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SQUEEZING AS MUCH FISHING AS POSSIBLE INTO A DAY, LEAVES NO ROOM FOR
SETTLING.
Guys who would rather be fishing would rather fish with a LegendXtreme,® and who in their right mind could take issue with that? Insanely light and sensitive but with enough power in reserve to deliver on demand, 21 models leave nothing on your “wish list” of features unchecked. LegendXtremes are handcrafted with high-modulus/high-strain SC V graphite with a carbon-matte scrim and reinforced with super-high-modulus SC VI graphite for added weight reduction. St. Croix’s exclusive IPC® technology makes casting smooth and effortless while the combination of NSi (Nano Silica) resin – a 3M technology (3M™ Matrix Resin) – and ART™ has earned LegendXtreme the reputation as the strongest, most advanced series of freshwater rods on the water today. Period.
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FUJI® ACS REEL SEAT/FROSTED SILVER HOOD ON CASTING MODELS. FUJI® VSS REEL SEAT/FROSTED SILVER HOOD ON SPINNING MODELS.
FEATURES Integrated Poly Curve® (IPC®) tooling technology.
REC® RECOIL® GUIDES FOR EXTREME LIGHTNESS AND DURABILITY.
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. High-modulus/high-strain SCV graphite with NSi resin and carbon-matte scrim. Featuring 3M™ Matrix Resin for unparalleled strength and durability. Phenomenally sensitive, light and smooth casting. REC® Recoil® guides for extreme lightness and durability. Fuji® SiC top with titanium-finished frame. Fuji® ACS reel seat/frosted silver hood on casting models. ®
Fuji VSS reel seat/frosted silver hood on spinning models. Machined-aluminum wind check. Split-grip/super-grade cork handle. Two coats of Flex Coat slow-cure finish. Includes deluxe rod sack. Lifetime limited warranty backed by St. Croix Superstar Service. 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
Advanced Reinforcing Technology™ (ART™).
LEGENDXTREME® SPINNING RODS MODEL
LGTH.
PWR.
ACTION
PCS.
LINE WT.
XS63MXF XS66MF XS66MHF XS68MXF XS69MLXF XS610MXF XS70MLF XS70MF XS70MHF
6'3" 6'6" 6'6" 6'8" 6'9" 6'10" 7' 7' 7'
M M MH M ML M ML M MH
X-Fast Fast Fast X-Fast X-Fast X-Fast Fast Fast Fast
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
6 - 10 6 - 12 8 - 14 6 - 12 6 - 10 6 - 12 4 - 10 6 - 12 8 - 14
LURE WT. 1 ⁄ 8 - 1⁄ 2 3 ⁄ 16 - 5 ⁄ 8
ROD WT. (OZ.)
HANDLE
PRICE
3.2 3.1 3.6 3.5 3.3 3.6 3.0 3.4 3.8
2 2 2 2 1 2 1 2 2
$ 350 $ 350 $ 360 $ 360 $ 360 $ 360 $ 370 $ 370 $ 380
3.4 4.0 3.3 3.4 3.6 3.7 4.2 4.2 3.1 3.6 4.8 5.1
3 3 3 3 3 3 4 4 3 3 4 5
$ 370 $ 380 $ 370 $ 370 $ 370 $ 380 $ 390 $ 400 $ 370 $ 380 $ 410 $ 410
3⁄ 8 - 3 ⁄ 4 3 ⁄ 16 - 5 ⁄ 8 1 ⁄ 8 - 1⁄ 2 1 ⁄ 8 - 5 ⁄ 16 1⁄8 - 3⁄8 3 ⁄ 16 - 5 ⁄ 8 3⁄ 8 - 3 ⁄ 4
LEGENDXTREME® CASTING RODS XC66MF XC66MHF XC68MXF XC69MLXF XC610MXF XC70MF XC70MHF XC70HF XC72MM XC72MHM XC76MHMF XC711HMF
6'6" 6'6" 6'8" 6'9" 6'10" 7' 7' 7' 7'2" 7'2" 7'6" 7'11"
M Fast MH Fast M X-Fast ML X-Fast M X-Fast M Fast MH Fast H Fast M Mod. MH Mod. MH Mod. Fast H Mod. Fast
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
10 - 17 12 - 20 8 - 14 6 - 10 10 - 14 10 - 17 12 - 20 14 - 25 8 - 14 10 - 20 12 - 25 14 - 30
1⁄4 - 5⁄8 3⁄ 8 - 1 1⁄4 - 5⁄8 1 ⁄ 8 - 1⁄ 2 1 ⁄ 8 - 5 ⁄ 16 1⁄4 - 5⁄8 3⁄ 8 - 1 3 ⁄ 8 - 11 ⁄ 2 1⁄4 - 5⁄8 3⁄ 8 3⁄ 8 -
1 11 ⁄ 4 1⁄ 2 - 2
1
2
3
4
5
Note: Handle measurements shown in inches
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TECHNOLOGY SHOULD ALWAYS SERVE MAN, ESPECIALLY IN THE PURSUIT OF A HIGHER PURPOSE,
LIKE FISHING. Let’s be honest shall we, man has been using technology to get out of doing chores and the like for centuries. So here at St. Croix we have no compunction whatsoever about using SCV and SCVI graphite and Area 51-inspired technologies like ART,™ IPC® and NSi (Nano Silica) resin – a 3M technology (3M™ Matrix Resin) – to help anglers make the most of their time on the water. No regrets about using premium, top-grade components and a showroom-quality forest-green pearl finish on each and every rod, either. Zero. None. Not a one.
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LEGEND ELITE® SALMON & STEELHEAD SPINNING RODS MODEL
LGTH.
PWR.
ACTION
PCS.
LINE WT.
LES86MF2 LES86MHF2 LES86HF2 LES90LM2 LES90MLF2 LES90MF2 LES90MHF2 LES90HF2 LES96LM2 LES96MLF2 LES96MF2 LES96MHF2 LES96HF2
8'6" 8'6" 8'6" 9' 9' 9' 9' 9' 9'6" 9'6" 9'6" 9'6" 9'6"
M MH H L ML M MH H L ML M MH H
Fast Fast Fast Mod. Fast Fast Fast Fast Mod. Fast Fast Fast Fast
2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
8 - 12 8 - 17 12 - 25 4-8 6 - 10 8 - 12 8 - 17 12 - 25 4-8 6 - 10 8 - 12 8 - 17 12 - 25
LURE WT. 1⁄4 - 3⁄4 3⁄ 8 - 1
ROD WT. (OZ.)
HANDLE
PRICE
4.9 5.2 5.3 4.8 4.9 5.1 5.4 5.5 5.0 5.2 5.3 5.8 6.0
6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6
$ 380 $ 380 $ 390 $ 380 $ 390 $ 390 $ 390 $ 400 $ 390 $ 400 $ 400 $ 400 $ 410
1⁄ 2 - 2 1 ⁄ 16 - 3 ⁄ 8 1 ⁄ 8 - 5⁄ 8 1⁄4 - 3⁄4 3⁄ 8 - 1 1⁄ 2 - 2 1 ⁄ 16 - 3 ⁄ 8 1 ⁄ 8 - 5⁄ 8 1⁄4 - 3⁄4 3⁄ 8 - 1 1⁄ 2 -
2
LEGEND ELITE® SALMON & STEELHEAD CASTING RODS LEC86MHF2 LEC86HF2 LEC90MHF2 LEC90HF2 LEC96MHF2 LEC96HF2
R O D S P E C I F I C AT I O N S
LEGEND ELITE® SPINNING RODS MODEL
LGTH.
PWR.
ACTION
PCS.
LINE WT.
LES60ULF2 LES60MLF LES60MF LES63MXF LES66LF LES66LF2 LES66MLF LES66MLF2 LES66MF LES66MF2 LES66MHF LES68MXF LES70ULM2 LES70LF LES70MLF LES70MLF2 LES70MF LES70MF2 LES70MHF LES76MLXF LES76MLXF2 LES76MF
6' 6' 6' 6'3" 6'6" 6'6" 6'6" 6'6" 6'6" 6'6" 6'6" 6'8" 7' 7' 7' 7' 7' 7' 7' 7'6" 7'6" 7'6"
UL ML M M L L ML ML M M MH M UL L ML ML M M MH ML ML M
Fast Fast Fast X-Fast Fast Fast Fast Fast Fast Fast Fast X-Fast Mod. Fast Fast Fast Fast Fast Fast X-Fast X-Fast Fast
2 1 1 1 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 1 2 1 1 2 1 2 1 1 2 1
2-6 4 - 10 6 - 12 6 - 10 4-8 4-8 4 - 10 4 - 10 6 - 12 6 - 12 8 - 14 6 - 12 2-6 4-8 4 - 10 4 - 10 6 - 12 6 - 12 8 - 14 4 - 10 4 - 10 6 -12
LURE WT. 1 ⁄ 32 - 3 ⁄ 16 1⁄8 - 3⁄8
ROD WT. (OZ.)
HANDLE
PRICE
2.6 2.8 2.9 3.2 2.8 3.0 3.0 3.1 3.4 3.5 3.8 3.7 2.9 3.0 3.3 3.4 3.6 3.7 4.1 3.8 3.8 3.9
1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 4 4 4 4 2 2 3 3 5 5 5 5 5 5
$ 310 $ 310 $ 310 $ 310 $ 300 $ 310 $ 310 $ 320 $ 310 $ 320 $ 320 $ 320 $ 330 $ 310 $ 330 $ 340 $ 330 $ 340 $ 340 $ 340 $ 350 $ 340
3.4 3.7 4.4 3.7 4.0 4.4 4.6
7 8 8 8 8 8 8
$ 310 $ 330 $ 340 $ 330 $ 340 $ 350 $ 360
3 ⁄ 16 - 5 ⁄ 8 1 ⁄ 8 - 1⁄ 2 1 ⁄ 16 - 1 ⁄ 4 1 ⁄ 16 - 1 ⁄ 4 1⁄8 - 3⁄8 1⁄8 - 3⁄8 3 ⁄ 16 - 5 ⁄ 8 3 ⁄ 16 - 5 ⁄ 8 3⁄ 8 - 3 ⁄ 4 3 ⁄ 16 - 5 ⁄ 8 1 ⁄ 32 - 3 ⁄ 16 1 ⁄ 16 - 1 ⁄ 4 1⁄8 - 3⁄8 1⁄8 - 3⁄8 3 ⁄ 16 - 5 ⁄ 8 3 ⁄ 16 - 5 ⁄ 8 3⁄ 8 - 3 ⁄ 4 1⁄8 - 3⁄8 1⁄8 - 3⁄8 3 ⁄ 16 - 5 ⁄ 8
6' 6'6" 6'6" 6'8" 7' 7' 7'
M M MH M M MH H
Fast Fast Fast X-Fast Fast Fast Fast
1 1 1 1 1 1 1
10 - 17 10 - 17 12 - 20 8 - 14 10 - 17 12 - 20 14 - 25
1⁄4 - 5⁄8 1⁄4 - 5⁄8 3⁄ 8 - 1 1⁄4 - 5⁄8 1⁄4 - 5⁄8 3⁄ 8 - 1 3⁄ 8 -
11 ⁄ 2
MH H MH H MH H
Fast Fast Fast Fast Fast Fast
2 2 2 2 2 2
8 - 17 12 - 25 8 - 17 12 - 25 8 - 17 12 - 25
3⁄ 8 - 1 1⁄ 2 - 2
5.2 5.7 5.5 6.2 5.7 6.3
3⁄ 8 - 1 1⁄ 2 - 2 3⁄ 8 - 1 1⁄ 2 - 2
9 9 9 9 9 9
$ 380 $ 390 $ 390 $ 400 $ 400 $ 410
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. High-modulus/high-strain SCV graphite with NSi resin and carbon-matte scrim. Featuring 3M™ Matrix Resin for unparalleled strength and durability. Slim-profile ferrules. Phenomenally sensitive, light and smooth casting. Fuji® SiC Concept Guide System with titanium-finished frames. Fuji® VSS reel seat/frosted silver hood on spinning models. Fuji® ACS reel seat/frosted silver hood on casting models. Machined-aluminum wind check. Super-grade cork handle. Two coats of Flex Coat slow-cure finish. Includes deluxe rod sack. Lifetime limited warranty backed by St. Croix Superstar Service. Designed and handcrafted in Park Falls, U.S.A.
