Mojo bass trigon???

[Foul-mouthedBass]

Has anyone tried the mojo Bass Trigon rods? I'm thinking about getting one for frogs and pitching jigs. I have the original mojo Bass 6'8 medium heavy jig n worm, rod and absolutely love it. Any input would be great 

[crypt]

have had one to try for a day last week and found it comfy in the hand.used it for worming and liked it, but won't be buying one soon. didn't feel that it would make me any better than the rods I use now. 

[Foul-mouthedBass]

37 minutes ago, crypt said:

have had one to try for a day last week and found it comfy in the hand.used it for worming and liked it, but won't be buying one soon. didn't feel that it would make me any better than the rods I use now. 

 

38 minutes ago, crypt said:

have had one to try for a day last week and found it comfy in the hand.used it for worming and liked it, but won't be buying one soon. didn't feel that it would make me any better than the rods I use now. 

What about if your looking for a new rod anyway or do you know of something better at that price point 

[WRB]

59 minutes ago, Foul-mouthedBass said:

Has anyone tried the mojo Bass Trigon rods? I'm thinking about getting one for frogs and pitching jigs. I have the original mojo Bass 6'8 medium heavy jig n worm, rod and absolutely love it. Any input would be great 

Glenn has a review on the Trigon rods.

Tom

[crypt]

I prefer building my own. but I also like Dobyns rods. any of em will do the job.

[Foul-mouthedBass]

2 hours ago, crypt said:

I prefer building my own. but I also like Dobyns rods. any of em will do the job.

Build your own ?? 

[TnRiver46]

I like them and so do bass! 
 

 

[FrnkNsteen]

I need to see one of these in a store so I can hold one in-hand. 

 

Just seeing pictures, it just seems a little wierd that they market the "Trigon" triangular cork grips, yet they set them in a manner that the majority of your hand isn't even on them (See pics above).

 

I get the concept of the triangular grip fitting the hand contour, but it seems every pic I see, it isn't even really in your hand... Only the black injection molded plastic is...

 

I need to find them in stock somewhere and check them out. In the pics shown above it seems like the way I palm my casting reels and hold my spinning reels, my hands would barely touch the cork on either type.

[NoFroFishing]

5 minutes ago, FrnkNsteen said:

I need to see one of these in a store so I can hold one in-hand. 

 

Just seeing pictures, it just seems a little wierd that they market the "Trigon" triangular cork grips, yet they set them in a manner that the majority of your hand isn't even on them (See pics above).

 

I get the concept of the triangular grip fitting the hand contour, but it seems every pic I see, it isn't even really in your hand... Only the black injection molded plastic is...

 

I need to find them in stock somewhere and check them out. In the pics shown above it seems like the way I palm my casting reels and hold my spinning reels, my hands would barely touch the cork on either type.

All depends on how you hold it. I have never held spinning rods full grip above the reel but with these I do. It just calls to your hand. 

[NoFroFishing]

Yes I have two and I think they are awesome so far. 

 

I have been using the 7'1 M spinning for shakey heads and neko rigs and the 7 HF for swim jigs and frogs. The trigon grip really is comfortable. I do wish the plastic on the reel seat had more grip on it like the Fury does. Its not slippery or anything but just a preference. 

 

 

[TnRiver46]

52 minutes ago, FrnkNsteen said:

I need to see one of these in a store so I can hold one in-hand. 

 

Just seeing pictures, it just seems a little wierd that they market the "Trigon" triangular cork grips, yet they set them in a manner that the majority of your hand isn't even on them (See pics above).

 

I get the concept of the triangular grip fitting the hand contour, but it seems every pic I see, it isn't even really in your hand... Only the black injection molded plastic is...

 

I need to find them in stock somewhere and check them out. In the pics shown above it seems like the way I palm my casting reels and hold my spinning reels, my hands would barely touch the cork on either type.

