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St. Croix Rod’s new 11-weight Legend X
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Also extending the limits of flinging-flies is St. Croix Rod who introduced the innovative Legend X series of fly rods at ICAST last year. Distinctive, to say the least, the Legend X is built on a sophisticated blank with a blend of unique graphite fibers, coupled with an imaginative Xtreme-Skin handle that provides exceptional comfort as well a positive grip.
And for 2015, designed specifically for feeding massive flies to monster predators, is St. Croix’s new LXF9011.4, a premium-powerful 11-weight Legend X.
Like its four lighter-weight brethren, the new 11-weight scepter is crafted in Park Falls, Wisconsin. Its 9-foot 4-piece blank is hand-rolled with a multi-dynamic mix of four carbon fiber materials. The graphite foursome delivers exceptional power for casting oversized flies and enhanced strength for fighting big fish.
With super-high-modulus SCVI graphite in the lower sections (for maximum power), premium SCII graphite with the distinctive Fortified Resin System (FRS) in the tip section to create the perfect loop in your cast without the worry of the blank buckling, and high-modulus/high-strain SCV graphite throughout for strength and durability while still having a sensitive side, this heavyweight contender achieves the perfect balance of weight, power and strength – with an easy-casting action.
Finally, all key stress points are additionally strengthened using Advanced Reinforcing Technology™ (ART™). This exotic carbon fiber material adds a level of strength (10X) with virtually no increase in blank diameter or weight. ART is also a critical part of the Legend X slim-profile ferrule design.
St. Croix’s pioneering Xtreme-Skin handle provides rigidity for improved casting power, plus it’s extremely durable, easy-to-clean and more sensitive than cork. An attractive matte-black, hard-anodized, machined aluminum reel seat is fitted with an Xtreme-Skin fighting butt with an EVA foam cap for fish-fighting comfort.
Legend X rods are designed and handcrafted in Park Falls, WI and are protected by a 15-year transferable warranty backed by St. Croix Superstar Service. Retail price on the LXF9011.4 is $520.