St. Croix Report
St. Croix’s new the 36-rod BLACK BASS / BLACK BASS GLASS Series is said to be the most dutiful and workmanlike bass series ever conceived and crafted by St. Croix Rod. The rods were designed and executed to appeal to bass anglers at all levels.
The most comprehensive bass series ever developed by St. Croix Rod, the new series of rods offer purpose-driven casting (24) and spinning (12) models that excel in all of today’s bass presentations. Black Bass features premium, high-modulus SCIII carbon fiber blanks, lightweight stainless-steel guides, and progressive split-grip premium EVA handles. Retail price is $145 to $185 with a five-year warranty.
They will become available in December. For more information, visit Stcroixrods.com.
St. Croix BLACK BASS / BLACK BASS GLASS Series Features
- 24 casting models and 12 spinning models, optimized for every high-performance bass presentation
- Advanced, high-modulus SCIII carbon fiber blanks for an optimal combination of lightweight sensitivity with exceptional durability
- Select BLACK BASS GLASS reaction-bait models feature super-premium 100% linear S-glass blanks
- Integrated Poly Curve® (IPC®) mandrel technology
- Lightweight stainless-steel guides with aluminum-oxide rings
- Progressive, split-grip premium EVA handles with cork rubber accents for exceptional angler comfort and durability
- Nylon reel seat with machined aluminum and stainless-steel locking nut
- 5-year warranty backed by St. Croix Superstar Service
- Designed in Park Falls, Wisconsin, U.S.A. and handcrafted in North America (Fresnillo, Mexico) for bass anglers worldwide
- Retail price $145 to $185
St. Croix BLACK BASS / BLACK BASS GLASS Series Casting Models
- RIC68MXF – 6’8”, medium power, extra-fast action, casting / Retail $145
- RIC68MXF2 – 6’8”, medium power, extra-fast action, 2-piece casting / Retail $175
- RIC70MHMF – 7’0”, medium-heavy power, moderate-fast action, casting / Retail $150
- RIC70HF – 7’0”, heavy power, fast action, casting / Retail $150
- RIC71MF – 7’1”, medium power, fast action, casting / Retail $150
- RIC71MF2 – 7’1”, medium power, fast action, 2-piece casting / Retail $180
- RIC71MHF – 7’1”, medium-heavy power, fast action, casting / Retail $150
- RIC71MHF2 – 7’1”, medium-heavy power, fast action, 2-piece casting / Retail $180
- RIC72MHM – 7’2”, medium-heavy power, moderate action, casting / Retail $155
- RIC72HM* – 7’2”, heavy power, moderate action, casting / Retail $160
- RIC73MHF – 7’3”, medium-heavy power, fast action, casting / Retail $165
- RIC73HMF – 7’3”, heavy power, moderate-fast action, casting / Retail $165
- RIC73HXF – 7’3”, heavy power, extra-fast action, casting / Retail $165
- RIC74MHM* – 7’4”, medium-heavy power, moderate action, casting / Retail $165
- RIC74HF – 7’4”, heavy power, fast action, casting / Retail $165
- RIC75MHF – 7’5”, medium-heavy power, fast action, casting / Retail $170
- RIC76MHMF – 7’6”, medium-heavy power, moderate-fast action, casting / Retail $170
- RIC76HMF – 7’6”, heavy power, moderate-fast action, casting / Retail $170
- RIC710HM – 7’10”, heavy power, moderate action, casting / Retail $180
- RIC710HMF – 7’10”, heavy power, moderate-fast action, casting / Retail $175
- RIC710HF – 7’10”, heavy power, fast action, casting / Retail $175
- RIC710XHM – 7’10”, extra-heavy power, moderate action, casting / Retail $180
- RIC710XHF – 7’10”, extra-heavy power, fast action, casting / Retail $180
- RIC710XXHF – 7’10”, extra-extra-heavy power, fast action, casting / Retail $185
* BLACK BASS GLASS reaction-bait models feature 100% Linear S-glass blanks
St. Croix BLACK BASS Series Spinning Models
- RIS68MXF – 6’8”, medium power, extra-fast action, spinning / Retail $145
- RIS68MXF2 – 6’8”, medium power, extra-fast action, 2-piece spinning / Retail $175
- RIS610MLXF – 6’10”, medium-light power, extra-fast action, spinning / Retail $150
- RIS71MF – 7’1”, medium power, fast action, spinning / Retail $150
- RIS71MF2 – 7’1”, medium power, fast action, 2-piece spinning / Retail $180
- RIS71MHF – 7’1”, medium-heavy power, fast action, spinning / Retail $155
- RIS71MHF2 – 7’1”, medium-heavy power, fast action, 2-piece spinning / Retail $185
- RIS73MLXF – 7’3”, medium-light power, extra-fast action, spinning / Retail $155
- RIS73MXF– 7’3”, medium power, extra-fast action, spinning / Retail $155
- RIS73MHF – 7’3”, medium-heavy power, fast action, spinning / Retail $160
- RIS710MLXF – 7’10”, medium-light power, extra-fast action, spinning / Retail $175
- RIS710MMF – 7’10”, medium power, moderate-fast action, spinning / Retail $175