The improved Imperial USA fly rod delivers elevated performance at a realistic price. Handcrafted exclusively in the U.S.A., these rods are without equal in performance and value. Now on its eighth generation, spanning over sixty years of fly rod manufacturing, the tried and true, the Imperial series of all water rods delivers more than powerful, multi-purpose actions; this iconic series represents a union of tradition and technology, which has kept it at the intersect of American-made craftsmanship, performance, and value over all these years.

St. Croix rods provide performance options to all anglers. With rods for every application and technique, they offer complete choices in size, power and action, so you'll never need to compromise.

TECHNOLOGIES:

• Dynamic blend of high-modulus/high- strain SCIV carbon and premium-quality SCII carbon
• Integrated Poly Curve (IPC) mandrel tooling provides improved energy transfer, increased strength, and mega-efficient rod recovery
• Fortified Resin System (FRS) boosts blank strength by 33% over standard resin and curing methods
• Reinforced Slim Profile Ferrule (SPF) design adds herculean strength with minimal added weight