"Kevin" wrote in message
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I am looking at buying the 4 pc rod to take when I travel. Is this a good
rod. It is a combo for $150. I am getting a #6. I want it to be kind of
universal Bass, Trout, Bluegill. How does everyone feel about this rod?
Thanks,

Kevin


The Premier is a decent enough rod, but the reel that comes with St Croix's
prepackaged combo is a little tacky. See Cabela's for a better combo of this
rod and one of their reels. The St Croix reel is plastic.
The premier is a SCII blank, which is basically IM7. For around 25 or 30
bucks more the BPS Classic rod is IM7 with much nicer hardware and a
machined reel. Action on the Premier is a little slower than the Classic,
but the Classic has nickel fittings, rosewood reel seat and the snake guides
are visibly higher quality.
Don't get me wrong, I love St Croix rods, but I don't think their Premier
combo is their best effort.

Mark


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