LEGEND ELITE® CASTING RODS LEC60MF LEC66MF LEC66MHF LEC68MXF LEC70MF LEC70MHF LEC70HF
8'6" 8'6" 9' 9' 9'6" 9'6"
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2
3
4
5
Note: Handle measurements shown in inches
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7
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TAKING THE WORK OUT OF FISHING FOR FOLKS WHO FISH FOR
WORK.
Hard to say which you enjoy more, the chase to your favorite honey hole, or the climb up to the podium to claim that big, fat, oversized check that won’t fit in the ATM machine. Guess it doesn’t matter when you win, and that’s precisely what pros who fish with St. Croix® Legend Tournament® Bass rods do – win. And, victory will come even easier when you’ve got one of the 25 newly redesigned technique-specific, tournament-grade LTs in your boat. Re-engineered for 2012, even lighter SCIV graphite blanks not only feature St. Croix’s exclusive ART™ and IPC® technology, but with the re-tooling comes NSi (Nano Silica) resin – a 3M technology (3M™ Matrix Resin) – for improved durability. Fine-tuned with premium components like the new, small-sized Fuji® K Series tangle-free guides and Fuji’s newest reel seats, we’re pretty sure we’ve done all the work at this end, so you won’t have to on the water. Now, remember to smile when they announce the winner.
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Fuji® K Series Tangle-Free Concept Guides with Alconite® rings and polished frames.
LEGEND TOURNAMENT® BASS CASTING RODS
FEATURES
MODEL ®
Integrated Poly Curve (IPC ) tooling technology. ™
™
Advanced Reinforcing Technology (ART ). High-modulus/high-strain SCIV graphite with NSi resin. Featuring 3M™ Matrix Resin for unparalleled strength and durability. Technique-specific bass series features unrivaled technology and performance. Fuji® K Series Tangle-Free Concept Guides with Alconite® rings and polished frames. Ideal for super braid, mono and fluorocarbon lines, the sloped frame and ring “shed” tangles before they become a problem. Fuji® SK2™ split reel seat for the ultimate in light weight and sensitivity. Machined-aluminum wind check and trim pieces. Split-grip/super-grade cork handle. Two coats of Flex Coat slow-cure finish. Lifetime limited warranty backed by St. Croix Superstar Service.
R O D S P E C I F I C AT I O N S
®
*TBC68MF *TBC68MXF *TBC68MHF *TBC610MLXF *TBC610MXF *TBC71MF *TBC71MHF *TBC71MHXF *TBC72MM *TBC73MHF *TBC73XHF *TBC74HF *TBC76MHMF *TBC78MHM *TBC79HMF *TBC710HF *TBC710HM *TBC711HMF
TECHNIQUE
LGTH. PWR.
Jerkbait Top Water / Shake Flick Jig-N-Worm Drop Shot / Finesse Shaky Head Plastics Spinner Bait / Jig-N-Worm Swim Jig Finesse Small Cranker Carolina Rig Big Jig Slop-N-Frog / Swim Jig Pitchin’ / Lite Flippin’ Big Cranker Punchin’ Swim Bait Magnum Cranker Flippin’
6'8" 6'8" 6'8" 6'10" 6'10" 7'1" 7'1" 7'1" 7'2" 7'3" 7'3" 7'4" 7'6" 7'8" 7'9" 7'10" 7'10" 7'11"
ACTION
M Fast M X-Fast MH Fast ML X-Fast M X-Fast M Fast MH Fast MH X-Fast M Mod. MH Fast XH Fast H Fast MH Mod. Fast MH Mod. H Mod. Fast H Fast H Mod. H Mod. Fast
PCS.
LINE WT.
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
10 - 17 8 - 14 12 - 20 6 - 10 10 - 14 10 - 17 12 - 20 12 - 17 8 - 14 12 - 25 17 - 30 14 - 25 12 - 25 10 - 20 14 - 30 14 - 30 12 - 25 14 - 30
LURE WT. ROD WT. (OZ.) HANDLE 1⁄4 - 5⁄8 3.8 1 1⁄4 - 5⁄8 3⁄ 8 - 1 1⁄8 - 1⁄2 1 ⁄ 8 - 5 ⁄ 16 1⁄4 - 5⁄8 3⁄ 8 - 1 5⁄ 16 - 3⁄ 4 1⁄4 - 5⁄8
11 ⁄ 4 1 - 21 ⁄ 2 3 ⁄ 8 - 11 ⁄ 2 3 ⁄ 8 - 11 ⁄ 4 3⁄ 8 - 1 1⁄2 - 2 1-4 1⁄2 - 1 3 ⁄ 8 1⁄2 - 2 5⁄8 -
3.8 4.1 3.8 3.9 4.0 4.4 4.4 3.2 4.6 5.2 5.0 5.0 4.0 5.4 5.5 4.6 5.2
PRICE
1 1 1 1 1 2 2 1 2 3 3 3 3 4 5 4 3
$ 240 $ 240 $ 240 $ 240 $ 240 $ 240 $ 250 $ 250 $ 240 $ 260 $ 270 $ 260 $ 270 $ 250 $ 270 $ 270 $ 250 $ 270
6 6 6 6 6 6 7
$ 230 $ 230 $ 230 $ 240 $ 240 $ 240 $ 250
LEGEND TOURNAMENT® BASS SPINNING RODS
Designed and handcrafted in Park Falls, U.S.A.
*TBS510MXF *TBS68MLF *TBS68MXF *TBS610MLXF *TBS610MXF *TBS71MF *TBS71MHF
5'10" 6'8" 6'8" Wacky Style Drop Shot / Finesse 6'10" 6'10" Shaky Head 7'1" Plastics 7'1" Power Spin Skippin’
Split Shot
M ML M ML M M MH
X-Fast Fast X-Fast X-Fast X-Fast Fast Fast
1 1 1 1 1 1 1
8 - 12 4 - 10 6 - 12 6 - 10 6 - 12 6 - 12 8 - 14
3 ⁄ 16
- 5⁄8
1 ⁄ 8 - 3⁄ 8 3 ⁄ 16 - 5 ⁄ 8 1⁄8 - 1⁄2 1 ⁄ 8 - 5 ⁄ 16 3 ⁄ 16 - 5 ⁄ 8 3 ⁄ 8 - 3⁄ 4
3.0 3.4 3.5 3.8 3.9 4.0 4.5
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Note: Handle measurements shown in inches *New for 2012
TBC71MF / PLASTICS: A great rod for fishing
Superb rod for tubes, grubs, small worms and light jigs.
soft plastics including Senko®-style baits. Ideal for tubes, grubs, small worms, light jigs, small spinnerbaits and buzzbaits.
CASTING
TBC68MXF / TOP WATER & SHAKE FLICK:
Perfect rod for poppers and walk-the-dog type baits.Well-suited for tubes, grubs and unweighted soft plastics. TBC68MHF / JIG-N-WORM: A perfect choice for jigs and worms with a lot of backbone to move fish out of heavy cover. TBC610MLXF / DROP SHOT & FINESSE: Ideal light-line finesse worm rod for drop shotting. Light tip design allows for shaking with ample backbone for deep-water hook sets. TBC610MXF / SHAKY HEAD: Designed with William Davis of Davis Bait Company – Shaky Head® inventor and St. Croix pro-staffer – so you know it handles his baits exceptionally well. Also a fine choice for unweighted soft plastics and top-water baits.
TBC71MHF / SPINNER BAIT & JIG-N-WORM:
A super rod for searching open water with big spinnerbaits. It’s also ideal for jigs, worms and working heavy cover. TBC71MHXF / SWIM JIG FINESSE: Excels with swim jigs and smaller jigs worked in heavy cover. Its unique design combines a very powerful butt section with a light and sensitive tip. TBC72MM / SMALL CRANKER: This rod is awesome for fishing small-size and shallow running crankbaits because of its moderate action. TBC73MHF / CAROLINA RIG: Ideal for fishing Carolina rigs with worms and lizards.
TBC73XHF / BIG JIG: Our most powerful bass rod is designed to pull hawgs from the nastiest cover imaginable with jumbo-size jigs. TBC74HF / SLOP-N-FROG & SWIM JIG: Perfect rod for fishing slop and lily pads with frogs and rats. Designed to efficiently cast light frogs. Also recommended for swim jigs. TBC76MHMF / PITCHIN’ & LITE FLIPPIN’: This versatile rod is a great choice for pitching jigs into cover or for lighter flipping applications. TBC78MHM / BIG CRANKER: With longer crankbait rods becoming popular this rod is destined to become a top choice for handling a wide variety of medium-to-large crankbaits at various depths. TBC79HMF / PUNCHIN’: This heavy power rod with its moderate-fast action is ideal for punching jigs through the thickest of cover. Also well suited for flipping.
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TBC710HF / SWIM BAIT: A perfect rod for
handling a variety of swim baits with ease and efficiency. TBC710HM / MAGNUM CRANKER: This unique, heavy power, moderate action rod is designed specifically to handle big, deep running crankbaits with extreme efficiency. TBC711HMF / FLIPPIN’: At just under 8', this stick provides just the right combination of power and tip flex for all heavy cover vertical presentations.
TBS510MXF / SKIPPIN’: The perfect choice
SPINNING
TBC68MF / JERKBAIT: A true jerkbait special.
for low trajectory casts of tubes, grubs and worms under docks and overhanging trees and brush. TBS68MLF / SPLIT SHOT: This lighter power bass rod is ideal for fishing split shot or any applications where light line is required. TBS68MXF / WACKY STYLE: An unbelievable finesse rod perfectly suited for working Senko®-type baits wacky (weightless) style. TBS610MLXF / DROP SHOT & FINESSE: Ideal light-line finesse worm rod for drop shotting. Light tip design allows for shaking with ample backbone for deep-water hook sets.
TBS610MXF / SHAKY HEAD: Designed with William Davis of Davis Bait Company – Shaky Head® inventor and St. Croix pro-staffer – so you know it handles his baits exceptionally well. Also a fine choice for unweighted soft plastics and top water baits. TBS71MF / PLASTICS: This very popular spinning rod provides extreme versatility and is ideal for fishing tubes, grubs and small worms. TBS71MHF / POWER SPIN: Our most powerful spinning rod in the Legend Tournament series is recommended for all techniques and lures that require a lot of power.
THEY DON’T MAKE BUMPER STICKERS ABOUT WORKING IN
CUBICLE FARMS.
Whether you’re lucky enough to be on the tournament trail or just happy to steal a few hours from “the man,” you never take risks by fishing rods that aren’t up to the task. It’s why you’ll see a good number of St. Croix® Legend Tournament® Walleye and Musky rods anywhere serious anglers congregate. A demanding crowd of hardcore anglers, we’re constantly looking for ways to up the ante. This year is no exception. The re-engineered SCIV blanks not only feature St. Croix’s exclusive ART™ and IPC® technology, but we’ve added NSi (Nano Silica) resin – a 3M technology (3M™ Matrix Resin) – for improved durability. We’re happy to report the result is a supremely well-balanced family of technique-specific rods. Now lighter than ever, especially in the tip section with new, small-sized Fuji® K Series guides, the LTs dominate the fishing conversation in cubicles across the country.
