St. Criox Fly Fishing Dealer Workbook SP 24

BEST RODS ON EARTH

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persistent pursuit of perfection

At the core of our brand ethos lives a simple yet fierce conviction; we exist to create dynamic fishing tools that intuitively help you evolve as a caster and angler. Our focused philosophy continually questions conventional wisdom, inspires innovation, and drives our persistent pursuit of fly rod perfection. When you own a St. Croix, it’s more than just a rod; it’s a promise. It’s 75 years of hard-earned knowledge aimed at designing and building the Best Rods on Earth, so you can be your best in your own persistent pursuit.

ROD DESIGN PHILOSOPHY

Driven by our relentless commitment to provide every angler the upper hand, our rod design process starts with understanding the angling equation we are trying to solve, which translates to a rod’s desired flex, feel, and functionality. We obsess over the minutia of rod action with a conviction to designing the most efficient casting and fishing tapers possible. While refined flex patterns are the soul of our rods, technology is the engine that provides performance. Our desire to improve the angler experience pushes us to develop next-level blank materials, design lay-ups, and components. These advancements, working in union with carefully conceived actions, ultimately deliver peak performance, effectiveness, and durability. Finally, thirty-two sets of skilled hands craft every St. Croix rod in the most advanced manufacturing facilities in the fishing world. We fixate on constant process improvement with an ever-present eye on efficiency, sustainability, and company culture. After all, an ethos is only as strong as the people who preach it.

UNDERSTANDING ROD ACTION

Rod action can best be described as how and where the rod flexes. These variables ultimately define the performance attributes and capabilities of the rod. For example, a rod that is designed for a wide range of fishing applications and conditions needs to exude maximum lifting capacity, high line speed, and dependable loop stability. Additionally, if it is a freshwater rod it must mend well at distance. A fast-action rod features a stiff butt and mid-section with a slightly softer tip and is ideal for these tasks. Where the tip softens along the blank affects power and accuracy. A freshwater fast action will typically soften slightly lower on the blank compared to a fast/salt action. This helps the angler generate tight loops off the tip of the rod, ideal for making precision casts. In contrast, a fast/salt action will have a relatively stiffer tip which promotes power, a necessary attribute for both casting and fishing in the saltwater environment.

On the flip side of the action equation, a rod built specifically for technical dry fly fishing must lay down delicate casts, protect gossamer tippets, and possess the ability to hold a big fish on a small fly. Consequently, the rod must possess a softer butt and mid-section, allowing it to flex throughout the blank. For these reasons, a medium-fast or moderate action is the ideal choice when finesse is critical for success.

The last consideration regarding rod action is the angler’s preferred casting stroke. Casters with a short, aggressive stroke will get maximum performance from a faster action. Conversely, casters with a long, smooth stroke will appreciate the reserve power of a medium-fast or moderate action. The most proficient anglers understand how to modify their casting stroke, allowing them to utilize the best tool in any given situation.

A. FAST/SALT

B. FAST

C. MEDIUM-FAST

D. MODERATE

ADVANCED CARBON FIBER

Our R&D engineers have decades of experience designing fly rods with our vast family of carbon fiber materials. In fact, we collaborate closely with our vendors to create proprietary materials designed and manufactured to our exact specifications. That level of control coupled with 75 years of rod-building knowledge allows us to create dynamic fishing tools that utilize a complex blend of carbon fiber in each rod, which allows us to precision craft the perfect flex, feel, and functionality for the tool’s intended purpose.

FOR THE DISCRIMINATING ANGLER WHO APPRECIATES EXOTIC PERFORMANCE.

Super high-modulus, high-strain carbon fiber

Efficient material adds power with minimal weight

• Used only to complement other carbon materials, as it is too high in modulus to be used as primary material

• Includes FRS Technology

MADE FOR THOSE WHO OUTFISH THEIR BUDDIES AND RELY ON THEIR RODS TO DO IT.

• High-modulus, high-strain carbon fiber with carbon-matte scrim

• Produces the lightest, most sensitive and strongest rods

The finest blank material, exclusive to St. Croix

• Includes FRS Technology

IDEAL FOR THE ANGLER WHO INSISTS ON FISHING ONLY WITH TOP-GRADE RODS.

