Do not recommend this rod to any serious salmon steelhead fisherman. Broke this rod for the 3rd and last time paying 60 bucks each time just to get a new top for it that keeps breaking. The rod has broke each time on fish not abuse or snags. Hate to leave a bad review but just wanna help the other fisherman out there not buy something they are going to lose time on the water with and have to pay 60 bucks to "warranty".

Bought this rod in the spring to troll for California Halibut, rod felt great and seemed very nice. Unfortunately the tip piece broke after using it 10 times, I got a hold of St. Croix to use the warranty and after waiting a month and a half they sent me a new tip piece that does not fit the butt. I have been trying to contact them for over a week now and I cant get them on the phone or through email.

I have two Triumph Salmon/Steelhead 8'6" MH action Rods. Replacing Wild River Rods and I am so impressed. I use these on Salmon River Pulaski NY and fish the Salmon River every day. The rod gets a work out. It handles nice, has good balance, casts smoothly and can work a very big fish. It is also backed by the St. Croix warranty. I recommend this rod highly for Salmon and Steelhead. Very well worth the cost!