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LEGEND TOURNAMENT® WALLEYE SPINNING RODS
FEATURES Integrated Poly Curve® (IPC®) tooling technology. Advanced Reinforcing Technology™ (ART™). High-modulus/high-strain SCIV graphite with NSi resin. Featuring 3M™ Matrix Resin for unparalleled strength and durability. Technique-specific musky and walleye series features unrivaled technology and performance. Fuji® K Series Tangle-Free Concept Guides with Alconite® rings and polished frames. Ideal for super braid, mono and fluorocarbon lines, the sloped frame and ring “shed” tangles before they become a problem. WALLEYE SERIES: Fuji® SK2™ split reel seat for the ultimate in light weight and sensitivity. Split-grip/super-grade cork handle. MUSKY SERIES: Fuji® MGST Tangle-Free top with SiC ring and polished frame. Fuji® TCS or PSS-SD reel seat/frosted silver hood. Split-grip or traditional handle with super-grade cork. Machined-aluminum wind check. Two coats of Flex Coat slow-cure finish. Lifetime limited warranty backed by St. Croix Superstar Service. 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
MODEL
*LTWS59MXF *LTWS63MLXF *LTWS63MXF *LTWS66MLF *LTWS66MLF2 *LTWS68MXF *LTWS70LF *LTWS70MLF *LTWS70MLF2 *LTWS76MLXF *LTWS76MLXF2 *LTWS80MLF2
TECHNIQUE
LGTH.
PWR.
ACTION
PCS.
LINE WT.
Classic Jig Vertical Jig Vertical Jig Jig-N-Rig Jig-N-Rig Snap Jig Finesse Riggin’ Riggin’ Slip-N-Rig Slip-N-Rig Drift-N-Float
5'9" 6'3" 6'3" 6'6" 6'6" 6'8" 7' 7' 7' 7'6" 7'6" 8'
M ML M ML ML M L ML ML ML ML ML
X-Fast X-Fast X-Fast Fast Fast X-Fast Fast Fast Fast X-Fast X-Fast Fast
1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 2 1 2 2
6 - 10 4-8 6 - 10 4 - 10 4 - 10 6 - 12 4-8 4 - 10 4 - 10 4 - 10 4 - 10 4 - 10
LURE WT. ROD WT. (OZ.) HANDLE 1⁄ 8 - 1⁄ 2 2.8 1 1⁄ 16 - 3⁄ 8 3.0 1 1⁄ 8
- 1⁄ 2 - 3⁄ 8 1⁄ 8 - 3⁄ 8 3⁄ 16 - 5⁄ 8 1⁄ 16 - 1⁄ 4 1⁄ 8 - 3⁄ 8 1⁄ 8 - 3⁄ 8 1⁄ 8 - 3⁄ 8 1⁄ 8 - 3⁄ 8 1⁄ 8 - 3⁄ 8 1⁄ 8
PRICE
1 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 4
$ 230 $ 230 $ 230 $ 230 $ 240 $ 240 $ 230 $ 230 $ 240 $ 240 $ 250 $ 250
3.8
5
$ 240
6.8 7.5 6.9 6.7 8.6 9.4 7.1 7.7 7.2 7.7 7.6 8.5 9.8 10.4 9.7 10.2 10.8 11.5
2 8 1 7 3 9 2 8 2 8 4 8 5 9 5 9 6 9
$ 310 $ 310 $ 300 $ 300 $ 330 $ 330 $ 320 $ 320 $ 320 $ 320 $ 330 $ 330 $ 350 $ 350 $ 360 $ 360 $ 360 $ 360
3.1 3.3 3.3 3.7 3.2 3.4 3.4 3.6 3.6 3.8
LEGEND TOURNAMENT® WALLEYE CASTING RODS *LTWC70MHM
Bounce-N-Troll 7'
MH
Mod.
1
6 - 12
1⁄ 2
-3
LEGEND TOURNAMENT® MUSKY RODS *LTMU69XHF *TMU69XHF *LTMU73MHF *TMU73MHF *LTMU76XHF *TMU76XHF *LTMU79HMF *TMU79HMF *LTMU80MHF *TMU80MHF *LTMU86MHF *TMU86MHF *LTMU86HF *TMU86HF *LTMU86XHF *TMU86XHF *LTMU90HF *TMU90HF
Classic Jerk Classic Jerk Downsizer Downsizer The Jerk The Jerk Lip Stick Lip Stick Top-N-Tail Top-N-Tail Long Ranger Long Ranger Sling Blade Sling Blade Big Dawg Big Dawg Big Nasty Big Nasty
6'9" 6'9" 7'3" 7'3" 7'6" 7'6" 7'9" 7'9" 8' 8' 8'6" 8'6" 8'6" 8'6" 8'6" 8'6" 9' 9'
XH Fast XH Fast MH Fast MH Fast XH Fast XH Fast H Mod. Fast H Mod. Fast MH Fast MH Fast MH Fast MH Fast H Fast H Fast XH Fast XH Fast H Fast H Fast
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
50 - 80 50 - 80 30 - 50 30 - 50 50 - 80 50 - 80 30 - 65 30 - 65 30 - 50 30 - 50 30 - 50 30 - 50 40 - 65 40 - 65 50 - 80 50 - 80 50 - 80 50 - 80
3-8 3-8 3⁄ 4 - 2 1⁄ 2 3⁄ 4 - 2 1⁄ 2 3-8 3-8 2-6 2-6 3⁄ 4 - 3 3⁄ 4 - 3 3⁄ 4 - 3 3⁄ 4 - 3 2-6 2-6 4 - 12 4 - 12 3-8 3-8
MUSKY LTMU69XHF / TMU69XHF / CLASSIC JERK: The perfect rod for anglers preferring a shorter rod for working big jerkbaits and other heavy lures. LTMU73MHF / TMU73MHF / DOWNSIZER: Specifically designed for smaller size musky baits including lighter bucktails, twitch baits, crankbaits and jigs. LTMU76XHF / TMU76XHF / THE JERK: A very popular and versatile length for jerkbait fishing. Handles big baits with ease. LTMU79HMF / TMU79HMF / LIP STICK: A perfect choice for musky-specific, big-lipped crankbaits.The moderate-fast action helps create a more life-like presentation. LTMU80MHF / TMU80MHF / TOP-N-TAIL: A superb rod for bucktails, topwater and spinnerbaits. Great for improved line control and sweeping figure-eight presentations. LTMU86MHF / TMU86MHF / LONG RANGER: This stick is ideal for casting bucktails, topwater baits and spinnerbaits a country mile. It’s superb for sweeping figure-eights. LTMU86HF / TMU86HF / SLING BLADE: This very popular model is designed to master huge, doublebladed bucktails including those with heavy-duty, oversized blades. LTMU86XHF / TMU86XHF / BIG DAWG: This unique rod is made to toss large rubber baits and handle 8"-10" wood jerkbaits with ease. LTMU90HF / TMU90HF / BIG NASTY: Our longest musky rod is ideal for use with monster-size, double-bladed bucktails and other large baits.
*New for 2012
LT WA L L E Y E H A N D L E S
WALLEYE SPINNING LTWS59MXF / CLASSIC JIG: This short rod
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2
3
4
5
Note: Handle measurements shown in inches
is recommended for jig applications requiring a stout, fast stick. LTWS63MLXF / VERTICAL JIG: This rod is designed for vertical jigging with lighter-weight jigs and is ideal for shallow water angling. LTWS63MXF/ VERTICAL JIG: Our most popular vertical jig model that excels in a variety of depths with multiple weight lures. LTWS66MLF / JIG-N-RIG: This is an extremely versatile walleye rod capable of handling many techniques including, of course, jigging and rigging. LTWS66MLF2 / JIG-N-RIG: A two-piece version Jig-N-Rig rod for anglers needing the convenience of break down for storage in compact places and traveling. LTWS68MXF / SNAP JIG: This popular design is well-suited for powerful jig techniques and fishing in rivers with heavy current.
WALLEYE CASTING LTWS70LF / FINESSE: A great light-line, small-lure rod with plenty of backbone for handling large walleyes. LTWS70MLF / RIGGIN’: This very popular design is ideal for live bait rigging. It also works well for hand trolling stick baits. LTWS70MLF2 / RIGGIN’: This two-piece version rod handles all the applications of the one-piece model plus provides added convenience. LTWS76MLXF / SLIP-N-RIG: A perfect rod for fishing slip bobbers and live bait rigging.This rod provides superior leverage and features a very sensitive tip. LTWS76MLXF2 / SLIP-N-RIG: The two-piece version slip bobber and live bait rigging rod is equally popular. It has excellent butt section power with a very fast tip. LTWS80MLF2 / DRIFT-N-FLOAT: This rod is highly recommended for all drift and float fishing techniques. It also makes a fine live bait rod.
LT M U S K Y H A N D L E S
LTWC70MHM / BOUNCE-N-TROLL:
Our most popular design for bottom bouncing and an ideal choice for fishing medium-tolarge size crankbaits.
Fuji® K Series Tangle-Free Concept Guides with Alconite® rings and polished frames.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Note: Handle measurements shown in inches
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FISHING ISN’T A DIVERSION, THAT’S WHAT
“RELATIONSHIPS”
ARE FOR.
Once you tighten down a spinning reel onto an Avid Series® rod you’re locked and loaded for some serious action, friend. Although handsomely appointed with cork handles and Fuji® Alconite® guides, these rods aren’t just pretty for pretty’s sake. Across the 54 technique-specific rods, the power of SCIII graphite and St. Croix’s exclusive IPC® technology deliver impressive strength and responsiveness without putting undue strain on your 12-ounce curling arm – or your discretionary income stash. Avid rods deliver unprecedented performance and value – something even a “significant other” can appreciate.
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AV I D S E R I E S ® S A L M O N & S T E E L H E A D R O D S MODEL
LGTH.
PWR.
ACTION
PCS.
AVS86MF2 AVS86MHF2 AVS86HF2 AVS90LM2 AVS90MLF2 AVS90MF2 AVS90MHF2 AVS90HF2 AVS96LM2 AVS96MLF2 AVS96MF2 AVS96MHF2 AVS96HF2 AVS106ULS2 AVS106MLF2 AVS106MF2 AVS110LM2
8'6" M 8'6" MH 8'6" H 9' L 9' ML 9' M 9' MH 9' H 9'6" L 9'6" ML 9'6" M 9'6" MH 9'6" H 10'6" UL 10'6" ML 10'6" M 11' L
Fast Fast Fast Mod. Fast Fast Fast Fast Mod. Fast Fast Fast Fast Slow Fast Fast Mod.
2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
LINE WT.
LURE WT. 1⁄ 4 - 3 ⁄ 4 3⁄ 8 - 1 1⁄ 2 - 2 1 ⁄ 16 - 3 ⁄ 8 1⁄ 8 - 5 ⁄ 8
8 - 12 8 - 17 12 - 25 4-8 6 - 10 8 - 12 8 - 17 12 - 25 4-8 6 - 10 8 - 12 8 - 17 12 - 25 2-6 6 - 10 8 - 12 4-8
1⁄ 4 - 3 ⁄ 4 3⁄ 8 - 1 1⁄ 2 - 2 1 ⁄ 16 - 3 ⁄ 8 1⁄ 8 - 5 ⁄ 8 1⁄ 4 - 3 ⁄ 4 3⁄ 8 - 1 1⁄ 2 - 2 1⁄ 16 - 1⁄ 4 1⁄ 8 - 5 ⁄ 8 1⁄ 4 - 3 ⁄ 4 1 ⁄ 16 - 3 ⁄ 8
ROD WT. (OZ.)
HANDLE
PRICE
5.5 5.6 5.8 5.0 5.3 5.6 5.8 6.0 5.4 5.7 5.8 6.0 6.2 4.6 6.2 6.6 4.8
6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 7
$ 220 $ 220 $ 230 $ 220 $ 230 $ 230 $ 230 $ 240 $ 220 $ 230 $ 240 $ 240 $ 250 $ 230 $ 250 $ 250 $ 240
R O D S P E C I F I C AT I O N S
AV I D S E R I E S ® S A L M O N & S T E E L H E A D C E N T E R P I N R O D S AV I D S E R I E S
®
SPINNING RODS
MODEL
LGTH.
PWR.
ACTION
PCS.
LINE WT.
