St. Croix Premier Graphite Musky Fishing Rod with Cork Handle
St. Croix
The St. Croix story has evolved over 70 years and this path has taken many different twists and turns. When Gordon Schluter returned to his northern Wisconsin home in 1977 to retrieve a struggling fishing rod company, he had one simple purpose- to create fishing rods that give anglers the upper hand. With a gritty determination, St. Croix built the most advanced fishing rod facility in the world and with it, a world-class brand that has earned the respect and admiration of anglers around the planet. This driving passion still propels St. Croix today. Operated by Gordon’s sons, St. Croix continues to challenge itself to live up to his ideal.
St. Croix’s R&D department is the most advanced in the business. St. Croix has invested millions into the composite materials and manufacturing techniques. Over the years, the company has introduced many of the industry’s biggest performance breakthroughs, and continues to look for ways to make the rods lighter, stronger, and more responsive.
Every angler deserves utmost fishing experience possible
In being equipped and prepared for the moment opportunity strikes
You can only provide control if you are in control
The persistent pursuit of perfection
Protecting and presenting the things that matter the most
Contributions and sucess of all indi
St. Croix Hallmarks
1945 - 1st multi-section bamboo fishing pole
1955 - introfucing fiberglass and 1956 - introducing travel rods
1957 - 1st ultra-light rod (8100-L) and 1961 - triple fiber content
1979 - introducing the Ferrule-s fit
1983 - introducing an all-graphite rod (Imperial Graphite)
1995 - creating extreme-performance custom surf rods
2000 - 2005 - IPC Tooling Technology (IPC) and Advanced Reinforcing Technology (ART)
2013 - FRS (Fortified Resign System) & TET (Taper Enhancement Technology)
1945 - 1st multi-section bamboo fishing pole
1955 - introfucing fiberglass and 1956 - introducing travel rods
1957 - 1st ultra-light rod (8100-L) and 1961 - triple fiber content
1979 - introducing the Ferrule-s fit
1983 - introducing an all-graphite rod (Imperial Graphite)
1995 - creating extreme-performance custom surf rods
2000 - 2005 - IPC Tooling Technology (IPC) and Advanced Reinforcing Technology (ART)
2013 - FRS (Fortified Resign System) & TET (Taper Enhancement Technology)
St. Croix Engineering
Purpose-Driven Performance
St Croix rods provide performance options to all anglers. With rods for every application and technique, our complete collections offer choices in size, power and action, so you'll never need to compromise.
Rod Action
The 'Action' of a rod is determined by where a rod flexes along the blank. Faster action rods flex mostly near the tip. Moderate action rods flex more near the middle of the blank. Slower action rods flex down into the butt section.
Rod Power
The 'Power' 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. To select a rod power that will perform best for you, simply narrow your choices to rods designed to cast the weight of lures and sizes of lines you'll fish with most often.
Integrated Poly Curve Technology (IPC)
Developed exclusively by St. Croix, Integrated Poly Curve (IPC) tooling technology has rapidly become one of the engineering leader in rod making. Designed to eliminate all transitional points in the rod blank, IPC-engineered rods feature smoother actions, increased strength and greater sensitivity.
Advanced Reinforcing Technology (ART)
Advanced Reinforcing Technology (ART) is an exotic carbon fiber material that adds a magnitude (10X) of strength with virtually no increase in blank diameter or weight. ART significantly improves the hoop strength of the blank by preventing it from deforming or 'ovaling' under a severe load, such as a powerful hook set or fish battle. ART is also a critical part of our slim-profile ferrule design.
Fortified Resin System (FRS)
St. Croix once again breaks new ground in premium rod manufacturing technology with the development of a Fortified Resin System (FRS), which combines a fortified super resin with new computer operated curing ovens that provide improved temperature and time management through all stages of the curing cycle. FRS prevents microbuckling by keeping the carbon fibers in proper alignment.
Taper Enhancement Technology (TET)
After several years of R&D, St. Croix has perfected an innovative Taper Enhancement Technology (TET) that begins with precision-cut, curved blank patterns made possible by a state-of-the-art computerized pattern cutting machine. When combined with IPC-mandrels, these unique patterns create blanks with better actions and improved sensitivity. This pattern design and cutting technology is a dramatic departure from traditional straight-line patterns cut by hand.
St. Croix Rods For Different Purposes
Durable. Dependable. Confident.
We are fishing mainly in the water that's near us - ponds, lakes, rivers and streams found within a few miles of where we live. The fishing is always sweet, and there is never a shortage of opportunity or excitemen. St. Croix ensures you make the most of your outings with rods engineered for every angler, style and species.
Powerful. Confident. Trusted.
Big water or backwater, saltwater fishing has something for everyone. Whether you are going for game fish or dialing-in your dinner, the pursuit promises an ocean full of unforgettable experiences. Complete line of surf, inshore and offshore rods give you the power and action required to land absolute monsters at any depth.
Precise. Responsive.
Whether moving, still, sweet or salt, the gravitaional pull to water is strong. With fly rod in hand, immerse yourself in the surrounding and explore the stretch that lies ahead with innovative and carefully crafted St.Croix fly rods.
The St. Croix story has evolved over 70 years and this path has taken many different twists and turns. When Gordon Schluter returned to his northern Wisconsin home in 1977 to retrieve a struggling fishing rod company, he had one simple purpose- to create fishing rods that give anglers the upper hand. With a gritty determination, St. Croix built the most advanced fishing rod facility in the world and with it, a world-class brand that has earned the respect and admiration of anglers around the planet. This driving passion still propels St. Croix today. Operated by Gordon’s sons, St. Croix continues to challenge itself to live up to his ideal.