High-modulus, high-strain carbon fiber produces extremely light and sensitive rods similar to the SCV, without the carbon-matte scrim

Includes FRS Technology

THE CHOICE OF SERIOUS ANGLERS WHO DEMAND HIGH PERFORMANCE AND VALUE.

• High-modulus, high-strain carbon fiber produces sensitive and lightweight rods with great durability

OUTSTANDING CHOICE FOR ANGLERS WHO APPRECIATE HIGH-PERFORMANCE WITHOUT HIGH COST.

Mid-modulus carbon fiber with a higher strain rate than fibers commonly used by others. Most popular material that is lightweight, durable and sensitive, like you would expect from a St. Croix rod

TECHNOLOGY

Our relentless passion for improving the angler’s experience drives a continuous search for new technologies and manufacturing processes that will improve fly rod performance. Every new advancement – from new prepreg carbon to advanced resin systems – is put through scrupulous tests in our state-of-the-art engineering lab and in the field before it makes the roster.

MITO® Graphene unlocks the power of hybrid polymer materials with specialty additives that dramatically improve overall rod performance. Functionalized graphene enhances blank strength by 20%, which improves the strength-to-weight ratio and reduces swing weight. Additionally, it optimizes tip recovery, helping the caster generate stable loops and high line speeds. Finally, functionalized graphene boosts torsional rigidity, which greatly improves accuracy, giving the angler ultimate control.

Integrated Poly Curve (IPC) tooling technology eliminates all transition points in the rod blank, resulting in one continuous taper that delivers smoother actions with better feel, increased strength, and more efficient rod recovery.

Taper Enhancement Technology (TET) incorporates precision-cut, curved blank patterns from state-of-the-art computer pattern-cutting machines. Curved TET patterns fit and lay up more precisely on IPC mandrels, resulting in stronger and more consistent actions with improved feel.

Advanced Reinforcing Technology (ART) is an exotic carbon fiber material that adds a magnitude of 10X strength with virtually no increase in blank diameter or weight. ART reduces “ovaling” and the potential for rod failure under severe loads that occurs when casting heavy sinking lines or when lifting substantial fish boatside.

Fortified Resin System (FRS) technology combines a fortified super resin with computer-operated curing ovens delivering precise temperature and time management throughout all stages of blank curing. FRS prevents micro-buckling, keeping carbon fibers in proper alignment and resulting in blanks tested to be 33% stronger than those built with standard resins and curing methods.

Slim Profile Ferrule design uses a “flag” of ART material on the ferrule area of the rod, which reduces blank ovalization and increases the strength by a magnitude of 10X with almost no additional weight.

EXCLUSIVE MITO® GRAPHENE TECHNOLOGY

At St. Croix, we’re continually seeking out and testing new materials and technologies that will boost angler performance. MITO functionalized graphene is the latest innovation supporting our persistent pursuit of fly rod perfection.

Graphene is a single-atom-thick honeycomb layer of carbon, harder than diamond, yet more elastic than rubber. In fact, it’s the strongest and stiffest material known to man. We’ve had an eye on graphene for a while, but until recently, available graphene products applicable to rod building failed to deliver the consistency and control we demand.

Through an exclusive relationship with MITO Material Solutions, St. Croix is the only rod manufacturer leveraging MITO technology and applying the first and only verified functionalized graphene product to its rodbuilding materials in-house. “Functionalized” means that MITO’s graphene product fits within our existing manufacturing processes, and that we’re in full control of the material’s application.

MITO functionalized graphene is fiberagnostic, meaning it’s compatible with any carbon or composite material we want to use – a critical consideration, as most of our rodblank designs contain multiple materials. MITO’s formula also ensures graphene concentrations in the functionalized product are homogenous – much more evenly dispersed than in commercially available graphene nano resins. This means we’re able to apply a total weight loading of actual graphene material at accuracies within .01%.

For the benefit of anglers, MITO graphene technology allows St. Croix to make certain sections of a fly rod blank stiffer and stronger while using less material, helping fine-tune flex characteristics while improving any rod’s overall strength-to-weight ratio. It also allows us to make fly rods with dramatically improved dampening for quicker recovery, translating to higher line speeds and greater loop stability. Finally, MITO graphene increases torsional rigidity, attenuating blank twist to keep the rod moving and flexing within a single plane for increased accuracy.

