I'm picking up a new set up tomorrow, need help with the rod (Triumph or F&S Tec Spec)

[webertime]

My local Dick's has a deal going on now where you buy a regular priced rod and reel you can take 20% off the total. So I  am going to pick up another Citica ($96) and am looking at the St. Croix Triumph and the Field and Stream Tec Spec rods to go with it.  This rod will fill the 3/8-1oz Baitcasting hole in my arsenal, I'll be using it for jerk baits and spinnerbaits.  At any rate, these are the 2 I've narrowed it down to.  I know the Triumph is a Mexican Premier and I really have no problem with that.  The Tec Spec is universally said to be a good rod, however most of what I read is "The (blank, guides, seat) LOOK nice and feel good" but nobody knows who makes them or exactly what they are. So I am kind of getting the "lots of make-up on the busted chick" feeling about them.

So if it were you, 7ft Medium or Medium Heavy 1/4 to 1oz. which one would you get? Or at least does anyone have any information about the Tec Spec?

Thanks!

[bilgerat]

Get the Triumph. It's not St. Croix's top rod, but it's an excellent rod at that level. I've had one for years. Also has a five year warranty.

I'm not too impressed with the F&S gear I've seen at Dick's.

[guitarkid]

I own a Triumph, and would recommend it.

   -gk

[trevor]

Triumph

[BASSclary]

Triumph,

Or get the Revo S/ All-star ASR rod combo for $119-- Thats getting a Revo for ten dollars less than MSRP and a free rod.

[webertime]

Triumph,

Or get the Revo S/ All-star ASR rod combo for $119-- Thats getting a Revo for ten dollars less than MSRP and a free rod.

My Dick's has them in lefty (good for me) but STILL at $149... not a bad price though...

[BASSclary]

Triumph,

Or get the Revo S/ All-star ASR rod combo for $119-- Thats getting a Revo for ten dollars less than MSRP and a free rod.

My Dick's has them in lefty (good for me) but STILL at $149... not a bad price though...

For that price, It's still a steal to me