The rod is in mint condition. Gusty wind was also a big problem, especially if the wind speed was above 10-15 mph. Better at mid-range but still not that great. The best presentations are somewhat a factor of the fly line used. The best rods will load well and produce consistently tight loops at long range. Some of our comments are going to be negative, but you wont find our reviews like ours in any of the fly-fishing magazines. The cork handle is a half wells design with some fancy cork rings at the bottom. Free shipping for many products! After winning the Best Freshwater Fly Rod at IFTD in Denver in mid-October we were excited to cast this new Sage LL. Same day or next day shipping if they have the parts in stock, if not, usually takes 2 weeks. You call in and they charge your credit card $100 but you get a brand new rod in 3-4 days. These are light but have proven to be extremely reliable and never break. These will be located under my comments on each rod. Once Fred understood what we liked in a 5-weight rod he changed the mandrels around which the rod is formed, as well as making changes to the materials and resins used. backing and fly line. Ive been in the fly-fishing business now for over fifty years, as a guide, fly shop manager and finally owner. The faster action rods have tips that bend more with stiffer butt and midsections, while the more medium action rods have slightly softer butt and midsections and a relatively stiffer tip. The Aetos is another good-looking rod, finished in a deep midnight blue with brown wraps that include some nice silver trim wraps on the butt section. Now we're taking it to the next l. View full details Original price $ 945.00 - Original price $ 945.00 Original price. Still has plastic on the grip. Mid-priced rods, like the Fenwick Fenlite Streamflex at $339.95, the Beulah Guide Series II at $295.00 and the Douglas DXF at $395.00 all put in impressive performances in the Power Rods category. One of the biggest differences is how much lighter in swing weight the new SKY G is than the old NRX LP. One composite ring is used at the bottom for durability. Three thin coats of epoxy are applied to the wraps, rather than a thick one-coat like so many other manufacturers use. The rest of the guides are the finest, flexible, titanium Recoil single-foot guides that you will never break. Attractive wood insert spacers that are finished well add to the aesthetic value of any rod. To make it easier to examine each rod we have used different colors with a chart below each deflection board. Overall it is a lot softer than the Avantt and its slower action hurt its performance, especially at long range. Create an alert to be instantly notified of new similar listings coming online. This is another rod that is smooth and very well dampened. For manufacturing defects on rods under current warranty, rods are repaired or replaced at St. Croixs discretion for $20, including shipping. The new Douglas Sky G was exceptionally light in swing weight, noticeably better than all other presentation rods. Then we move on to another distance and compare the same rods. Better than the Paradigm and G Series out long but the Helios 3F and Zephrus were definitely superior with more power and better tracking. The Shadow seems like it is running out of gas at this distance. The epoxy job over the guide wraps was too heavy, one of the reasons we downgraded the craftsmanship slightly. The also rods track extremely well. Before casting, we stretch out the fly lines and leaders, and then leave the extra fly line piled in front of each rod. Those subtle differences thus become immediately apparent. If they had cast the rod, I dont think they would have voted it as the best freshwater rod! Like the Radian, the craftsmanship is top notch and what we have come to expect from Scott. My son James is also a dedicated fly fisherman and has developed into a great caster and a person who I can trust in judging a rods performance. $50 handling fee. The epoxy coatings are excellent. Like the Zephrus, the quality of the cork is close to perfect, and better than other mid-priced rods. The Scott Radian 9'6" 5wt fly rod excels as an all purpose, go-to rod for trout. On my own 5-weight rods, Im normally using a 12-foot leader, with tippets from 4x to 6x, fishing dry flies. Reasonable price. But we are seeing some terrific rods in both performance and craftsmanship coming from Korea. Durab~ Delivered anywhere in USA Amazon I love the large drag knob on the backside of the reel that is easy to grip and adjust. The Loop rods are designed in Sweden, while the Hardy and Fenwick rods are designed in England. This same Expeditor service applies to the Asquith but the fee is $250 for 2ndday air. The ability to throw very tight loops gives me surprisingly good accuracy out long. Anglers have loved the performance it provides at a nice price. It is silky smooth with better dampening and better tracking ability than any other rods in the Shootout. If you have read our Shootouts in the past, you can skip this part and go straight to the final results and the write-ups on each rod in their finishing order. To make it easy to judge the turnover and accuracy, we tie on a small fluorescent yarn indicator at the end of the leader that approximates casting a medium size dry fly. Craftsmanship is undeniably better on the most expensive rods, and with a few exceptions they perform better than the less expensive rods. Tube has a few scratches on it. Usually takes 2 weeks. 