St. Croix’s R&D department is the most advanced in the business. St. Croix has invested millions into the composite materials and manufacturing techniques. Over the years, the company has introduced many of the industry’s biggest performance breakthroughs, and continues to look for ways to make the rods lighter, stronger, and more responsive.
Every angler deserves utmost fishing experience possible
In being equipped and prepared for the moment opportunity strikes
You can only provide control if you are in control
The persistent pursuit of perfection
Protecting and presenting the things that matter the most
Contributions and sucess of all indi
St. Croix Hallmarks
1945 - 1st multi-section bamboo fishing pole
1955 - introfucing fiberglass and 1956 - introducing travel rods
1957 - 1st ultra-light rod (8100-L) and 1961 - triple fiber content
1979 - introducing the Ferrule-s fit
1983 - introducing an all-graphite rod (Imperial Graphite)
1995 - creating extreme-performance custom surf rods
2000 - 2005 - IPC Tooling Technology (IPC) and Advanced Reinforcing Technology (ART)
2013 - FRS (Fortified Resign System) & TET (Taper Enhancement Technology)
1945 - 1st multi-section bamboo fishing pole
1955 - introfucing fiberglass and 1956 - introducing travel rods
1957 - 1st ultra-light rod (8100-L) and 1961 - triple fiber content
1979 - introducing the Ferrule-s fit
1983 - introducing an all-graphite rod (Imperial Graphite)
1995 - creating extreme-performance custom surf rods
2000 - 2005 - IPC Tooling Technology (IPC) and Advanced Reinforcing Technology (ART)
2013 - FRS (Fortified Resign System) & TET (Taper Enhancement Technology)
St. Croix Engineering
Purpose-Driven Performance
St Croix rods provide performance options to all anglers. With rods for every application and technique, our complete collections offer choices in size, power and action, so you'll never need to compromise.
Rod Action
The 'Action' of a rod is determined by where a rod flexes along the blank. Faster action rods flex mostly near the tip. Moderate action rods flex more near the middle of the blank. Slower action rods flex down into the butt section.
Rod Power
The 'Power' 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. To select a rod power that will perform best for you, simply narrow your choices to rods designed to cast the weight of lures and sizes of lines you'll fish with most often.
Integrated Poly Curve Technology (IPC)
Developed exclusively by St. Croix, Integrated Poly Curve (IPC) tooling technology has rapidly become one of the engineering leader in rod making. Designed to eliminate all transitional points in the rod blank, IPC-engineered rods feature smoother actions, increased strength and greater sensitivity.
Advanced Reinforcing Technology (ART)
Advanced Reinforcing Technology (ART) is an exotic carbon fiber material that adds a magnitude (10X) of strength with virtually no increase in blank diameter or weight. ART significantly improves the hoop strength of the blank by preventing it from deforming or 'ovaling' under a severe load, such as a powerful hook set or fish battle. ART is also a critical part of our slim-profile ferrule design.
Fortified Resin System (FRS)
St. Croix once again breaks new ground in premium rod manufacturing technology with the development of a Fortified Resin System (FRS), which combines a fortified super resin with new computer operated curing ovens that provide improved temperature and time management through all stages of the curing cycle. FRS prevents microbuckling by keeping the carbon fibers in proper alignment.
Taper Enhancement Technology (TET)
After several years of R&D, St. Croix has perfected an innovative Taper Enhancement Technology (TET) that begins with precision-cut, curved blank patterns made possible by a state-of-the-art computerized pattern cutting machine. When combined with IPC-mandrels, these unique patterns create blanks with better actions and improved sensitivity. This pattern design and cutting technology is a dramatic departure from traditional straight-line patterns cut by hand.
St. Croix Rods For Different Purposes
Durable. Dependable. Confident.
We are fishing mainly in the water that's near us - ponds, lakes, rivers and streams found within a few miles of where we live. The fishing is always sweet, and there is never a shortage of opportunity or excitemen. St. Croix ensures you make the most of your outings with rods engineered for every angler, style and species.
Powerful. Confident. Trusted.
Big water or backwater, saltwater fishing has something for everyone. Whether you are going for game fish or dialing-in your dinner, the pursuit promises an ocean full of unforgettable experiences. Complete line of surf, inshore and offshore rods give you the power and action required to land absolute monsters at any depth.
Precise. Responsive.
Whether moving, still, sweet or salt, the gravitaional pull to water is strong. With fly rod in hand, immerse yourself in the surrounding and explore the stretch that lies ahead with innovative and carefully crafted St.Croix fly rods.
- PREMIUM SCII GRAPHITE CONSTRUCTION: Perfect for anglers who appreciate high-performance without high cost; Mid-modulus graphite fiber with a higher strain rate than common fibers; Most popular material that is lightweight, durable and sensitive
- PREMIUM-GRADE CORK HANDLE: Ensure you have a firm grip on your Premier musky fishing rod at every moment of the fight against the fish
- FEATURES: Kigan Master Hand 3D guides w/ aluminum-oxide rings w/ black frames; Kigan Master Hand 3D top w/ SiC ring on musky models; Fuji ECS, TCS or PSS reel seat w/ frosted silver hood; Kigan hook-keeper; Flex-Coat slow cure finish; Made in USA
- SPECIFICATIONS: Length – 7’; Power – H; Action – Fast; Pieces – 1; Line Weight – 40-80 lbs; Lure Weight – 2-6 oz; Rod Wt. – 8.6 oz; Handle – 2
- 5-YEAR WARRANTY: Backed by St. Croix Superstar Service