From St. Croix:
PARK FALLS, WIS. (July 8, 2025) – Moses and Merlin had staffs. Cronus had a scythe, Poseidon had a trident, and Athena had a rod. These mystical objects all wielded great powers and were not just tools. Each was an extension of its carrier’s essence, implementing and executing their will with ease, power, and precision.
Fly rods may not contain actual magic, witchcraft, or divine power, but here at St. Croix Fly, we do believe they should maximize abilities and elevate experiences. In other words, help implement and execute the will of the caster with ease, power, and precision.
St. Croix LEGEND ELITE and LEGEND ELITE SALT rods are back for 2026. Designed and precision crafted with the objective of helping all anglers rule their water, these all-new fly rods are rolled on the original angler-favorite LE and LE Salt mandrels, but have been completely updated with new materials, technologies, and componentry for new levels of sizzling St. Croix performance.
Designed for you and anyone else in your boat, new-for-2026 LEGEND ELITE #3 through #8 all-water rods deliver even more dutiful power, control, and satisfying lightweight performance. Medium-fast with loads of feel, refined and responsive LEGEND ELITE tapers are distinct across all 12 models to deliver technique-specific performance. Whether dropping a #22 trico on a six-inch seam or swinging an intruder past a far-bank boulder, LEGEND ELITE comes standard with inspiring made-in-the-USA St. Croix performance backed by a 15-year warranty… no extra charge for smiles, and high fives.
LEGEND ELITE TECHNOLOGY GROUP
- Advanced materials matrix consisting of high-modulus high-strain SCIV and SCIII carbons
- Integrated Poly Curve (IPC) mandrel tooling provides improved energy transfer, increased strength, and mega-efficient rod recovery
- Advanced Reinforcing Technology (ART) utilizes an exotic carbon fiber scrim that adds a magnitude of strength (10x) with virtually no increase in blank diameter or weight. ART significantly increases hoop strength and reduces ovaling under severe loads while also supporting Slim-Profile Ferrule (SPF) design
- Fortified Resin System (FRS) technology combines a fortified super resin with computer-operated curing ovens delivering precise temperature and time management throughout all stages of blank curing. FRS prevents microbuckling, keeping carbon fibers in alignment and resulting in blanks tested to be 33% stronger than those built with standard resins and curing methods
- Taper Enhancement Technology (TET) incorporates precision-cut, curved blank patterns from state-of-the-art computer pattern-cutting machines. Curved TET patterns fit and lay up more precisely on IPC mandrels, resulting in stronger and more consistent actions with improved feel
- Slim-Profile Ferrule (SPF) design adds herculean strength with minimal added weight
LEGEND ELITE FEATURES
- Hard chrome snake guides
- Double-foot hard chrome Fuji SiC stripper guides
- Hook Keeper
- Snub nose (379-4 through 480-4), micro full wells (490-4 through 6100-4), or full wells (790-4 through 8100-4) super-grade cork handle with cork-rubber accents
- Tapered super-grade cork fighting butt with cork-rubber accents (.5”on 4100-4, 5100-4, 690-4, and 6100-4 models, and 1” on 790-4 through 8100-4 models)
- Custom uplocking, machined aluminum reel seat (all models) with rosewood inserts (379-4, 480-4, 490-4, and 590-4 models)
- Aluminum rod tube with rod sock
- 15-year warranty
- Designed and precision-crafted in Park Falls, Wisconsin, USA
LEGEND ELITE MODELS
- FLE379-4 / 3-weight, 7’9”, 4-piece, medium-fast action / Retail $595
- FLE480-4 / 4-weight, 8’, 4-piece, medium-fast action / Retail $595
- FLE490-4 / 4-weight, 9’, 4-piece, medium-fast action / Retail $595
- FLE4100-4 / 4-weight, 10’, 4-piece, medium-fast action / Retail $595
- FLE590-4 / 5-weight, 9’, 4-piece, medium-fast action / Retail $595
- FLE5100-4 / 5-weight, 10’, 4-piece, medium-fast action / Retail $595
- FLE690-4 / 6-weight, 9’, 4-piece, fast action / MSRP: $595
- FLE6100-4 / 6-weight, 10’, 4-piece, fast action / MSRP: $595
- FLE790-4 / 7-weight, 9’, 4-piece, fast action / MSRP: $595
- FLE7100-4 / 7-weight, 10’, 4-piece, fast action / MSRP: $595
- FLE890-4 / 8-weight, 9’, 4-piece, fast action / MSRP: $595
- FLE8100-4 / 8-weight, 10’, 4-piece, fast action / MSRP: $595
Whether you live and work along the coast or it’s where your travels take you, saltwater fly fishing never gets old. The ocean is where new experiences happen daily – on windy flats, tide-flooded mangroves, estuaries and passes, or glassy offshore waters.
