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St. Croix GXRS Bass System

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A bass-focused St. Croix spinning rod-and-reel system pairing an SCII carbon-fiber rod with a SEVIIN spinning reel. The GXRS range includes technique-specific, one- and two-piece configurations.

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Key features

Matched St. Croix and SEVIIN system

The rod and spinning reel are offered together as a technique-focused bass combo.

SCII Carbon Fiber Blank

GXR systems use St. Croix SCII carbon-fiber blanks as the rod platform.

SCII carbon construction with FRS

SCII blank construction uses St. Croix’s Fortified Resin System, designed to maintain fiber alignment during loading.

Fortified Resin System

St. Croix's resin and curing system is designed to keep fibers aligned and increase blank strength.

Matched SEVIIN Spinning Reel

GXRS spinning systems pair the rod with a purpose-matched SEVIIN spinning reel.

Split cork grips

Premium-grade cork split grips and EVA trim provide a traditional handle layout.

Two-piece source-owned configuration

The contributor’s GXRS71MF2-C Stickbait 2 option separates into two rod sections. This statement applies only to that source-owned option.

8+1 Spinning Bearing System

Current GXR spinning reel uses eight ball bearings plus one roller bearing.

Premium Cork Split-Grip Handle

System rods use premium-grade cork handles with split-grip architecture.

Specifications

Rod Construction

Rod Blank Material
SCII carbon fiber
Guide Ring Materials
Stainless steel + aluminum oxide
Handle Material
Premium-grade cork

Specifications

Source-owned commerce model
GXRS71MF2-C
Rod length
7 ft 1 in
Rod power
Medium
Rod action
Fast
Rod sections
2 pieces
Line rating
6–20 lb
Lure rating
3/16–5/8 oz
Technique
Stickbait 2
Spinning gear ratio
5.1:1
Spinning ball bearings
8 bearings
Roller bearings
1 bearing
Source-owned variant UPC
780647115205

Reel

Spinning Reel Body
Carbon fiber
Spinning Bearings
8 ball + 1 roller

Warranty

Warranty
5-year rod / 1-year reel

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Materials
SCII carbon-fiber blank; stainless-steel guide frames with stainless-steel and aluminum-oxide ring materials; nylon reel seat and primary nut with stainless-steel secondary nut; premium cork grips; aluminum spinning-reel body and braid-ready spool; steel main shaft; EVA reel grip.

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