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<\/p>\n If you spend enough time chasing hatches on technical trout fisheries where 5X is maximum, 6X is the norm, and 7X lives in your pack because some days that\u2019s the difference between looks and eats, you begin to realize the deck is stacked. Persnickety fish eating micro-morsels in the film have their inherent challenges, but add in complex currents, leader-defeating winds, and impossible hook sets at distance, and having the right tool for the job becomes mission critical.<\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cAfter talking with a bunch of dedicated trout guides about the challenges of dry fly fishing with clients, a common issue emerged,\u201d says St. Croix Fly Brand Manager, Tom Larimer. \u201cWhat we heard from the Deschutes to the Delaware, is that traditional deep-flexing dry-fly rods are fine for parking lots and calm days, but when the wind ramps up and you\u2019re trying to get a long leader to turn over, they fall short. These conversations led to a unique action specifically tuned for technical trout fishing.\u201d<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n The new TECHNICA Series<\/a> answers the call of PhD-level trout fishing. Its responsive, moderate action paired with an advanced carbon fiber matrix and exclusive MITO\u00ae Graphene technology delivers exceptional line speed, endless loop stability, and absolute accuracy.<\/p>\n \u201cThe best way to describe TECHNICA\u2019s action is balanced,\u201d says Larimer. Simply put, a softer lower-end and mid-section stores energy and produces a smooth-loading, soulful in-hand feel while helping the caster make efficient mends and protect light tippets and small flies. Higher up on the second and tip sections, the taper maintains the perfect amount of stiffness for picking up long lengths of line when recasting, sniper hook sets on long, downstream dry fly feeds, and fast tip recovery for turning over long leaders in the wind.\u201d<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n But there\u2019s a deeper layer to the story of TECHNICA\u2019s action: Functionalized MITO Graphene.<\/p>\n \u201cWe learned a lot about the rod-performance attributes of MITO Graphene with the three-year development of EVOS, released last year,\u201d Larimer says. \u201cSo, when we began the job of designing TECHNICA, we knew we could bend the rules of traditional moderate-action design.\u201d<\/p>\n When viewed on a deflection board, TECHNICA appears to be a very soft rod. But MITO Graphene greatly impacts how the rod casts. \u201cThe addition of functionalized graphene to our established SCVI, SCIV, and SCII carbon fiber matrix increases rod recovery by 20%,\u201d Larimer says. \u201cThe benefit is an incredibly stable loop with maximum line speed, while the overall result is a blank that possesses all the feel, finesse, and tippet protection of a moderate-flexing rod, with the speed and power of a medium-fast action.\u201d<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Outside of refined blank performance, TECHNICA incorporates numerous design aspects inspired by the environment and demands of technical trout fishing.<\/p>\n PAINTED FOR PRESENTATION:<\/strong> Baetis Back Green matte paint reduces rod glare and ensures a stealthy approach to wary trout.<\/p>\n LIGHT + DURABLE GUIDE TRAIN:<\/strong> Single-foot RECOIL guides paired with CERECOIL stripper guides are ultra-light and durable, which is ideal for sliding in and out of rod vaults or boat storage.<\/p>\n INTUITIVE GRIP DESIGN:<\/strong> With accuracy being critical for success in the dry-fly game, the snub-nose grip promotes a forward-hand position, helping the angler cast with increased precision.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n TECHNOLOGY MEETS SOUL:<\/strong> While TECHNICA may be the most technologically advanced dry-fly rod on the market, the rod\u2019s aesthetics speak to the slow, methodical approach of chasing hatches on technical trout water. The chassis is packed with new-school tech, but we couldn\u2019t resist giving TECHNICA some old-school appointments of class.<\/p>\n \u2022 Advanced materials matrix consisting of ultra-high-modulus\/high-strain SCVI carbon, high-modulus SCIV carbon, and premium-quality SCII carbon <\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u2022 RECOIL single-foot guides <\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u2022 TE590-4 \/ 5-weight, 9\u20190\u201d, 4-piece, moderate action \/ MSRP: $975 Designed and precision crafted in Park Falls Wisconsin, USA with levels of pride and passion that match your own, St. Croix TECHNICA Series rods are conceived and delivered to give anglers the upper hand in the trickiest of trout-fishing situations.