The St. Croix Imperial USA Fly Rod and White River Fly Shop Vanguard Fly Reel Combo is built to handle the rigors of your fishing endeavors.The White River Fly Shop Vanguard Fly Reel takes toughness to another level, engineered for anglers who push gear to its limits. Cold-forged and precision-machined from 6061-T6 aluminum, this fly-fishing reel endures the bumps, scrapes, and heavy use that come with serious time on the water. A hard-anodized gunmetal finish resists wear while maintaining a sleek, modern look. The lightweight large-arbor design promotes fast line pickup and smooth performance on every cast. Rely on the overbuilt disk-drag system for confident stopping power and consistent control during hard runs. A crisp click accompanies both retrieve and drag, adding a satisfying sense of feedback to every turn. Easy right- or left-hand conversion ensures quick setup.Handcrafted in the American northwoods, the St. Croix Imperial USA Fly Rod represents a superb value for any performance-oriented fly angler. This lightweight, fast-action rod is built on a proprietary blend of high-modulus SCIV and premium SCII graphite, given 2 coats of Flex Coat cure for ultimate durability, and fitted with black-framed aluminum-oxide stripper guides, hard-chrome snake guides, and premium cork. All models have uplocking, machined-aluminum reel seats; 2- thru 6-wt. models also feature rosewood inserts. Includes a sturdy 1,000-denier nylon-covered rod case with divided polypropylene liner. Mfrs. lifetime limited warranty.Reel features: Cold-forged 6061-T6 aluminum construction Hard-anodized gunmetal finish resists wear Large-arbor design enables fast line pickup and smooth casting Overbuilt disk-drag system delivers reliable stopping power Audible click on retrieve and drag for tactile feedbackRod features: Lightweight, fast action Proprietary SCIV and SCII premium graphite blend 2 layers of Flex-Coat cure Black-framed aluminum-oxide stripper guides Premium cork handle Uplocking, machined-aluminum reel seat Comes with a rod case