St.Croix Triumph or Fenwick HMX

[fluna]

I bought my first St. Croix rod, a entry level Triumph, my son bought a Fenwick HMX (both spinning). Which would be the better rod for throwing top water poppers?

 

[Penguino]

Either or. Poppers are a topwater lure, so all that really matters is length, action, and line used. Sensitivity and the actual materials used for this type of rod really wont matter.

[bigturtle]

you gatta give us the full specs of the rod before we can tell you which is better.

[MIbassyaker]

If one rod is shorter than the other, I'd go with that one. With a popper, I am trying to make pinpoint casts to specific spots next to cover like weeds, logs, docks, etc.  A shorter rod helps with casting accuracy.  I use a 6' spinning rod for smaller poppers and 6'4" baitcaster for heavier poppers.

[The Young Gun]

Both are great all around rods, just wait till you go from your SC2 blank triumph, to a sc3 blank or better on a St Croix rod... You'll be in awe...

[WIGuide]

If you can give us some specs on the rods as far as length, power/action, weight ratings, that should allow us to better help you. 

[You_Only_Live_Once_Fishing]

depends on the model. Get a medium action rod with a lot of tip, to avoid ripping ou the hooks, use mono too.