Fish your way to the top of the podium and give yourself an edge against the competition with the unmatched performance of the St. Croix Victory Casting Rods. Built using super high modulus carbon fiber SCIII+ blanks matched with Fortified Resin System (FRS) technology, the St. Croix Victory Casting Rods offer maximum power and strength with significantly reduced blank weight to improve the overall balance. They also feature Integrated Poly Curve (IPC) mandrel technology and Taper Enhancement Technology (TET) blank designs, that provide curved patterns for improved action with increased sensitivity. Outfitted with top-of-the-line components as well, the St. Croix Victory Casting Rods feature Fuji Concept “O” guides with deep press inserts for improved durability and longer casting distances. They are also equipped with Fuji SK2 reel seats with comfort centric complimentary componentry that create a seamless transition between your reel and rod blank. Finished with a single coat slow cure blank sealer and two coats of slow cure Flex-Coat on the guides, the St. Croix Victory Casting Rods are available in technique specific models that either feature super grade cork split grip handles or full grip cork/EVA foam combinations to give you the ultimate in performance. Features: -Super high modulus hybrid carbon fiber SCIII+ blanks -Fortified Resin System (FRS) -Integrated Poly Curve (IPC) mandrel technology -Taper Enhancement Technology (TET) -Fuji Concept “O” guide with deep press inserts -Fuji SK2 reel seat -Fuji KDPS reel seat nut -Split grip super-grade cork handles on select models -Full grip material combination on select models -Model specific hook keepers selectively placed per technique -Single coat sealer on blank with slow cure finish -Two coats of Flex-Coat slow cure finish on guides -Designed and handcrafted in Park Falls, U.S.A.