St. Croix has completely redesigned its versatile Avid Series® Rods using Integrated Poly Curve® (IPC) Tooling Technology and premium, high-modulus SCII graphite. This IPC® technology creates tapers with a continuous curve from tip to butt that result in stronger rods and actions that produce smooth, powerful casting strokes and precise line control. These rods have Fuji® Alconite stripper guides with black frames and hard chrome guides and premium cork handles. All Avid Rods come with a 1,000-denier nylon-covered rod case with a divided polypropylene liner. Made in the USA and backed by St. Croix's lifetime limited warranty.