Modernized St. Croix TRIUMPH SURF Series rods set to debut at ICAST 2026
PARK FALLS, Wis. (June 9, 2026) – TRIUMPH SURF sets the standard for value in high-performance handcrafted surf rods. Expanded for 2027 with all-new models and featuring core, angler-driven upgrades, the North-American-made TRIUMPH SURF series continues its legacy of giving passionate surf anglers premium, handcrafted, St. Croix quality and performance at a price that makes them easy to own.
TRIUMPH SURF grows from five to seven spinning models for 2027, covering 7’ to 11’ lengths in versatile medium to medium-heavy powers for launching lures and bait rigs between 5/8 and 8 ounces.
Crafted on proven, durable and responsive SCII carbon fiber blanks, TRIUMPH SURF looks better than ever in a stealthy, all-new Granite Metallic color. TRIUMPH SURF is further strengthened with FRS technology, plus ART at the ferrule location on each rod’s 70/30 split (not applicable to one-piece 7’ & 8’ models).
TRIUMPH SURF features angler-preferred K-style polished stainless-steel/aluminum oxide guides for worry-free durability and tangle-free performance with braided lines. Handles and foregrips are all-new, constructed from X-Flock shrink tubing placed directly over the blank for maximum tactile response, with premium EVA accents book-ending the new, angler-preferred NPS low-profile reel seat.
The upgraded TRIUMPH SURF Series retains angler-friendly $160 to $240 retail pricing for 2027, along with a 5-year warranty backed by St. Croix service.
St. Croix TRIUMPH SURF Features
- Seven (7) spinning models to support high-performance surf casting on any coast
- Durable SCII carbon-fiber blanks
- Fortified Resin System (FRS) increases flexural strength with reduced weight
- Advanced Reinforcing Technology™ (ART™) adds a magnitude of 10X strength at the ferrule
- Durable K-style, polished stainless-steel guides with Alconite rings
- Nylon, low-profile NPS reel seats with nylon and Stainless-steel locking nuts
- Low-profile X-Flock handles with extended 8” foregrips and premium EVA accents
- Rubber butt cap
- Angler-preferred 70/30 split (not applicable to one-piece 7’ & 8’ models)
- 5-year transferable warranty
- Designed in Park Falls, U.S.A. and handcrafted in North America at St. Croix South in Fresnillo, Mexico
- Retail price: $160-$240
St. Croix TRIUMPH SURF Models
- S27TSS70MMF* – 7’0”, medium power, moderate-fast action, spinning, 15-40 lb line / 5/8-2 oz
- S27TSS80MMF* – 8’0”, medium power, moderate-fast action, spinning, 15-40 lb line / 3/4-3 oz
- S27TSS90MMF2 – 9’0”, medium power, moderate-fast action, spinning, 15-40 lb line / 1-4 oz
- S27TSS100MMF2 – 10’0”, medium power, moderate-fast action, spinning, 15-40 lb line / 1-4 oz
- S27TSS106MMF2 – 10’6”, medium power, moderate-fast action, spinning, 20-50 lb line / ¾-4 oz
- S27TSS106MHMF2 – 7’0”, medium-heavy power, moderate-fast action, spinning, 20-50 lb line / 2-6 oz
- S27TSS110MHMF2 – 7’0”, medium-heavy power, moderate-fast action, spinning, 30-65 lb. line / 3-8 oz
* Indicates one-piece model.
Continuing its legacy of North-American-crafted high performance at a competitively favorable price, the modernized TRIUMPH SURF Series will be unveiled in the St. Croix booth (#2223) at ICAST 2026 and will be available at St. Croix Dealers and online at stcroixrods.com in August of 2026.
About St. Croix Rod
Headquartered in Park Falls, Wisconsin, St. Croix has been proudly crafting the “Best Rods on Earth” for nearly 80 years. Combining state-of-the-art manufacturing processes with skilled craftsmanship, St. Croix is the only major producer to still build rods entirely from design through manufacturing. The company remains family-owned, owning and operating duplicate manufacturing facilities in Park Falls and Fresnillo, Mexico. With popular trademarked series such as Legend®, Avid®, Premier®, Imperial®, Triumph® and Mojo, St. Croix is revered by all types of anglers from around the world. The St. Croix Family of Brands includes St. Croix Rod, SEVIIN Reels, St. Croix Fly, Rod Geeks, and the St. Croix Factory Store.
