St. Croix Premier Casting Rod

The St. Croix Premier Casting Rod combines classic styling, American craftsmanship and versatile freshwater performance in one of St. Croix’s longest-running and most recognized rod families.

Built from SCII carbon fiber, the Premier is designed to deliver the strength, sensitivity and hook-setting power needed for a wide range of freshwater species and techniques. Unlike technique-specific bass rods, the Premier is built around multi-species versatility, making it an excellent choice for anglers who want dependable performance across different fishing situations.

Each Premier features a traditional premium-grade full cork handle, giving the rod the classic feel many anglers still prefer while providing a comfortable connection to the blank.

Most importantly, Premier rods are designed and handcrafted in Park Falls, Wisconsin, USA, giving anglers an American-made rod at a price point well below many premium domestic rod series.

SCII Carbon Fiber Construction

St. Croix builds the Premier around its SCII carbon fiber blank, balancing sensitivity, strength and durability for everyday freshwater fishing.

The responsive blank provides the feedback needed for artificial-lure fishing while retaining enough backbone for solid hooksets and controlling powerful fish.

It's a proven construction designed for anglers who value dependable performance rather than an overly specialized rod.

Premium Full-Cork Handle

One of the characteristics that separates Premier from many modern casting rods is its traditional full-cork handle.

Premium-grade cork provides a comfortable, familiar feel in the hand and gives the Premier the clean, classic appearance associated with traditional St. Croix rods.

Quality Components

The Premier Casting series features durable guides with aluminum-oxide components, a secure reel seat, premium cork construction and a dedicated hook keeper.

St. Croix finishes the rod with two coats of slow-cure finish for added durability and backs the Premier with a 5-year warranty.

Features

• SCII carbon fiber blank
• Strong, sensitive and durable construction
• Premium-grade full cork handle
• Aluminum-oxide guide components
• Secure casting reel seat
• Premium hook keeper
• Two coats of slow-cure finish
• Fast actions throughout the current standard casting lineup
• One- and two-piece models available
• Multi-species freshwater design
• 5-year St. Croix warranty
• Designed and handcrafted in Park Falls, USA

Current Casting Models

The current Premier Casting lineup includes eight standard casting models, with 6'6" and 7' lengths in Medium and Medium Heavy powers and both one- and two-piece configurations.

Medium / Fast models handle 10–17 lb line and 1/4–3/4 oz lures, making them versatile choices for a broad range of freshwater presentations.

Medium Heavy / Fast models handle 10–20 lb line and 3/8–1 oz lures, providing additional power for larger lures, heavier cover and stronger fish.

Best For

• Largemouth Bass
• Smallmouth Bass
• Walleye
• Northern Pike
• Multi-Species Freshwater Fishing
• Artificial Lures
• Live Bait
• Lakes, Rivers & Reservoirs

Why Choose the St. Croix Premier?

The Premier is for an angler who values versatility, traditional construction and American craftsmanship.

Where a rod like the Mojo Bass is built around specific bass techniques, the Premier takes a broader approach. It's a dependable freshwater casting rod that can handle different species and presentations without requiring a separate specialized rod for every technique.

The combination of SCII carbon, full cork and Park Falls craftsmanship also gives the Premier something increasingly difficult to find at this price point: a genuinely American-made fishing rod.

Premier Tackle Take

The St. Croix Premier is a great choice for someone who wants a traditional, American-made casting rod that isn't locked into one specific bass technique.

For Florida freshwater fishing, we'd particularly like the Medium/Fast for general bass fishing and the Medium Heavy/Fast when fishing larger baits or heavier cover.

And compared with the Mojo Bass, the decision is pretty straightforward: choose Mojo Bass for technique-specific bass fishing and choose Premier for classic full-cork construction, multi-species versatility and USA-made craftsmanship.

Premier Tackle — We Carry What Works.