AVS46ULF AVS50ULF AVS56ULF2 AVS59MXF AVS60ULF AVS60ULF2 AVS60LF AVS60MLF AVS60MF AVS63MLXF AVS63MXF AVS66ULF AVS66ULF2 AVS66LF AVS66LF2 AVS66MLF AVS66MLF2 AVS66MF AVS66MF2 AVS66MHF AVS66MHF2 AVS68MXF AVS69MLXF AVS70ULF AVS70ULM2 AVS70MLF AVS70MLF2 AVS70MF AVS70MF2 AVS70MHF AVS76MLXF AVS76MLXF2 AVS80MLM2
4'6" 5' 5'6" 5'9" 6' 6' 6' 6' 6' 6'3" 6'3" 6'6" 6'6" 6'6" 6'6" 6'6" 6'6" 6'6" 6'6" 6'6" 6'6" 6'8" 6'9" 7' 7' 7' 7' 7' 7' 7' 7'6" 7'6" 8'
UL UL UL M UL UL L ML M ML M UL UL L L ML ML M M MH MH M ML UL UL ML ML M M MH ML ML ML
Fast Fast Fast X-Fast Fast Fast Fast Fast Fast X-Fast X-Fast Fast Fast Fast Fast Fast Fast Fast Fast Fast Fast X-Fast X-Fast Fast Mod. Fast Fast Fast Fast Fast X-Fast X-Fast Mod.
1 1 2 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 1 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 1 2 2
2-6 2-6 2-6 6 - 10 2-6 2-6 4-8 4 - 10 6 - 12 4-8 6 - 10 2-6 2-6 4-8 4-8 4 - 10 4 - 10 6 - 12 6 - 12 8 - 14 8 - 14 6 - 12 6 - 10 2-6 2-6 4 - 10 4 - 10 6 - 12 6 - 12 8 - 14 4 - 10 4 - 10 4-8
LURE WT. ROD WT. (OZ.) 1 ⁄ 32 - 3 ⁄ 16 1.7 1 ⁄ 32 - 3 ⁄ 16 1 ⁄ 32 - 3 ⁄ 16 1 ⁄ 8 - 1⁄ 2 1 ⁄ 32 - 3 ⁄ 16 1 ⁄ 32 - 3 ⁄ 16 1 ⁄ 16 - 1⁄ 4 1⁄ 8 - 3 ⁄ 8 3 ⁄ 16 - 5 ⁄ 8 1 ⁄ 16 - 3 ⁄ 8 1 ⁄ 8 - 1⁄ 2 1 ⁄ 32 - 3 ⁄ 16 1 ⁄ 32 - 3 ⁄ 16 1 ⁄ 16 - 1⁄ 4 1 ⁄ 16 - 1⁄ 4 1⁄ 8 - 3 ⁄ 8 1⁄ 8 - 3 ⁄ 8 3 ⁄ 16 - 5 ⁄ 8 3 ⁄ 16 - 5 ⁄ 8 3⁄8 - 3⁄4 3⁄8 - 3⁄4 3 ⁄ 16 - 5 ⁄ 8 1 ⁄ 8 - 1⁄ 2 1 ⁄ 32 - 3 ⁄ 16 1 ⁄ 32 - 3 ⁄ 16 1⁄ 8 - 3 ⁄ 8 1⁄ 8 - 3 ⁄ 8 3 ⁄ 16 - 5 ⁄ 8 3 ⁄ 16 - 5 ⁄ 8 3 ⁄ 8 - 3 ⁄4 1⁄ 8 - 3 ⁄ 8 1⁄ 8 - 3 ⁄ 8 1 ⁄ 16 - 5⁄ 16
1.9 2.1 3.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 2.5 2.5 2.6 2.8 3.7 3.7 3.8 3.9 4.0 4.0 3.8 3.7 2.6 2.6 3.8 3.8 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.1 4.1 3.6
HANDLE
PRICE
1 1 1 3 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 2 2 2 2 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 2 2 4 4 5 5 5 5 5 5
$ 130 $ 140 $ 160 $ 160 $ 150 $ 160 $ 160 $ 170 $ 170 $ 170 $ 170 $ 160 $ 170 $ 160 $ 170 $ 170 $ 180 $ 180 $ 190 $ 180 $ 190 $ 180 $ 180 $ 170 $ 180 $ 180 $ 190 $ 190 $ 200 $ 190 $ 190 $ 200 $ 200
AVS130MLM2 13' AVS150MLM3 15'
ML ML
Mod. Mod.
2 3
1⁄ 4 - 5 ⁄ 8
6 - 10 6 - 10
1⁄ 4 - 5 ⁄ 8
5.9 6.8
7 7
$ 270 $ 300
7.6 11.8
8 9
$ 240 $ 300
AV I D S E R I E S ® C A R P R O D S ACS96MMF2 9'6" ACS120MHMF2 12'
M Mod. Fast 2 MH Mod. Fast 2
1⁄ 2 - 3
8 - 25 8 - 25
1⁄ 2 - 4
FEATURES Integrated Poly Curve® (IPC®) tooling technology. Premium, high-modulus SCIII graphite. Superb sensitivity, extreme strength and durability, incredibly light and an outstanding value. Specialized, technique-specific and species-specific designs. Slim-profile ferrules. Fuji® Alconite® Concept Guide System with black frames. Fuji® SKM reel seat/gunsmoke hoods. Fuji DPS reel seat/gunsmoke hoods on carp models. Select-grade cork handle. Two coats of Flex Coat slow-cure finish. Lifetime limited warranty backed by St. Croix Superstar Service. Designed and handcrafted in Park Falls, U.S.A.
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2
3
4
5
6
Note: Handle measurements shown in inches
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PITY THOSE WHO ONLY GET TO USE THEIR OPPOSABLE THUMBS TO SEND
TEXT MESSAGES.
You on the other hand can tell the drag setting on your reel with one tap of your thumb. It’s a skill you’ve acquired over hundreds of thousands of casts in pursuit of big fish. So naturally, you demand that your rods be as finely attuned to conditions as your beloved digit. Fortunately, St. Croix’s Avid Series® casting rods don’t disappoint because of the high-modulus SC III graphite blank and our exclusive IPC® technology. These rods are super light, hypersensitive to strikes and are finished with premiumgrade components like Fuji® exposed-blank reel seats and lightweight Alconite® guides. Text that to your buddy – you know, the one still whining over the one that got away.
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FEATURES
AV I D S E R I E S ® C A S T I N G R O D S
Integrated Poly Curve® (IPC®) tooling technology. Superb sensitivity, extreme strength and durability, incredibly light and an outstanding value. Specialized, technique-specific and species-specific designs. Slim-profile ferrules. Fuji® Alconite® Concept Guide System with black frames. Fuji® ECS or TCS reel seat/ gunsmoke hood. Select-grade cork handle. Two coats of Flex Coat slow-cure finish. Lifetime limited warranty backed by St. Croix Superstar Service. 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
Premium, high-modulus SCIII graphite.
MODEL
LGTH.
PWR.
AVC60MF AVC60MHF AVC62MXF AVC66MLF AVC66MF AVC66MHF AVC66HF AVC68MXF AVC69MLXF AVC70MF AVC70MHF AVC70MHXF AVC70HF AVC76MHMF AVC710HMF
6' 6' 6'2" 6'6" 6'6" 6'6" 6'6" 6'8" 6'9" 7' 7' 7' 7' 7'6" 7'10"
M Fast MH Fast M X-Fast ML Fast M Fast MH Fast H Fast M X-Fast ML X-Fast M Fast MH Fast MH X-Fast H Fast MH Mod. Fast H Mod. Fast
ACTION
PCS.
LINE WT.
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1-tel.
10 - 17 12 - 20 8 - 14 8 - 12 10 - 17 12 - 20 14 - 25 8 - 14 6 - 10 10 - 17 12 - 20 12 - 17 14 - 25 12 - 25 14 - 30
LURE WT. 1 ⁄ 4 - 5⁄ 8 3⁄8 - 1
ROD WT. (OZ.)
HANDLE
PRICE
3.8 3.9 3.8 4.0 3.8 4.3 4.6 4.2 4.0 4.1 4.7 4.7 5.0 5.7 6.9
1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 4
$ 170 $ 180 $ 170 $ 180 $ 180 $ 190 $ 190 $ 180 $ 180 $ 180 $ 190 $ 190 $ 200 $ 210 $ 230
3.6 3.9 3.7 4.1 4.7
2 2 2 2 2
$ 180 $ 180 $ 180 $ 180 $ 190
5 5 6 5 5 5 6 6 5 5 5 6 5 5 6
$ 220 $ 220 $ 230 $ 230 $ 230 $ 230 $ 240 $ 240 $ 230 $ 240 $ 240 $ 250 $ 250 $ 250 $ 260
1 ⁄ 4 - 5⁄ 8 3⁄ 16 - 1⁄ 2 1 ⁄ 4 - 5⁄ 8 3⁄8 - 1 3⁄ 8 - 11⁄ 2 1 ⁄ 4 - 5⁄ 8 1 ⁄ 8 - 1⁄ 2 1 ⁄ 4 - 5⁄ 8 3⁄8 - 1 5⁄ 16 - 3 ⁄ 4 3⁄ 8 - 11⁄ 2 3⁄ 8 - 11⁄ 4 1⁄2 - 2
AV I D S E R I E S ® C R A N K B A I T R O D S AVC66MM AVC66MHM AVC70MM AVC70MHM AVC70HM
6'6" 6'6" 7' 7' 7'
M MH M MH H
Mod. Mod. Mod. Mod. Mod.
1 1 1 1 1
8 - 14 10 - 20 8 - 14 10 - 20 12 - 25
1 ⁄ 4 - 5⁄ 8 3⁄8 - 1 1 ⁄ 4 - 5⁄ 8 3⁄8 - 1 1⁄ 2 - 1 3⁄ 8
AV I D S E R I E S ® S A L M O N & S T E E L H E A D R O D S AVC86MF2 AVC86MHF2 AVC86HF2 AVC90MLF2 AVC90MF2 AVC90MHF2 AVC90HF2 AVC90HM2 AVC96MLF2 AVC96MF2 AVC96MHF2 AVC96HF2 AVC106MLF2 AVC106MF2 AVC106HM2
8'6" M 8'6" MH 8'6" H 9' ML 9' M 9' MH 9' H 9' H 9'6" ML 9'6" M 9'6" MH 9'6" H 10'6" ML 10'6" M 10'6" H
Fast Fast Fast Fast Fast Fast Fast Mod. Fast Fast Fast Fast Fast Fast Mod.
2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
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8 - 12 8 - 17 12 - 25 6 - 10 8 - 12 8 - 17 12 - 25 12 - 25 6 - 10 8 - 12 8 - 17 12 - 25 6 - 10 8 - 12 12 - 25
1⁄4 - 3⁄4 3⁄8 - 1 1⁄ 2 - 2 1⁄ 8 - 5⁄ 8 1⁄4 - 3⁄4 3⁄8 - 1 1⁄ 2 1⁄ 2 -
2 2
1⁄ 8 - 5 ⁄ 8 1⁄4 - 3⁄4 3⁄8 - 1 1⁄ 2 - 2 1⁄ 8 - 5 ⁄ 8 1⁄4 - 3⁄4 1⁄ 2 -
2
5.8 6.1 6.2 5.7 6.0 6.1 6.4 6.4 6.2 6.3 6.5 6.7 6.2 6.9 6.9
1
2
3
4
5
Note: Handle measurements shown in inches
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NOTHING WRONG WITH SHOPPING FOR BLING, AS LONG AS IT
CATCHES FISH.
There’s no denying that our Avid Pearl rods border on the flamboyant, but beneath that glitzy fuchsia-metallic exterior is some hardcore, fish-demoralizing technology. Beginning with a high modulus SC III graphite blank that incorporates our exclusive IPC® technology, these beauties are highly specialized, technique-specific rods. And the goodies don’t just end there. Each rod is appointed with Alps® zirconium guides, Fuji® reel seats, split-grip cork handles and slim-profile ferrules making them anything but “chick” rods.
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FEATURES Integrated Poly Curve® (IPC®) tooling technology. Premium, high-modulus SCIII graphite. Incredibly lightweight and sensitive with extreme strength and durability.