EXCEPTIONAL DURABILITY

OPTIMIZED LOOP STABILITY ABSOLUTE ACCURACY

MITO graphene technology gives us total control during manufacturing, so we can precision craft rods that dramatically increase your control on the water.

GUIDE TRAINS

TITANIUM CERECOIL STRIPPER + TITANIUM RECOIL SNAKE

• The ultimate guide train for saltwater applications

Nickel titanium frames are non-corrosive in any fishing environment

• Bulletproof Zirconia rings fight grooving over years of abuse

• Flexible design allows for a deep rod bend without blank damage

• Snake guide design is ideal for large diameter line/leader connections

Exceptionally weight savings improves rod recovery and swing weight

• Featured on all Evos Salt and Evos [#7 wt. and #8 wt.]

TITANIUM CERECOIL STRIPPER + TITANIUM RECOIL SINGLE-FOOT

• The perfect guide train for freshwater applications

Nickel titanium frames are non-corrosive in any fishing environment

• Bulletproof Zirconia rings fight grooving over years of abuse

• Flexible design allows for a deep rod bend without blank damage

Single-foot design vastly reduces swing weight and improves rod recovery

Featured on Evos [#4 wt. - #6 wt.]

3D STRIPPER + PVD COATED SNAKE

Perfectly suited for both freshwater and saltwater environments

• 3D stripper guides with aluminum-oxide rings are super durableand slick

• Tangle free stripper guide design

• PVD coating snake guides provide extra hardness and increased smoothness

• Featured on all Imperial USA, Imperial Salt, and Imperial USA Switch

CHROME STRIPPER + CHROME SINGLE-FOOT/SNAKE

• Reliable performance in any fishing environment

Aluminum-oxide rings are super durable and slick

• Single-foot design improves swing weight and rod recovery

Featured on all Connect and Mojo Bass

GRIP DESIGN

MODIFIED FULL WELLS

• Ideal grip for all saltwater scenarios, streamers, and heavy indicator rigs

Reduced rear pocket promotes a lower hand position for a longer casting stroke, maximum loop control, and increased power

Featured on all Evos Salt, Evos [#7wt.#8 wt.], and Connect [#7wt. - #8 wt.]

MODIFIED MICRO FULL WELLS

Versatile grip shape ideal for dries, dry/ droppers, streamers, and nymph rigs

• Reduced rear pocket promotes a lower hand position for a longer casting stroke, maximum loop control, and increased power

• Featured on Evos [#4wt. - #6 wt.]

FULL WELLS

The industry standard for fishing and casting larger flies

Featured on all Imperial Salt, Imperial USA [#7 wt. - #10 wt.], and all Mojo Bass

HALF WELLS

A classic grip shape perfectly suited for a wide range of freshwater applications

Featured on Imperial USA [#4 wt. - #6 wt.]

CIGAR

Ideal for small-water dry fly presentations

• Featured on Imperial USA [#2 wt. - #3 wt.]

SNUB NOSE

• Versatile grip shape perfect for dry flies and light nymph rigs

• Design promotes a higher hand position for precision presentations

• Featured on Connect [#4wt. - #6 wt.]

ALL WATER

Play this game long enough and you begin to see things clearly. In the end, angling success hinges on your ability to understand the equation of the moment and quickly deliver a solution. Read the water, pick the bug, make the cast. With most elements seemingly working in favor of the fish, controlling whatever you can is paramount to success. Utilizing refined actions married with cuttingedge technology and precision crafted in the world’s most advanced manufacturing facilities, our family of all-water fly rods puts a premium on control and are the tools of choice when versatility is critical for success.

EVOS

PUNCH WITH PRECISION

Evos challenges the status quo of traditional fly rod design and sets the bar for multi-technique performance. Powered by a next-level carbon fiber matrix and exclusive MITO® Graphene technology, Evos’ refined actions are exceptionally responsive through a wide range of casting distances, insanely accurate, and provide the perfect marriage of punch and precision. Fast enough to deliver infinite lifting capability, mesmerizing loop stability, and maximum line speed for challenging conditions, Evos balances speed and power with intimate feel and feedback ideal for technical situations that demand perfect presentation.

