Jraut98 Posted April 17, 2014 Posted April 17, 2014 I'm between triumph spinning rod series and the premeir spinning rod series. I want the rod to be durable and strong. I usually fish lures between 1/4-1/2 ounce, but also use bait. I usually fish for perch, bass and occasionally hook a nice striper, so the rod has to handle that. Also what action should I get the rod in and should I get it in medium or medium heavy. Lastly I don't jab to much money to spend on a reel but what would be the best reel I can get for under 70 bucks. Thank you guys Quote
Crappiebasser Posted April 17, 2014 Posted April 17, 2014 I would get a Premier 7' M with a Shimano Sahara. 1 Quote
mjseverson24 Posted April 17, 2014 Posted April 17, 2014 I have a few triumphs, I really like them for the price, the premier is not much of an upgrade (if any), i would go with the 7'M/F with a pflueger president... total cost is around 140.00... Mitch 1 Quote
ColdSVT Posted April 17, 2014 Posted April 17, 2014 I have two premiers and a triumph and i like the premiers waaaaaaaaaay more and the triumph doesnt suck by any means Quote
Alpha Male Posted April 17, 2014 Posted April 17, 2014 If you're on a budget then just get a Truimph. the Triumph and Premier use the same graphite so its no more sensitive than the other. Quote
Super User WIGuide Posted April 17, 2014 Super User Posted April 17, 2014 I'd probably go with a Premier in Medium power Fast action. Have heard good things about the President for a spinning reel. Quote
Super User BassinLou Posted April 17, 2014 Super User Posted April 17, 2014 There is about a $20 dollar difference between the two. Me personally I would go Premier. I have 2 and they are good everyday rods. Both Triumph and Premier have 5 yr warranties. I say if you have the chance, go see them both place the reel you are going to purchase on the both rods and see which one feels better for you. Good luck!! Quote
Jraut98 Posted April 17, 2014 Author Posted April 17, 2014 Do you guys think a medium power rod can handle stripers Quote
mjseverson24 Posted April 17, 2014 Posted April 17, 2014 Do you guys think a medium power rod can handle stripers yes... the drag is the most important thing for landing large fish on spinning gear, so make sure it is set correctly, and you should be fine... I have caught dozens of 40"+ pike on 6'6" medium power ugly sticks, with cheap shimano spinning reels... Mitch Quote
Delaware Valley Tackle Posted April 17, 2014 Posted April 17, 2014 Plus "Medium" is a subjective term. These rods have a good amount of backbone. St Croixs tend to fish a little heavier than other similar labeled rods. Quote
Jraut98 Posted April 17, 2014 Author Posted April 17, 2014 What kind of reel should I get I don't want to spend more than 70 bucks also how tall should I get the rod 6'6 or 7'0 Quote
jerzeeD Posted April 18, 2014 Posted April 18, 2014 Premier... USA made. It also has a flex coat finish that the Triumph lacks. I would go Medium power unless you plan on throwing weedless baits into heavy cover. The Pflueger President is a great reel for 50 bucks. But if you can afford the 70 dollars, go for the Pflueger Purist. The aluminum body and heavier bail wire is worth the extra 20 bucks IMO. Quote
Jraut98 Posted April 18, 2014 Author Posted April 18, 2014 Thanks guys what size should I get the rod in 6'6 or 7'0 Quote
Super User tomustang Posted April 18, 2014 Super User Posted April 18, 2014 I have the 6'6 model, it's a nice rod and I've used it for 2 years without problem but I'd rather have had a 7' Quote
michang5 Posted April 18, 2014 Posted April 18, 2014 I stood in Cabelas and compared the Premiers and Triumphs side by side. The guides are different and appear of better/stronger construction with the Premiers. Combine that with being made in the US, I went with the Premier. It just also happened that Cabelas has an exclusive split-grip Premier that I wanted. FWIW since I mostly thrown light, finesse plastics with it, I got the 6'6" MF 2-piece with split grips. Love it. Quote
Jraut98 Posted April 18, 2014 Author Posted April 18, 2014 What size pflueger president reel should I put on the st croix premeir medium 6'6 or do u think I should get a 7'0 Quote
DevilsAdidas Posted April 18, 2014 Posted April 18, 2014 I have a st Croix premier and do like it a lot but i just got a *** *** black and it casts further is def more sensitive and looks better too for the same price. I will buy *** before more st Croix's... Both are made out of the country... Quote
michang5 Posted April 19, 2014 Posted April 19, 2014 I have a 1000 size Stradic with my 6'6" premier. I only fish for bass, so the smaller spool is not a problem. I have a 2500 Okuma reel for my other setup and it's fine, but half of the spool is filler line. My third setup is a baitcaster with an *** Black rod. I like it quite a bit for heavier lures. Finally the Premier is made in the US. Quote
DevilsAdidas Posted April 19, 2014 Posted April 19, 2014 I have a 1000 size Stradic with my 6'6" premier. I only fish for bass, so the smaller spool is not a problem. I have a 2500 Okuma reel for my other setup and it's fine, but half of the spool is filler line. My third setup is a baitcaster with an *** Black rod. I like it quite a bit for heavier lures. Finally the Premier is made in the US. That is actually correct st Croix is still made here... Coulda sworn a month ago i saw on their site it said made and designed in mexico. I would def get the 7' not the 6'6" Quote
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