Slim-profile ferrules. Alps™ zirconium guides with 316 stainless-steel frames for outstanding corrosion resistance. Fuji® SKM reel seat with abalone barrel on spinning models. Fuji® ECS reel seat with abalone trim on casting models. Split-grip/select-grade cork handle. Two coats of Flex Coat slow-cure finish. Lifetime limited warranty backed by St. Croix Superstar Service. 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
Specialized, technique-specific and species-specific designs for women.
AV I D P E A R L S P I N N I N G R O D S MODEL
LGTH.
PWR.
ACTION
PCS.
LINE WT.
APS60LF APS63MLXF APS66MLF APS66MLF2 APS68MXF APS70MF
6' 6'3" 6'6" 6'6" 6'8" 7'
L ML ML ML M M
Fast X-Fast Fast Fast X-Fast Fast
1 1 1 2 1 1
4-8 4-8 4 - 10 4 - 10 6 - 12 6 - 12
APC66MF APC66MHF APC68MXF APC70MF
6'6" 6'6" 6'8" 7'
M MH M M
LURE WT. 1⁄ 16 - 1⁄ 4 1⁄ 16 - 3⁄ 8 1⁄8 - 3⁄8 1⁄8 - 3⁄8 3 ⁄ 16 - 5 ⁄ 8 3 ⁄ 16 - 5 ⁄ 8
ROD WT. (OZ.)
HANDLE
PRICE
2.6 3.6 3.8 3.8 3.9 4.2
1 1 1 1 2 2
$ 180 $ 190 $ 190 $ 200 $ 200 $ 210
3.9 4.4 4.3 4.2
3 3 3 3
$ 200 $ 210 $ 200 $ 200
AV I D P E A R L C A S T I N G R O D S Fast Fast X-Fast Fast
1 1 1 1
10 - 17 12 - 20 8 - 14 10 - 17
1⁄4 - 5⁄8 3⁄ 8 - 1 1⁄4 - 5⁄8 1⁄4 - 5⁄8
ABALONE AND MACHINED-ALUMINUM DETAILING
AVID PEARL SIGNATURE LABEL
1
2
3
Note: Handle measurements shown in inches
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QUITTING TIME ALL DEPENDS ON WHAT YOU’RE
QUITTING.
If you’re like us, five o’clock is prime fishing time AM or PM. That kind of dedication requires rods that are as close to a sure thing as it gets. Of course, we’re talking about our new Rage series: Perfectly balanced SCIII graphite rods with IPC® technology that combine premium Pac Bay Minima micro guides with a small stripper guide for casting precision that borders on the unfair. All that casting could take a toll on your hands, but the Rage features our incredible neoprene skin handle that serves up unmatched comfort – pushing back that quitting hour as much as possible. Equally sweet, the neoprene grip actually improves when it gets wet. Yes sir, the new Rage is more than ready when the hook setting goes round the clock.
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NEOPRENE SKIN PROVIDES MAXIMUM COMFORT, DURABILITY AND A POSITIVE GRIP THAT ACTUALLY IMPROVES WHEN WET.
EVA TRIM PIECE
PRECISION-MACHINED CORE IS CUSTOMIZED FOR EACH MODEL AND PROVIDES EXCELLENT SENSITIVITY.
Integrated Poly Curve® (IPC®) tooling technology. Premium, high-modulus SCIII graphite. Incredibly lightweight and sensitive with superb balance and extreme strength. Pac Bay Minima micro guide configuration for high performance and improved durability by eliminating insert failure, plus 20-30% weight savings compared to ceramic guides. Pac Bay Minima casting reel seat/black hood provides maximum rod blank exposure and is 30% lighter than conventional trigger reel seats. Pac Bay Minima spinning reel seat/black hood provides maximum rod blank exposure and is 10-20% lighter than conventional spinning reel seats. Contoured handle provides split-grip performance. Featuring a precision-shaped core wrapped with a neoprene skin for maximum comfort and sensitivity. EVA trim pieces provide additional refinement. Two coats of Flex Coat slow-cure finish. 5-year warranty backed by St. Croix Superstar Service. Designed in Park Falls and handcrafted in Fresnillo, Mexico.
R O D S P E C I F I C AT I O N S
FEATURES RAGE CASTING RODS MODEL
LGTH.
PWR.
ACTION
*RC68MF *RC68MXF *RC68MHF *RC610MXF *RC71MF *RC71MHF *RC71MHXF *RC72MM *RC74HF *RC76MHMF *RC78MHM *RC711HMF
6'8" 6'8" 6'8" 6'10" 7'1" 7'1" 7'1" 7'2" 7'4" 7'6" 7'8" 7'11"
M Fast M X-Fast MH Fast M X-Fast M Fast MH Fast MH X-Fast M Mod. H Fast MH Mod. Fast MH Mod. H Mod. Fast
*RS68MXF *RS610MLXF *RS610MXF *RS71MF *RS71MHF
6'8" 6'10" 6'10" 7'1" 7'1"
M ML M M MH
PCS.
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
LINE WT.
10 - 17 8 - 14 12 - 20 10 - 14 10 - 17 12 - 20 12 - 17 8 - 14 14 - 25 12 - 25 10 - 20 14 - 30
LURE WT. 1⁄4 - 5⁄8 1⁄4 - 5⁄8
ROD WT. (OZ.)
HANDLE
PRICE
4.3 4.2 4.5 4.5 4.4 4.6 4.8 3.9 5.6 6.0 4.7 5.9
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2
$ 150 $ 150 $ 150 $ 150 $ 150 $ 150 $ 150 $ 150 $ 160 $ 170 $ 160 $ 170
4.0 4.0 4.4 4.2 4.6
3 3 3 3 4
$ 150 $ 150 $ 150 $ 150 $ 150
3⁄ 8 - 1 1 ⁄ 8 - 5 ⁄ 16 1⁄4 - 5⁄8 3⁄ 8 - 1 5 ⁄ 16 - 3 ⁄ 4 1⁄4 - 5⁄8 3⁄ 8 3⁄ 8 -
11⁄2 11⁄4 3⁄ 8 - 1 1⁄2 - 2
RAGE SPINNING RODS X-Fast X-Fast X-Fast Fast Fast
1 1 1 1 1
6 - 12 6 - 10 6 - 12 6 - 12 8 - 14
3⁄ 16 - 5 ⁄ 8 1 ⁄ 8 - 1⁄ 2 1 ⁄ 8 - 5 ⁄ 16 3⁄ 16 - 5 ⁄ 8 3⁄ 8 - 3⁄ 4
*New for 2012
RAGE RODS FEATURE PAC BAY MINIMA MICRO GUIDE CONFIGURATIONS FOR PRECISE CASTING PERFORMANCE AND IMPROVED SENSITIVITY.
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2
3
Note: Handle measurements shown in inches
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4
ROCK STAR MAY NOT BE IN THE CARDS FOR YOU, BUT THAT’S NO REASON TO BECOME A
WORKAHOLIC.
Okay so maybe guitar solos aren’t your thing, but you can still bring down the dockside with a black cherry metallic, SC II graphite, technique-specific Mojo Bass rod in your hands. The rod, we might add, that revolutionized the highperformance value priced bass rod. From here on out, the sounds of setting hooks and exploding water will trigger encore performances even when the audience is just you and a handful of snowy egrets.
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FEATURES
MOJO BASS CASTING RODS MODEL
Batson Forecast® hard aluminumoxide guides with double-plated black chrome frames. Fuji® ECS reel seat/black hood on casting models. Fuji® DPS reel seat/black hoods on spinning models. Split-grip/premium-grade cork handle. Two coats of Flex Coat slow-cure finish. 5-year warranty backed by St. Croix Superstar Service.
CASTING
Designed in Park Falls and handcrafted in Fresnillo, Mexico.
R O D S P E C I F I C AT I O N S
Technique-specific bass series designed and built for superior performance.
MBC66MF MBC66MHF MBC68MXF MBC70MF MBC70MHF MBC70MHM MBC70HF MBC76MHMF MBC79HF MBC711HMF
TECHNIQUE
Jerkbait Jig-N-Worm Topwater Plastics Spinnerbait Crankbait Slop-N-Frog Pitchin’ Swim Bait Flippin’
LGTH.
PWR.
6'6" 6'6" 6'8" 7' 7' 7' 7' 7'6" 7'9" 7'11"
M Fast MH Fast M X-Fast M Fast MH Fast MH Mod. H Fast MH Mod. Fast H Fast H Mod. Fast
ACTION
PCS.
LINE WT.
LURE WT.
10 - 17 1 ⁄ 4 - 5 ⁄ 8 12 - 20 3 ⁄ 8 - 1 1⁄4 - 5⁄8 8 - 14 10 - 17 1 ⁄ 4 - 5 ⁄ 8 12 - 20 3 ⁄ 8 - 1 10 - 20 3 ⁄ 8 - 1 14 - 25 3 ⁄ 8 - 11 ⁄ 2 12 - 25 3 ⁄ 8 - 11 ⁄ 4 14 - 30 1 - 4 14 - 30 1⁄ 2 - 2
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
ROD WT. (OZ.) HANDLE
PRICE
3.7 4.1 3.9 4.2 4.6 4.0 5.3 5.4 6.4 5.3
2 2 2 2 3 2 3 4 5 4
$ 100 $ 100 $ 100 $ 100 $ 100 $ 100 $ 110 $ 120 $ 130 $ 130
4.9 6.3
4 4
$ 120 $ 120
3.9 3.8 3.9 4.8
1 1 1 1
$ 100 $ 100 $ 100 $ 100
MOJO BASS GLASS CASTING RODS MBGC74MM Crankster MBGC78MHM Big Crankster
7'4" 7'8"
MBS68MXF MBS69MLXF MBS70MF MBS70MHF
6'8" 6'9" 7' 7'
M MH
Mod. Mod.
1 1
8 - 14 10 - 20
1⁄ 4 - 3⁄ 4 3⁄ 8 - 1
M ML M MH
X-Fast X-Fast Fast Fast
1 1 1 1
6 - 12 6 - 10 6 - 12 8 - 14
3 ⁄ 16 - 5 ⁄ 8 1 ⁄ 8 - 1⁄ 2 3 ⁄ 16 - 5 ⁄ 8 3 ⁄ 8 - 3⁄ 4
MBC66MF / Jerkbait
MBC70MHF / Spinnerbait
MBC79HF / Swim Bait
Ideal for working jerkbaits and topwater lures as well as tubes, grubs, small worms and light jigs.
A perfect rod for searching open water with big spinnerbaits for active fish. It’s also ideal for jigs, worms and working heavy cover.
This is the big stick in the Mojo lineup. Perfect for handling swim baits with ease and efficiency.
MBC70MHM / Crankbait
This masterpiece of a stick will handle all flipping applications “no problemo”.
Superb light-line finesse worm rod for drop shotting. Light tip design allows for shakin’ and ample backbone for deep-water hook sets.
MOJO BASS GLASS
MBS70MF / Tubes / Grubs
MBC66MHF / Jig-N-Worm
Number one choice for jigs and worms. Abundant power to move fish from heavy cover. MBC68MXF / Topwater
This is an ideal rod for poppers and walkthe-dog type baits. Also a fine choice for tubes, grubs and unweighted soft plastics. MBC70MF / Plastics
A great rod for fishing soft plastics including Senko®-style baits. Ideal for tubes, grubs, small worms, light jigs, small spinnerbaits and buzzbaits.
MOJO BASS RODS FEATURE BATSON FORECAST® HARD ALUMINUM-OXIDE GUIDES WITH DOUBLE-PLATED BLACK CHROME FRAMES.
MOJO BASS SPINNING RODS Wacky Style Drop Shot Tubes / Grubs Power Spin
SPINNING
Premium-quality SCII graphite.
As the name suggests this rod is perfect for fishing a wide variety of medium-to-large size crankbaits at various depths.
MBC711HMF / Flippin’
MBC70HF / Slop-N-Frog
MBGC74MM / Crankster
This is “the rod” for fishing slop and lily pads with frogs and rats. Designed to efficiently cast light frogs and pull bass from the thickest cover.
This high-quality glass rod is designed to handle small-to-medium size crankbaits with exceptional efficiency.