That’s how I throw , I then find myself with this grip to work the bait 

[GetFishorDieTryin]

Had a chance to fondle a bunch of them, even the fiberglass ones.  I like the blanks and the fit/finish of the rod coming out of Fresnillo has improved tremendously.  Personally, I'm not a fan of the new grips and the look/feel of the locking nuts was a little clunky, but it really all comes down to preference.  

That price point and slightly higher to 200$ is stacked with solid products.  If I was set on a SC I would go with a Victory.  If you arent set on Tatula is a good option.  

[Glenn]

8 hours ago, FrnkNsteen said:

yet they set them in a manner that the majority of your hand isn't even on them

When you cast a baitcaster, your thumb is on the spool, but the rest of your hand is gripping the rod.  Then there's the two-handed casting techniques for both spinning and baitcasting.

 

So yes, there are critical times when you're gripping the rod handles.  

[FrnkNsteen]

19 hours ago, Glenn said:

When you cast a baitcaster, your thumb is on the spool, but the rest of your hand is gripping the rod.  Then there's the two-handed casting techniques for both spinning and baitcasting.

 

So yes, there are critical times when you're gripping the rod handles.  

Maybe if you fish with only 1 or 2 fingers in front of the trigger, but I palm mine with 3 fingers in front of the trigger and only my pinky behind. Even on a hard cast, I'm usually only grabbing the butt of the rod with my other hand.

 

I just need to check them out and see how they feel in person. I appreciate them thinking outside the box though!!

[Glenn]

I'm not talking about when you're reeling.  I palm my reel when I reel just like you.

 

I'm talking about casting, when only the thumb is touching the spool.

 

[FrnkNsteen]

My hand stays in the palming position while casting. I don't move it,.. I just roll it slightly to drop my thumb to the clutch bar.

 

I know,... Not the normal way, but it work well for me.

To this....

[Glenn]

Ah, ok.  Yes, unorthodox.  And a lefty too!

[jbrew73]

I don’t find that unorthodox at all.    My rod and reel combinations fit like a glove and I rarely need to reposition my hand for casting or retrieving.     I cast left and reel right.  Casting or spinning.   My rod hand stays in the same position 95% of the time.   

[MontclairDave]

On 9/24/2023 at 2:18 PM, WRB said:

Glenn has a review on the Trigon rods.

Tom

St. Croix is an advertiser for this site. Glenn owns the site. Glenn reviews their rod. This strikes me as a conflict of interest and makes it hard for me to consider such a review unbiased. Same with his posts about St. Croix’s Seviin reels and various other advertiser products. Not trying to be a troll, and I love all the great information and peer support on this site. I really do appreciate what it’s done for the bass fishing community. But this one aspect has always bugged me. (I work in publishing and I know the separation between editorial and advertising can sometimes be a challenge. But this obliterates it.)

[PaulVE64]

4 hours ago, MontclairDave said:

St. Croix is an advertiser for this site. Glenn owns the site. Glenn reviews their rod. This strikes me as a conflict of interest and makes it hard for me to consider such a review unbiased. Same with his posts about St. Croix’s Seviin reels and various other advertiser products. Not trying to be a troll, and I love all the great information and peer support on this site. I really do appreciate what it’s done for the bass fishing community. But this one aspect has always bugged me. (I work in publishing and I know the separation between editorial and advertising can sometimes be a challenge. But this obliterates it.)

I guess it comes down to trust.

To me, Glenn has been a straight shooter.

[Darth-Baiter]

handle aside, which I can tell is fairly polarizing in this group.

 

but handle is just one part of the system.  is the rest of the rod any good?  personally, I like round.  I grip a lot of round things without complaints.  (oh..that came out terrible)

[12poundbass]

4 hours ago, MontclairDave said:

St. Croix is an advertiser for this site. Glenn owns the site. Glenn reviews their rod. This strikes me as a conflict of interest and makes it hard for me to consider such a review unbiased. Same with his posts about St. Croix’s Seviin reels and various other advertiser products. Not trying to be a troll, and I love all the great information and peer support on this site. I really do appreciate what it’s done for the bass fishing community. But this one aspect has always bugged me. (I work in publishing and I know the separation between editorial and advertising can sometimes be a challenge. But this obliterates it.)

