so I am looking at selecting a few rods to add to my st. croix fishing rod “collection”. Seeing some of the past discussions around rods matched to techniques, price point is always a consideration. But if you could choose a St. Croix rod (any model) for each of the specific following applications, what would they be:
Bouncing 2-3 ouncers
lead core
long line trolling
Check your PM’s Wes, spending your winnings already ‘eh ? 
For a bottom bouncer/long lining/3-waying rod I use a Tidemaster. Couldn’t be happier with it 
For 3 way, Dabuque and bouncing I have bagan using the Triumph series. 7′ medium action,fast tip.
I paired them with Diawa accudepth 17’s. But for Dabque I really like the Diawa megaforce for the twitching bar. It allows total one hand operation while slipping up and down depth breaks.
Triumphs arr only $70 and that’s good for me, have not yet looked into the Tidemaster series.
-Mark
Bouncing 2-3 ouncers Legend Tourney Bouncer 7MHM
lead core- Need more info…total rods you plan on using.
Croix may not be your best option but for now PGT80MM
long line trolling Tidemaster 7’6″ MM or Wildriver10’6″ MMF
Wes,these are available for you fish with to evaluate for yourself.BTW nice job on the St Croix League so far ! 
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lead core- Need more info…total rods you plan on using.
Croix may not be your best option but for now PGT80MM
Dean – most commonly I will be using a 2 and a 4 rod set up for pulling lead.
Wild Rivers could take care of pretty much any of that for you. The 2 piece long rods (~10 foot) are GREAT for bouncing and long lining. Probably would work fine for leadcore, although I haven’t tried it on those rods yet.
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lead core- PGT80MM
long line trolling – Wildriver10’6″ MMF
Exactly what I use.
Tidemaster for sure on braided trolling, Either the new Eyecon or Tournament for Bottom Bouncer. I have been using the Eyecon Bottom Bouncer Rod this year very nice rod.
I was also told St Croix is coming out with a new trolling series in the Eyecon series from 7′ to 10′ this model year!
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Tidemaster for sure on braided trolling, Either the new Eyecon or Tournament for Bottom Bouncer. I have been using the Eyecon Bottom Bouncer Rod this year very nice rod.
I was also told St Croix is coming out with a new trolling series in the Eyecon series from 7′ to 10′ this model year!
Shush Kirt, that is top secret info,and Croix is getting tired of me nagging them about that project ! 
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Tidemaster for sure on braided trolling, Either the new Eyecon or Tournament for Bottom Bouncer. I have been using the Eyecon Bottom Bouncer Rod this year very nice rod.
I was also told St Croix is coming out with a new trolling series in the Eyecon series from 7′ to 10′ this model year!
Shush Kirt, that is top secret info,and Croix is getting tired of me nagging them about that project !
Ok Dean I didn’t say a thing
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