MBC76MHMF / Pitchin’
We designed this powerful rod for pitching jigs into heavy cover and for light-to-medium flipping.
MBGC78MHM / Big Crankster
The extra length and power on this premium glass rod is ideal for use with larger, deep-running crankbaits. It also works great with big, lipless crankbaits.
MBS68MXF / Wacky Style
This is the ultimate finesse rod with a focus of working Senko®-type baits wacky (weightless) style. MBS69MLXF / Drop Shot
This very popular spinning rod provides extreme versatility and is ideal for fishing tubes and grubs. MBS70MHF / Power Spin
Our most powerful spinning rod in the Mojo series is recommended for all techniques and lures that require a lot of power.
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2
3
4
5
Note: Handle measurements shown in inches
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ALMOST AS IMPORTANT AS FISHING SPOTS, ARE FLOWER SHOPS ON THE WAY
HOME.
There’s no such thing as a casual musky fisherman. You’re either all in, or not in at all. That kind of zeal demands rods that can stand up to the rigors of casting heavy metal and setting hooks on prehistoric freshwater torpedoes. Sounds like a job description for St. Croix’s Mojo Musky rods. From the new, longer 8'6" models on down, these rods feature SC II graphite construction, fast actions and power ranges from medium-heavy to extra-heavy so they’re up to any challenge a musky throws your way. To keep your personal mojo on the rise, these rods are finished with premiumgrade components like Forecast® hard aluminum-oxide guides, flanged ring tops with zirconium inserts and genuine Fuji® reel seats. So now all you need to do is find a St. Croix® tackle retailer and a “modest bouquet” near you.
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FEATURES Premium-quality SCII graphite. Specialized musky series designed and built for superior performance. Batson Forecast® hard aluminum-oxide guides with double-coated black chrome frames. Batson Forecast® flanged ring top with zirconium insert. Fuji® TCS reel seat with black hood. Two coats of Flex Coat slow-cure finish. 5-year warranty backed by St. Croix Superstar Service. Designed in Park Falls and handcrafted in Fresnillo, Mexico.
R O D S P E C I F I C AT I O N S
Split-grip/premium-grade cork handle.
MOJO MUSKY RODS MODEL
MM72MHF MM72XHF MM76MHF MM76HF MM80MHF MM80HF *MM86HF *MM86XHF
LGTH.
PWR.
ACTION
PCS.
LINE WT.
7'2" 7'2" 7'6" 7'6" 8' 8' 8'6" 8'6"
MH XH MH H MH H H XH
Fast Fast Fast Fast Fast Fast Fast Fast
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
20 - 50 36 - 80 20 - 50 30 - 65 20 - 50 30 - 65 30 - 65 36 - 80
LURE WT. 3⁄ 4 - 3
ROD WT. (OZ.)
HANDLE
PRICE
7.4 8.5 9.0 9.1 9.3 9.8 10.6 10.3
1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2
$ 140 $ 150 $ 150 $ 150 $ 160 $ 160 $ 170 $ 170
3-8 3⁄ 4 - 3 2-6 3⁄ 4 - 3 2-6 2-6 4 - 10
*New for 2012
Some people fish for fish, some people fish for voracious prehistoric dinosaurs, more commonly known as Muskellunge. No matter what grabs your fancy – or your crankbait – the Avid Series® AC300A casting reel is perfect for throwing big lures to big fish. Features include: Fully machined solid bar stock aluminum frame and sideplates, Dura-Loc pinion, super-smooth Teflon®/graphite drag, Titanium-Nitride stainless-steel line guide, 6 premium ball and roller bearings and an oversized paddle handle.
AV I D S E R I E S ® C A S T I N G R E E L MODEL
GEAR RATIO
WEIGHT (OZ.) # BEARINGS
5.1:1 13.0 5+1 $230 LINE CAPACITY: 390/14; 310/16; 250/20
For more information on the Avid Series AC300A casting reel, visit www.stcroixrods.com. ®
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PRICE
AC300A
1
2
Note: Handle measurements shown in inches
TECHNICALLY SPEAKING, FISHING FOR WALLEYE QUALIFIES AS PICKING UP SOMETHING FOR
DINNER.
Whether you jig, rig, troll or bounce, the Eyecon® series of rods makes picking out a technique-specific rod as easy as buying baked beans at a truck stop. Which btw, go great with a pan-fried filet of walleye. Field & Stream’s 2011 Best of the Best award winner for spinning rods, Eyecon’s are built on SC II graphite blanks with technique-specific actions for just about any walleye fishing scenario – including trolling with the launch of our new for 2012 trolling models. Every rod in the series delivers dialed-in performance walleye anglers crave. In other words, dinner is served.
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FEATURES Premium-quality SCII graphite. Trolling models feature SCII graphite and SCI glass. Technique-specific walleye series designed and built for superior performance. Batson Forecast® hard aluminum-oxide guides with double-coated black chrome frames.
Fuji® ECS reel seat/black hood on casting model. Fuji® TCS reel seat/black hood on trolling models. Split-grip/premium-grade cork handle with EVA trim. Premium-grade cork handle on trolling models. Two coats of Flex Coat slow-cure finish. 5-year warranty backed by St. Croix Superstar Service. Designed in Park Falls and handcrafted in Fresnillo, Mexico.
R O D S P E C I F I C AT I O N S
Fuji® IPS reel seat/black hood on spinning models.
EYECON® SPINNING RODS MODEL
TECHNIQUE
LGTH.
PWR.
ACTION
PCS.
LINE WT.
ECS63MLXF ECS63MXF ECS66MLF ECS66MLF2 ECS68MXF ECS70LF ECS70MLF ECS70MLF2 ECS76MLXF ECS76MLXF2 ECS80MLF2
Vertical Jig Vertical Jig Jig-N-Rig Jig-N-Rig Snap Jig Finesse Riggin’ Riggin’ Slip-N-Rig Slip-N-Rig Drift-N-Float
6'3" 6'3" 6'6" 6'6" 6'8" 7' 7' 7' 7'6" 7'6" 8'
ML M ML ML M L ML ML ML ML ML
X-Fast X-Fast Fast Fast X-Fast Fast Fast Fast X-Fast X-Fast Fast
1 1 1 2 1 1 1 2 1 2 2
4-8 6 - 10 4 - 10 4 - 10 6 - 12 4-8 4 - 10 4 - 10 4 - 10 4 - 10 4 - 10
LURE WT. ROD WT. (OZ.) HANDLE 1⁄ 16 - 3⁄ 8 3.5 1 1 ⁄ 8 - 1⁄ 2 3.6 1 1⁄8 - 3⁄8 1⁄8 - 3⁄8 3 ⁄ 16 - 5 ⁄ 8 1⁄ 16 - 1⁄ 4 1⁄8 - 3⁄8 1⁄8 - 3⁄8 1⁄8 - 3⁄8 1⁄8 - 3⁄8 1⁄8 - 3⁄8
PRICE
3.7 3.7 3.8 3.4 3.9 3.7 4.4 4.2 4.4
1 1 2 1 2 2 2 2 2
$ 110 $ 110 $ 110 $ 120 $ 120 $ 120 $ 120 $ 130 $ 120 $ 130 $ 130
4.3
3
$ 120
5.1 6.3 7.5 8.3 8.0 9.1
4 4 5 5 5 5
$ 100 $ 120 $ 130 $ 140 $ 140 $ 150
EYECON® CASTING RODS ECC70MHM
Bounce-N-Troll
7'
MH
Mod.
1
1⁄2 -
6 - 12
3
EYECON® TROLLING RODS *ECT50MM *ECT70MM *ECT80MM2 *ECT90MM2 *ECT106MHM2 *ECT120MHM2
Trolling Trolling Trolling Trolling Trolling Trolling
5' 7' 8' 9' 10'6" 12'
M M M M MH MH
Mod. Mod. Mod. Mod. Mod. Mod.
1 1 2 2 2 2
10 - 20 10 - 20 10 - 20 10 - 20 15 - 30 15 - 30
– – – – – –
ECS63MLXF / Vertical Jig
ECS66MLF2 / Jig-N-Rig
ECS70MLF / Riggin’
ECS76MLXF2 / Slip-N-Rig
This model is designed for vertical jigging with lighter weight jigs and is ideal for shallow water angling.
A two-piece version Jig-N-Rig rod for anglers needing the convenience of storage in compact places and traveling.A versatile rod.
This very popular design is ideal for live bait rigging. It also works very well for hand trolling stick baits.
ECS63MXF / Vertical Jig
ECS68MXF / Snap Jig
ECS70MLF2 / Riggin’
The two-piece version slip bobber and live bait rigging rod is equally popular. It has excellent butt section power with a very quick tip.
Our most popular vertical jig power and action that exels in a variety of depths with multiple lure weights.
This popular design is well-suited for powerful jig techniques and fishing in rivers with heavy current.The added length provides improved leverage.
This two-piece version Riggin’ rod handles all the applications of the one-piece model plus provides added convenience.
ECS70LF / Finesse
A perfect rod for fishing slip bobbers and live bait rigging.This rod provides super leverage.
ECS66MLF / Jig-N-Rig
This is an extremely versatile walleye rod design capable of handling many techniques including, of course, jigging and rigging.
A great light-line, small-lure rod with plenty of backbone for handling large walleye.
ECS80MLF2 / Drift-N-Float
This rod is just the ticket for all drift and float fishing techniques. It is also a fine live bait rod.
ECS76MLXF / Slip-N-Rig
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CASTING
SPINNING
*New for 2012
ECC70MHM / Bounce-N-Troll
Our most popular design for bottom bouncing capable of easily handling 3 oz. Its moderate action is also ideal for casting medium-to-large crankbaits.
1
2
3
4
5
Note: Handle measurements shown in inches
IF YOU TEACH A MAN HOW TO PANFISH, IT WOULD BE NEGLIGENT TO DO SO WITH ANY OTHER
ROD.
If you’re into crappie, bluegill or perch fishing you’re going to love St. Croix’s latest and greatest, the appropriately named Panfish Series. This exciting new series features two awesome platforms from which to choose. First we have the spinning rods up to7' in ultra-light and light powers with precise, crisp actions. And if you like dropping jigs into brush piles – and who doesn’t? – the 8' to 11' models with moderate-fast actions forever raise the performance bar when it comes to long, light power spinning rods. The Panfish Series will change the way fishermen view small-game angling rods.
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Designed to provide superior performance specifically for crappie, bluegill and other panfish. Pac Bay Minima guides for 20-30% weight savings compared to ceramic guides and greater sensitivity. Pac Bay Minima reel seat with custom insert for improved sensitivity and comfort. Premium-grade cork handle.
R O D S P E C I F I C AT I O N S
FEATURES Premium-quality SCII graphite combined with high-modulus/high-strain SCVI graphite for optimal weight, sensitivity and balance.
PA N F I S H S E R I E S S P I N N I N G R O D S MODEL
*PFS50ULM *PFS54ULF *PFS60ULF *PFS69ULF *PFS70LXF *PFS80LMF2 *PFS90LMF2 *PFS100LMF2 *PFS110LMF2
LGTH.
PWR.
ACTION
PCS.
5' 5'4" 6' 6'9" 7' 8' 9' 10' 11'
UL UL UL UL L L L L L
Mod. Fast Fast Fast X-Fast Mod. Fast Mod. Fast Mod. Fast Mod. Fast
1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2
LINE WT.
2-6 2-6 2-6 2-6 2-6 4-8 4-8 4-8 4-8
LURE WT. 1⁄ 16 - 1⁄ 4 1⁄ 32 - 3⁄ 16 1⁄ 32 - 3⁄ 16 1⁄ 32 - 3⁄ 16 1⁄ 16 - 3⁄ 16 1⁄ 16 - 1⁄ 4 1⁄ 16 - 1⁄ 4 1⁄ 16 - 1⁄ 4 1⁄ 16 - 1⁄ 4
ROD WT. (OZ.)
