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A STACK OF ST. CROIX CATALOGS HIDDEN UNDER YOUR BED? THAT’S NOTHING TO BE
ASHAMED OF.
We’re all human. We have desires. Needs. And if ogling over the latest selection of St. Croix beauties puts the curl in your cast, so to speak, well that’s just fine. Especially when the page turns to our Legend Elite® fly rods. A seductive combination of slim-profile ferrules and stunning cosmetics matched with premium, highmodulus, high-strain SC V graphite blanks loaded with ART™ and IPC® technology. Legend Elites also feature SC VI graphite in the lower portion of the rod for added power and reduced weight. All this, and NSi (Nano Silica) resin technology, as well. The result is enough space-age science and American handcraftsmanship to give you a four-piece rod that performs like a one-piece. Freshwater models are finished in a smooth Gallatin green, while the saltwater rods – featuring our max-power butt section for handling big fish and even bigger winds – are finished in a sweet Belize blue. Hubba, hubba.
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Advanced Reinforcing Technology™ (ART™).
REC® hard-anodized aluminum reel seat with a stabilized tiger (fiddleback) maple insert on 3, 4, 5, 6 wt. models.
Super high-modulus SCVI graphite with NSi resin in lower section for added power with reduced weight. Featuring 3M™ Matrix Resin for unparalleled strength and durability.
REC® hard-anodized aluminum reel seat on 7, 8, 9, 10 wt. models.
High-modulus/high-strain SCV graphite with NSi resin and carbon-matte scrim. Featuring 3M™ Matrix Resin for unparalleled strength and durability.
Alignment dots.
Slim-profile ferrules.
Lifetime limited warranty backed by St. Croix Superstar Service.
One-piece performance in four-piece designs. Fuji® Alconite stripper guides with chrome frames.
Flora-grade cork handle. Two coats of Flex Coat slow-cure finish. Rugged rod case with handle and divided polypropylene liner.
Designed and handcrafted in Park Falls, U.S.A.
R O D S P E C I F I C AT I O N S
FEATURES Integrated Poly Curve® (IPC®) tooling technology.
L E G E N D E L I T E ® F R E S H W AT E R F LY R O D S MODEL
LGTH.
LINE WT.
PCS.
ACTION
EFW793.4 EFW864.4 EFW904.4 EFW865.4 EFW905.4 EFW906.4 EFW907.4 EFW967.4 EFW908.4 EFW968.4 EFW909.4 EFW9010.4
7'9" 8'6" 9' 8'6" 9' 9' 9' 9'6" 9' 9'6" 9' 9'
3 4 4 5 5 6 7 7 8 8 9 10
4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
Fast Fast Fast Fast Fast Fast Fast Fast Fast Fast Fast Fast
ROD WT. (OZ.) HANDLE
2.2 2.6 2.8 2.8 2.8 3.0 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.4 4.5 4.7
1 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 3
PRICE
$ 410 $ 420 $ 440 $ 430 $ 440 $ 440 $ 450 $ 460 $ 460 $ 470 $ 470 $ 480
Hard chrome, single-foot fly guides on 3, 4, 5, 6 wt. models.
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Hard chrome snake guides on 7, 8, 9, 10 wt. models.
R O D S P E C I F I C AT I O N S
MODEL
LGTH.
LINE WT.
PCS.
ACTION
9' 9' 9' 9' 9' 9' 9'
6 7 8 9 10 12 12
4 4 4 4 4 4 4
Fast Fast Fast Fast Fast Fast Fast
ESW906.4 ESW907.4 ESW908.4 ESW909.4 ESW9010.4 ESW9012.4 ESW9012.4.FG
4.3 4.5 4.7 5.2 5.3 5.5 5.9
1 1 1 2 2 2 3
PRICE
$ 450 $ 460 $ 470 $ 480 $ 490 $ 510 $ 520 F R E S H WAT E R
Integrated Poly Curve® (IPC®) tooling technology.
Fuji® MN Saltwater Alconite stripper guides with chrome frames.