I understand your concern so maybe I can help ease your concern a bit. 
 

About 6-7 years ago before I was a moderator I was approached by Glenn and was asked if I wanted to review some products (Berkley and Abu Garcia). They were doing an add campaign and wanted some reviews. The very first thing Glenn said to me, “be honest about your review.” He went on to say not to feel obligated to give a good review just because they were a sponsor. I received lures, a reel, and line. I loved the lures and reel. I did say the line was stiff and didn’t care for it at the time but was going to give it more time to see if it would soften up after some use. Another member (a well respected member) received the same package I did with the same instructions. This members review about the line wasn’t good (too stiff) and they said as soon as they got home it was coming off! Glenn wanted an honest review and he got it, which he was perfectly fine with.
 

I became a moderator and I’ve received more stuff with the exact same instructions, “be honest with your review.” Sometimes these companies give their product to us early in the process ask us to be the Guinea pigs and aren’t looking for reviews at the time so not all the kinks have been worked out and they listen to us and make the changes or they’re made aware of issues shortly after we received them and are already working to fix them. I haven’t experienced this yet in my short time as a moderator. Most times the kinks have been worked out by the time we receive the product so naturally there aren’t any issues with the exception of the rare one off occasionally happens. 
 

You mentioned the Seviin reels so you probably have seen their response to some of the questions members have had. They reached out to Glenn so you know they are watching these threads and looking at positive and negative feedback from us and the members which I think is a great thing. 
 

If we were to give biased reviews of a bad product and anglers try the product word would spread quickly the product isn’t that good, it would blow up in our faces and all trust would be lost. So it doesn’t make much sense to be biased just because it’s a paying customer. 
 

Hopefully this clears things up for you.

[Darth-Baiter]

I can't wait until Glenn calls me to review the new Suzuki 200HP motor...of course I'll need a boat to do a proper review..thanks Glenn!  I'll be super honest!  

 

I like reviews, but I keep them at arms-length.  even my own.  

[Glenn]

@MontclairDave I understand your POV.  You're not alone.  A lot of folks are wary of somebody speaking about sponsored products. It's driven by all the "influencers" on social media and Youtube who will shill anything if the price is right.

 

I don't work that way.

 

For decades, I have always told advertisers that the moderators and I will always be truthful about their products, which includes the good, the bad, and the ugly.  AND we will talk about their products based upon our own experiences using our own voices, which may not be "on brand".   

 

Most sponsors welcome that approach, but I have turned away a few that wouldn't. 

 

I've also turned down potential sponsors that wanted exclusivity (they'd pay a little extra if I wouldn't let their competitors also advertise here).  I won't let an advertiser dictate who I can do business with.

 

Along the same lines, I've had a couple of sponsors long ago ask me to remove negative posts about their company/products.  I don't do business with them anymore.  Now I'm clear will all new partners that they do not have the right to ask me to change how I manage the site.  While I'm always happy for feedback, I won't make changes unless it benefits you guys first.

 

I also will not accept sponsorship from a company that I don't feel comfortable recommending to you guys, for whatever reason.  Often I will ask for sample products to try on my own first before accepting a sponsorship, and sometimes their products just don't pass my standards. I have turned away many potential sponsors for this reason.  

 

I have also been transparent here on the forums through the years about all this.  In addition, I've always told the moderators to be truthful about their experiences, even if they encountered something bad.  Their integrity cannot be sold.

 

And to be completely transparent, yes, sometimes I will arrange meetings with the sponsors and moderators to learn about the products, especially if they are new products to the market.  This enables the moderators to do a better job of "kicking the tires" to test the marketing claims, and to help them answer your questions.

 

Hope that helps!

 

 

[TnRiver46]

If you get the chance to meet Glenn in person, you would know immediately he wouldn’t pull the wool over your eyes! 
 

meanwhile, I had an hour free yesterday before I went to a football watch party and got me a bass amongst dozens of swimmers with a biospawn fluke style bait with the trigon rod and seviin reel………