HANDLE
PRICE
2.0 2.2 2.5 2.8 3.1 3.7 4.0 4.6 5.0
1 1 2 2 2 3 3 4 4
$ 100 $ 110 $ 110 $ 120 $ 120 $ 150 $ 160 $ 170 $ 180
*New for 2012
Two coats of Flex Coat slow-cure finish. 5-year warranty backed by St. Croix Superstar Service. Designed in Park Falls and handcrafted in Fresnillo, Mexico.
PAC BAY MINIMA GUIDES FOR 20-30% WEIGHT SAVINGS COMPARED TO CERAMIC GUIDES AND GREATER SENSITIVITY.
PAC BAY MINIMA REEL SEAT WITH CUSTOM INSERT FOR IMPROVED SENSITIVITY AND COMFORT.
1
2
3
Note: Handle measurements shown in inches
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STAY OFF THE GRID AND OUT OF THE DOGHOUSE; ALWAYS USE CASH AT BAIT & TACKLE
SHOPS.
Regret isn’t something anglers indulge in very much. Guess that’s what happens when the things you love to do are always on the to-do list. And to get things done on the water, with the utmost efficiency, you need spinning rods with serious spine in the form of premium SC II graphite blanks and high-grade components like those found in the Premier® line of spinning rods. They’re fast, light and have the kind of backbone politicians can only dream about.
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PREMIER® SPINNING RODS
FEATURES II
Outstanding strength, sensitivity and hook-setting power. Finely tuned actions and tapers for superior performance. ®
Batson Forecast hard aluminumoxide guides with double-plated black chrome frames. ®
Fuji DPS reel seat / frosted silver hoods. Premium-grade cork handle. Two coats of Flex Coat slow-cure finish. 5-year warranty backed by St. Croix Superstar Service. Designed and handcrafted in Park Falls, U.S.A.
ALL PREMIER® SPINNING TRAVEL RODS COME WITH A 1000 DENIER NYLON-COVERED ROD TUBE. TRAVELING LIGHT? BACKPACKING? TRY ONE OF THE PREMIER MULTI-PIECE RODS. THEY’RE COMPACT, LIGHT AND READY TO GO.
R O D S P E C I F I C AT I O N S
Premium-quality SC graphite.
MODEL
LGTH.
POWER ACTION
PCS.
PS46ULM PS50ULM PS56ULF2 PS56LF PS56MF PS60ULF PS60ULF2 PS60LF PS60MLF PS60MLF2 PS60MF PS60MF2 PS60MHF PS66ULF PS66ULF2 PS66LF PS66LF2 PS66MLF PS66MLF2 PS66MF PS66MF2 PS66MHF PS66MHF2 PS70ULF2 PS70MLF PS70MLF2 PS70MF PS70MF2 PS70MHF PS70HF PS70HF2 PS70XHF PS76MLF PS86LM2
4'6" 5' 5'6" 5'6" 5'6" 6' 6' 6' 6' 6' 6' 6' 6' 6'6" 6'6" 6'6" 6'6" 6'6" 6'6" 6'6" 6'6" 6'6" 6'6" 7' 7' 7' 7' 7' 7' 7' 7' 7' 7'6" 8'6"
UL Mod. UL Mod. UL Fast L Fast M Fast UL Fast UL Fast L Fast ML Fast ML Fast M Fast M Fast MH Fast UL Fast UL Fast L Fast L Fast ML Fast ML Fast M Fast M Fast MH Fast MH Fast UL Fast ML Fast ML Fast M Fast M Fast MH Fast H Fast H Fast XH Fast ML Fast L Mod.
1 1 2 1 1 1 2 1 1 2 1 2 1 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 2 1 2 1 2 1 1 2 1 1 2
MODEL
LGTH.
POWER
PS60LF4 6' PS66MLF3 6'6" PS70MF3 7'
L ML M
LINE WT.
2-6 2-6 2-6 4-8 6 - 12 2-6 2-6 4-8 4 - 10 4 - 10 6 - 12 6 - 12 8 - 14 2-6 2-6 4-8 4-8 4 - 10 4 - 10 6 - 12 6 - 12 8 - 14 8 - 17 2-6 4 - 10 4 - 10 6 - 12 6 - 12 8 - 14 10 - 20 10 - 20 12 - 25 4 - 10 4-8
LURE WT. 1 ⁄ 16 - 1 ⁄ 4 1 ⁄ 16 - 1 ⁄ 4 1 ⁄ 32 - 3 ⁄ 16 1⁄ 16 - 5 ⁄ 16 1⁄ 4 - 5 ⁄ 8 1 ⁄ 32 - 3 ⁄ 16 1 ⁄ 32 - 3 ⁄ 16 1⁄ 16 - 5 ⁄ 16 1⁄ 8 - 1 ⁄ 2 1⁄ 8 - 1 ⁄ 2 1⁄ 4 - 5 ⁄ 8 1⁄ 4 - 5 ⁄ 8 3 ⁄ 8 - 3⁄ 4 1 ⁄ 32 - 3 ⁄ 16 1 ⁄ 32 - 3 ⁄ 16 1⁄ 16 - 5 ⁄ 16 1⁄ 16 - 5 ⁄ 16 1⁄ 8 - 1 ⁄ 2 1⁄ 8 - 1 ⁄ 2 1⁄ 4 - 5 ⁄ 8 1⁄ 4 - 5 ⁄ 8 3 ⁄ 8 - 3⁄ 4 1⁄ 2 - 1 1 ⁄ 32 - 3 ⁄ 16 1⁄ 8 - 1 ⁄ 2 1⁄ 8 - 1 ⁄ 2 1⁄ 4 - 5 ⁄ 8 1⁄ 4 - 5 ⁄ 8 3 ⁄ 8 - 3⁄ 4 1⁄ 2 1⁄ 2 -
1 1⁄ 2 1 1⁄ 2 3⁄ 4 - 2 1⁄ 8 - 1 ⁄ 2 1⁄ 16 - 5 ⁄ 16
ROD WT. (OZ.) HANDLE
1.9 2.0 2.3 2.4 2.7 2.6 2.6 2.7 3.3 3.4 3.4 3.5 3.9 2.7 2.9 2.9 3.0 3.9 4.0 3.8 4.2 4.3 4.3 2.8 4.0 4.0 4.1 4.3 4.6 5.6 5.7 5.9 4.2 4.3
1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 4 2 2 2 2 4 4 4 4 5 5 2 4 4 5 5 5 6 6 6 5 6
PRICE
$ 90 $ 90 $ 100 $ 100 $ 100 $ 90 $ 100 $ 100 $ 100 $ 110 $ 110 $ 120 $ 110 $ 100 $ 110 $ 100 $ 110 $ 110 $ 120 $ 110 $ 120 $ 120 $ 130 $ 110 $ 110 $ 120 $ 110 $ 120 $ 120 $ 140 $ 150 $ 150 $ 120 $ 130
P R E M I E R ® T R AV E L S P I N N I N G R O D S ACTION PCS.
LINE WT.
Fast Fast Fast
4-8 4 - 10 6 - 12
4 3 3
LURE WT. ROD WT. (OZ.) HANDLE 1⁄ 16 - 5 ⁄ 16 2.8 2 1⁄ 8 - 1⁄ 2 4.3 4 1⁄ 4 - 5 ⁄ 8
4.6
5
PRICE
$ 180 $ 180 $ 180
1
2
3
4
5
Note: Handle measurements shown in inches
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HE’S NOT SO MUCH A FISHING BUDDY AS HE IS
AN ALIBI.
For musky, bass and pike anglers an understanding spouse is a treasure. But sometimes you need a corroborating witness, the kind that will testify under oath that you were indeed stuck in traffic and not on the water during that much-anticipated Lamaze class. Whenever you do get around to fishing, you need rods that deliver the goods when the water starts to boil – enter the Premier® family of casting rods. Thirty-eight handcrafted models constructed with premium SCII graphite and top-grade components, these ever-popular rods provide the kind of lake cred you just can’t put a price on. As for your whereabouts last Tuesday night? We won’t tell a soul.
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Some people fish for fish, some people fish for voracious prehistoric dinosaurs, more commonly known as Muskellunge. No matter what grabs your fancy – or your crankbait – the Avid Series® AC300A casting reel is perfect for throwing big lures to big fish.
PREMIER® CASTING RODS
R O D S P E C I F I C AT I O N S
MODEL
PC56MF PC60MLF2 PC60MF PC60MHF PC66MLF PC66MF PC66MF2 PC66MHF PC66MHF2 PC66HF PC610HMF PC70MLF PC70MF PC70MHF PC70HF PC70HF2 PC76LM PC76HF
LGTH.
5'6" 6' 6' 6' 6'6" 6'6" 6'6" 6'6" 6'6" 6'6" 6'10" 7' 7' 7' 7' 7' 7'6" 7'6"
POWER
ACTION
PCS.
M ML M MH ML M M MH MH H H ML M MH H H L H
Fast Fast Fast Fast Fast Fast Fast Fast Fast Fast Mod. Fast Fast Fast Fast Fast Fast Mod. Fast
1 2 1 1 1 1 2 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1
LINE WT.
8 - 14 4 - 10 10 - 17 10 - 20 8 - 14 10 - 17 10 - 17 10 - 20 10 - 20 12 - 25 12 - 25 8 - 14 10 - 17 10 - 20 12 - 25 12 - 25 4 - 10 12 - 25
LURE WT. 1⁄4 - 5⁄ 8
ROD WT. (OZ.) HANDLE
1 ⁄ 8 - 1⁄ 2 1⁄4 - 3 ⁄ 4 3⁄ 8 - 1 3 ⁄ 16 - 5 ⁄ 8 1⁄4 - 3 ⁄ 4 1⁄4 - 3 ⁄ 4 3⁄ 8 - 1 3⁄ 8 - 1 1⁄ 2 - 1 1⁄ 2 1⁄4 - 1 3 ⁄ 16 - 5 ⁄ 8 1⁄4 - 3 ⁄ 4 3⁄ 8 - 1 1⁄ 2 1⁄ 2 -
1 1⁄ 2 1 1⁄ 2
1⁄ 16 - 3 ⁄ 8 1⁄ 2 - 1 1⁄ 2
PRICE
3.5 3.7 3.8 3.9 4.2 4.0 4.0 4.5 4.6 5.2 4.8 4.4 4.2 4.7 5.4 5.4 5.0 5.9
1 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4
$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $
110 110 110 110 110 110 120 120 130 130 140 120 120 130 140 150 120 150
3.6 4.2 3.8 4.5 5.1
3 3 3 3 3
$ $ $ $ $
110 120 120 120 130
7.0 6.9 8.5 7.1 7.1 7.7 8.3 9.4 9.5 11.5 9.6 10.2 11.0 10.7
6 6 6 5 6 6 6 7 7 7 7 7 7 7
$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $
160 150 170 150 160 170 180 180 180 200 190 190 200 200
11.5
7
$ 200
PREMIER® CRANKBAIT RODS PC66MM PC66MHM PC70MM PC70MHM PC70HM
6'6" 6'6" 7' 7' 7'
M MH M MH H
Mod. Mod. Mod. Mod. Mod.
1 1 1 1 1
8 - 14 10 - 20 8 - 14 10 - 20 12 - 25
1⁄4 - 5⁄ 8 3⁄ 8 - 1 1⁄4 - 5⁄ 8 3⁄ 8 - 1 1⁄ 2 -
1 3⁄ 8
PREMIER® MUSKY RODS PM63XHF PM66MHF PM69XHF PM610MF PM70MHF PM70MHF2 PM70HF2 PM76MHF PM76HF PM79XXXHF PM80MHF PM80HF PM86HF PM86XHF
6'3" XH 6'6" MH 6'9" XH 6'10" M 7' MH 7' MH 7' H 7'6" MH 7'6" H 7'9" XXXH 8' MH 8' H 8'6" H 8'6" XH
PGM80HM
8'
Fast Fast Fast Fast Fast Fast Fast Fast Fast Fast Fast Fast Fast Fast
1 1 1 1 1 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
36 - 80 20 - 50 36 - 80 17 - 30 20 - 50 20 - 50 30 - 65 20 - 50 30 - 65 65 - 100 20 - 50 30 - 65 30 - 65 36 - 80
3-8 3⁄4 - 3
3-8 1⁄ 2 - 2 3⁄4 - 3 3⁄4 - 3
2-6 3⁄4 - 3
2-6 8 - 30 3⁄4 - 3 2-6 2-6 4 - 10
Mod.
