St. CRoix Trigon

[frenchy]

I have been using the St. Croix Legend LBC70MHMF sweeper spinnerbait rod for several years exclusively for 1/2 oz spinner baits and trailer while night fishing, to me the rod is spot on, I've been looking for another and just seen that the Mojo Trigon in model # JOC70MHMF is the replacement for the Legend model, anyone know the reasoning for the change from the legend to the mojo, which is a cheaper model and will I get the same performance in the Mojo as I currently have in the Legend model. The legend is a awesome rod IMO. Thanks   

[Delaware Valley Tackle]

The mojo should make a fine spinner bait rod but I don’t see it feeling identical to the LB

[Glenn]

I have both. The Legend is definitely better for fishing slow-moving lures.  It's lighter and more sensitive.  The Trigon Mojo has a good grip on it, which is great for two-handed casting like back-handed casts with spinnerbaits.

 

The key thing here is that with spinnerbaits, rod sensitivity is not a primary concern.  You can tell when a bass hits a spinnerbait.  Even decades ago when I was fishing with composite rods, I didn't have any problem detecting spinnerbait bites.  The Trigon Mojo is FAR better than those composite rods, both in sensitivity and weight.  So you should be fine.

 

But if a light rod like the Legend is your jam, then you probably won't like the Mojo.

[Brian11719]

Doesn't look like they have many sweeper models left...bummer that you loved that one and it went away...if it were me I'd be looking at the Victory VTC72MHMF before that mojo that was mentioned...15 year warranty on the victory, line rating is the same and lure rating is just about the same but a little bigger w/ the victory model which might be due to the longer length...also shows spinnerbait on their chart for that rod here:

https://stcroixrods.com/pages/st-croix-rod-victory-technique-chart

 

I actually use the victory 73mhf (marshall) for spinnerbaits but I prefer a little bit faster action and I like the length since I'm usually tossing them in open water...best of luck.

[frenchy]

Thanks for the advice, I'll look into it.

[Texas Flood]

58 minutes ago, Glenn said:

I have both. The Legend is definitely better for fishing slow-moving lures.  It's lighter and more sensitive.  The Trigon Mojo has a good grip on it, which is great for two-handed casting like back-handed casts with spinnerbaits.

 

The key thing here is that with spinnerbaits, rod sensitivity is not a primary concern.  You can tell when a bass hits a spinnerbait.  Even decades ago when I was fishing with composite rods, I didn't have any problem detecting spinnerbait bites.  The Trigon Mojo is FAR better than those composite rods, both in sensitivity and weight.  So you should be fine.

 

But if a light rod like the Legend is your jam, then you probably won't like the Mojo.

Have you tried fishing slow moving baits with the Physyx? I  like the handle but with the Mojo I didn’t get the sensitivity that I was hoping for. 

[Brian11719]

Speaking of that series ^ for what it's worth the other one I'd actually be looking at is the PHXC70MHMF...so cheap option for me would be the Victory that I mentioned and the more expensive option would be that...and I'd agree with what's been said above me that I personally don't think sensitivity is as important with a lure like a spinnerbait...but if you really liked that one you might try that Physyx model. I personally didn't like those handles on the mojos or that line in the spinning versions because they are foregrips, but the casting models are nice and I don't know that I'd turn one of them away.

[Glenn]

52 minutes ago, Texas Flood said:

Have you tried fishing slow moving baits with the Physyx?

I do not have a Physyx.

[Texas Flood]

[Brian11719]

1 hour ago, Texas Flood said:

Have you tried fishing slow moving baits with the Physyx? I  like the handle but with the Mojo I didn’t get the sensitivity that I was hoping for. 

If you are after sensitivity in a casting rod around this price range I'd point you to something like the poison adrena. IMHO where the physyx / mojo lines shine would be tossing reaction baits all day where you want some sensitivity but also don't want to have a sore arm / hand. I personally think the Victory has been perfect for baits like a spinnerbait but having said that I get why @frenchy might be feeling a little bit bummed out...not all of my rods are St. Croix but some of my favorites are (including my most expensive one) and I'd be bummed too if I was forced to move to something else when I didn't necessarily want to.

[PourMyOwn]

10 hours ago, Glenn said:

 

 

But if a light rod like the Legend is your jam, then you probably won't like the Mojo.

Great point, Glenn.

 

I have a Trigon Mojo M that I use for 6A and 7As. I didn't like it with a newer Lews reel, but once I put a heavier older reel on it it balanced like a dream. 

[frenchy]

Looking into the Physix rod as mentioned above I believe is the rod I am looking for, A little pricey but I can settle with that price, Thanks for the help everyone, much appreciated!