Advanced Reinforcing Technology™ (ART™).
Hard chrome snake guides.
Super high-modulus SCVI graphite with NSi resin in lower section for added power with reduced weight. Featuring 3M™ Matrix Resin for unparalleled strength and durability.
REC® hard-anodized aluminum reel seat.
One-piece performance in four-piece designs.
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ROD WT. (OZ.) HANDLE
FEATURES
Slim-profile ferrules.
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L E G E N D E L I T E ® S A LT W AT E R F LY R O D S
High-modulus/high-strain SCV graphite with NSi resin and carbon-matte scrim. Featuring 3M™ Matrix Resin for unparalleled strength and durability.
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Flora-grade cork handle. Two coats of Flex Coat slow-cure finish. Alignment dots. Rugged rod case with handle and divided polypropylene liner. Lifetime limited warranty backed by St. Croix Superstar Service. Designed and handcrafted in Park Falls, U.S.A.
Max-power butt sections for handling powerful fish and stiff winds.
Note: Handle measurements shown in inches
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ALL LEGEND ELITES COME WITH A 1000 DENIER NYLON-COVERED ROD CASE WITH A DIVIDED POLYPROPYLENE LINER.
S A LT W A T E R
CAN A FLY ROD CHANGE YOUR LIFE? DEPENDS ON HOW MUCH OF A LIFE YOU HAVE OUTSIDE OF
FLY FISHING.
When it comes to understanding the latest sub-surface fishing techniques, few people know more than Kelly Galloup – which is why we asked him to help us develop the best-selling Bank Robber™ and the new-for-2012 High Stick Drifter. The Bank Robber is simply the ultimate streamer-fishing rod for chucking big weighted flies effortlessly but with the precision of a Tomahawk missile. The new High Stick Drifter is designed specifically for today’s advanced nymph fishing methods. They feature a special lightweight tip made possible by using high modulus/high strain SCV graphite with NSi resin (featuring the 3M’s nano Matrix Resin) and a carbonmatte scrim. This unique tip reduces angler fatigue when the rod is held high for long periods of time, while emphasizing sensitivity for better strike detection. And the balance? Incredible. Both series feature SCVI graphite in lower sections for added power with reduced weight and St. Croix’s proprietary ART™ and IPC® technology – making them the most technologically advanced fly rods in existence. Can these rods change your life? Yea. We think so.
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K E L LY G A L L O U P
“These rods have more technology packed into them than any sticks in history. From the IPC-engineered blanks, two high-modulus graphite fibers, the carbon matte scrim, the hot new 3M™ nano resin – and the advanced-performance fittings – nothing has been overlooked. Except the high-dollar price tag.”
BOTH THE BANK ROBBER™ AND HIGH STICK DRIFTER RODS FEATURE CUSTOM MACHINED-ALUMINUM REEL SEATS WITH BUILT IN HOOK-KEEPER.
Kelly and Penny Galloup own and operate The Slide Inn Fly Shop and Lodge in Cameron, MT. Contact Kelly at www.slideinn.com
FEATURES Integrated Poly Curve® (IPC®) tooling technology. Advanced Reinforcing Technology™ (ART™). Super high-modulus SCVI graphite with NSi resin in lower section for added power with reduced weight. Featuring 3M™ Matrix Resin for unparalleled strength and durability. V
High-modulus/high-strain SC graphite with NSi resin and carbon-matte scrim. Featuring 3M™ Matrix Resin for unparalleled strength and durability. Designed with Kelly Galloup especially for streamer and nymph fishing.
Fuji® K Series Tangle-Free stripper guides with Alconite rings.
H I G H S T I C K D R I F T E R F LY R O D S
REC® Recoil® snake guides. MODEL
Anodized, machined-aluminum reel seat with built in hook-keeper.
*HSD964.4 9'6" *HSD1004.4 10' *HSD1005.4 10'
Flora-grade cork handle. Two coats of Flex Coat slow-cure finish.
