New for 2026: Expanded Precision-Matched Performance

St. Croix Rod to introduce all-new GXR Lite and GXR Walleye Combos with SEVIIN Reels at ICAST 2025

PARK FALLS, WIS. (June 26, 2025) – The launch of GXR Bass at ICAST 2024 was a win for St. Croix Rod, SEVIIN reels, and for St. Croix retailers. The precision-matched bass-specific collection pairing high-performance St. Croix rods with dependable SEVIIN reels was voted Greatest Rod & Reel Combo within the ICAST 2024 New-Product Showcase. Extra importantly although, the launch was a win for anglers who gained entry to new decisions in premium, technique-optimized tournament-quality bass-fishing methods at a retail value that make them straightforward to personal.

“GXR Bass was an enormous step for us,” says Ryan Educate, St. Croix Vice President of Innovation. “It was the primary and solely time St. Croix has provided its rods paired with SEVIIN reels at retail. Almost one yr later, the evaluations from anglers communicate for themselves. Bass anglers in any respect ranges love them, and lots of of our retail companions have re-ordered a number of instances.”

At the moment, St. Croix Rod declares a major growth of its GXR household of species- and technique-optimized combos with GXR Lite and GXR Walleye – each combining premium St. Croix efficiency with {smooth} and worry-free SEVIIN Reels reliability.

“These 5 mild and ultra-light energy one- and two-piece GXR Lite Combos are going to please a whole lot of anglers,” says Educate. “Like GXR Bass, these high-performance combos are precision matched, extraordinarily well-balanced, and optimized for meant strategies proper off the supplier’s rack… on this case, a full vary of light-line panfish and trout functions.”

What does precision-matched imply? “Even with premium combos, anglers are sometimes confronted with the truth of a rod that doesn’t match the efficiency of the reel, or extra usually, a reel that doesn’t steadiness or carry out to the extent of the rod,” says Robert Woods, SEVIIN Reels Product Supervisor. “Along with hallmark SEVIIN reliability, these 2000-size GXR reels function premium efficiency evidenced by their high-quality supplies and design, {smooth} and light-weight operation, excellent line administration, and premium carbon fiber drag stacks.”

GXR Lite rods are crafted from St. Croix’s widespread SCII carbon with FRS for elevated power with diminished weight. “We completed these sturdy and delicate mild and ultra-light blanks with a confirmed, angler-favorite mixture of premium-grade split-grip cork handles, ultra-reliable nylon reel seats, and light-weight stainless-steel guides,” Educate says. “GXR rods ship crisp actions, light-weight and balanced dealing with, {smooth} energy, and high quality componentry and craftsmanship – every little thing an angler expects from a St. Croix rod.”

The synergies between St. Croix Rod and SEVIIN Reels carried ahead in all GXR Combos ends in anglers getting each no-compromise efficiency and distinctive worth.

St. Croix GXR Lite Combo Fashions

GXRS60ULF-C / MICRO – 6’0”, ultra-light energy, quick motion spinning combo / Retail $200

GXRS60ULF2-C / MICRO 2 – 6’0”, ultra-light energy, quick motion, 2-piece spinning combo / Retail $210

GXRS64LF2-C / MID 2 – 6’4”, mild energy, quick motion, 2-piece spinning combo / Retail $205

GXRS69ULF-C / MICRO MAX – 6’9”, ultra-light energy, quick motion spinning combo / Retail $205

GXRS70LXF-C / MID MAX – 7’0”, mild energy, extra-fast motion spinning combo / Retail $210

St. Croix GXR Lite Combo Options

5 (5) precision-matched high-performance one- and two-piece spinning combos optimized for mild and ultra-light freshwater shows

Premium SCII carbon fiber blanks with FRS (Fortified Resin System) for elevated flexural power with diminished weight

Light-weight, black stainless-steel guides with aluminum-oxide rings for dependable efficiency with all line sorts

Conventional split-grip premium-grade cork handles with premium EVA accents

Nylon reel seat with black stainless-steel hood and nylon and stainless-steel locking nut

5-year rod guarantee backed by St. Croix

2000-size SEVIIN GXR spinning reels function 8+1 bearings, light-weight and inflexible composite our bodies and rotors, ported braid-ready aluminum spools, high-performance carbon fiber + stainless-steel drag stacks, premium EVA paddle, and versatile 6.2:1 gearing

1-year reel guarantee backed by SEVIIN

Designed in Park Falls, Wisconsin, U.S.A.

