after my trip this year (trip report to follow in the next few days), i had a bit of extra cash set aside that was quickly spent at gander on my way home (dont tell the wife!). i was looking at new rods, just kinda putzing around. i normally bring a baitcaster for trolling, sometimes 2, and then a jig rod. my jig rods are all light action and either really short or really long. my baitcasters are 6ft to 6'6". i was meandering through gander and saw that st croix had a $15 rebate on select models. i have a st croix legend elite muskie rod(refurbished) that i really like, so i played around with the ones on rebate. my brother has a nice st croix 7 ft spinning medium action one he uses for trolling. i picked up one of the triumph series rods (st croixs budget/value series) and i was super impressed. it was so light, so sensitive, so nice, i got a 7ft, medium action, fast tip, 2 piece, that way i can troll and jig all on the same rod! plus, it fills the niche rod i didnt have