2014 St. Croix Rod, Page 7

Our Blank Materials Guide:

SC VI / FRS

Exotic, 62,000,000 modulus, high-strain graphite fiber featuring FRS. Used only as a compliment to other graphite materials, this very expensive graphite is too high in modulus to be used as the primary material.

Extraordinary, high-modulus/high-strain graphite fiber with carbon-matte scrim. Featuring FRS, this is the finest all-purpose blank material used in fishing rod manufacturing and is exclusive to St. Croix.

Exceptional, high-modulus/high-strain graphite fiber featuring FRS. Similar to SC V , but without the carbon-matte scrim.

Advanced, high-modulus/high-strain graphite fiber. Modulus is between SC IV and SC II .

Featured in LegendXtreme, ® Legend Elite, ® Panfish Series, Trout Series, LegendXtreme ® Inshore, Legend ® X, Bank Robber ™ and High Stick Drifter rods.

Extremely efficient material that adds power with minimal weight. Assists in minimizing blank diameter. For the discriminating angler who appreciates exotic performance.

SC V / FRS

Featured in LegendXtreme, ® Legend Elite, ® LegendXtreme ® Inshore, Legend ® X, Bank Robber ™ and High Stick Drifter rods.

Creates the lightest, most sensitive and strongest rods on the planet. If you like to push the envelope and lead the way, these are the rods for you. Made for those who outfish their buddies and rely on their rods to do it.

Produces extremely light and sensitive rods. Not quite to the level of SC V , but very close. Ideal for the angler who insists on fishing only with top-grade rods.

Produces rods that are super sensitive and light- weight with great durability. A fine choice if you are a serious angler who demands high-performance and value.

This material is a perfect choice when extreme durability and high-performance are equally important.

Service and warranty policies:

If there is any one thing that we’re most proud of here at St. Croix, it’s our service. Nowhere else will you find such dedication to fishermen. Because when you invest in a St. Croix rod, we believe you also invest in a relationship with us. And we’ll do everything possible to ensure your complete satisfaction. We stand by our craftsmanship with some of the finest warranties in the business.

SC / FRS

IV

Featured in Legend Tournament ® Bass/Walleye/Musky, Legend ® Surf, Legend ® Inshore and Imperial ® rods.

® Featured in Avid Series, Avid Pearl, Avid Series ® Inshore, Avid Series ® Surf and Rage rods.

SC III

SC II / FRS

FRS version of our popular SC II graphite fiber. This mid-modulus graphite fiber combined with our fortified super resin creates rod blanks with unbeatable strength and durability.

Premium, mid-modulus graphite fiber with a higher strain rate than fibers commonly used by others.

Featured in Legend ® Salt and Legend ® X rods.

SC II

Featured in Premier, ® Wild River, ® Mojo ® Bass, Mojo Musky, Eyecon, Panfish Series, ® Trout Series, Triumph, Tidemaster, ® Mojo Inshore, Mojo Surf, Triumph ® Surf/ Saltwater, Imperial, ® and Rio Santo rods.

Featured in Mojo Bass Glass, Eyecon ® Trolling, Premier ® Glass Musky, Wild River ® Downrigging/Kokanee, Triumph ® Saltwater, and tip sections of moderate action Legend ® Surf and Mojo Surf rods.

Featured in LegendXtreme, ® Legend Elite, ® Legend Tournament ® Bass/Walleye/ Musky, LegendXtreme ® Inshore, Legend ® Inshore, Legend ® Surf, Legend ® Salt, Legend ® X, Bank Robber ™ and High Stick Drifter rods. Also used in multi-piece rods that feature our slim-profile ferrule design.

This is our most popular material that produces rods that are highly sensitive, lightweight and durable. It's an outstanding choice for anglers who appreciate high-performance without high cost.

of a rod refers to how much pressure it takes to flex the rod. Different rod powers are engineered to efficiently handle a certain range of lure weights and line sizes. UL Ultra Light To select a rod power that L Light will perform best for you, ML Medium Light simply narrow your choices M Medium to rods designed to cast MH Medium Heavy the weight of lures – and H Heavy sizes of lines – you’ll fish XH Extra Heavy with most often.

The “Power”

SC I

Super premium 100% linear S-glass that is stronger, lighter, higher in modulus and more expensive than E-glass.

This high-performance, specialty material creates lightweight rods that are softer in action compared to graphite. Ideal for saltwater boat and surf, freshwater trolling and crankbait rods. This fine fiberglass is perfect for discriminating anglers.

Refer to page 6 for details. Seek rods with ART if you’re an angler who pushes the boundaries of performance.

ART

ART ™ is an exotic carbon fiber material that adds a magnitude (10X) of strength with virtually no increase in blank diameter or weight.

of a rod is determined by where a rod flexes along the blank. Faster action rods flex mostly near the tip. XF EXTRA FAST Moderate action X–FAST F FAST rods flex more MF MOD. FAST FAST M MODERATE near the middle S SLOW of the blank. MOD. FAST Slower action MODERATE rods flex down into the butt SLOW section.

The “Action”

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