From the epicenter of musky fishing comes the St. Croix Musky X Casting Rod, a handcrafted series optimized to take on the fiercest predator in North American waters. This rod is built on St Croix's premium SCII carbon fiber blank, utilizing proprietary Fortified Resin System, Integerated Poly Curve, and Taper Enhancement Technology refinements to give you an extremely strong, sensitive, and durable platform on every cast. Fitted with top components, each Musky X rod features lightweight stainless steel guides with aluminum-oxide rings that are ideal for handling heavy braid; a nylon palming-style reel seat with stainless steel hood; hybrid EVA/premium cork full handle or progressive EVA split-grip handle; and is backed by a solid mfrs. 5-year limited warranty. Reasonably priced, the Musky X Casting Rod adds a new level of performance and value to your rod locker. Premium SCII carbon fiber blank Crafted with FRS, IPC, and TET technoogies Stainless steel guides with aluminum-oxide rings Nylon palming-style reel seat with stainless steel hood Hybrid EVA/premium cork grip (full handle models) Progressive EVA grips (split-grip handle models)