LGTH. LINE WT.
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4 4 5
PCS.
ACTION
4 4 4
Fast Fast Fast
ROD WT. (OZ.) HANDLE
3.5 3.6 3.7
1 1 1
PRICE
$ 430 $ 430 $ 430
*New for 2012
Alignment dots.
Note: Handle measurements shown in inches
Rugged rod case with handle and divided polypropylene liner. Lifetime limited warranty backed by St. Croix Superstar Service. Designed and handcrafted in Park Falls, U.S.A.
Slim-profile ferrules.
BOTH BANK ROBBER™ AND HIGH STICK DRIFTER FLY RODS COME WITH A 1000 DENIER NYLON-COVERED RODCASE WITH A DIVIDED POLYPROPYLENE LINER.
R O D S P E C I F I C AT I O N S
One-piece performance in four-piece designs.
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BOTH THE BANK ROBBER™ AND THE HIGH STICK DRIFTER FEATURE REC® RECOIL® SNAKE GUIDES
BOTH THE BANK ROBBER™ AND THE HIGH STICK DRIFTER FEATURE FUJI® K SERIES TANGLE-FREE STRIPPER GUIDES WITH ALCONITE RINGS.
B A N K R O B B E R ™ F LY R O D S MODEL
*BR905.4 BR906.4 BR907.4 *New for 2012
LGTH. LINE WT.
9' 9' 9'
5 6 7
PCS.
ACTION
4 4 4
Fast Fast Fast
ROD WT. (OZ.) HANDLE
3.7 3.9 4.1
1 1 1
PRICE
$ 430 $ 430 $ 430
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INSTEAD OF BEING PREOCCUPIED WITH FISHING, WHY NOT JUST GO AHEAD AND BECOME OFFICIALLY
“OCCUPIED?”
Sit there at your desk idly staring at the abyss with visions of pocketwater in your head and your stellar professional reputation may take a dive. Things could be significantly worse if you operate heavy machinery in a state of piscatorial distraction. At that point it’s probably best to just pack it up and hit the water with an Avid Series® fly rod. This impressive line of trout rods featuring IPC® technology with slim-profile ferrules and a beautiful canteen-green pearl finish is always ready for action. The moderate action loading progressively down the SCIII blank makes them ideal for protecting light tippets, and the extensive selection of models covers a wide array of trout fishing situations. No matter what else you’re supposed to be doing.
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ALL AVID SERIES® FLY RODS COME WITH A 1000 DENIER NYLON-COVERED ROD CASE WITH A DIVIDED POLYPROPYLENE LINER.
FEATURES Integrated Poly Curve® (IPC®) tooling technology. Premium, high-modulus SCI I I graphite. Slim-profile ferrules.
A V I D S E R I E S ® F LY R O D S
Hard chrome, single-foot fly guides on 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 wt. models. Hard chrome snake guides on 7 wt. model. Uplocking, anodized aluminum reel seat with an ebony wood insert on 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 wt. models. Uplocking, anodized aluminum reel seat on 7 wt. model. Select-grade cork handle. Two coats of Flex Coat slow-cure finish. Rugged rod case with handle and divided polypropylene liner. Lifetime limited warranty backed by St. Croix Superstar Service. Designed and handcrafted in Park Falls, U.S.A.
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R O D S P E C I F I C AT I O N S
Fuji® Alconite® stripper guides with black frames.
MODEL
LGTH. LINE WT.
A762.4 A603.2 A663.4 A703.2 A793.4 A664.4 A704.2 A794.4 A864.4 A904.2 A904.4 A805.4 A865.4 A905.2 A905.4 A906.2 A906.4 A907.4
7'6" 6' 6'6" 7' 7'9" 6'6" 7' 7'9" 8'6" 9' 9' 8' 8'6" 9' 9' 9' 9' 9'
Note: Handle measurements shown in inches
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2 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 4 4 5 5 5 5 6 6 7
PCS.
