There are entire worlds of fly fishing beyond those of trout angling. Those that widen their universe to include species like musky, pike, and smallmouth bass not only expand their horizons, they greatly increase the number of angling opportunities available to them.

If the task of expanding your quiver — adding specialized rods, reels, and other tackle appropriate for chasing other species — has been holding you back, don't worry. We've got you covered. Beginning today, St. Croix Fly Rods and Hatch Magazine are offering anglers the chance to expand their horizons by winning their choice of one of St. Croix's new TANNIC series of fly rods. If that weren't enough, Lamson and Scientific Anglers are joining the party — helping us offer a full musky, pike, or bass outfit that's ready to hit the water. Not only will the winner take home their choice of a St. Croix TANNIC series fly rod, they'll also walk away with a Lamson Remix-S reel and their choices of one of two Scientific Anglers prize packs that includes a fly line, leader wallet, and other items. Check out the full prize details below for more info.

You can maximize your chances to win by taking advantage of numerous entry methods. The winner will be selected on May 5, 2026.

Having trouble entering? Let us know by contacting us here.

ST. CROIX's NEW TANNIC SERIES

The term "purpose-built" gets thrown around a lot these days, but St. Croix's TANNIC series of rods are just that. Utilizing technique-driven actions, proprietary materials, and next-level manufacturing processes, the TANNIC family of specialty fly rods is designed to expand your angling toolkit for specific fishing situations.

ST. CROIX TANNIC MP

Musky anglers grind out long hours on the water hucking huge flies while hoping to elicit equally huge eats. One of the ultimate freshwater fly games deserves rods purpose-engineered and built to support elevated performance with minimal fatigue throughout the hunt.

TANNIC MUSKY/PIKE answers the call with powerful, dialed-in tapers that excel in carrying heavy sinking lines that can deliver massive morsels, plus hefty tips for maximum fly animation. But that’s just the start. Advanced St. Croix materials and technologies combined with MITO Graphene up the ante with extreme strength and durability while maintaining light-in-the-hand feel and dream-state swing weights.

TANNIC MUSKY/PIKE doubles down on meaningful musky-focused performance with additional details like ceramic-insert titanium and stainless-guides for increased wear resistance against tungsten coated lines, plus custom Cactus Cork handle designs that maximize angler comfort and control while casting, strip-setting, and executing deep and effective figure-eights. End your hunt for the ultimate musky rod and move forward equipped for total satisfaction on the water.

TANNIC MUSKY/PIKE delivers musky-optimized St. Croix performance paired with one-of-a-kind aesthetics and progressive ergonomics.

ST. CROIX TANNIC BASS

Fly fishing for bass within the diverse habitats they hunt requires specialized rods. Technique-specific tapers that handle aggressive lines and feature stiff tips for highly animated presentations that can lift and carry large amounts of line are a must. Uncompromising durability, balanced swing weights, and angler-friendly ergonomics are a must.

The new TANNIC BASS series is designed to deliver all these essentials, along with the line speed, tip recovery, and line control bass bums demand.

Combining bass-centric lengths and rod sizes with the progressive ergonomics necessary to fish hard and long in any bass pursuit – from feeding poppers, sliders, and crayfish patterns to river smallmouth or knocking cabbage tops and pads with giant deer hair frogs, to targeting stripers anywhere they swim or how about harassing jungle peacocks – TANNIC BASS wraps clean, tech-forward aesthetics around sizzling, bass-specific St. Croix performance.

LAMSON REMIX-S FLY REEL

A fusion between the free-form structures of a cast spool and the mechanical integrity of a CNC-machined case, Remix S is the ultimate hybrid. Machined from bar-stock aluminum, the case delivers maximum structural rigidity and durability all wrapped in a harder, brighter finish. The spool (compatible with Liquid S), is pressure-cast with pocket spar design and increased strength-to-weight ratio. Remix S improves on the legacy of the first-generation Remix with larger diameters, larger arbors, greater strength, and a larger, easy to grip drag knob. Remix S brings an unmatched level of quality in its class. The result is high performance. Reliability. Quality assurance. Plus, undeniable looks.

SCIENTIFIC ANGLERS MUSKY/PIKE PRIZE PACK

SA Sonar Musky Gen 2 Fly Line
This powerful, fast-sinking musky taper turns over giant flies with ease. Reinforced loops and oversized running line deliver precise line control and strong strip sets. Intermediate running line paired with a Sink 5 head excels on lakes and rivers. Built with a braided multifilament core for durability and smooth performance. Ideal for musky fishing in moderate climates.

SA Absolute 7x7 Knottable Wire
Absolute Predator wire is ideal for presenting flies to large predatory fish and to quickly tie knots when changing flies. 7×7 stainless steel construction limits stiffness for exceptional knot stability and natural fly movement. Nylon coating locks in knots and protects wire from abrasion.

SA Absolute Leader Wallet
Is your boat bag full of leader packs that you can never find the right size when you need it? If so the get all of those leaders organized at your fingertips the second you need them.

SCIENTIFIC ANGLERS BASS PRIZE PACK

SA Mastery Bass Bug Fly Line
You’ve got articulated streamers and poppers hanging from the lampshade on your desk. You think in terms of bass, both smallmouth and largemouth. The term conehead doesn’t refer to an old comedy sketch. We totally get it. And that’s why we designed the Mastery Bass Bug. Similar in design to the Mastery Titan Long, but with a specialized warm-weather coating built to withstand hot temperatures. It’s quite possibly the best bass fly line ever constructed. If you have an all-encompassing need to throw big flies for bucketmouths, then look no further. This fly line is made for you.

SA Boat Box
If you’ve got a boat, you’ve probably got some streamers and poppers knocking around somewhere on deck. SA’s Boat Boxes solve all of your on-the-water storage problems. Manufactured of a durable plastic and fitted with slot foam on both the lid and in the interior, the Boat Box is the perfect home for all your articulated streamer and bass popper creations.

Absolute Leader Wallet
Is your boat bag full of leader packs that you can never find the right size when you need it? If so the get all of those leaders organized at your fingertips the second you need them.