St. Croix Premier Rods are engineered using St. Croix's premium quality SC^II that has outstanding strength, sensitivity and hook setting power.  The Premier Series are finely tuned for superior performance and feature Batson Forecast hard aluminum oxide guides with double plated black chrome frames.  The St. Croix Premier rods also feature Fuji DPS reel seats with frosted silver hoods and a premium grade cork handle.  The St. Croix Premier Rods have two coats of Flex Coat slow cure finish, and are handcrafted in the U.S.A.  The rods carry St. Croix's 5 year warranty backed by Superstar Service.