St. Croix Physyx Spinning Rod - Bass-focused. Tech-forward. Premium. Buy if you are seeking high-performance technique-specific tournament-grade bass rods with carbon TRIGON handles and reel seats and premium componentry. Blank: SCIV+ super high modulus next-generation carbon fiber blank Reel Seat: carbon fiber Guides: silicon carbide rings with titanium frames Trigon handle: carbon fiber with high tactile TPU Made in the USA