TECHNOLOGY

Advanced materials matrix consisting of ultra-high-modulus/high-strain SCVI carbon, high-modulus SCIV carbon, and premium- quality SCII carbon

• MITO Graphene unlocks the power of hybrid polymer materials and delivers radical hoop strength, optimized loop stability, and absolute accuracy

Integrated Poly Curve (IPC) mandrel tooling provides improved energy transfer, increased strength, and mega-efficient rod recovery

• Advanced Reinforcing Technology (ART) adds a magnitude of 10X strength with virtually no increase in blank diameter or weight

Fortified Resin System (FRS) boosts blank strength by 33% over standard resins and curing methods

• Reinforced Slim Profile Ferrule (SPF) design adds herculean strength with minimal added weight

FEATURES

• Recoil single-foot guides [#4wt. - #6wt.]

Recoil snake guides [#7wt. - #8wt.]

• Cerecoil stripper guides

Hook-keeper

Modified micro full wells flor-grade cork handle [#4wt. - #6wt.]

Modified full wells flor-grade cork handle [#7wt. - #8wt.]

• Uplocking, machined-aluminum reel seat with walnut insert [#4wt. - #5wt.]

Uplocking, machined-aluminum reel seat [#6wt. - #8wt.]

• Micro fighting but with composite end cap [#4wt. - #6wt.]

Fighting butt with composite end cap #7wt. - #8wt.]

• Aluminum rod tube with rod sock

happy

headhunting

Dry fly fishing for selective risers on technical rivers, spring creeks, and stillwaters requires a specialized rod, tuned for sophisticated trout. Your tool of choice demands a smoothloading action capable of delivering precise casts with ninja stealth, while maintaining enough authority to turn-over long leaders in the wind, mend with total control, and produce positive hooksets at distance. The new Technica series answers the call of PhD-level trout fishing. Its responsive, medium-fast action paired with an advanced carbon fiber matrix and exclusive MITO® Graphene technology delivers exceptional line speed, endless loop stability, and absolute accuracy. With lengths and line sizes dialed for hunting heads everywhere from wide, windswept rivers to intimate limestones, Technica is a must-have stick for the trickiest of trout fishing situations.

TECHNOLOGY

Advanced materials matrix consisting of ultra-high-modulus/high-strain SCVI carbon, high-modulus SCIV carbon, and premium-quality SCII carbon

• Mito Graphene unlocks the power of hybrid polymer materials and delivers radical hoop strength, optimized loop stability, and absolute accuracy

Integrated Poly Curve (IPC) mandrel tooling provides improved energy transfer, increased strength, and mega-efficient rod recovery

• Fortified Resin System (FRS) boosts blank strength by 33% over standard resins and curing methods

Reinforced Slim Profile Ferrule (SPF) design adds herculean strength with minimal added weight

FEATURES

Recoil single-foot guides

• Cerecoil stripper guides

• Hook-keeper

Snub nose flor-grade cork handle

• Uplocking, machined-aluminum reel seat with tiger maple insert

Aluminum rod tube with rod sock 15-year transferable warranty

• Designed and precision crafted in Park Falls, WI.

IMPERIAL USA

TRADITION MEETS

TECHNOLOGY

Hang around fly fishing circles long enough, and chances are a large majority of anglers you’ll meet started with, and still have an Imperial rod in their arsenal. That’s in part because no other rod in the history of our sport has had the chops to be on its eighth generation-spanning over sixty years of fly rod manufacturing. Tried and true, the Imperial series of all water rods delivers more than powerful, multi-purpose actions; this iconic series represents a union of tradition and technology, which has kept it at the intersection of American-made craftsmanship, performance, and value over all these years.

TECHNOLOGY

Dynamic blend of high-modulus/high- strain SCIV carbon and premiumquality SCII carbon

• Integrated Poly Curve (IPC) mandrel tooling provides improved energy transfer, increased strength, and mega-efficient rod recovery

Fortified Resin System (FRS) boosts blank strength by 33% over standard resin and curing methods

• Reinforced Slim Profile Ferrule (SPF) design adds herculean strength with minimal added weight

FEATURES

PVD coated snake guides

• 3D stripper guides with aluminum-oxide rings

Hook-keeper

Cigar premium-grade cork handle [#2wt. - #3wt.]

