NEW St. Croix® Premier® Series Spinning Rods
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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.
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UL = Ultra Light
L = Light
ML = Medium Light
M = Medium
MH = Medium Heavy
H = Heavy
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Rated 1 out of 5 by dwm57 Not worth the money
Recently purchased a st croix PS60mlf2 and went fishing for about 50 cast and the rod snapped. I have never broken a rod. The kicker is the warranty it is junk!! $15 to send it in and a $20 check to get it send back. No that won't work as the broken tip is laying in the river with the lost lure, so no warranty at all. Needless to say no more St Croix for me. The action was good, but 50 cast and it just snapped what a joke. I have a 25 yr old ugly stick that I will be using again.
April 13, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by A22Burnett Can't go wrong with St Croix
Awesome value, I paired with the Shimano Symetre 1000 for an amazing ultra light setup.
April 10, 2013
Rated 4 out of 5 by punkkingpin17 worth every cent
every thing was alsome. went with a 6' light. felt everything. didnt snap after hooking in to a 8 pound carp. only disadvantage is feels like a cheap reel seat for a hundred dollar rod
March 30, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by Wally426 great nj trout rod
a great rod for artificials spinners plugs Ive caught many nj trout with it
March 27, 2013
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What's are the differences and benefits in performance between the 6'6'' St. Croix Premier Ultra Light and the 6'9'' St. Croix Panfish (other than the 3 inches)? I am looking for a light tackle outfit to catch some smaller sized LMB and panfish.
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This rod is in 2 pieces so once it is broken down it is easy to transport. I am not sure about the lifetime of the warranty but I purchased my first rod 5 years ago and my son is still using it now.
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I'm fairly certain the premier rods carry a one year warranty.A:
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This rod is made for very light weight line so I would not suggest using a reel with a line weight over 6 lbs 2-4 lb would be best. Keep in mind this is a ultra lightA:
Probably, I'm using Penn's Spinfisher, Fierce, and Battle with these rods.A:
I used a Catalyst because I could get it in a size 10A:
any reel rated for 4-8# line will work i use the pflueger be cause it is so smoth.Answers
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yes there is a hook keeper on this rodA:
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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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depends on how you play the fish I caught a 7 lb broun trout on a ultra lite rod with 4lb line my rod was 5.5.so your choice of rod and reel will work for fresh waterA:
about 10 lbs, i had the same rod and a 10lb mudfish snapped it right in half! Only had the rod for 1 day.
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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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I don't think I'd use a medium heavy unless I was fishing for big salmon or trolling.
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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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Premier for sure, I'd get the 7-6" ML and pitch them.A:
I would go the lite for the best results but M will work with a1/4 bullet sinrer. to heavy of a rod and lite weigh will not cast well same with to liteA:
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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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)
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