All-New St. Croix Onchor Salmon & Steelhead Rods Available September 1!
Premium and comprehensive Onchor series expands to 30 distinct models
to support any salmon and steelhead presentation or technique
From Alaska and the Pacific Northwest to the Great Lakes, the appeal of hooking and landing a powerful salmon or steelhead is only exceeded by the number of diverse ways these large, hard-fighting anadromous species are targeted by anglers. Each species is unique, exhibiting its own patterns and preferences with respect to habitat, forage, feeding, and spawning, and each changes and takes on additional distinct habits once it moves from the ocean or Great Lake into its natal river or stream.
For these reasons, salmon and steelhead anglers require an equally diverse offering of rods and tackle optimized not only for different trolling techniques, but for other specialized presentations like drifting; hovering; jigging; casting plugs, spinners, and spoons; back trolling; and float fishing, to name a few. Driven by its mission to provide all anglers with the upper hand, St. Croix Rod introduced the Onchor Series of salmon and steelhead trolling rods last year. Designed and handcrafted to help anglers master the full gamut of torturous trolling techniques used to target heavy, hard-pulling salmon and steelhead, St. Croix Onchor Series Salmon and Steelhead trolling rods were conceived in the Pacific Northwest for the benefit of salmon trollers everywhere. Four Onchor trolling models were released featuring proven St. Croix technologies like IPC (Integrated Poly Curve), FRS (Fortified Resin System), and ART (Advanced Reinforcing Technology), combined with all-new carbon-fiber grips and hybrid SCIII carbon fiber and linear S-Glass blank designs. These exceptionally strong and durable trolling-model rods are built on requisite moderate, parabolic actions that remain surprisingly light in the hand. Onchor Expands From Four to 30 Models for 2024 New for 2024, Onchor expands from four trolling models to encompass a total of 30 models, including six trolling models, two center pin models, 14 spinning models, and eight casting models, each distinctly optimized to give anglers the edge in any presentation.  The two new trolling models a 9 medium power, moderate action (ONCC90MM2) and a 106 extra-heavy power, moderate action (ONCC106XHM2) feature the same SCIII carbon / Linear S-Glass hybrid blank technology found on last years trolling models, offering a premium combination of light-in-the-hand feel, extreme durability, and soft and forgiving parabolic action. All other rods in the expansive Onchor Series feature the proven performance of crisp, light, strong, and sensitive SCIII carbon construction.
Onchors components and handle designs continue the theme of lightweight performance with uncompromising durability. Rigid, double-foot stainless-steel guides with hardwearing aluminum oxide rings support trouble-free line management with diverse lines, from monofilament and braid to lead-core.
Lightweight and ergonomic nylon reel seats incorporate strong nylon and stainless-steel locking nuts and merge seamlessly with an angler-friendly handle design with a generous foregrip. Handles on trolling and boat-rod models are crafted from lightweight and durable carbon fiber thats easy to grip, slides in and out of rod holders well, and is fast and simple to clean at the end of the day. Carbon handles are terminated with a comfortable and resilient non-marring rubber butt cap. In-hand spinning, casting, and centerpin models feature premium, full-cork handles.
