GXR Lite
Mid-tier ultralight/light spinning series for panfish and trout, SCII graphite, GXR combo system
- Models
- 5
- Length
- 6.0'–7.0'
- Price
- $200–$210
- Type
- Spinning
Entry point into St. Croix's GXR combo system for ultralight and light-line applications, released in 2025 paired with 2000-size SEVIIN GXR reels. Target angler is the panfish or trout fisherman who wants a branded, matched combo with legitimate St. Croix blank quality without the $400+ investment of the Legend Elite Panfish series. Techniques covered: small jigs, spinners, micro-crankbaits, and light live bait for bluegill, crappie, perch, and stream trout.
Blanks are SCII carbon fiber with Fortified Resin System, the same mid-grade graphite used in the GXR Walleye series. Guide rings are aluminum oxide in stainless steel frames (not titanium-frame Torzite as in the Legend Elite). Nylon reel seat on most models. Handle is premium-grade cork with EVA accents. The series includes both 1-piece and 2-piece options. The matched 2000-size reels feature 8+1 bearings and 6.2:1 gearing, sized appropriately for 2–8 lb line applications.
Five spinning models, no casting. Power is strictly UL or L; fast or extra-fast action throughout. Length range is 6' to 7'. Two models at 6' (1-piece and 2-piece in UL/F), one at 6'4" (L/F, 2-piece), one at 6'9" (UL/F, 1-piece), and one at 7' (L/XF, 1-piece). The 2-piece models (GXRS60ULF2-C, GXRS64LF2-C) are packable combo options; the 1-piece rods favor sensitivity. The 7' L/XF (GXRS70LXF-C) is the series distance and reach rod.
Deeper Dive
A closer look at notable models.
Two-piece version of the base 6' UL model. Travel-friendly for anglers who fish multiple locations; specs are identical to the 1-piece GXRS60ULF-C.
The only 2-piece L-power model. Slightly heavier line range (4–8 lb) and lure ceiling (1/4 oz) makes this the most versatile packable option, handles trout spinners and larger panfish jigs equally.
Longest model with XF action; the distance and reach option for dock or bank fishing where casting range with small lures matters. XF tip improves hook-set speed on biting panfish.
Rods in this series
| Model | Length | Power | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| GXRS60ULF-C | 6' | UL | $200 |
| GXRS60ULF2-C | 6' | UL | $210 |
| GXRS64LF2-C | 6'4" | L | $205 |
| GXRS69ULF-C | 6'9" | UL | $205 |
| GXRS70LXF-C | 7' | L | $210 |