St. Croix Connect 9' 7-Weight Fly Rod & Reel Outfit | Smallmouth Bass & Large Trout

The St. Croix Connect 9' 7-weight fly rod is a versatile fly fishing outfit for anglers who want the extra power needed for smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, pike, steelhead, and larger trout. The moderate-fast action provides plenty of power for casting larger flies and handling wind while still giving you good control and accuracy. It is an excellent all-around 7-weight for bass fishing, larger rivers, and a variety of freshwater applications.

The St. Croix Connect CO790-4 is a 9' 7-weight, 4-piece fly rod with a smooth moderate-fast action. It has plenty of backbone for casting poppers, streamers, deer hair bugs, and nymphs up to size 4. The 9' length provides good reach and line control for mending, streamer fishing, and working larger rivers, while the 4-piece construction makes the rod easy to transport and store.

This is the same 7-weight setup we recommend and use for smallmouth bass fishing on the Shenandoah River, including our Summer On-the-Stream Fly Fishing Schools and guided trips. A 7-weight is my personal choice for bass fishing throughout the East Coast because it gives me the power to cast larger bass flies while still being comfortable to fish throughout the day.

Why Choose the St. Croix Connect 9' 7-Weight?

• Smallmouth Bass: An excellent choice for casting larger bass flies, poppers, streamers, and deer hair bugs on rivers such as the Shenandoah.
• Moderate-Fast Action: Provides the power needed for larger flies and windy conditions while maintaining a smooth, easy casting feel.
• 9' Length: Provides good reach and line control for mending, streamer fishing, and working larger rivers.
• Versatile 7-Weight: Well suited for smallmouth and largemouth bass, pike, steelhead, larger trout, and light saltwater fishing.
• 4-Piece Construction: Makes the rod convenient to transport and store for fishing trips and travel.
• 5-Year Warranty: Backed by St. Croix's 5-year warranty.

Complete Fly Rod & Reel Outfit Includes

• St. Croix Connect CO790-4: 9' 7-weight, 4-piece fly rod with rod case and 5-year warranty
• Orvis Clearwater IV Fly Reel: Dark Pine
• Scientific Anglers Air Cel: WF-7-F floating fly line in Yellow
• Backing: High-quality fly line backing

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.

Technical Specifications

St. Croix Connect 9' 7-Weight Smallmouth Bass & Trout Fishing

The St. Croix Connect 9' 7-weight fly rod outfit is an excellent choice when you want one versatile setup for smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, pike, and larger trout. It is particularly well suited for smallmouth bass fishing on the Shenandoah River, where the 7-weight provides the power needed to cast larger flies while remaining comfortable for a full day of fishing.