St. Croix Avis Series Rods were engineered to surpass the performance of all the other rods you've tried, the Avid Series takes advantage of St. Croix's exclusive IPC technology making them lighter, stronger, and more responsive.  The St. Croix Avid series rods feature premium cork handles, Fuji Alconite Concept Guide System, Integrated Poly Curve tooling technology, premium, high modulus SC graphite, and slim-profile ferrules.  The Avid Series rods are extremely sensitive, have extreme strength durability, and outstanding value.  The Avid Series are covered with two coats of Flex Coat slow-cure finish, and are handcrafted in the U.S.A.