St. Croix Report
St. Croix’s new X-Trek (pronounced cross-trek) Freshwater Fishing Systems appeal to anglers seeking precision-balanced, elevated, and handcrafted performance in a pre-matched spinning-rod and reel.
Engineered from a blank slate, four lightweight, balanced, versatile and powerful X-Trek models feature St. Croix’s newest formulation of sensitive and durable SCII carbon, further strengthened with FRS technology, matched with smooth, lightweight and rock-solid X-Trek spinning reels. Retail prices are $175 to $190 with a five-year rod warranty and a one-year reel warranty.
St. Croix X-Trek Features:
- Premium-quality SCII carbon fiber blanks with FRS for unparalleled strength and durability
- Outstanding combination of strength, sensitivity and hook-setting power
- Slim stainless-steel guides with aluminum oxide rings
- Ergonomic nylon and stainless steel reel seat with durable, split-grip agglomerated cork handle
- Premium, 2000- or 2500-size composite, six-bearing spinning reel with braid-ready aluminum spool
- 5-year rod warranty and one-year reel warranty backed by St. Croix Superstar Service
- Designed and assembled in Park Falls, USA; rods handcrafted in North America at St. Croix South, imported reels crafted to St. Croix specifications on proprietary, St. Croix-owned tooling
- Retail price: $175-$190 USD
St. Croix X-Trek Models:
- X-TREK CTC66MLF2-C – 6’6”, medium-light power, fast action, two-piece spinning rod; 2000-size 6-bearing spinning reel / Retail $175
- X-TREK CTC66MF2-C – 6’6”, medium power, fast action, two-piece spinning rod; 2000-size 6-bearing spinning reel / Retail $180
- X-TREK CTC70MF2-C – 7’, medium power, fast action, two-piece spinning rod; 2500-size 6-bearing spinning reel / Retail $190
- X-TREK CTC70MF-C – 7’, medium power, fast action, one-piece spinning rod; 2500-size 6-bearing spinning reel / Retail $185