ACTION
4 2 4 2 4 4 2 4 4 2 4 4 4 2 4 2 4 4
Mod. Mod. Mod. Mod. Mod. Mod. Mod. Mod. Mod. Mod. Mod. Mod. Mod. Mod. Mod. Mod. Mod. Mod.
ROD WT. (OZ.) HANDLE
2.6 2.2 2.4 2.4 2.6 2.5 2.5 2.7 3.1 3.4 3.5 3.2 3.3 3.6 3.6 3.5 3.6 3.9
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 3
PRICE
$ 240 $ 220 $ 240 $ 230 $ 240 $ 240 $ 230 $ 240 $ 260 $ 240 $ 270 $ 250 $ 260 $ 240 $ 270 $ 240 $ 270 $ 280
THERE ARE ONLY A COUPLE OCCASIONS YOU CAN’T SKIP TO GO FISHING –
DYING, FOR EXAMPLE. We gather today to pay our respects to those who have made the ultimate sacrifice. Those who freely skipped out on many of life’s cherished moments to make sure the wet flies were not dry. That the waders were free to wade. That every Imperial® fly rod met its full potential. Finished in an inspiring, gorgeous gloss burgundy, their dynamic blend of high-modulus / high-strain SCIV graphite and premiumquality SCII graphite provide a light weight and fast action that few other rods will ever know. Amen.
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FEATURES Premium-grade cork handle.
Dynamic blend of high-modulus/high strain SC IV graphite and premiumquality SC II graphite.
Two coats of Flex Coat slow-cure finish. Rugged rod case with handle and divided polypropylene liner.
Lightweight, fast action fly rods designed for maximum performance and value.
Designed in Park Falls and handcrafted in Fresnillo, Mexico.
Hard chrome snake guides. Uplocking, machined-aluminum reel seat with a rosewood insert on 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6 wt. models. Uplocking, machined-aluminum reel seat on 7, 8, 9 & 10 wt. models.
ALL IMPERIAL速 FLY RODS COME WITH A 1000 DENIER NYLON-COVERED ROD CASE WITH A DIVIDED POLYPROPYLENE LINER.
I M P E R I A L 速 F LY S W I T C H R O D S LGTH. LINE WT.
I1105.4 I1106.4 I1107.4 I1108.4
11' 11' 11' 11'
5 6 7 8
PCS.
ACTION
ROD WT. (OZ.)
HANDLE
PRICE
4 4 4 4
Fast Fast Fast Fast
5.0 5.2 5.5 5.7
5 5 5 5
$ 250 $ 250 $ 260 $ 260
R O D S P E C I F I C AT I O N S
Lifetime limited warranty backed by St. Croix Superstar Service.
Aluminum-oxide stripper guides with black frames.
MODEL
I M P E R I A L 速 F LY R O D S MODEL
LGTH.
I602.2 I663.2 I703.4 I863.4 I764.2 I764.4 I804.2 I804.4 I864.4 I904.2 I904.4 I805.2 I805.4 I865.2 I865.4 I905.2 I905.4 I906.2 I906.4 I1006.4 I907.4 I1007.4 I908.2 I908.4 I968.4 I1008.4 I909.2 I909.4 I9010.2 I9010.4
6' 6'6" 7' 8'6" 7'6" 7'6" 8' 8' 8'6" 9' 9' 8' 8' 8'6" 8'6" 9' 9' 9' 9' 10' 9' 10' 9' 9' 9'6" 10' 9' 9' 9' 9'
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LINE WT. PCS.
2 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 5 5 5 5 5 5 6 6 6 7 7 8 8 8 8 9 9 10 10
2 2 4 4 2 4 2 4 4 2 4 2 4 2 4 2 4 2 4 4 4 4 2 4 4 4 2 4 2 4
ACTION
Fast Fast Fast Fast Fast Fast Fast Fast Fast Fast Fast Fast Fast Fast Fast Fast Fast Fast Fast Fast Fast Fast Fast Fast Fast Fast Fast Fast Fast Fast
ROD WT. (OZ.)
