Bass X

The St. Croix Bass X is an entry-level bass rod made for recreational and developing tournament anglers who want domestic manufacturing and brand-name construction at a sub-$150 price point. The series covers technique-specific bass fishing from finesse light line presentations through big-bait applications up to 3 oz, making it a functional single-brand option for anglers rigging multiple rods. Blanks are built on St. Croix's SCII mid-modulus graphite with the Fortified Resin System (FRS), which keeps carbon fiber alignment consistent under load.

Guide trains use a hybrid of SeaGuide aluminum oxide and Atlas Performance stainless steel frames, a braid-compatible configuration that reduces weight and guide noise. Handles are premium cork with EVA butt sections; reel seats are nylon with EVA locking nuts. Construction is done in Park Falls, Wisconsin. The 14-model lineup (10 casting, 4 spinning) covers lengths from 6'6" to 7'11". Casting models span M to H power in Fast, Extra-Fast, Moderate-Fast, and Moderate actions to address specific technique niches, jigs, cranks, swimbaits, flipping, and general presentations.

The four spinning models at 6'8"–7'1" in ML through MH handle finesse work from drop-shot to Ned rig and medium-weight presentations. Actions range from XF down to M to match lure behavior.