The Brim Reaper

Welcome!

Okay, I checked out those rods. The Legend Tournament is a no-go because of the handle. I prefer a full-grip handle made of cork. The Avid rod has what I'm looking for, though. I'm eyeing the AVS66MF.

Well, at the moment, I don't own any rods at all. I'm using one of my father's 30+ rods. I'd like to buy at least two for now. You make a good point about panfishing, though. I think what I'll do is buy a cheap rod to go with the Pflueger President reel, and then get a St. Croix for the President XT. I'm about to look into the other rods you all recommended.

Thanks for the responses, everyone. I will look into the other rods you recommended.

I'm in the market for two spinning rods and reels. I've already decided to get the Pflueger President XT and Pflueger President reels. I was browsing the Bass Pro Shop website and came across the St. Croix Premier and St. Croix Triumph rods. They're in my price range and have the specs I want. Does anyone have any experience with these rods? If so, do you recommend them? How durable and sensitive are they? What species do you use them for? I will be doing mostly freshwater fishing, but maybe brackish water once and a while. Here's what I have in mind: Rod #1 (6' to 6'6'', Light, Fast, at least 4lb line) + Pflueger President = Bluegill, Crappie, Perch, Sunfish Rod #2 (6'6'', Med, Fast, at least 10lb line) + Pflueger President XT = All-Purpose Fishing (Good for Panfish, but also larger species) Will these particular St. Croix rods do the trick?