Encompassing six models in #7 through #12 weights, LEGEND ELITE SALT is designed to maximize opportunity for all saltwater anglers via powerful and accurate fast-action tapers that are as satisfying to cast as they are to own. Engineered and precision-crafted with all top St. Croix technologies, LEGEND ELITE SALT rods begin with an all-new matrix of premium SCIV and SCIII carbon materials. This means lighter and more responsive blanks with reduced swing weights and improved balance without sacrifice to strength or power. Coupling its highly refined actions with premium ergonomics and aesthetics, LEGEND ELITE SALT capitalizes on opportunity with fast-with-feel performance in any saltwater arena.
LEGEND ELITE SALT TECHNOLOGY GROUP
- Advanced materials matrix consisting of high-modulus high-strain SCIV and SCIII carbons
- Integrated Poly Curve (IPC) mandrel tooling provides improved energy transfer, increased strength, and mega-efficient rod recovery
- Advanced Reinforcing Technology (ART) utilizes an exotic carbon fiber scrim that adds a magnitude of strength (10x) with virtually no increase in blank diameter or weight. ART significantly increases hoop strength and reduces ovaling under severe loads while also supporting Slim-Profile Ferrule (SPF) design
- Fortified Resin System (FRS) technology combines a fortified super resin with computer-operated curing ovens delivering precise temperature and time management throughout all stages of blank curing. FRS prevents microbuckling, keeping carbon fibers in alignment and resulting in blanks tested to be 33% stronger than those built with standard resins and curing methods
- Taper Enhancement Technology (TET) incorporates precision-cut, curved blank patterns from state-of-the-art computer pattern-cutting machines. Curved TET patterns fit and lay up more precisely on IPC mandrels, resulting in stronger and more consistent actions with improved feel
- Slim-Profile Ferrule (SPF) design adds herculean strength with minimal added weight
LEGEND ELITE SALT FEATURES
- Hard chrome snake guides
- Double-foot SiC hard chrome stripper guides
- Full wells super-grade cork handle with cork-rubber accents
- 1 “ contoured super-grade cork fighting butt with cork-rubber accents (790-4 through 990-4)
- Oversized super-grade cork fighting butt with cork-rubber accents (1090-4 through 1290-4)
- Custom uplocking, machined aluminum reel seat
- Aluminum rod tube with rod sock
- 15-year warranty
- Designed and precision-crafted in Park Falls, Wisconsin, USA
LEGEND ELITE SALT MODELS
- SLE790-4 / 7-weight, 9’, 4-piece, fast action / Retail $650
- SLE890-4 / 8-weight, 9’, 4-piece, fast action / Retail $650
- SLE990-4 / 9-weight, 9’, 4-piece, fast action / Retail $650
- SLE1090-4 / 10-weight, 9’, 4-piece, fast action / Retail $650
- SLE1190-4 / 11-weight, 9’, 4-piece, fast action / Retail $650
- SLE1290-4 / 12-weight, 9’, 4-piece, fast action / Retail $650
Rule your water by making every shot count. Back for 2026 better than ever, LEGEND ELITE and LEGEND ELITE SALT fly rods don’t possess witchcraft or divine energy; they just feel and perform like they do, courtesy of more than seven decades of continual innovation, rod-design expertise, and American-manufacturing excellence.
New-for-2026 LEGEND ELITE and LEGEND ELITE SALT Series rods will be introduced this month at ICAST 2025. See them both in the St. Croix Booth #2223 and the ICAST Fly Shop, as well as LEGEND ELITE in the Fly Rod category of the ICAST 2025 New Product Showcase. LEGEND ELITE will be available to anglers and authorized St. Croix specialty fly retailers on or about September 1. LEGEND ELITE SALT will follow on or about November 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.