St. Croix Triumph 27TSHC86MF2 – salmon and steelhead casting rod 8 ft 6 in 3/8–1 oz Fast

. St. Croix Triumph 27TSHC86MF2 is a two-piece 8 ft 6 in salmon and steelhead casting rod designed for a baitcasting reel and 3/8–1 oz lures. Its Medium power and Fast action are intended primarily for salmon and steelhead fishing with hard lures, spoons and spinners. The 8 ft 6 in length provides useful leverage for casting and line control in current while remaining manageable from a boat or in tighter river sections. In Lithuania, this model is also a practical choice for pike. The current Triumph Salmon & Steelhead range is produced in place of the former Avid Salmon & Steelhead series, one of the brand's most popular ranges among salmon anglers.
Blank and components. The blank is made from SCII carbon fibre. Stainless-steel guide frames with aluminium-oxide rings are wrapped onto the blank. The nylon casting reel seat is paired with a Premium cork handle and a cork-composite butt cap. Its two-piece construction is convenient to transport and store. The manufacturer provides a five-year warranty.
Action and application. Medium power is suited to controlling 3/8–1 oz hard lures, spoons and spinners. Fast action transmits rod movements accurately to the lure, while the middle section progressively engages as the load increases. This helps cushion sudden surges from salmon, steelhead or pike and keeps the fish connected. The relatively compact 8 ft 6 in length is useful for active lure control, boat fishing and places where a longer rod is less convenient.
Why choose it:
• salmon and steelhead casting model designed for a baitcasting reel and 3/8–1 oz lures;
• intended primarily for salmon and steelhead, and also practical for pike in Lithuania;
• 8 ft 6 in length supports lure control in current and fishing from the bank or a boat;
• Medium power and Fast action transmit lure movement and cushion sudden fish surges;
• SCII carbon blank, cork handle and a five-year warranty.
Specifications. Model – 27TSHC86MF2; series – Triumph Salmon/Steelhead; type – casting rod for a baitcasting reel; length – 8 ft 6 in / approximately 260 cm; pieces – 2; power – Medium; action – Fast; lure rating – 3/8–1 oz, sold as 10–28 g; line rating – 8–17 lb.
Components and finish. The blank is made from SCII carbon fibre. Stainless-steel guide frames with aluminium-oxide rings are wrapped onto the blank. The rod has a nylon casting reel seat, a Premium cork handle and a cork-composite butt cap. The manufacturer provides a five-year warranty.
How 27TSHC86MF2 compares with other Triumph Salmon/Steelhead models. At 8 ft 6 in, Medium power and a 3/8–1 oz lure rating, 27TSHC86MF2 is the shortest and most powerful model in the current casting group. 27TSHC90MLF2 is a 9 ft Medium Light Fast model for lighter 3/16–1/2 oz lures. 27TSHC106MLF2 is a longer 10 ft 6 in Medium Light Fast model rated for 1/4–3/4 oz. 27TSHS86MF2 has a similar length and Medium Fast specification but is built for a spinning reel.