They have the new version out but I think that one is faster than the original. I have the 7' 3/4 imperial. It has a pretty nice, softer action. The Pro Graphite's were one of the nicest, inexpensive, US rods made (the Reign, and Rio Santo replaced it). I had several of them. My 9wt. version was run over by a car and it still worked well... after I straightened a couple guides. lol.I would give up some un-used body parts to have it back.
Pro Graphites where nice rods. They were replaced by the Premier, then Triumph, and now Rio Santo as the least expensive rod in the St. Croix linup. I haven't got my hands on a Rio Santo but the Pro Graphite, Premier, and Triumph rods were great for the money. I have some rods that cost four or more times as much but I still often fish my budget St Croix Rods.
The Imperial was replaced by the Reign, which was replaced by the new Imperial.
A shop that I help out at has been in business for 40 years and St. Croix is among the brands they carry. They still have a few Pro Graphites, original Imperials, and Premiers. The owner keeps them in back. Long time customers will often come in looking for replacements for older rods that they were fond of and have lost or broken. The owner may just have what they are looking for.
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