1.9 2.0 2.1 2.4 2.3 2.3 2.4 2.4 2.5 2.9 2.9 2.6 2.6 2.8 2.8 2.9 2.8 3.0 3.0 4.2 3.9 4.5 4.0 4.0 4.3 4.6 4.4 4.4 4.6 4.5
HANDLE
PRICE
1 1 1 2 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4
$ 170 $ 170 $ 190 $ 200 $ 180 $ 200 $ 180 $ 200 $ 200 $ 180 $ 200 $ 180 $ 200 $ 180 $ 200 $ 180 $ 200 $ 180 $ 200 $ 220 $ 210 $ 230 $ 190 $ 210 $ 220 $ 230 $ 200 $ 220 $ 200 $ 220
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A HATCH CAN STRIKE WITHOUT WARNING, JUST LIKE A
24-HOUR FLU.
“I’m sorry, I’m out of the office today...” Let’s raise a glass to those who boldly charge forth and man the fly fishing ship known as Devotion. It takes commitment, sacrifice, and more than a few “sick days.” Not to mention the premium SC II graphite rods known as the Rio Santo series. Built in our Fresnillo facility, they offer a smooth, moderate-fast action that is a pleasure to fish – at all skill levels. Topped with high-quality guides, up-locking reel seat and a comfortable cork handle, these are ideal rods for the new fly angler and the skilled veteran alike, and meant to be fished when fishing “calls.”
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ST. CROIX RIO SANTO FLY FISHING OUTFITS COME READY-TO-FISH WITH 20 LB. FLY LINE BACKING, ST. CROIX WEIGHT FORWARD FLOATING FLY LINE AND TAPERED LEADER PRE-INSTALLED.
FEATURES Premium-quality SC II graphite. Smooth, versatile, moderate-fast actions. Aluminum-oxide stripper guides with black frames. Stainless-steel snake guides. Uplocking, aluminum reel seat. Premium-grade cork handle.
Includes St. Croix Rio Santo fly rod. St. Croix die-cast aluminum fly reel with adjustable disc drag. Ready-to-fish with 20 lb. fly line backing, St. Croix weight forward floating fly line and tapered leader pre-installed. Includes protective rod & reel case with handle and divided polypropylene liner.
Includes cloth rod sack. 5-year warranty backed by St. Croix Superstar Service. Designed in Park Falls and handcrafted in Fresnillo, Mexico.
Two coats of Flex Coat slow-cure finish.
RIO SANTO FLY FISHING OUTFITS RSK804.4 RSK865.4 RSK905.4 RSK906.4 RSK908.4
ROD
RS804.4 RS865.4 RS905.4 RS906.4 RS908.4
REEL
LINE WT.
STF55 STF55 STF55 STF55 STF75
4 WT 5 WT 5 WT 6 WT 8 WT
PRICE
$ 200 $ 200 $ 200 $ 200 $ 210
R O D S P E C I F I C AT I O N S
MODEL
R I O S A N T O F LY R O D S MODEL
LGTH. LINE WT. PCS.
RS804.2 RS804.4 RS765.2 RS865.2 RS865.4 RS905.2 RS905.4 RS906.2 RS906.4 RS908.2 RS908.4
8' 8' 7'6" 8'6" 8'6" 9' 9' 9' 9' 9' 9'
4 4 5 5 5 5 5 6 6 8 8
2 4 2 2 4 2 4 2 4 2 4
ACTION
Mod. Fast Mod. Fast Mod. Fast Mod. Fast Mod. Fast Mod. Fast Mod. Fast Mod. Fast Mod. Fast Mod. Fast Mod. Fast
ROD WT. (OZ.) HANDLE
3.0 3.2 2.5 3.3 3.4 3.4 3.4 3.6 3.7 4.3 4.4
2 2 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 3
PRICE
$ 100 $ 120 $ 100 $ 100 $ 120 $ 100 $ 120 $ 100 $ 120 $ 110 $ 130
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