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St. Croix® Premier® Series Spinning Rods
This is where most anglers get their first taste of St. Croix® quality. The Premier® is an affordable series, but the quick, precise tapers, lightweight SCII graphite blanks, and aluminum oxide guides ensure that each rod will handle like a custom stick. Advanced IPC Integrated Poly Curve® technology eliminates "dead zones" in the blank; you'll find the casts uniformly crisp and clean, and the actions finely tuned. Fitted with genuine Fuji® graphite reel seats and select-grade cork handles for supreme sensitivity and easy handling. And now they're even lighter, faster and stronger than
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This is where most anglers get their first taste of St. Croix® quality. The Premier® is an affordable series, but the quick, precise tapers, lightweight SCII graphite blanks, and aluminum oxide guides ensure that each rod will handle like a custom stick. Advanced IPC Integrated Poly Curve® technology eliminates "dead zones" in the blank; you'll find the casts uniformly crisp and clean, and the actions finely tuned. Fitted with genuine Fuji® graphite reel seats and select-grade cork handles for supreme sensitivity and easy handling. And now they're even lighter, faster and stronger than ever! Made in USA.
Action:
UL = Ultra Light
L = Light
ML = Medium Light
M = Medium
MH = Medium Heavy
H = Heavy
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Yes this rod is comes attatched with a hook keeper.Details:
What is the biggest fish the 6'6'' medium heavy rod could bring in with shimano CI4 42500 ? Salt or freshwater ?Answers
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Medium Heavy - Typically used for larger fish or used when casting larger baitsShort, stout rods are used mostly for trolling for big game fish. Longer rods are designed for longer casting situations such as surf fishing. The most important thing, is to get equipment that is best suited for the type of fishing that you plan on doing.
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Would the 6'6'' medium 1 piece be a good rod for the Shimano CI4 4300 ? Or should I get the 6'6'' medium heavy one piece rod ?Answers
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This would be a personal preference choice. Each customer may have a different response. Searching online they go toward the medium action rod.Details:
I am looking to buy a new rod and can't decide between the 2. I'm looking to use it for texas rigged worms, with a 1/32 bullet sinker. I like using 7 ft. rods. Also, which weight would you go, M or MH. Thanks for the help.Answers
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i like the premier, the mojo is ok, but in not one for rods made in other countries, it seems on the "cheaper" side of quality and performence, to me my premiers and tried and true and tested and proven atleast 18 days a month, as for weight, M or MH? well that depends what your after, for small mouth on the rocks I'd go with the M for largemount near pads timble and debris id go with the MH being you like the lighter weight id go with the M its a bit more on the sensitive side and easyer to handle lighter lures I use a MH for 1/4oz bullets and up. I'm a river fisherman as well, so im constantly dealing with the current, and sometimes a MH rod makes it a bit more easyer to deal with.A:
I would go with the St. Croix. I own one of these rods and love the sensitivity. I would actually go a little lighter than medium action. The St. Croix is a durable rod and will not break easily. I have landed multiple 7lb+ bass with my light. I always recommend the lighter action for a more exciting fight.A:
Hello,I have the 7 ft mh rod and I enjoy fishing it with a swim bait. To achieve the type of sensitivity you are looking for I would go with something a little lighter. I have not had the chance to review the, M, but it may be your best bet. Now I do fish mine TexRig with a worm and many other ways and I enjoy it. But I am considering buying other lighter rods for the best advantage.
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Recently purchased a Pflueger Supreme 8035 using 8-10 pd. test.Which rod would you recommend?
Fishing bass, large and small mouth along with walleye.
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st croix M weight 6.5 to 7 ft lengthA:
Medium action, I would say fast tip. As for the rod brand, that depends upon your wallet. I tend to use Shimano Crucials, Bass Pro Shops CarbonLite if I want to spend a lot, and Berkley Cherrywood if I do not. The Cherrywood, for the money, is the best bang for the buck, it is VERY sensitive, and very light. I know some say they have broken them, so if you are used to say a Shakespeare Ugly Stick, which takes insane punishment, than you may not be happy with the Cherrywood. I hear that Fenwicks and Falcons are also very good. I have been replacing my St. Croix rods with Shimanos and CarbonLites as I am just not that impressed with them. I have a 30 year old St Croix UL rod that is really sweet but I am cool to their newer offerings and rumors about paying big bucks to get them to honor their warranties. If I had to pick one, I'd look at a medium power fast action Bass Pro Shop CarbonLite. Hope this helps.Details:
Can this rod be used in saltwater?Answers
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I'm sure it can be used for saltwater. It definitelty has plenty of back bone to hold up under stress. I wouldn't try to catch moby dick, but your average saltwater fish shouldn't be a problem.Images for this Answer
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Yes, this rod can be used for salt waterDetails:
I fish for largemouth bass in California reservoirs where 5lb - 15lb are not uncommon. I purchased a Saros 2500F and need a 2 piece rod. What length, action, etc.., and model number St. Croix rod would you recommend?Thanks.
