With a rare combination of high performance and value, its no secret why the Premier series has been the most popular U.S.-built rod for decades. St. Croix Premier spinning rods, built on St. Croix’s premium SCII graphite blanks, are handsomely outfitted with high-grade components. Premier spinning rods are faster, lighter and stronger than ever before. ____________________________________________________________________Premium quality SCII graphite.Kigan Master Hand 3D guides with slim, strong aluminum-oxide rings and black frames.Fuji DPS reel seat with frosted silver hoods.Premium-grade cork handle.Kigan hook-keeper.Two coats of Flex-Coat slow cure finish.Outstanding strength, sensitivity and hook-setting power.Designed and handcrafted in Park Falls, U.S.A._____________________________________________