St. Croix Tannic Series Warmwater Rods -- Press Release 17 June 2025

 

St. Croix Fly Introduces Premium Warmwater Rods New for 2026, TANNIC Series rods deliver radical performance, optimized for bass and Esox presentations     PARK FALLS, WIS. (June 16, 2025) – Today’s rod actions are increasingly sophisticated. Variations in materials, technologies, tapers, and layups create very different fly rods within the same primary parameters of length, line weight, and action. This modern truth that all rods are not created equal is a great thing, because advanced fly casters need distinct rods that perform in varied scenarios.   Driven by a relentless commitment to provide every angler the upper hand, our rod-design process at St. Croix Fly starts with understanding the angling equation. Variables like species, habitats, flies, lines, and presentations translate directly to a rod’s desired flex, feel, and functionality in an intended pursuit. We obsess over the minutia of rod action with conviction - designing the most efficient casting and fishing tapers possible.   Our technologies, R&D resources, and experience fuel solutions, which are next-level blank materials, layups, and componentry – new rods developed solely on behalf of anglers who demand peak performance, effectiveness, and durability in diverse fishing scenarios.   New for 2026, species-specific TANNIC Series rods are the latest example of our commitment to designing and crafting premium fly rods that elevate performance in targeted pursuits. TANNIC BASS and TANNIC MUSKY/PIKE series rods leverage every bit of knowledge and technology we’ve garnered over the past 77 years to give warmwater-predator anglers the upper hand.       Fly fishing for bass within the diverse habitats they hunt requires specialized rods. Technique-specific fast-action tapers that master aggressive lines, feature stiff tips for highly animated presentations, and can lift and carry large amounts of line are a must. Uncompromising durability, balanced swing weights, and angler-friendly ergonomics are also required.   The new TANNIC BASS series delivers all these essentials, along with line speed, tip recovery, and line control like bass bums have never experienced - all courtesy of an advanced carbon materials matrix enhanced by MITO Graphene. Combining bass-centric lengths and rod sizes with the progressive ergonomics necessary to fish hard and long in any bass pursuit – from feeding Boogle Bugs and crayfish patterns to river smallmouth or knocking cabbage tops and pads with giant deerhair frogs, to targeting stripers anywhere they swim or harassing jungle peacocks – TANNIC BASS wraps clean, tech-forward aesthetics around sizzling, bass-specific St. Croix performance.   TANNIC BASS FEATURES   Titanium tangle-free stripper guides Chrome snake guides Full wells slim-profile super-grade cork handle with composite cork accents Super-grade cork fighting butt with composite cork accents Custom uplocking, machined aluminum reel seat Aluminum rod tube with rod sock 15-year warranty Designed and precision-crafted in Park Falls, Wisconsin, USA   TANNIC BASS TECHNOLOGY GROUP Warmwater bass-optimized tapers, precision crafted from an advanced matrix of high-modulus high-strain SCIV and SCIII carbons, plus premium-quality mid-modulus SCII carbon MITO Graphene unlocks the power of hybrid polymer materials and delivers radical hoop strength, optimized loop stability, and absolute accuracy Integrated Poly Curve (IPC) mandrel tooling provides improved energy transfer, increased strength, and mega-efficient rod recovery Advanced Reinforcing Technology (ART) adds a magnitude of 10X strength with virtually no increase in blank diameter or weight Fortified Resin System (FRS) boosts blank strength by 33% over standard resins and curing methods Reinforced Slim Profile Ferrule (SPF) design adds herculean strength with minimal added weight   TANNIC BASS MODELS   TCB690-4 / 6-weight, 9’, 4-piece, fast action / MSRP: $695 TCB790-4 / 7-weight, 9’, 4-piece, fast action / MSRP: $695 TCB810-4 / 8-weight, 8’10”, 4-piece, fast action / MSRP: $695 TCB990-4 / 9-weight, 9’, 4-piece, fast action / MSRP: $695     Musky anglers grind out long hours on the water hucking huge flies while hoping to elicit equally huge eats. One of the ultimate freshwater fly games deserves rods purpose-engineered and built to support elevated performance with minimal fatigue throughout the hunt.   TANNIC MUSKY/PIKE answers the call with powerful, dialed-in tapers that excel in carrying heavy sinking lines that can deliver massive morsels, plus hefty tips for maximum fly animation and strip-setting power. But that’s just the start. Advanced St. Croix materials and technologies combined with MITO Graphene up the ante with extreme strength and durability while maintaining light-in-the-hand feel and dream-state swing weights.     TANNIC MUSKY/PIKE doubles down on meaningful musky-focused performance with additional details like ceramic-insert titanium and stainless-guides for increased wear resistance against tungsten coated lines, plus custom Cactus Cork handle designs that maximize angler comfort and control while casting, strip-setting, and executing deep and effective figure-eights and other finishing moves.   TANNIC MUSKY/PIKE FEATURES   Black stainless-steel Nanolite single-foot running guides and tip top Black titanium tangle-free stripper guides Custom 12” extended full wells Cactus Cork handle with 4” fighting butt and composite cork accents on #11 and #12 models Custom full wells Cactus Cork handle with 3” fighting butt and composite cork accents on #10 model Custom uplocking, machined aluminum reel seat Aluminum rod tube with rod sock 15-year warranty Designed and precision-crafted in Park Falls, Wisconsin, USA   TANNIC MUSKY/PIKE TECHNOLOGY GROUP Warmwater Esox-optimized tapers, precision crafted from an advanced matrix of high-modulus high-strain SCIV and SCIII carbons, plus premium-quality mid-modulus SCII carbon MITO Graphene unlocks the power of hybrid polymer materials and delivers radical hoop strength, optimized loop stability, and absolute accuracy Integrated Poly Curve (IPC) mandrel tooling provides improved energy transfer, increased strength, and mega-efficient rod recovery Advanced Reinforcing Technology (ART) adds a magnitude of 10X strength with virtually no increase in blank diameter or weight Fortified Resin System (FRS) boosts blank strength by 33% over standard resins and curing methods Reinforced Slim Profile Ferrule (SPF) design adds herculean strength with minimal added weight   TANNIC MUSKY/PIKE MODELS   TCMP1090-4 / 10-weight, 9’, 4-piece, fast action / MSRP: $795 TCMP1190-4 / 11-weight, 9’, 4-piece, fast action / MSRP: $795 TCMP1290-4 / 12-weight, 9’, 4-piece, fast action / MSRP: $795   End the hunt for the ultimate warmwater-predator rods and move forward equipped for total satisfaction on the water. TANNIC BASS and TANNIC MUSKY/PIKE deliver optimized St. Croix performance paired with one-of-a-kind aesthetics and progressive ergonomics.   New-for-2026 TANNIC Series rods will be introduced at ICAST 2025 in July. TANNIC BASS will be available to anglers and authorized St. Croix specialty fly retailers on or about November 1. TANNIC MUSKY/PIKE will follow on or about December 1.     ABOUT ST. CROIX FLY 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’s more than just a rod, it’s a promise. It’s more than seven decades 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. The St. Croix Family of Brands includes St. Croix Fly, St. Croix Rod, SEVIIN Reels, and Rod Geeks.