new st croix rods St. Connect 5-Weight Fly Rod Outfit A timeless American made classic that has reliably served anglers for decades St. Croix Imperial Salt Fly

Birds nests or wind knots can be problematic

Ergonomic Drag Knob: The extra-wide, oversized drag knob with a raised surface enables intuitive adjustment, allowing you to stay fully focused on the fight

You can do all the same stuff on a 9-inch or a 10-inch, it just makes it easier on you. If a really big graph isnt in the cards, one thing Huff would recommend regardless is mounting your unit on something that is a bit higher up than standard

It is priced fairly at $2950 plus shipping

Citrix "a" Features: ALC: Rigid diecast aluminum frame A6061-T6 machined aluminum, anodized spool Multi-disc Carbonite drag system 9BB+1RB bearing drive system Micro-click drag star for precise drag settings External adjustable centrifugal cast control system Quick-Set anti-reverse roller bearing Graphite left and right side plates Easy change palm side plate access port Ergonomic handle design allows cranking closer to body Available gear ratios: 7.3:1 and 5.4:1 7.3:1 gear ratio available in left hand retrieve Citrix reels are backed by a 1-year warranty *"LX" in the model number denotes left handed reel Product Videos Custom Field Product Reviews