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Re-designed with passion, desire, and experience, the Okuma SST “a” Travel and Mooching Spinning Rods are elevating performance standards throughout cold-water fisheries. Species and technique-specific actions provide the definitive rod selection for salmon, steelhead, trout, kokanee, halibut, and sturgeon.

With Okuma IM-8 graphite providing a premium foundation (E-glass in halibut rods), the rest of the components build on SST excellence. Durable stainless steel guide frames feature braid-ready Zirconium inserts. Custom reel seats, premium grips, and a sleek metallic slate finish complete the SST “a” rod series as one that makes elite-level performance available to anglers of all levels of commitment.

Key Features:

• Technique & Species-Specific Actions: Tailored for salmon, steelhead, trout, kokanee, halibut, and sturgeon
• 24/30-Ton Low Resin Carbon Blanks: Light and responsive IM-8 graphite construction
• Multi-Piece Construction: 3 or 4 pieces depending on model for easy travel
• Sea Guide Deep Press Guide Frames: Added durability for demanding conditions
• Zirconium Inserts: Compatibility for both braid and monofilament lines
• Premium Cork Grips: Fore and rear grip with rubber cork accents
• Woven Carbon Grips: CG models feature advanced grip material
• Stainless Steel Hook Keeper: Precision placed on all models
• Protective Rod Tube: Travel rods come packed in SST rod tube
• Metallic Slate Finish: Sleek, premium appearance
• 1-Year Limited Warranty: Backed by Okuma quality assurance

Specifications Table:

Construction Details:

• Blank Material: IM-8 graphite (24/30-ton low resin carbon) or E-glass for halibut models
• Guide System: Sea Guide deep press stainless steel frames with Zirconium inserts
• Grip Material: Premium cork with rubber cork accents (woven carbon on CG models)
• Finish: Metallic slate for premium appearance
• Reel Seat: Custom design for secure reel mounting

Target Species & Applications:

• Salmon: Technique-specific actions for various salmon fishing methods
• Steelhead: Moderate-fast actions for drift fishing and float fishing
• Trout: Light to medium power for finesse presentations
• Kokanee: Specialized actions for trolling and jigging
• Halibut: E-glass construction for heavy-duty applications
• Sturgeon: Medium-heavy power for battling trophy fish

Ideal Applications:

• Cold-water fisheries throughout North America
• Travel fishing requiring compact, packable rods
• Mooching for salmon in Pacific Northwest waters
• Drift fishing for steelhead and trout
• Trolling for kokanee in lakes and reservoirs
• Bottom fishing for halibut and sturgeon
• Airline travel with protective rod tube

When you need a premium travel spinning rod with species-specific actions, IM-8 graphite construction, multi-piece design for easy packability, and protective rod tube for cold-water species, the Okuma SST “a” Travel Spinning Rods are the choice of serious salmon, steelhead, and trout anglers.