St.Croix Evos 890-4 Fly Rod - 9'0" 8wt. 4pc - CLOSEOUT

Evos challenges the status quo of traditional fly rod design and sets the bar for multi-technique performance. Powered by a next-level carbon fiber matrix and exclusive MITO® Graphene technology, Evos’ refined actions are exceptionally responsive through a wide range of casting distances, insanely accurate, and provide the perfect marriage of punch and precision. Fast enough to deliver infinite lifting capability, mesmerizing loop stability, and maximum line speed for challenging conditions, Evos balances speed and power with intimate feel and feedback ideal for technical situations that demand perfect presentation.

Technology

• Advanced materials matrix consisting of ultra-high-modulus/high-strain SCVI carbon, high-modulus SCIV carbon, and premium-quality SCII carbon
• Mito Graphene unlocks the power of hybrid polymer materials and delivers radical hoop strength, optimized loop stability, and absolute accuracy
• Integrated Poly Curve (IPC) mandrel tooling provides improved energy transfer, increased strength, and mega-efficient rod recovery
• Advanced Reinforcing Technology (ART) adds a magnitude of 10X strength with virtually no increase in blank diameter or weight
• Fortified Resin System (FRS) boosts blank strength by 33% over standard resins and curing methods
• Reinforced Slim Profile Ferrule (SPF) design adds herculean strength with minimal added weight
• Action: Fast
• Color: Tactical Grey - Matte Finish

Features

• Recoil single-foot guides [#4wt. - #6wt.]
• Recoil snake guides [#7wt. - #8wt.]
• Cerecoil stripper guides
• Hook-keeper
• Modified micro full wells flor-grade cork handle [#4wt. - #6wt.]
• Modified full wells flor-grade cork handle [#7wt. - #8wt.]
• Uplocking, machined-aluminum reel seat with walnut insert [#4wt. - #5wt.]
• Uplocking, machined-aluminum reel seat [#6wt. - #8wt.]
• Micro fighting butt with composite end cap [#4wt. - #6wt.]
• Fighting butt with composite end cap [#7wt. - #8wt.]
• Aluminum rod tube with rod sock
• 15-year transferable warranty
• Designed and precision crafted in Park Falls, WI.

Models

1. EV486-4 - Handle 1 - The Evos 486-4 is the ideal rod for smaller rivers and spring creeks where driving accurate casts into tight casting windows is critical for success.
2. EV490-4 - Handle 1 - The Evos 490-4 is perfectly suited for any technical, light-line fishing situation where perfect presentation is paramount.
3. EV4100-4 - Handle 2 - The Evos 4100-4 is ideal for any light-line fishing situation that demands distance and control. The longer length delivers a true tactical advantage when nymphing or fishing vertical stillwater presentations.
4. EV586-4 - Handle 1 - The Evos 586-4 delivers maximum power and absolute accuracy. It’s the perfect tool for chucking wind-resistant foam bugs to the tightest of targets.
5. EV590-4 - Handle 1 - The Evos 590-4 delivers maximum versatility and absolute accuracy. It’s the ideal rod for handling dry/dropper combos, light streamers, and indicator rigs with ease, but still possesses enough feel and feedback for downshifting to technical dry fly presentations.
6. EV596-4 - Handle 2 - The Evos 596-4 is the ideal tool for any fishing situation that demands distance and control. Take it to the lake and rip buggers across the shoals or fish it with a deep indy rig when you need to depth charge the river in runoff.
7. EV5100-4 - Handle 2 - The Evos 5100-4 provides complete control when distance and lifting capability are critical for success. It’s the ideal stick for fishing heavy indicator rigs in a river environment, or long leader chironomid set ups for deep water stillwater situations.
8. EV690-4 - Handle 2 - The Evos 690-4 packs some punch and is the tool of choice for commanding the water with large dry/dropper rigs, heavy indicator set-ups, and small-to-medium-sized streamers.
9. EV696-4 - Handle 2 - The Evos 696-4 is the perfect rod choice for situations that demand lifting power and control at distance. It’s the ideal stick for heavy lifting tasks on stillwaters or larger rivers.
10. EV6100-4 - Handle 2 - The Evos 6100-4 solves any angling equation that requires distance and control. It’s the ideal stick for chasing super-sized trout on large rivers and lakes.
11. EV790-4 - Handle 3 - The Evos 790-4 packs plenty of power for chasing carnivorous critters. It’s the ideal tool for fishing and casting larger flies with a multitude of fly line densities.
12. EV796-4 - Handle 3 - Traditionally known as a light steelhead size the 796-4 can handle big wind and big fish.
13. EV7100-4 - Handle 3 - The Evos 7100-4 is the perfect tool for delivering and fishing heavy indicator rigs or substantial streamers for Alaskan-sized trout, steelhead, and salmon.
14. EV890-4 - Handle 3 - The Evos 890-4 is the big gun of the Evos freshwater family. A powerful fast-action taper capable of handling large flies and a wide range of fly line densities makes it the perfect stick for chasing everything from super-sized trout to behemoth bass.
15. EV896-4 - Handle 3 - Big flies, big wind, big water!
16. EV8100-4 - Handle 3 - The Evos 8100-4 delivers complete control when distance is the key to success. This powerful rod is ideal for fishing and casting heavy indicator rigs or substantial streamers for Alaskan-sized trout, steelhead, and salmon. It can also play double duty for chasing stripers from the beach.