The St. Croix Tannic Musky Pike Fly Rod and World Wide Sportsman Landmark Fly Reel Combo is built for taking on big fish on the fly.Our World Wide Sportsman Landmark Fly Reel steps up with a fully sealed drag system boasting more surface area than you'll find on many saltwater conventional big-game reels. Alternating carbon fiber and stainless steel disks manage friction with ease, spreading heat across a wide surface area for smooth, consistent performance even under punishing runs. Built from cold-forged, CNC-machined 6061 T-6 aluminum, the frame pairs strength with minimal weight. A large-arbor design speeds up line retrieval and keeps your line memory low, so every cast and fight feels sharp and responsive. Subduing saltwater giants or freshwater brutes, this fly reel earns respect during the kind of fights anglers dream about.Few freshwater fly pursuits test both angler and equipment like dedicated musky and pike fishing. The St. Croix Tannic Musky Pike Fly Rod answers that challenge with powerful, dialed-in tapers to command heavy sinking lines and launch massive morsels. A stout tip keeps flies active through aggressive strips and deep figure-8s, setting the tone for a build focused on responsive control and reduced fatigue. At the core, a refined St. Croix carbon matrix blends SCIV and SCIII high-modulus fibers with mid-modulus SCII support to form the foundation for premium performance. Strength and stability get a further boost with the use of MITO Graphene, promoting stable loops and precise tracking while preserving a light, balanced swing feel. Integrated Poly Curve mandrel tooling pairs with Advanced Reinforcing Technology, Fortified Resin System, Taper Enhancement Technology, and a Slim-Profile Ferrule to improve energy transfer, quicken recovery, and reinforce the blank without unnecessary mass. Black Nanolite running guides and TiForged titanium stripper guides stand up to abrasive tungsten-coated lines, while custom Cactus Cork handles with fighting butts enhance comfort and control during casting, strip-sets, and throughout the fight. The Tannic Musky Pike Fly Rod from St. Croix comes with an aluminum tube and rod sock. Designed and precision-crafted in Park Falls, Wisconsin. Mfrs. 15-year limited warranty.Reel features: Fully sealed drag system with a wide surface area Alternating carbon fiber and stainless steel disks Smooth, consistent performance Cold-forged CNC-machined 6061 T-6 aluminum frame Large-arbor design speeds line retrieval and reduces line memoryRod features: Purpose-built tapers for pike and musky fishing Power to carry heavy sinking lines and deliver large flies SCIV and SCIII high-modulus carbon with SCII support fibers MITO Graphene for added strength, loop stability, and accuracy IPC tooling with ART, FRS, TET, and Slim-Profile Ferrule design Fast recovery and efficient energy transfer without excess weight Nanolite running guides and TiForged titanium stripper guides Custom Cactus Cork handle with fighting butt