The St. Croix Connect is the do-everything workhorse of the lineup, engineered to handle whatever your season throws at it without asking you to own a rack full of specialized rods. From trout on your home river to bass on the pond and light saltwater on a warm-weather escape, the Connect's versatile medium-fast action bridges techniques and species with easy, confidence-inspiring performance.
Built on responsive SCIII and SCII carbon, the Connect loads smoothly at close range yet has the power to reach out and turn over larger flies when the wind kicks up. It's the kind of rod that simply works, cast after cast, making it an ideal choice for the angler who wants one reliable stick for a wide range of water. Practical components and thoughtful construction round out a rod that punches well above its price.
Key features
- Versatile medium-fast action suited to trout, bass, and light saltwater
- Lightweight, responsive SCIII and SCII carbon fiber blank
- Fortified Resin System boosts blank strength by about 33% over standard resins
- Reinforced slim-profile ferrules for durability with minimal added weight
- Chrome single-foot and snake guides with aluminum-oxide stripper rings
- Premium-grade cork handle with fighting butt on heavier models
- Uplocking machined-aluminum reel seat and included rod tube with cloth bag
- Designed in Park Falls, WI, and backed by a five-year warranty
Swing by the shop at 432 E Main St in Montrose to find the Connect weight that fits your water.