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n New TECHNICA Series<\/a> fly rods will be available to anglers at St. Croix Fly Pro Shops<\/a> and online at stcroixfly.com<\/a> beginning May 31.<\/p>\n Members of the angling trade and media can see and cast TECHNICA at ICAST 2024.<\/p>\n Interested in becoming a St. Croix Fly dealer? Email dealersupport@stcroixrods.com<\/a> or see us in Booth #2223 at ICAST 2024.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n At the core of our brand ethos lives a simple yet fierce conviction; we exist to create dynamic fishing tools that intuitively help you evolve as a caster and angler. Our focused philosophy continually questions conventional wisdom, inspires innovation, and drives our persistent pursuit of fly rod perfection. When you own a St. Croix, it\u2019s more than just a rod; it\u2019s a promise. It\u2019s 75 years of hard-earned knowledge aimed at designing and building the Best Rods on Earth, so you can be at your best in your own persistent pursuit. Join our journey at stcroixfly.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n St. Croix Rods<\/strong> St. Croix Fly announces availability of all-new TECHNICA Series premium fly rods If you spend enough time chasing hatches on technical trout fisheries where 5X is maximum, 6X is the norm, and 7X lives in your pack because some days that\u2019s the difference between looks and eats, you begin to realize the deck […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":29796,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_exactmetrics_skip_tracking":false,"_uf_show_specific_survey":0,"_uf_disable_surveys":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[676],"class_list":["post-29790","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-product-news","tag-st-croix"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t![\"St.](\"https:\/\/flyfishing-blog.com\/flyfishing-blog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/m_St.Croix1_.jpg\")
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<\/p>\nINTRODUCING TECHNICA<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nA TECHNICAL LIGHT-LINE PACKAGE<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nTECHNICA TECHNOLOGY SUITE<\/h3>\n
\n\u2022 Mito Graphene unlocks the power of hybrid polymer materials and delivers radical hoop strength, optimized loop stability, and absolute accuracy
\n\u2022 Integrated Poly Curve (IPC) mandrel tooling provides improved energy transfer, increased strength, and mega-efficient rod recovery
\n\u2022 Advanced Reinforcing Technology (ART) adds a magnitude of 10X strength with virtually no increase in blank diameter or weight
\n\u2022 Fortified Resin System (FRS) boosts blank strength by 33% over standard resins and curing methods
\n\u2022 Reinforced Slim Profile Ferrule (SPF) design adds herculean strength with minimal added weight<\/p>\n![\"Aluminium](\"https:\/\/flyfishing-blog.com\/flyfishing-blog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/m_St.Croix6_.jpg\")
<\/p>\nTECHNICA FEATURES<\/h3>\n
\n\u2022 CERECOIL stripper guides
\n\u2022 Hook keeper
\n\u2022 Snub-nose flor-grade cork handle
\n\u2022 Uplocking, machined-aluminium reel seat with tiger maple insert
\n\u2022 Aluminium rod tube with rod sock
\n\u2022 15-year transferable warranty
\n\u2022 Designed and precision crafted in Park Falls, WI<\/p>\n![\"Designed](\"https:\/\/flyfishing-blog.com\/flyfishing-blog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/m_St.Croix7_.jpg\")
<\/p>\nTECHNICA MODELS<\/h3>\n
\n\u2022 TE586-4 \/ 5-weight, 8\u20196\u201d, 4-piece, moderate action \/ MSRP: $975
\n\u2022 TE489-4 \/ 4-weight, 8\u20199\u201d, 4-piece, moderate action \/ MSRP: $975
\n\u2022 TE480-4 \/ 4-weight, 8\u20190\u201d, 4-piece, moderate action \/ MSRP: $975
\n\u2022 TE389-4 \/ 3-weight, 8\u20199\u201d, 4-piece, moderate action \/ MSRP: $975
\n\u2022 TE379-4 \/ 3-weight, 7\u20199\u201d, 4-piece, moderate action \/ MSRP: $975<\/p>\n![\"New](\"https:\/\/flyfishing-blog.com\/flyfishing-blog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/m_St.Croix8_.jpg\")
<\/p>\nABOUT ST. CROIX FLY<\/h3>\n
\n856 4th Ave N
\n856 4th Avenue North
\nPark Falls, WI 54552-1725
\nUSA<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"