Retail value $200 to $210

“We couldn’t be any extra excited for anglers to get their fingers on these all-new GXR Walleye Combos,” says Jesse Simpkins, St. Croix Vice President of Advertising and marketing. “GXR Bass proved {that a} fastidiously curated number of premium, technique-optimized St. Croix and SEVIIN combos could be supported by anglers within the market. GXR Walleye follows this components with 5 of essentially the most versatile lengths, powers, and actions utilized by walleye anglers in any respect ranges. These medium-light and medium energy, quick and extra-fast motion spinning combos help every little thing from vertical jigging and snap jigging to pitching and rigging.”

One- and two-piece GXR Walleye rods are crafted from SCII carbon with FRS for added power with out extra weight. Like different GXR combos, GXR Walleye rods get light-weight and trouble-free Stainless-steel guides and worry-free nylon reel seats. Primarily based on angler desire, GXR Walleye fashions are completed with premium-grade cork full-grip handles.

All GXR Walleye Combos obtain 3000-size SEVIIN GXR reels for optimum line administration in all strategies. Ported aluminum spools are braid-ready, and reel operation is supported by a premium 8+1 bearing system and a silky-smooth carbon washer drag stack. Inflexible and light-weight reel our bodies and rotors are crafted from a carbon-polymer composite.

St. Croix GXR Walleye Combo Fashions

GXRS63MXF-C / VERTICAL JIG – 6’3”, medium energy, extra-fast motion spinning combo / Retail $205

GXRS66MLF-C / JIG-N-RIG – 6’6”, medium-light energy, quick motion spinning combo / Retail $210

GXRS66MF2-C / BIG WATER 2 – 6’6”, medium energy, quick motion, 2-piece spinning combo / Retail $215

GXRS68MXF-C / SNAP JIG – 6’8”, medium energy, extra-fast motion spinning combo / Retail $210

GXRS70MLF-C / RIGGIN’ – 7’0”, medium-light  energy, quick motion spinning combo / Retail $210

St. Croix GXR Walleye Combo Options

5 (5) precision-matched high-performance one- and two-piece spinning combos optimized for widespread walleye shows

Premium SCII carbon fiber blanks with FRS (Fortified Resin System) for elevated flexural power with diminished weight

Light-weight, black stainless-steel guides with aluminum-oxide rings for dependable efficiency with all line sorts

Conventional full-grip premium-grade cork handles with premium EVA accents

Nylon reel seat with black stainless-steel hood and nylon and stainless-steel locking nut

5-year rod guarantee backed by St. Croix

3000-size SEVIIN GXR spinning reels function 8+1 bearings, light-weight and inflexible composite our bodies and rotors, ported braid-ready aluminum spools, high-performance carbon fiber + stainless-steel drag stacks, premium EVA paddle, and versatile 6.2:1 gearing

1-year reel guarantee backed by SEVIIN

Designed in Park Falls, Wisconsin, U.S.A.

Retail value $205 to $210

GXR Lite and GXR Walleye Combos are engineered and crafted for all anglers, delivering balanced and elevated efficiency, worry-free St. Croix craftsmanship, and SEVIIN reliability… proper off the rack. Species-focused GXR Lite and GXR Walleye Combos shall be accessible for buy at St. Croix sellers worldwide and on-line at stcroixrods.com on or about August 1, 2025.

See them each within the St. Croix sales space (#2223) at ICAST 2025. See GXR Lite within the Rod and Reel Combo class of the ICAST 2025 New Product Showcase.

About St. Croix RodHeadquartered in Park Falls, Wisconsin, St. Croix has been proudly crafting the “Greatest 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 solely from design via manufacturing. The corporate stays family-owned and operates duplicate manufacturing services in Park Falls and Fresnillo, Mexico. With widespread trademarked collection reminiscent of Legend®, Avid®, Premier®, Imperial®, Triumph® and Mojo, St. Croix is revered by all varieties of anglers from all over the world. The St. Croix Household of Manufacturers contains St. Croix Rod, SEVIIN Reels, St. Croix Fly, and Rod Geeks.