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Gear Review: St. Croix Avid Trek Travel Rods

What is it.

St. Croix Avid Trek Travel Rods

WHAT SETS IT APART?

Vacations, business trips, impromptu visits to waterfront property — lots of scenarios merit keeping a rod/reel setup handy, but space and travel logistics often make a multi-piece travel rod your best bet. St. Croix recently released a lineup of three-piece Avid Trek spinning and baitcasting rods that maintain sensitivity across their segments. The rod maker based in Park Falls, Wisc., accomplishes this by combining its proprietary Integrated Poly Curve (IPC) mandrel technology with premium, high-modulus SCIII carbon for the optimal blend of power and performance.

HOW DO I USE IT?

The Avid Trek Series includes six spinning models (6-6 to 7-6) and one 6-6 casting rod, each with a 15-year transferable warranty. All rods feature slim-profile ferrules, Sea Guide Hero Hi-Grade guides with slim zirconia rings and SS316 stainless gun smoke frames. Spinning models have Fuji DPS reel seats, while the casting model has a Fuji ECS reel seat — all with gun smoke hoods. A Sea Guide hook-keeper, select-grade cork handle and two coats of Flex Coat slow cure finish complete the package.

MORE INFORMATION:

St.CroixRods.com

ANGLER’S INSIGHT:

First impressions are key and right out of the box St. Croix set the right tone with a sturdy case sporting a convenient handle. An oblong tube, as opposed to a round form, is a more sensible shape for efficiently storing the three pieces. Also, the top cap is smartly connected to the tube by a sturdy strap stitched to the outer material. Thoughtful touch: an “Easy Rod Insertion Sequence” outlining the correct order and position of each piece, appears on the lid’s interior.

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Travel Rods

St Croix Avid Trek Travel Spinning Rods

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St Croix Avid Trek Travel Spinning Rods have arrived and they are really impressive. Of all the companies that make travel rods, St Croix continues to innovate and make better and better gear every year! The Avid Trek has that St Croix feel to it. It's light in weight with a very smooth taper. It just feels great in your hand and even better when you are up to your waist in crystal clear water hooked up to a bonefish or permit. St Croix Avid Trek Travel Spinning Rods are constructed of SCIII carbon and are outfitted with Sea Guide Hero Hi-Grade Zirconia Guides, which are made for braided fishing lines. They incorporated high grade cork grips and a Fuji DPS reel seat. These three-piece travel rods are high quality and deliver on performance on the water! Some of the little touches are nice. A hook keeper above the fore-grip and an EVA butt end for added durability lets you know that these rods were designed by people who love to fish! If you're going on a trip or just need a high quality compact fishing rod, buy a St Croix Avid Trek Travel Spinning Rod.

St Croix Avid Trek Travel Spinning Rods are available in six models from 6'6" to 7'6". These fishing rods are carbon pearl in color, which looks really good with cork. They come with a rugged case and a 15-year transferable warranty from St Croix.

Models: ATS66MF3 , ATS70MLF3 , ATS70MF3 , ATS70MHF3 , ATS76MF3 , ATS76MHF3

Color - Carbon Pearl

Length - 7'6"

Action - Fast

Line Rating Mono (lbs) - 8-17

Lure Weight (oz) - 3/8-3/4

Rod Weight (oz) - 5.4

Handle Style - 2

Guide Type - Sea Guide Hero Hi-Grade Zirconia Guides

Reel Seat Manufacturer - Fuji

Number of Guides - 8 + tip

Foregrip Material - Cork