St. Croix Imperial 7'6" 4-Weight Fly Rod & Reel Outfit | Small Stream Trout

A Versatile 4-Weight for Small to Medium Trout Streams

I really like the St. Croix Imperial 7'6" 4-weight fly rod for small to medium-sized trout streams. The 7'6" length is a great compromise—it is short enough to work comfortably around brush and overhanging trees on mountain streams, but still gives you enough reach and line control when you're fishing somewhat larger water. It is an excellent choice for native brook trout streams in the Shenandoah Mountains and for small trout streams throughout the East and West.

The St. Croix Imperial IU764.4 is a fast-action, American-handcrafted fly rod built with high-modulus SCIV carbon. I find it has a crisp, responsive feel that makes accurate short casts easy while still giving you enough power when you need a longer cast or have to deal with wind. The 4-piece design also makes it an excellent fly rod for hiking, backpacking, and traveling to remote trout streams.

Why This Outfit Excels

• Excellent Small Stream Length: The 7'6" length provides a good balance of maneuverability, reach, and line control for small and medium trout streams.
• Native Brook Trout: An excellent choice for fishing mountain streams for native brook trout, particularly in tight, brush-lined water.
• Fast-Action Performance: The responsive SCIV carbon blank produces tight loops, accurate presentations, and plenty of power when casting into the wind.
• Travel Ready: The 4-piece design is easy to carry while hiking or backpacking into remote trout water and packs conveniently for travel.
• American Handcrafted: The Imperial is handcrafted in the USA and backed by St. Croix's 15-year transferable warranty.

Complete Fly Rod & Reel Outfit Includes

• St. Croix Imperial IU764.4: 7'6" 4-weight, 4-piece fly rod with protective rod case
• Orvis Clearwater II Large Arbor Reel: Charcoal Gray
• Scientific Anglers Frequency Boost: WF-4-F fly line
• Backing: 20 lb high-performance Dacron, professionally installed

Fly Rod Features

• Lightweight, fast-action SCIV carbon construction
• Premium-grade cork handle
• Slim-profile ferrules for smooth power transfer
• 3D stripper guides with aluminum-oxide rings
• Hook keeper
• Rugged rod case with handle and divided polypropylene liner
• 15-year transferable warranty backed by St. Croix Superstar Service
• Handcrafted in the USA

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 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

If you're looking for a 7'6" 4-weight fly rod outfit for small stream trout fishing, the St. Croix Imperial IU764.4 is an excellent choice for anglers who want a lightweight, responsive rod that can handle everything from tight mountain brook trout streams to medium size trout water.