Redesigned for 2006, featuring St. Croix's exclusive IPC? technology and slim-profile ferrules?all cloaked in a sultry canteen-green pearl?these Avid Series Fly Rods are nothing short of classical elegancy. Versatile, with a new and improved smoother action, the new Avids load smoothly and progressively down the blank for a crisp casting stroke and a measure of feel typically reserved for rods twice the price. With models covering everything from delicate spring-creek surgery to chuck-and-duck striper casting, the Avid series enables passionate fishermen to build a comprehensive arsenal at a price that won't require a second mortgage on your home. Comes with a 1000 denier nylon-covered rod case with a divided polypropylene liner. Features: Integrated Poly Curve? (IPC?) tooling technology Premium, high-modulus SCIII graphite Slim-profile ferrules Fuji? Alconite stripper guides with black frames Hard chrome single-foot fly guides (2?6 weight) or snake guides (7?10 weight) Uplocking, anodized aluminum reel seat Ebony wood insert on reel seat (2?6 weight models only) Select-grade cork handle Moderate fast action Rugged rod case with handle and divided polypropylene liner Lifetime limited warranty backed by unmatched St. Croix service Handcrafted in the USA