RAYFIN: Premium Worldwide Efficiency

St. Croix Rod reveals all-new European perch and zander technique-optimized rod collection at ICAST 2024

Furthering its promise to offer all anglers with the Finest Rods on Earth® delivering the higher hand in any state of affairs, St. Croix Rod broadcasts an all-new worldwide rod collection for 2025. Consisting of 25 technique-specific casting and spinning fashions purpose-engineered and handcrafted with St. Croix’s prime applied sciences, very newest supplies, and task-specific componentry and ergonomics, RAYFIN delivers premium St. Croix high quality and uncompromising efficiency  to elite anglers in pursuit of zander and European perch, worldwide.

“RAYFIN joins our Legend Match Pike collection to offer a good broader collection of premium-quality technique-specific rods to worldwide anglers,” says St. Croix Model Supervisor, Ryan Educate. “These are one and two-piece technique-optimized rods crafted on our SCIV+ carbon fiber blanks with inflexible titanium guides, carbon fiber and titanium reel seats, and progressive, premium EVA split-grip handles in contrast to the rest ever provided by St. Croix Rod. Pushed by enter and rigorous testing by our worldwide staff of subject testers, these rods have been over three years within the making.”

St. Croix RAYFIN Sequence Know-how Suite

SCIV+ Carbon
RAYFIN rods are constructed on technique-optimized SCIV+ blanks, that are a hybrid of SCIV and SCVI carbon supplies. SCIV is a high-modulus high-strain carbon fiber materials producing extraordinarily gentle and delicate rods. SCVI is an unique, super-high modulus high-strain carbon fiber materials that provides energy with minimal weight. The 2 supplies are mixed in various proportions and areas in every particular RAYFIN mannequin to optimize technique-driven actions and efficiency.

Built-in Poly Curve (IPC)
RAYFIN’s IPC blanks are rolled on mandrels with one steady taper. The elimination of transition factors means extra uniform wall thicknesses from tip to butt and, finally, rods with smoother actions, elevated power, and larger sensitivity.

Taper Enhancement Know-how (TET)
A dramatic departure from conventional straight-line patterns, RAYFIN rod layups start with curved patterns, precision lower on computer-controlled pattern-cutting machines. When mixed with IPC mandrels, these distinctive patterns end in excessive consistency and improved sensitivity.

Superior Reinforcing Know-how (ART)
RAYFIN rods characteristic ART – an unique carbon fiber materials that provides a magnitude 10X of power with just about no improve in clean diameter or weight. ART considerably improves hoop power and reduces cross-sectional deformation below extreme load.

Fortified Resin System (FRS)
RAYFIN rods characteristic a fortified tremendous resin mixed with state-of-the-art computer-operated curing ovens that handle all phases of the crucial curing cycle. This retains carbon fibers in correct alignment and prevents microbuckling that may in any other case create weak spots.

St. Croix RAYFIN Sequence Options

• Seven casting fashions and 18 spinning fashions, optimized for perch, zander, and different international shows
• Tremendous-high modulus hybrid SCIV+ carbon fiber blanks for clean and balanced high-performance technique-specific actions
• Fortified Resin System (FRS) know-how
• Built-in Poly Curve® (IPC®) mandrel know-how
• Superior Reinforcing Know-how^TM (ART^TM)
• Taper Enhancement Know-how^TM (TET^TM)
• Light-weight and inflexible titanium guides with silicon carbide rings
• Progressive, split-grip premium EVA handles with cork rubber accents for distinctive angler consolation and excessive sturdiness
• Ergonomic and light-weight Fuji TCH carbon fiber reel seat with carbon fiber and titanium locking nut for dramatic power and sensitivity
• Protecting mesh rod sleeve included
• 15-year guarantee backed by St. Croix Celebrity Service
• Designed and handcrafted in Park Falls, Wisconsin, U.S.A. for anglers worldwide
• Retail worth $415 to $540 USD

