Thread: St croix panfish series

Originally Posted by The Rooster

That Premier 6’6” L/F is the exact rod I think I want. I have one in a 6’6” ML/F now and love it. Thought I’d like to just lighten it up a little bit without going UL.


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Keep in mind that the 1 and 2 piece rods were very different to me. Where the 1 piece weight was more in the hand,the 2 piece felt more tip heavy and slightly pulled at the top of the forearm more. I think that a lightweight 2000 series reel like maybe a Presso or Vanford would make a sweet combo.

Originally Posted by skeetbum

Keep in mind that the 1 and 2 piece rods were very different to me. Where the 1 piece weight was more in the hand,the 2 piece felt more tip heavy and slightly pulled at the top of the forearm more. I think that a lightweight 2000 series reel like maybe a Presso or Vanford would make a sweet combo.

I would probably get the BPS Carbonlite 2.0 in a 2000 size, or maybe the 1500 size. That is a Daiwa reel in disguise, and the 2000 is the same size as the Daiwa 2500. I’m not sure what size the 1500 would equate to. The Carbonlite has a shallower spool than the standard Daiwa reels so even a larger one holds less line which would be good for using something smaller like 4 pound line I think.

I’d definitely get the 1 piece rod as well. All of my rods are 1 piece. I’ll probably just go to Bass Pro and buy it rather than order it. This way I can test fit the reel before buying. If that’s not the reel for the rod then I’ll just find one while there.


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