• Half wells premium-grade cork handle [#4wt. - #6wt.]

Full wells premium-grade cork handle [#7wt. - #10wt.]

• Uplocking, machined-aluminum reel

seat with wood insert [#2wt. - #6wt.]

• Uplocking, machined-aluminum reel seat [#7wt. - #10wt.]

Fighting butt with EVA end cap [#7wt. - #9wt.]

• Rod tube with divided polypropylene liner

15-year transferable warranty

Designed and precision crafted in Park Falls, WI.

CONNECT

DRIVEN

BY THE JOURNEY

As anglers, we often seek intrinsic connections. They are what draw us to beautiful places in search of meaningful experiences. We have a fundamental relationship with the woods and the water. Then there are those deeper bonds with the people we spend time with outside-those that bring laughter in the moment and meaning to our memories. And, of course, there is the remarkable link that can only happen between a good fish and a bent rod. All these connections remind us that while the fish are at the finish line, the journey there fuels our fascination.

Driven by this journey, the Connect Series offers sticks for any angling adventure – from trout and bass to light saltwater applications. Connect’s medium-fast actions, working in concert with the strength and responsiveness of our legendary SCIII & SCII carbon fiber materials, are engineered for versatility to give you the upper hand in the widest possible range of conditions and techniques.

TECHNOLOGY

High modulus SCIII and SCII carbon fiber blanks are lightweight, strong, and ultra responsive

• Fortified Resin System boosts blank strength by 33% over standard resins and curing methods

Reinforced slim profile ferrule design adds herculean strength with minimal added weight

FEATURES

Chrome single-foot guides [#3wt. - #6wt.]

• Chrome snake guides [#7wt. - #9wt.]

Chrome stripper guides with aluminum-oxide rings

• Hook-keeper

Snub nose premium grade cork handle [#3wt. - #6wt.]

• Modified full wells premium grade cork handle [#7wt. - #9wt.]

Uplocking machined aluminum reel seat

• Fighting butt with composite end cap [#7wt. - #9wt.]

Rod tube with cloth rod bag

• Five-year warranty

• Designed in Park Falls, WI.

Precision crafted at St. Croix South -Fresnillo, Mexico

SALTWATER

Time, distance, and direction: three simple elements when considered independently. But try to put the equation together while battling wind, waves, glare, your sore feet, and the person with the push pole quietly screaming the aforementioned factors in response to a shadow tracking intently across the turtle grass, and there’s nothing simple about it. 11 o’clock, sixty feet, moving right; our saltwater sticks are built for this moment. Intuitive tapers combined with next-level technology and unparalleled craftsmanship let you focus on the fish, not on your cast.

EVOS SALT

PUNCH WITH PRECISION

Evos Salt optimizes angler ability by delivering critical control in any saltwater environment. Powered by a next-level carbon fiber matrix and revolutionary MITO® Graphene technology, Evos Salt’s refined actions are exceptionally responsive through a wide range of casting distances, insanely accurate, and deliver the perfect marriage of punch and precision. Fast with feel, Evos Salt combines powerful lifting capability, unmatched loop stability, and blazing line speeds with buttery feel and feedback. Whether driving a hero cast into a relentless headwind or delicately delivering a surgical strike in impossibly calm conditions, Evos Salt gets the ghost in any saltwater situation.

TECHNOLOGY

Advanced materials matrix consisting of ultra-high-modulus/high-strain SCVI carbon, high-modulus SCIV carbon, and premium-quality SCII carbon

• Mito Graphene unlocks the power of hybrid polymer materials and delivers radical hoop strength, optimized loop stability, and absolute accuracy

Integrated Poly Curve (IPC) mandrel tooling provides improved energy transfer, increased strength, and mega-efficient rod recovery

• Advanced Reinforcing Technology (ART) adds a magnitude of 10X strength with virtually no increase in blank diameter or weight

Fortified Resin System (FRS) boosts blank strength by 33% over standard resins and curing methods

• Reinforced Slim Profile Ferrule (SPF) design adds herculean strength with minimal added weight

FEATURES

• Recoil snake guides

Cerecoil stripper guides

• Modified full wells flor-grade cork handle

Uplocking, machined-aluminum reel seat

• Fighting butt with composite end cap

• Aluminum rod tube with rod sock 15-year transferable warranty

• Designed and precision crafted in Park Falls, WI.

