St. Croix :: Fly Fishing Rods :: Imperial Fly

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Manufacturer: St. Croix
Series: Fly Fishing Rods
Model: Imperial Fly
St. Croix Imperial Fly models
Spin/Cast | Model | Length | Pieces | Lure Weight (oz.) | Line Weight | Action | Power | Type | Rod Weight (oz.) |
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I602.2 |
6' |
2 |
2 |
Fast |
Fly Rod |
1.9 |
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I663.2 |
6'6" |
2 |
3 |
Fast |
Fly Rod |
2.0 |
|||
I703.4 |
7' |
4 |
3 |
Fast |
Fly Rod |
2.1 |
|||
I863.4 |
8'6" |
4 |
3 |
Fast |
Fly Rod |
2.4 |
|||
I764.2 |
7'6" |
2 |
4 |
Fast |
Fly Rod |
2.3 |
|||
I764.4 |
7'6" |
4 |
4 |
Fast |
Fly Rod |
2.3 |
|||
I804.2 |
8' |
2 |
4 |
Fast |
Fly Rod |
2.4 |
|||
I804.4 |
8' |
4 |
4 |
Fast |
Fly Rod |
2.4 |
|||
I864.4 |
8'6" |
4 |
4 |
Fast |
Fly Rod |
2.5 |
|||
I904.2 |
9' |
2 |
4 |
Fast |
Fly Rod |
2.9 |
|||
I904.4 |
9' |
4 |
4 |
Fast |
Fly Rod |
2.9 |
|||
I805.2 |
8' |
2 |
5 |
Fast |
Fly Rod |
2.6 |
|||
I805.4 |
8' |
4 |
5 |
Fast |
Fly Rod |
2.6 |
|||
I865.2 |
8'6" |
2 |
5 |
Fast |
Fly Rod |
2.8 |
|||
I865.4 |
8'6" |
4 |
5 |
Fast |
Fly Rod |
2.8 |
|||
I905.2 |
9' |
2 |
5 |
Fast |
Fly Rod |
2.9 |
|||
I905.4 |
9' |
4 |
5 |
Fast |
Fly Rod |
2.8 |
|||
I906.2 |
9' |
2 |
6 |
Fast |
Fly Rod |
3.0 |
|||
I906.4 |
9' |
4 |
6 |
Fast |
Fly Rod |
3.0 |
|||
I1006.4 |
10' |
4 |
6 |
Fast |
Fly Rod |
4.2 |
|||
I907.4 |
9' |
4 |
7 |
Fast |
Fly Rod |
3.9 |
|||
I1007.4 |
10' |
4 |
7 |
Fast |
Fly Rod |
4.5 |
|||
I908.2 |
9' |
2 |
8 |
Fast |
Fly Rod |
4.0 |
|||
I908.4 |
9' |
4 |
8 |
Fast |
Fly Rod |
4.0 |
|||
I968.4 |
9'6" |
4 |
8 |
Fast |
Fly Rod |
4.3 |
|||
I1008.4 |
10' |
4 |
8 |
Fast |
Fly Rod |
4.6 |
|||
I909.2 |
9' |
2 |
9 |
Fast |
Fly Rod |
4.4 |
|||
I909.4 |
9' |
4 |
9 |
Fast |
Fly Rod |
4.4 |
|||
I9010.2 |
9' |
2 |
10 |
Fast |
Fly Rod |
4.6 |
|||
I9010.4 |
9' |
4 |
10 |
Fast |
Fly Rod |
4.5 |
|||
I1105.4 |
11' |
4 |
5 |
Fast |
Switch Rod |
5.0 |
|||
I1106.4 |
11' |
4 |
6 |
Fast |
Switch Rod |
5.2 |
|||
I1107.4 |
11' |
4 |
7 |
Fast |
Switch Rod |
5.5 |
|||
I1108.4 |
11' |
4 |
8 |
Fast |
Switch Rod |
5.7 |
* All Imperial Fly Rods specifications from the official St. Croix catalog. St. Croix reserves the right to make changes without obligation.
Fishermen's opinions about St. Croix Imperial Fly

St. Croix 7''/3 weight
2017-03-20T12:03:283/20/2017 12:03:28 PM
out of 5 stars
Great product
2012-10-25T13:48:3510/25/2012 1:48:35 PM
out of 5 stars
2012-10-25T13:47:46
10/25/2012 1:47:46 PM
out of 5 stars
Very nice upgrade!
2012-10-25T10:00:4110/25/2012 10:00:41 AM
out of 5 stars
A few minor details
2012-10-25T09:59:3010/25/2012 9:59:30 AM
out of 5 stars
Pros:
This is a very light rod, with the kind of quality and craftsmanship that you would expect from a company with a reputation like St. Croix. It does have a soft tip and is quite responsive. The alignment dots make putting it together a breeze. This rod has enough power for large rivers and lakes, even with a stiff wind.
Cons:
I understand that fast action rods are popular, but even with the soft tip, if feels a little too stiff throughout the entire length of the rod. It was too much power to be considered a true all-purpose trout rod.
The reel seat is small/thin. While its length is good for most reels, its thickness is not. I could not get any of my existing reels to fit, and I had trouble finding a reel that could fit this rod when I asked about this in my local fly shop. I did find one, but it cost more than the rod itself.
If your looking for a general trout rod, spend the extra $80 for the Avid. The workmanship is good, the mod./fast action is better for an all-purpose rod, and the reel seat is more forgiving.
St. Croix Imperial fly rods
2012-10-25T09:58:2810/25/2012 9:58:28 AM
out of 5 stars
Buy It!
2012-10-25T09:57:3410/25/2012 9:57:34 AM
out of 5 stars
Good Rod
2012-10-25T09:55:4710/25/2012 9:55:47 AM
out of 5 stars
Very well built...Great Company...Too Stiff!
2012-10-25T09:54:3710/25/2012 9:54:37 AM
out of 5 stars
Great rod!
2012-10-25T09:52:1710/25/2012 9:52:17 AM
out of 5 stars