St. Croix Connect 5-Weight Fly Rod Outfit | Versatile Trout Fly Fishing

The St. Croix Connect 5-weight fly rod is a versatile medium-fast action rod for anglers who want one trout rod that can handle a wide variety of fishing conditions. Whether you're casting to rising trout on the Yellowstone, fishing Rocky Mountain freestone rivers, Eastern rivers in the Shenandoah Valley, Mid-Atlantic tailwaters, or the Catskills and Adirondacks, the Connect provides the power, accuracy, and line control you need.

The Connect 5-weight works especially well for dry flies with a dropper, light nymph rigs, and streamers. Its medium-fast action loads easily for shorter casts while providing enough power for longer casts, mending line, and casting into the wind. Available in 8'6" or 9', both models are 4-piece rods that are easy to transport and well suited for everyday trout fishing.

Why Choose the St. Croix Connect 5-Weight?

• Versatile Trout Rod: A good all-around 5-weight for dry flies, dry-dropper rigs, nymphs, and streamers.
• Medium-Fast Action: Loads easily at shorter distances while providing the power needed for longer casts and windy conditions.
• Two Length Options: Choose the 8'6" for a little more maneuverability or the 9' for additional reach, line control, and mending ability.
• Wide Range of Trout Water: Well suited for western rivers, Eastern trout streams, spring creeks, and Mid-Atlantic tailwaters.
• Travel Friendly: Both models are 4-piece rods and include a protective rod tube and cloth rod bag.
• 5-Year Warranty: Backed by St. Croix's 5-year warranty.

Complete Fly Rod & Reel Outfit Includes

• St. Croix Connect: Choose 8'6" or 9', 5-weight, 4-piece fly rod with rod tube and cloth rod bag
• Orvis Clearwater III: Fly reel available in Charcoal Gray, Black, or Dark Pine
• Scientific Anglers Air Cel: WF-5-F floating fly line
• Backing: Fly line backing, professionally installed

Free Custom Shop Rigging

We provide free professional spooling so your fly rod and reel outfit is ready to fish when it arrives.

How to Order: Please select your Reeling Hand preference.

Reeling Hand: Select the hand you use to crank the fly reel. The other hand will hold the rod. Choose Left or Right.

If you plan to put the fly line on the reel yourself after your outfit arrives, select “No Line on My Reel.” We will ship the reel, fly line, and backing separately, without the line or backing being spooled onto the reel.

Orvis Reel Color: Select the Orvis Clearwater III, Charcoal Gray, Black, or Dark Pine.

St. Croix Connect 5-Weight Trout Fishing

The St. Croix Connect 5-weight fly rod outfit is a dependable choice when you want one setup for a variety of trout fishing. The 8'6" and 9' models both provide the versatility to fish dry flies, nymphs, and streamers on trout waters from the Shenandoah Valley to the Rocky Mountains.