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I am replacing mine with CarbonLites and Shimano rods, so I would not buy a St Croix, I just do not think they are as sensitive, and they seem to want to drag customers through an obstacle course from what I hear if you need warranty work these days.I am going to assume you are casting, so the longer the pole, the longer the cast tends to be. I'd go with the St Croix 6'6" PS66MF2 or the 7' PS70MF2 if I was going to get a St Croix.
In the Shimano I'd get a 6'6" Compre Mdl. # CPS-66M2B
In the Bass Pro Shops Carbonlite I would go with the CL66MSF though it is not 2 piece so it may not work at all for you. They do have a 9' Medium Light which you likely could get away with, but I suspect that would be far too long for your use.
If I could use a one piece I'd go with the CarbonLite if not the Shimano Compre, I just do not think the St. Croix is in the same league, but you know about opinions! I do have a 30 year old St Croix UL rod that I love, but the new stuff, not so much. I'd also consider Fenwick and Falcon if you could find someone local who carries them so you could check them out in person The Falcon BooCoos (sp?) are nice, but I prefer the CarbonLites and the Shimano Compe rods ever so slightly.
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I would use the 38-152-646-00.I have 2 of these rods. The 6'6 length is best for distance and mobility. I like the lighter rods and this holds 4-10 pound line rated for lures 1/8 - 1/2 ounce.
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I would go with a 6.5 or7 ft Med.or MH if you can.A:
Premier 6'6" Medium (PS66MF2) or Medium Heavy (PS66MHF2)Details:
Looking for an all around freshwater outfit that will also handle lake salmon.Would The Shimano Sustain modle SA2500FE and the St. Croix PS70MLF2 be a good choice? I mostly bass fish in fl. but would also like to use it in Wisconsin for Salom. I intend to use a braid line. Thanks for your expert knowlege.Answers
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I have the Sustain reel and just bought my third St. Croix rod. Both are excellent quality and are built to last. I have used other reels but made the investment 5 years ago buying the Sustain and a Shimano Stella. Both are solid reels and will hold up for many years to come.The cheaper reels bought previously only lasted a few years. You can really tell the difference in the drag and smoothness of the extra bearings
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I would use a Medium Heavy rod for your application. 7ft. lenth would be the longest.Details:
What size Saros reel would go with the 7' M 2 piece rod? Model number for that rod is PS70MF2. Would that set up be a good all around set up?Thanks.
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I would go with a 2500. A 1500 might work but they don't hold a lot of line. I have a 4000 on my 6.5 ML rod and it is too big for the rod.A:
For bass, I use 3000 series reels for Fluorocarbon and 2500 for mono or braid. The bigger spool handles the stiffer Fluorocarbon line a little better, but I haven't had any major problems using a 2500 for any type of line.A:
The 3000 spooled with either 8 or 10lb test you get 2 spools.The drag is super smooth also super strong! I mainly use the Saros for Smallmouth bass but have used for Northern Pike and Walleyes and their performance has been exceptional!
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The best match would be either item number 38-350-988-00 (SAR3000F) or 38-350-986-00 (SAR2500F). The rod with either reel would make a good set-up.Answers
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I like the blue Abu Garcia Soron, thats when I have on mine, most comfortable spinning set up I've ever used, and the drag is amazingA:
i intend on pairing my rod w/ a stradic ci4
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I have it with an abu garcia cardinal 102i (which is a really great reel considering the price) and it is an awesome combo. I think a good shimano reel like the sahara or saros would work good with this rod, too.
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I would go with the Shimano Stradic or Shimano Sustain. Both are very well built and smooth. I have both for years and love themA:
I recently just purchased this rod in a medium/heavy design and I matched it up with the Pleuger Supreme Reel. I lined one spool with Berkely XT 10 pound mono and the other with some 30 pound braid.It works really well and for the money it only cost me about 250 bucks for both...
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I would go with either a shimano saros or the stradic.
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Well since you are going with a good rod you are going to want a good reel.It really depends on what you are fishing for, personaly i would go with a shimano Saros or a TD-Pro .1 of 1
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