IMPERIAL SALT

DEPENDABLE SALT STICKS

Precision-crafted to deliver exceptional performance, the Imperial Salt series features aggressive, saltwater-driven actions built for battle on the ocean. Ultra-responsive and durable, SCIV & SCII carbon fiber blanks work in conjunction with an advanced technology group to make the Imperial Salt the ideal choice for any saltwater adventure.

TECHNOLOGY

Dynamic blend of high-modulus/high-strain SCIV carbon and premium-quality SCII carbon

• Integrated Poly Curve (IPC) mandrel tooling provides improved energy transfer, increased strength, and mega-efficient rod recovery

Fortified Resin System (FRS) boosts blank strength by 33% over standard resins and curing methods

• Reinforced Slim Profile Ferrule (SPF) design adds herculean strength with minimal added weight

FEATURES

PVD coated snake guides

• 3D stripper guides with aluminum-oxide rings

PVD coated hook-keeper

• Full wells premium-grade cork handle

Uplocking, machined-aluminum reel seat

Fighting butt with EVA end cap

• Rod tube with divided polypropylene liner

15-year transferable warranty

• Designed and precision crafted in Park Falls, WI.

specialty

Utilizing technique-driven actions, proprietary materials, and next-level manufacturing processes, our family of specialty fly rods is designed to expand your angling toolkit for specific fishing situations.

MOJO BASS

BUST OUT THE BIG BUGS

The Mojo Bass series is the ideal choice for fishing situations that require airmailing big, wind-resistant flies into tight target windows. A super sneaky 7’11” length coupled with powerful, medium-fast actions puts a premium on accuracy while giving anglers complete control when fishing poppers and heavy streamers.

TECHNOLOGY

Premium-quality SCII carbon fiber blanks are lightweight and durable

FEATURES

• Chrome snake guides

• 3D stripper guides with aluminum-oxide rings

Full wells premium-grade cork handle

• Uplocking machined-aluminum reel seat

Fighting butt with EVA end cap

• Cloth rod bag

• Five-year warranty

Designed in Park Falls, WI.

• Precision crafted at St. Croix South - Fresnillo, Mexico

SPEY + SWITCH

Like you, we get why “the grab” is so addictive. In a weird way, that magic moment when connecting with an anadromous animal – which ostensibly has no reason to move to the fly – completely validates our obsession and confirms that all the effort and patient execution was worth it. Even if the fish just plucks the fly at the end of the swing, it’s enough to keep our tank full, and the grind moving full speed ahead. That motivation alone drives us to design and precision-craft our two-handed rods to work as hard as you do.

IMPERIAL USA SWITCH

VERSATILE TWO-HANDED PERFORMANCE

Perfectly suited for smaller steelhead and salmon rivers, the Imperial USA Switch series delivers versatile twohanded performance. Commanding fast-actions, powered by SCIV & SCII carbon fiber, it provides plenty of power for lifting and casting heavy sink-tips and large flies on skagit heads while still possessing enough feel and finesse for scandi style dry line fishing.

TECHNOLOGY

Dynamic blend of high-modulus/high-strain SCIV carbon and premium-quality SCII carbon

• Integrated Poly Curve (IPC) mandrel tooling provides improved energy transfer, increased strength, and mega-efficient rod recovery

Fortified Resin System (FRS) boosts blank strength by 33% over standard resins and curing methods

• Reinforced Slim Profile Ferrule (SPF) design adds herculean strength with minimal added weight

FEATURES

Chrome snake guides

3D stripper guides with aluminum-oxide rings

• Hook-keeper

Two-handed premium-grade cork handle

• Uplocking, machined-aluminum reel seat

Fighting butt with EVA end cap

• Rod tube with divided polypropylene liner

15-year transferable warranty

Designed and precision crafted in Park Falls, WI.

FLY ROD TUBES

DEPENDABLE FLY ROD STORAGE

Available in four different lengths for both two-piece and four-piece rod configurations, our fly rod tubes are built to protect your investment.

FEATURES

• Durable black nylon covering Dependable quick release buckle closure

• Convenient carrying strap

• Internal rod section dividers (no rod sock required)

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