St. Croix Imperial Fly Rod Raft

St. Croix Imperial Fly Rod RaftHang around fly fishing circles long enough and chances are a large majority of anglers youll meet started with, and still have an Imperial rod in their arsenal. Thats in part because no other rod in the history of our sport has had the chops to be on its eighth generation spanning over sixty years of fly rod manufacturing. Tried and true, the Imperial series of all water rods delivers more than powerful, multi purpose actions; this iconic series

quick-release Thumbs Up Sheath™ stashes fixed blades away securely and releases with a one-handed flick of the thumb

the short head and full-size heavy weight carries heavier flies and rigs with ease

compared to its XP and MAX counterparts

preventing fading

fishing a lighter rod usually means you are chasing spookier fish and you are going to need the thinner more "invisible" benefit of these sizes

and with 54 Cards in the pack

and extra ankle support

Features permanently attached belt loops

This 6’ long heavily tapered leader allows you to turn over 4’ - 6’ of tippet and flies with ease

5 oz of pure floatant and allows even the most minimalistic fly fisher the option to carry it anywhere

With 12 compartments

Nylon/polyester blend stretches with your movements and is UPF 50