Pflueger Trions

[Hazell]

G'day

Im looking at the pflueger trion rods for a new bream rod (got the trion GX7 reel already) and im not too sure what the difference between the graphite (cork handle) and the tournament (black handle) is.

Is it just in the handle and reel mount or are there differences in say the 7' 2-4kg or 3-6kg of each that would make a difference to fishing?

Cheers, Ash

[kilo11]

fantastic rod i use it for flathead.

[namyau]

i have the tournament one (black eva grips) and a friend had the normal cork grip one. both are very good value for money. from my point of view the tournament one has nicer blank. to me its much stiffer then the normal one. both are good and price wise (from where i got mine) isnt that much difference so it will come down to how they feel for you and which colour you like.

[Kenshin]

i really like the look of the tournament one and i was going to buy one until i got my t-curve really cheap i do however have the normal trion 2-5kg its sturdy 2 peice with a nice whippy tip casts soft plastics and small hardbodys really well and have read that trions handle larger fish like salmon with no drama's

[namyau]

Originally Posted by Kenshin

have read that trions handle larger fish like salmon with no drama's

yep my friend was using the normal one and several times manage to land 70cm-80cm threadfin salmon.

[Breamingwithjoy]

I too can attest to the Trions ability to land large fish. Have had carp upto a metre on to the end of mine with no dramas. Mind you carp are a little easier than a salmon of the same size

[Shortlite]

There are the older Trion series, the Trion Artificial Bait series, the Trion Tournaments with the cork split grip, and the Trion Tournaments with the EVA split grips. To my knowledge the Tournament split grip ones in either EVA or cork are exactly the same blank, just finished in a different colour.

The oldest plain Trion and Trion AB's had full cork grips, standard hardloy/AlOx guides (as opposed to "Concept" Alconites on the newer ones), and had slower actions and tapers.

That Trion Bream Specialist with EVA looks very sweet. HPS foregrip, IPS seat, EVA split grips and chrome checks/butt accent rings.

[Hazell]

thanks for all the advice!

Sounds like the EVA handle tournament is the way to go. I do like the cork handles but not as much as the reel seat on the tournament series. Ill go have a play at the tackle store but i reckon ill go with that.

Cheers, Ash

[Shortlite]

Had a look ate their website (through Pure Fishing), and see that the Trions are now just 2 series: Trion (split cork grip) and Trion Tournament (split EVA grip).

Doesn't say about any differences in blanks, or guides, just the number of models offered. Tournaments only come in 7'2", 1 or 2 piece, 2-5 kg. The cork Trions have more models, 1 and 2 piece, more lengths and line ratings.

[Surface Breamer]

I've got one of the old model 6-12lb 6'6 rods and it goes alright for casting slugs and spinnerbaits though I wouldn't use it for finesse applications.

I also had a 7ft 1-3kg split butt and it was ok, reasonable sensitivity, nice action very similar to a rack raider which is 3-5kg but the balance was too tip heavy for me so I got rid of it.

Also played with Namyau's tournament rod and it wasn't bad. The balance was much better even with his light weight fireblood so with a 2000 non MG reel it'd be perfect I'd imagine. It had a much faster action than the 1-3kg trion I owned and was maybe a bit too fast for some ultra finesse breaming applications but perfect for casting around 1/16 to 1/4 IMO. I'd also rate it as a good twitching Hb rod as I prefer a little extra stiffnes for this.

[namyau]

Originally Posted by Surface Breamer

I've got one of the old model 6-12lb 6'6 rods and it goes alright for casting slugs and spinnerbaits though I wouldn't use it for finesse applications.

I also had a 7ft 1-3kg split butt and it was ok, reasonable sensitivity, nice action very similar to a rack raider which is 3-5kg but the balance was too tip heavy for me so I got rid of it.

Also played with Namyau's tournament rod and it wasn't bad. The balance was much better even with his light weight fireblood so with a 2000 non MG reel it'd be perfect I'd imagine. It had a much faster action than the 1-3kg trion I owned and was maybe a bit too fast for some ultra finesse breaming applications but perfect for casting around 1/16 to 1/4 IMO. I'd also rate it as a good twitching Hb rod as I prefer a little extra stiffnes for this.

yeah its was casting 1/8 with ease as well havent tried anything heavier then that though

[Hazell]

Sounds pretty good.

Any one know where i can find the 2 peice 2-4kg 7'2" tournament?

I saw them an DohDohDoh but its gone and i would have to special order. I would prefer to buy one from a proper tackle store. DohDohDoh had them an about 120-130 from memory.

Cheers, Ash

[Kenshin]

theres a fishing and camping shop in kelmscott on the main hwy cant miss it they stock alot of good tourni rods incl the trions