*Rods Shipped Outside of Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, North & South Dakota, parts of Nebraska and Iowa that are over 8'0" in Length are subject to a higher shipping charge due to their length making them a Freight Item. You will be contacted with a quote if your rod falls into these parameters.* St. Croix Rods may not be in stock, you will be contacted if the rod(s) you purchase is backordered. WHAT IS IT? For the first time, a rod that mixes SCIII and SCVI Carbon blanks. What does that mean for you? An extremely light rod with excellent sensitivity and a jaw-jacking back bone to help drive the hook home. • Super high-modulus hybrid carbon fiber SCIII+ blanks matched with Fortified Resin System (FRS) technology offering maximum power and strength with a significantly reduced blank weight.• Integrated Poly Curve® (IPC®) mandrel technology.• Taper Enhancement Technology (TET) blank design provides curved patterns for improved action with increased sensitivity.• Fuji® Concept "O" guides with deep press inserts.• Fuji® SK2 reel seat on casting models with comfort centric complimenting componentry.• Fuji® VSS real seat on spinning models with comfort centric complimenting componentry.• Fuji® KDPS reel seat nut on spinning and casting models with thread covering hood.• Split-grip, super-grade cork handles customized per model.• Full-grip material combination handle onselect models.• Model specific hook keepers selectively placedper technique.• Single coat sealer on blank with slow cure finish.• Two coats of Flex-Coat slow cure finish on guides.• 15-year transferable warranty backed by St. Croix Superstar Service.• Designed and handcrafted in Park Falls, U.S.A. for bass anglers worldwide.