St. Croix RAYFIN Sequence Casting Fashions

• RAYC203MXF – 2.03M (6’8”), medium energy, extra-fast motion, casting / Retail $425 USD
• RAYC203MF – 2.03M (6’8”), medium energy, quick motion, casting / Retail $425 USD
• RAYC208MXF – 2.08M (6’10”), medium energy, extra-fast motion, casting / Retail $435 USD
• RAYC213MF – 2.13M (7’0”), medium energy, quick motion, casting / Retail $440 USD
• RAYC213HF – 2.13M (7’0”), heavy energy, quick motion, casting / Retail $440 USD
• RAYC215MHXF – 2.15M (7’1”), medium-heavy energy, extra-fast motion, casting / Retail $450 USD
• RAYC218MM – 2.18M (7’2”), medium energy, average motion, casting / Retail $450 USD

St. Croix RAYFIN Sequence Spinning Fashions

• RAYS203MXF – 2.03M (6’8”), medium energy, extra-fast motion, spinning / Retail $415 USD
• RAYS208MLXF – 2.08M (6’10”), medium-light energy, extra-fast motion, spinning / Retail $420 USD
• RAYS213MLF – 2.13M (7’0”), medium-light energy, quick motion, spinning / Retail $430 USD
• RAYS213MLF2 – 2.13M (7’0”), medium-light energy, quick motion, 2-pc. spinning / Retail $450 USD
• RAYS213MF – 2.13M (7’0”), medium energy, quick motion, spinning / Retail $430 USD
• RAYS213MF2 – 2.13M (7’0”), medium energy, quick motion, 2-pc. spinning / Retail $450 USD
• RAYS213MHF – 2.13M (7’0”), medium-heavy energy, quick motion, spinning / Retail $430 USD
• RAYS213MHF2 – 2.13M (7’0”), medium-heavy energy, quick motion, 2-pc. spinning / Retail $450 USD
• RAYS228MLXF – 2.28M (7’6”), medium-light energy, extra-fast motion, spinning / Retail $450 USD
• RAYS228MLXF2 – 2.28M (7’6”), medium-light energy, extra-fast motion, 2-pc. spinning / Retail $460 USD
• RAYS228MF – 2.28M (7’6)”, medium energy, quick motion, spinning / Retail $450 USD
• RAYS228MF2 – 2.28M (7’6)”, medium energy, quick motion, 2-pc. spinning / Retail $460 USD
• RAYS259MLXF2– 2.59M (8’6”), medium-light energy, extra-fast motion, 2-pc. spinning / Retail $500 USD
• RAYS259MF2 – 2.59M (8’6”), medium energy, quick motion, 2-piece spinning / Retail $500 USD
• RAYS259MHF2 – 2.59M (8’6”), medium-heavy energy, quick motion, 2-piece spinning / Retail $510 USD
• RAYS274MF2 – 2.74M (9’0”), medium energy, quick motion, 2-pc. spinning / Retail $520 USD
• RAYS274MHF2 – 2.74M (9’0”), medium-heavy energy, quick motion, 2-pc. spinning / Retail $530 USD
• RAYS274HF2 – 2.74M (9’0”), heavy energy, quick motion, 2-pc. spinning / Retail $540 USD

The excellent, internationally targeted RAYFIN Sequence delivers new choices for premium efficiency and St. Croix craftsmanship to worldwide anglers in pursuit of European perch, zander, seabass, and extra. That includes technique-optimized lengths, powers, and actions, RAYFIN is crafted with St. Croix’s prime supplies, applied sciences, and componentry to help elevated angling experiences across the globe. All-new RAYFIN rods can be obtainable for buy at St. Croix sellers worldwide and on-line at stcroixrods.com starting December 1, 2024.

See them within the St. Croix sales space #2223 at ICAST 2024.

About St. Croix Rod
Headquartered in Park Falls, Wisconsin, St. Croix has been proudly crafting the “Finest Rods on Earth” for over 75 years. Combining state-of-the-art manufacturing processes with expert craftsmanship, St. Croix is the one main producer to nonetheless construct rods totally from design by manufacturing. The corporate stays family-owned and operates duplicate manufacturing services in Park Falls and Fresnillo, Mexico. With widespread trademarked collection similar to Legend®, Legend Xtreme®, Avid®, Premier®, Imperial®, Triumph® and Mojo, St. Croix is revered by all forms of anglers from around the globe.