Fishing Rod Database

Victory

US-made mid-tier bass rod on SCIII+ hybrid carbon, spanning power techniques to finesse spinning.

Models
22
Length
6.7'–7.9'
Price
$210–$295
Type
Casting / Spinning

The Victory is St. Croix's mid-tier American-made bass rod, based on SCIII+ high-modulus hybrid carbon fiber with Fortified Resin System (FRS) technology. SCIII+ combines properties of their SCIII and SCVI blanks to deliver reduced weight while maintaining strength. The series fits anglers who want US-made construction at or under the $200 price point, with technique-specific models across casting and spinning. It carries a 15-year warranty. Components include Fuji Concept O guides with deep-press inserts for braid compatibility, split-grip cork handles, and IPC tooling for smooth action transitions.

The Victory sits between the entry-level Mojo Bass and the upper-tier Legend Tournament Bass in the St. Croix freshwater stack. It is handcrafted in Park Falls, Wisconsin. The series skews toward longer, heavier casting models suited to power techniques, with spinning models concentrating in the XF and MF action range for finesse work. The 22-model lineup covers 6'8"–7'11" in 14 casting and 8 spinning configurations. Casting models run M through XH power, with actions from M to XF. Notable for including extra-fast variants on H/XH blanks for heavy-cover flipping and pitching.

Spinning models are 6'8"–7'10" concentrated in ML–MH power with XF and MF actions for drop shot, Ned rig, and finesse techniques. The three 7'10" models (two casting, one spinning) are the longest in the lineup and address big-water techniques requiring maximum casting range.


Deeper Dive

A closer look at notable models.

VTC68MXF Casting · 6'8" · M · XF action

Shorter casting model at 6'8" M/XF. Serves topwater and reaction baits on medium line where a shorter lever provides more snap on surface walk-the-dog presentations and short-distance pitching.

VTC72HM Casting · 7'2" · H · M action

H power with medium action addresses deep-diving crankbaits. The moderate load arc keeps trebles pinned during the fight and allows the rod to load properly on a long-line crank retrieve.

VTC710XHF Casting · 7'10" · XH · F action

XH with line to 80lb and lure to 5oz is the heavy-cover punching and big swimbait rod in the lineup. The 7'10" length maximizes leverage for pulling fish out of matted vegetation or working large paddle-tail swimmers.

VTS710MLXF Spinning · 7'10" · ML · XF action

Longest spinning model at 7'10" ML/XF, designed for long-distance finesse. Drop shot and Ned rig at extended range on clear-water fisheries where staying away from fish is critical to success.


Rods in this series

Model Length Power Price
VTS68MXF 6'8" M $210
VTC68MXF 6'8" M $230
VTS610MLXF 6'10" ML $210
VTC71MHF 7'1" MH Buy on Amazon
VTS71MF 7'1" M $220
VTS71MHF 7'1" MH $220
VTC72MHM 7'2" MH Buy on Amazon
VTC72MHMF 7'2" MH $220
VTC72HM 7'2" H Buy on Amazon
VTS73MXF 7'3" M $230
VTC73HMF 7'3" H Buy on Amazon
VTC73HXF 7'3" H Buy on Amazon
VTC73MHF 7'3" MH Buy on Amazon
VTS73MLXF 7'3" ML $230
VTC74HF 7'4" H Buy on Amazon
VTC75MHF 7'5" MH Buy on Amazon
VTC76HMF 7'6" H Buy on Amazon
VTS710MMF 7'10" M $230
VTC710XHF 7'10" XH Buy on Amazon
VTC710HF 7'10" H $285
VTS710MLXF 7'10" ML $230
VTC711HMF 7'11" H $265