ST. CROIX ROD ® | BLANK MATERIALS GUIDE
SC VI / FRS
SC V / FRS
SC IV / FRS
SC III
SC II / FRS
SC II
SC I
ART ™
Exotic, 62,000,000 modulus, high-strain graphite fiber featuring FRS. Used only as a compliment to other graphite materials, this very expensive graphite is too high in modulus to be used as the primary material.
Extraordinary, high-modulus/high-strain graphite fiber with carbon-matte scrim. Featuring FRS, this is the finest all-purpose blank material used in fishing rod manufacturing and is exclusive to St. Croix.
Exceptional, high-modulus/high-strain graphite fiber featuring FRS. Similar to SC V , but without the carbon-matte scrim.
Advanced, high-modulus/high-strain graphite fiber. Modulus is between SC IV and SC II .
FRS version of our popular SC II graphite fiber. This mid-modulus graphite fiber combined with our fortified super resin creates rod blanks with unbeatable strength and durability.
Premium, mid-modulus graphite fiber with a higher strain rate than fibers commonly used by others.
Super premium 100% linear S-glass that is stronger, lighter, higher in modulus and more expensive than E-glass.
ART ™ is an exotic carbon fiber material that adds a magnitude (10X) of strength with virtually no increase in blank diameter or weight.
Featured in LegendXtreme, ® Legend Elite, ® Panfish Series, Trout Series, LegendXtreme ® Inshore, Legend ® X, Bank Robber ™ and High Stick Drifter rods.
Extremely efficient material that adds power with minimal weight. Assists in minimizing blank diameter. For the discriminating angler who appreciates exotic performance.
Featured in LegendXtreme, ® Legend Elite, ® LegendXtreme ® Inshore, Legend ® X, Bank Robber ™ and High Stick Drifter rods.
Creates the lightest, most sensitive and strongest rods on the planet. If you like to push the envelope and lead the way, these are the rods for you. Made for those who outfish their buddies and rely on their rods to do it.
Featured in Legend Tournament ® Bass/ Walleye/Musky, Legend ® Inshore, Legend ® Trek, Legend ® Surf and Imperial ® rods.
Produces extremely light and sensitive rods. Not quite to the level of SC V , but very close. Ideal for the angler who insists on fishing only with top-grade rods.
Featured in Avid Series, ® Avid X, Avid Pearl, Avid Series ® Inshore, Avid Series ® Surf and Rage rods.
Produces rods that are super sensitive and lightweight with great durability. A fine choice if you are a serious angler who demands high-performance and value.
Featured in Legend ® Salt and Legend ® X rods.
This material is a perfect choice when extreme durability and high-performance are equally important.
Featured in Premier, ® Wild River, ® Mojo Bass, Mojo Musky, Eyecon, ® Panfish Series, Trout Series, Triumph, ® Triumph ® X, Tidemaster, ® Mojo Inshore, Mojo Surf, Triumph ® Surf/ Saltwater, Imperial, ® and Rio Santo rods.
Featured in Mojo Bass Glass, Eyecon ® Trolling, Premier ® Glass Musky, Wild River ® Downrigging/Kokanee, Triumph ® Saltwater, and tip sections of moderate action Legend ® Surf and Mojo Surf rods.
Featured in LegendXtreme, ® Legend Elite, ® Legend Tournament ® Bass/Walleye/ Musky, LegendXtreme ® Inshore, Legend ® Inshore, Legend ® Trek, Legend ® Surf, Legend ® Salt, Legend ® X, Bank Robber ™ and High Stick Drifter rods. Also used in multi-piece rods that feature our slim-profile ferrule design.
This is our most popular material that produces rods that are highly sensitive, lightweight and durable. It's an outstanding choice for anglers who appreciate high-performance without high cost.
This high-performance, specialty material creates lightweight rods that are softer in action compared to graphite. Ideal for saltwater boat and surf, freshwater trolling and crankbait rods. This fine fiberglass is perfect for discriminating anglers.
Refer to page 6 for details. Seek rods with ART if you’re an angler who pushes the boundaries of performance.
Service and warranty policies:
If there is any one thing that we’re most proud of here at St. Croix, it’s our service. Nowhere else will you find such dedication to fishermen. Because
when you invest in a St. Croix rod, we believe you also invest in a relationship with us. And we’ll do
everything possible to ensure your complete satisfaction. We stand by our craftsmanship with some of the finest warranties in the business.
The “Power” of a rod refers to how much
pressure it takes to flex the rod. Different rod powers are
engineered to efficiently handle a certain range of lure
UL Ultra Light L Light ML Medium Light M Medium MH Medium Heavy H Heavy XH Extra Heavy
weights and line sizes. To select a rod power that will perform best for you, simply narrow your choices to rods designed to cast the weight of lures – and sizes of lines – you’ll fish with most often.
The “Action” of a rod is determined by where
a rod flexes along the blank. Faster action rods flex mostly
XF EXTRA FAST F FAST MF MOD. FAST M MODERATE S SLOW
X–FAST
FAST MOD. FAST
near the tip. Moderate action rods flex more near the middle of the blank.
Slower action MODERATE rods flex down
into the butt
SLOW
section.
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