1
20 - 60
1-8
AV I D S E R I E S ® C A S T I N G R E E L MODEL
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GEAR RATIO
WEIGHT (OZ.) # BEARINGS
PRICE
AC300A
5.1:1 13.0 5+1 $230 LINE CAPACITY: 390/14; 310/16; 250/20 For more information on the Avid Series® AC300A casting reel, visit www.stcroixrods.com.
FEATURES Premium-quality SCII graphite. Outstanding strength, sensitivity and hook-setting power. Finely tuned actions and tapers for superior performance. Batson Forecast® hard aluminum-oxide guides with double-plated black chrome frames. Flanged SiC top on musky models. Fuji® ECS or TCS reel seat / frosted silver hood. Premium-grade cork handle. Two coats of Flex Coat slow-cure finish. 5-year warranty backed by St. Croix Superstar Service. Designed and handcrafted in Park Falls, U.S.A.
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PREMIER® GLASS MUSKY ROD H
Features include: Fully machined solid bar stock aluminum frame and sideplates, Dura-Loc pinion, super-smooth Teflon®/graphite drag, Titanium-Nitride stainless-steel line guide, 6 premium ball and roller bearings and an oversized paddle handle.
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3
4
5
Note: Handle measurements shown in inches
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SALMON RUNS TRUMP ANYTHING “THE MAN” THROWS
YOUR WAY.
Just as a salmonidae can no more fight the instinct to swim up river and spawn, the angler is powerless when the call to the river comes. For just these occasions, Wild River® offers 25 unique, specialized lengths, actions and powers to cover any situation where water moves and steelhead or salmon run.
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FEATURES Premium-quality SCII graphite. Outstanding strength, sensitivity and hook-setting power. Finely tuned actions and tapers for varied presentation techniques. Batson Forecast® hard aluminumoxide guides with double-plated black chrome frames. Fuji® DPS reel seat/frosted silver hoods on spinning models. Fuji® TCS reel seat/frosted silver hood on casting models. Premium-grade cork handle. Two coats of Flex Coat slow-cure finish. 5-year warranty backed by St. Croix Superstar Service. 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
WILD RIVER® SALMON & STEELHEAD SPINNING RODS MODEL
WS76MLF2 WS86MF2 WS86MHF2 WS86HF2 WS90LM2 WSLG90LM2 WS96MF2 WS96MHF2 WS106ULS2 WSLG106ULS2 WS106MLMF2 WS106MMF2 WST116LM2 WST130LM2
TYPE
Spinning Spinning Spinning Spinning Drift Drift Spinning Spinning Noodle Noodle Drift Drift Drift/Float Float
LGTH.
PWR.
ACTION
PCS.
7'6" 8'6" 8'6" 8'6" 9' 9' 9'6" 9'6" 10'6" 10'6" 10'6" 10'6" 11'6" 13'
ML M MH H L L M MH UL UL ML M L L
Fast Fast Fast Fast Mod. Mod. Fast Fast Slow Slow Mod. Fast Mod. Fast Mod. Mod.
2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
WILD RIVER WC80MXF WC80HF WC80HF2 WC80XHF WC86MF2 WC86MHF2 WC86HF2 WC96MF2 WC96MHF2 WC106MLMF2 WC106MMF2
Plug Rod Back Bouncing Back Bouncing Back Bouncing Casting Casting Casting Casting Casting Drift Drift
8' 8' 8' 8' 8'6" 8'6" 8'6" 9'6" 9'6" 10'6" 10'6"
®
LINE WT.
6 - 12 8 - 12 8 - 17 12 - 25 4-8 4-8 8 - 12 8 - 17 2-6 2-6 6 - 12 8 - 14 4 - 10 2-6
LURE WT. 1⁄ 8 - 1⁄ 2 3⁄ 8 - 3⁄4 3⁄ 8 1⁄ 2 -
11⁄ 4 2
1⁄ 8 - 3 ⁄ 8 1⁄ 8 - 3 ⁄ 8 3⁄ 8 - 3⁄4 3⁄ 8 -
11⁄ 4
1 ⁄ 16 - 1 ⁄ 4 1 ⁄ 16 - 1 ⁄ 4 1⁄ 8 - 1⁄ 2 1⁄ 4 - 3 ⁄ 4 1 ⁄ 16 - 1 ⁄ 2 1 ⁄ 16 - 3 ⁄ 8
ROD WT. (OZ.) HANDLE
4.7 6.2 6.7 6.9 5.7 5.2 6.1 6.8 5.2 4.7 6.8 7.6 5.0 5.5
PRICE
2 3 3 3 3 1 3 3 3 1 3 3 4 4
$ 140 $ 150 $ 150 $ 150 $ 150 $ 150 $ 160 $ 160 $ 150 $ 150 $ 170 $ 170 $ 170 $ 180
5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
$ 150 $ 150 $ 180 $ 160 $ 160 $ 160 $ 160 $ 170 $ 170 $ 180 $ 180
SALMON & STEELHEAD CASTING RODS M H H XH M MH H M MH ML M
X - Fast Fast Fast Fast Fast Fast Fast Fast Fast Mod. Fast Mod. Fast
1 1 2 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
8 - 20 12 - 30 15 - 40 15 - 40 8 - 12 8 - 17 12 - 25 8 - 12 8 - 17 8 - 14 8 - 20
3⁄ 8 -
3
1- 6 3⁄4 -
3 2-8
3⁄ 8 - 3⁄4 3⁄ 8 1⁄ 2 -
11⁄ 4 2
3⁄ 8 - 3⁄4 3⁄ 8 -
11⁄ 4
1⁄ 8 - 1⁄ 2 1⁄ 4 - 3 ⁄ 4
6.6 6.8 7.9 7.7 6.5 6.8 7.1 6.2 6.9 6.9 7.8
1
2
3
4
5
Note: Handle measurements shown in inches
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ONLY 57% OF WORKING AMERICANS USE THEIR FULL ALLOTMENT OF VACATION DAYS. BET 100% OF THEM
DON’T FISH. The other 43% that “get it” know just what to do with down time: fish, fish, and oh yeah…fish some more. Of course that opens up all kinds of possibilities anywhere there’s a lake, river or promising stream. Here’s where a line of rods like the Triumph® pays off huge. Made with SC II graphite and available in a variety of actions, Triumph rods deliver more value per cast than any other rod going, especially for those of us who live to fish – and, at least for the time being, work to live.
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FEATURES Premium-quality SCII graphite.
®
ALL TRIUMPH TRAVEL RODS COME WITH A PADDED NYLON SOFT CASE.
Outstanding strength, sensitivity and hook-setting power. Finely tuned actions and tapers for superior performance. Hard aluminum-oxide guides with black frames. Fuji® DPS reel seat / frosted silver hoods on spinning models.
R O D S P E C I F I C AT I O N S
TRIUMPH® SPINNING RODS MODEL
LGTH.
POWER
ACTION
PCS.
LINE WT.
TRS50ULM TRS56ULF2 TRS60LF TRS60MLF TRS60MF TRS66LF TRS66LF2 TRS66MLF TRS66MLF2 TRS66MF TRS66MF2 TRS70MLF TRS70MLF2 TRS70MF TRS70MF2
5' 5'6" 6' 6' 6' 6'6" 6'6" 6'6" 6'6" 6'6" 6'6" 7' 7' 7' 7'
UL UL L ML M L L ML ML M M ML ML M M
Mod. Fast Fast Fast Fast Fast Fast Fast Fast Fast Fast Fast Fast Fast Fast
1 2 1 1 1 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2
2-6 2-6 4-8 4 - 10 6 - 12 4-8 4-8 4 - 10 4 - 10 6 - 12 6 - 12 4 - 10 4 - 10 6 - 12 6 - 12
TRS56ULF4 TRS60LF4 TRS66MLF4 TRS66MF4
5'6" 6' 6'6" 6'6"
LURE WT. ROD WT. (OZ.) 1 ⁄ 16 - 1 ⁄ 4 2.1 1 ⁄ 32 - 3 ⁄ 16 2.4 1⁄ 16 - 5 ⁄ 16 1⁄ 8 - 1 ⁄ 2 1⁄4 - 5⁄ 8 1⁄ 16 - 5 ⁄ 16 1⁄ 16 - 5 ⁄ 16 1⁄ 8 - 1 ⁄ 2 1⁄ 8 - 1 ⁄ 2 1⁄4 - 5⁄ 8 1⁄4 - 5⁄ 8 1⁄ 8 - 1 ⁄ 2 1⁄ 8 - 1 ⁄ 2 1⁄4 - 5⁄ 8 1⁄4 - 5⁄ 8
HANDLE
PRICE
1 1 2 3 3 2 2 4 4 4 4 4 4 5 5
$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $
70 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80
2.7 3.5 4.7 4.9
1 2 4 4
$ $ $ $
100 100 110 110
3.8 4.2 4.4 4.5 4.7
1 2 2 2 2
$ $ $ $ $
80 80 80 80 80
7.2 8.5 9.0 9.1
3 3 4 4
$ $ $ $
120 130 130 130
$ $ $ $ $
100 100 100 100 100
2.8 3.4 3.5 3.3 3.3 4.0 4.0 3.9 4.3 4.2 4.2 4.3 4.5
Fuji® ECS or TCS reel seat / frosted silver hood on casting models. Premium-grade cork handle. Two coats of Flex Coat slow-cure finish. 5-year warranty backed by St. Croix Superstar Service. Designed in Park Falls and handcrafted in Fresnillo, Mexico.
SPINNING
CASTING
T R I U M P H ® T R AV E L S P I N N I N G R O D S UL L ML M
Fast Fast Fast Fast
4 4 4 4
2-6 4-8 4 - 10 6 - 12
1 ⁄ 32 - 3 ⁄ 16 1⁄ 16 - 5 ⁄ 16 1⁄ 8 - 1 ⁄ 2 1⁄4 - 5⁄ 8
TRIUMPH® CASTING RODS TRC60MF TRC66MF TRC66MHF TRC70MF TRC70MHF
6' 6'6" 6'6" 7' 7'
M M MH M MH
TRM70MHF TRM70XHF TRM76MHF TRM76HF
7' 7' 7'6" 7'6"
MH XH MH H
Fast Fast Fast Fast Fast
1 1 1 1 1
10 - 17 10 - 17 10 - 20 10 - 17 10 - 20
1⁄ 4 - 3⁄ 4 1⁄ 4 - 3⁄ 4 3⁄ 8 - 1 1⁄ 4 - 3⁄ 4 3⁄ 8 - 1
TRIUMPH® MUSKY RODS Fast Fast Fast Fast
1 1 1 1
20-50 36-80 20-50 30-65
3⁄ 4 -
3
3-8 3⁄ 4 -
3
2-6
TRIUMPH® SALMON & STEELHEAD SPINNING RODS TRS86MF2 TRS86MHF2 TRS86HF2 TRS90LM2 *TRS106ULS2
8'6" 8'6" 8'6" 9' 10'6"
M MH H L UL
Fast Fast Fast Mod. Slow
2 2 2 2 2
8 - 12 8 - 17 12 - 25 4-8 2-6
1⁄ 4 - 3⁄ 4 3⁄ 8 - 1 1⁄ 2 - 2 1⁄ 16 - 3⁄ 8 1⁄ 16 - 1⁄ 4
5.6 5.8 6.2 5.4 5.3
6 6 6 6 6
TRIUMPH® SALMON & STEELHEAD CASTING RODS TRC86MHF2 8'6" TRC86HF2 8'6"
MH H
Fast Fast
2 2
8 - 17 12 - 25
3⁄ 8 - 1 1⁄ 2 - 2
6.5 6.7
5 5
$ 100 $ 100
1 2
3
4
5
6
Note: Handle measurements shown in inches
*New for 2012
43
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2
3
4
5