Technologies

TECH & TECHNIQUE

Here's where you wish you paid a little more attention in science class. St. Croix flexes its engineering muscle by operating the most advanced R&D department in the industry. Investing in emerging composite materials and utilizing the latest manufacturing processes, we have created many of the industry's biggest performance breakthroughs, and continue to explore new ways to make fishing better. Lighter, stronger and more responsive rods all begin with these advancements. But all you need to know is that our technology drives our mission to build the Best Rods On Earth® .

Exclusive Technologies

INTEGRATED POLY CURVE® TECHNOLOGY

Eliminates all the transitional points in the rod blank, providing smoother actions, increased strength and greater sensitivity.

Non-IPC® blanks have distinct transition points.

ADVANCED REINFORCING TECHNOLOGY™

Exotic carbon fiber material prevents ovaling and adds 10x strength without increasing blank diameter or weight.

ART™ layers

IPC® blank

IPC® blanks have a more uniform wall thickness from tip to butt. ART™ significantly improves the hoop strength of the blank, preventing it from deforming or “ovaling" under severe load. ART is featured in the slim-ferrule design by St. Croix.

FORTIFIED RESIN SYSTEM

Advanced super-resin and blank curing system prevents microbuckling by keeping fibers in proper alignment, providing a 33% increase in strength vs. standard resins.

VEIL TECHNOLOGY

A tri-bread blend of carbon fiber, fiberglass, and explicit resin combined to exponentially reduce the effects of exterior impacts on blank integrities. This trilogy of materials, when combined, increases the durability of a rod in an event of an outside impact from a lead weight, rock, or any hard surface impact to the blank.

TAPER ENHANCEMENT TECHNOLOGY

Precision cut, curved blank patterns create rods with better action and improved sensitivity.

GRASP TECHNOLOGY

Take hold and take control longer with St. Croix’s exclusive GRASP seat. Designed and built to position the wrist and keep the power fishing angler in the best position at all times, GRASP allows you to fish longer, fish harder, and react when the moment strikes. Designed by St. Croix, found exclusively on St. Croix products.