st croix 2 piece casting rod St. Rods Triumph Salmon & Steelhead 2-Piece Rod, Deep Run Blue : Sports & Outdoors Handcrafted to meet the demands of bass anglers expecting high quality rods at a fair price St. Croix SCPC66MF2 Premier Casting

The X-Series rods feature Fuji KW-concept angled guide frames and SiC guide inserts with deep pressed frames, ensuring tangle-free casting and superior line management

The blank is wonderful, and the guides are very nice

The casts are often short and quick with large flies to grab the attention of a fish cruising a bank

I tested the $280 medium-light power, fast action 7 TRIKA 6X alongside other 7-foot rods in the same powers and actions and yes, the rod does cast noticeable farther, which their marketing advertises

The Best Protection from the Sun Hop Culture Summer Nylon Hat With Hop Cultures Summer Nylon Hat, sunburns are almost unavoidable (dont forget sunscreen though)