{"product_id":"st-croix-evos-salt-fly-rod-9-8wt-trade-up","title":"St Croix Evos Salt Fly Rod 9' 8wt (Trade Up)","description":"\u003cp\u003eFlagship Saltwater Power. Aggressive Taper Control for Flats Mastery\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe St. Croix Evos Salt is engineered to dominate the harshest marine environments on earth. This 8-weight is the ultimate crossover saltwater weapon, designed to handle heavy-headed lines, cut through brutal coastal winds, and provide the immense lifting power needed for bonefish, redfish, and striped bass. It balances aggressive line speed with surprising tracking accuracy, giving you the upper hand when precision is required at distance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"18\"\u003eCondition Note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"19\"\u003eThis rod is in \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"19\" data-index-in-node=\"15\"\u003eExcellent Condition\u003c\/b\u003e. It shows virtually no signs of use, with clean cork and a pristine blank finish free of any scuffs or boat rash. The oversized saltwater guides are perfectly aligned, and the heavy-duty anodized reel seat is immaculate. It has been completely cleaned, inspected, and is \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"19\" data-index-in-node=\"306\"\u003e100% structurally sound\u003c\/b\u003e. Includes the original rod tube and protective sock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"20\"\u003eWhy You Need This Rod\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"21\"\u003eThe Evos Salt is built for the angler who needs maximum lifting leverage without sacrificing fast-recovery performance. In an 8-weight, a rod must be able to withstand the quick, demanding pressure of casting into a headwind while maintaining enough tip sensitivity to load quickly for sudden, short-range shots on the flats. St. Croix accomplishes this with advanced carbon fiber engineering that minimizes weight while exponentially increasing backbone strength. For destination travelers chasing flats species, this rod delivers elite performance when failure is not an option.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"21\"\u003eThe Technical Specs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"21\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"23,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAction:\u003c\/b\u003e Fast \/ Ultra-Fast.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"21\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"23,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGuides:\u003c\/b\u003e Oversized titanium stripping guides and premium saltwater snake guides.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"21\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"23,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eReel Seat:\u003c\/b\u003e Heavy-duty anodized aluminum with double uplocking rings and an integrated hook keeper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"St Croix","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53903781691760,"sku":"6312816","price":799.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0519\/2659\/7827\/files\/IMG_0407.jpg?v=1781295425","url":"https:\/\/www.stillwaterflyshop.com\/products\/st-croix-evos-salt-fly-rod-9-8wt-trade-up","provider":"Stillwater Fly Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}