New St. Croix Onchor Salmon & Steelhead Series Features
- Premium SCIII carbon fiber blanks matched with Fortified Resin System (FRS) technology for maximum power, strength, and durability with significantly reduced weight
- Hybrid SCIII carbon fiber / linear S-glass blanks on trolling models, matched with Fortified Resin System (FRS) for increased strength and durability
- Integrated Poly Curve® (IPC®) mandrel technology
- Advanced Reinforcing TechnologyTM (ARTTM)
- Ultra durable, rigid stainless-steel guides with aluminum oxide rings
- Ergonomic nylon reel seat with nylon & stainless-steel locking nuts
- Ultra-durable carbon fiber and nylon handle with rubber butt cap on select trolling and boat models
- Premium-grade full cork handles on in-hand casting, spinning and center pin models
- Distinctive Jasper Stone finish
- Five-year warranty backed by St. Croix Superstar Service
- Designed in Park Falls, Wisconsin, USA and handcrafted in North America (Fresnillo, Mexico)
- Retail price $200 to $320
- ONCP110LM2-CP 110, light power, moderate action, 2-pc., centerpin / Retail $250
- ONCP130MLM2-CP 130, medium-light power, moderate action, 2-pc., center pin / Retail $250
 
- ONCS710MF 710, medium power, fast action, spinning, carbon handle / Retail $200
- ONFCS86MF2 86, medium power, fast action, 2-pc., spinning, cork handle / Retail $210
- ONFCS86MHF2 86, medium-heavy power, fast action, 2-pc., spinning, cork handle / Retail $210
- ONFCS86HF2 86, heavy power, fast action, 2-pc., spinning, cork handle / Retail $210
- ONFCS90LM2 90, light power, moderate action, 2-pc., spinning, cork handle / Retail $220
- ONFCS90MLF2 90, medium-light power, fast action, 2-pc., spinning, cork handle / Retail $220
- ONFCS90MF2 90, medium power, fast action, 2-pc., spinning, cork handle / Retail $220
- ONCS90MHF2 90, medium-heavy power, fast action, 2-pc., spinning, carbon handle / Retail $220
- ONCS96MLF2 96, medium-light power, fast action, 2-pc., spinning, cork handle / Retail $230
- ONCS96MF2 96, medium power, fast action, 2-pc., spinning, carbon handle / Retail $230
- ONCS96MHF2 96, medium-heavy power, fast action, 2-pc., spinning, carbon handle / Retail $230
- ONFCS106ULS2 106, ultra-light power, slow action, 2-pc., spinning, cork handle / Retail $240
- ONFCS106MLF2 106, medium-light power, fast action, 2-pc., spinning, cork handle / Retail $240
- ONFCS106MF2 106, medium power, fast action, 2-pc., spinning, cork handle / Retail $240
- ONCC711MHF 711, medium-heavy power, fast action, casting, carbon handle / Retail $220
- ONFCC86MF2 86, medium power, fast action, 2-pc., casting, cork handle / Retail $230
- ONFCC90MLF2 90, medium-light power, fast action, 2-pc., casting, cork handle / Retail $230
- ONCC90MF2 90, medium power, fast action, 2-pc., casting, carbon handle / Retail $230
- ONCC96MF2 96, medium power, fast action, 2-pc., casting, carbon handle / Retail $230
- ONCC96MHF2 96, medium-heavy power, fast action, 2-pc., casting, carbon handle / Retail $230
- ONFCC106MLF2 106, medium-light power, fast action, 2-pc., casting, cork handle / Retail $250
- ONCC106MF2 106, medium power, fast action, 2-pc., casting, carbon handle / Retail $250
- ONCC90MM2 90, medium-power, moderate action, 2-pc., conventional / Retail $300
- ONCC90MHM2* 90, medium-heavy power, moderate action, 2-pc., conventional / Retail $300
- ONCC96HM2* 96, heavy power, moderate action, 2-pc., conventional / Retail $300
- ONCC96XHM2* 96, extra-heavy power, moderate action, 2-pc., conventional / Retail $300
- ONCC106HM2* 106, heavy power, moderate action, 2-pc., conventional / Retail $310
- ONCC106XHM2 106, extra-heavy power, moderate action, 2-pc., conventional / Retail $320
* Introduced in 2023
Designed in Park Falls, Wisconsin, USA and handcrafted with pride in North America, Onchor rods are engineered to withstand the significant rigors of salmon and steelhead fishing while elevating the unforgettable experience of fighting these beautiful and powerful fish once theyre hooked up. Combining uncompromising strength and durability with exceptional ergonomics, optimized lengths, powers and actions, and a light-in-the-hand feel, all-new Onchor Salmon and Steelhead rods are available for purchase at St. Croix dealers worldwide and online at stcroixrods.com right now.
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