StreakZ 3.75 on a 1/8th ounce Trout Eye jig. The 7’ Medium Light handles 1/4 ounce jigs and top water lures. They are more costly but worth every penny if you are dedicated to fishing lures.