Triumph
General-purpose freshwater rod for anglers who need one blank to cover multiple techniques.
The Triumph is St. Croix's entry-to-mid-tier freshwater all-rounder, built for anglers who fish a mix of bass, walleye, panfish, and trout with spinning or casting gear. It covers light finesse work on one end and medium-heavy presentations on the other, making it a practical single-rod option for general freshwater use instead of any one technique. Blanks are constructed from SCII carbon with two coats of Flex-Coat slow-cure finish.
SeaGuide Atlas SS304 guides keep weight down and provide reliable line flow. The XDP reel seat adds grip without bulk. Construction quality sits above entry-level; it lacks the higher-modulus materials of more expensive St. Croix lines but holds up well to everyday use. Five-year warranty is included. The 24-rod lineup splits into 5 casting models (6'–7', M/MH, F action) and 19 spinning models spanning 5'–7'6" across UL through MH power.
Spinning models dominate and cover a wide range of line weights (2–17lb) and lure weights (1/16–3/4oz typically). Several models share specs but differ in piece count, indicated by the "2" suffix (two-piece travel configurations). No saltwater or surf-rated models are in this lineup.
Shaded band: the spread of the lineup's 24 models, as percentile rank among same-type rods. Solid line = series median · dashed ring = catalog median.
- Models
- 24 19 spinning · 5 casting
- Length
- 5'–7'6" 1.52–2.29 m
- Power
- UL–MH 5 classes
- Action
- F–M
- Line
- 2–20 lb
- Lure
- 1/16–1 oz 1.8–28 g
- List price
- $115–$140
- Released
- 2021
Rods in this series
24 models| Save | Model | Length | Power | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TSR50ULM | 5' | UL | Buy on Amazon | |
| TSR56ULF2 | 5'6" | UL | Buy on Amazon | |
| TCR60MF | 6' | M | Buy on Amazon | |
| TSR60LF | 6' | L | Buy on Amazon | |
| TSR60MLF | 6' | ML | Buy on Amazon | |
| TSR60MF | 6' | M | Buy on Amazon | |
| TCR66MF | 6'6" | M | Buy on Amazon | |
| TCR66MHF | 6'6" | MH | Buy from St. Croix | |
| TSR66LF | 6'6" | L | Buy on Amazon | |
| TSR66LF2 | 6'6" | L | Buy on Amazon | |
| TSR66MLF | 6'6" | ML | Buy on Amazon | |
| TSR66MLF2 | 6'6" | ML | Buy on Amazon | |
| TSR66MF | 6'6" | M | Buy on Amazon | |
| TSR66MF2 | 6'6" | M | Buy on Amazon | |
| TCR70MF | 7' | M | Buy from St. Croix | |
| TCR70MHF | 7' | MH | Buy on Amazon | |
| TSR70MLF | 7' | ML | Buy from St. Croix | |
| TSR70MLF2 | 7' | ML | Buy on Amazon | |
| TSR70MF | 7' | M | Buy on Amazon | |
| TSR70MF2 | 7' | M | Buy on Amazon | |
| TSR70MHF | 7' | MH | Buy on Amazon | |
| TSR76MLF | 7'6" | ML | Buy on Amazon | |
| TSR76MF | 7'6" | M | Buy on Amazon | |
| TSR76MHF | 7'6" | MH | Buy from St. Croix |
Model notes
3 of 24 modelsShortest model in the lineup at 5'. The moderate (not fast) action on a UL blank suits close-quarters panfish and small trout work where a stiffer tip would over-power light bites. Less casting range than the 5'6" UL models.
Two-piece UL at 5'6" with a fast action. The slightly tighter lure range (2/32–3/16oz) compared to the 5' moderate suggests it's tuned for micro lures. Small jigs and inline spinners for panfish and small stream trout.
Longest and heaviest-powered spinning model at 7'6" MH. The length provides reach and casting distance for open-water presentations. Walleye trolling corridors, larger rivers. Where shorter models lose coverage.