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The best rods in this category are almost always the lightest in swing weight, since you are doing a lot of false casting while fishing dry flies. Beulah has built an extremely light but strong fly rod with all of the sweet casting characteristics for which Beulah is known. The new NRX + rods use what Loomis calls Dynamic Recovery Technology. SALE Home Scott Fly Rods. The Power 5-weights need to have the butt and mid-section power to launch larger and more wind resistant dries like hoppers or Chubby Chernobyl style stonefly patterns. I love the lightness of this rod but a softer tip would have given me better accuracy in close. Guides start out with a hook keeper above the handle, a single SIC stripping guide and the rest hard chrome snake guides. Scott Lifetime warranty to original owner, $50 handling fee. Scott Radian Since the introduction of the STS Series in 1995, Scott has offered two action classes of freshwater fly rods, medium and fast. He and Chloe are also responsible for many of the great photographs youll find in our Shootouts. Once again, we are again using our own Yellowstone Angler hand-tied Clear Butt leaders in 12-foot 4x. Larger yarn indicators with more wind resistance can really throw off the scoring. Distance The old Radian was a distance champion. Rods that are light in overall weight and swing weight, and ones that have softer tips, eliminate a lot of break offs caused by an inadvertent heavy-handed hook set. You can evaluate which categories, such as price, are critical to you when selecting a new rod. Plus, it has the power to throw tight loops at distance with ease. Only at long range did we find it lacking in power compared to the Meridian. item 4 Scott Radian 9140-0 14' 9 WT SPEY ROD Scott Radian 9140-0 14' 9 WT SPEY ROD. This is more or less cut and dried, but some rods, like the G. Loomis Asquith have the blanks rolled in Japan and then the rod is completed here in the US at the Loomis plant in Woodland, WA. Dont make this mistake. The cork handle is a cigar style grip with very little swell and feels good in my hand. Otherwise, here is a guide to the categories listed in our finishing order charts, and the methodology we used to score each category. Scott has made many outstanding 6-wt saltwater rods over the years . Id gladly trade off the delicacy for more accuracy. 3 Piece F Series The old Sage original LLs were terrific rods and I actually helped them re-design both the 89#3 and the 9#4 when they switched over from graphite 2 to graphite 3, many years ago. The Radian has performed very well in our 5-weight Shootouts, and this 6-weight is no exception. The more expensive rods in this Shootout like the Orvis Helios 3F and 3D are $100 more at $898.00. With a WF-5-F line, the T-5 has a capacity of 100-115 yards of 20 lb. 8 4pc 5/6 wt. I like the guide set-up, with a hook keeper above the handle, then one titanium SIC stripping guide, followed with the excellent single foot and flexible nickel/titanium guides similar to what Loomis uses on the NRX+ LP. Mid-range is the H3Fs best distance and here it is wonderful. For these more powerful 5-weights, we tested them with the half size heavier Scientific Anglers Amplitude MPX lines, which are better at loading these stiffer rods. The Super 10 has a softer tip and is a bit heavier than the Radian. Looking back at past specs from the NRX LP, the new NRX+ LP is slightly lighter in overall weight but substantially lighter in swing weight. Still pretty good and better than all the rest of the presentation rods. This is an absolutely gorgeous rod, and along with the T&T rods, the Winston rods get a perfect score for craftsmanship. One-year warranty on hardware and guides. Where would all these exciting new rods fall in when compared to some of our old proven standbys that have placed highly, like the Scott Radian, and the Hardy Zephrus? Accuracy was just Ok, while the top seven rods were better. Rods are repaired or sections replaced. Yes, the craftsmanship is not quite as good as the other presentation rods, but what can you expect for under two hundred bucks? Getting your leader and fly to turn over in a 20 mph wind with big attractor dries, requires a rod that is capable of giving you extremely tight loops. There are lots of ways to break a fish off on light tippet, but the rods that score high in this category are going to give you a far better chance of landing a big fish. Scott Flex 10' Salmon and Steelhead Fly Rods top tributary pick $475.00 Scott Flex 7'6" 3wt Fly Rod $475.00 Scott Flex 8' 4wt Fly Rod $475.00 Scott Flex 8'6" 4wt Fly Rod $475.00 Scott Flex 8'6" 5wt Fly Rod $475.00 Scott Flex 9' 4wt Fly Rod $475.00 Scott Flex 9' 5wt Fly Rod $475.00 Scott Flex 9'6" 5wt Fly Rod $475.00 Scott Flex 9'6" 6wt Fly Rod It tracks beautifully and is giving me very good accuracy and feel. The only good way to find out was to do another comprehensive comparison our 2020 5-weight Shootout. He didnt want to get more specific and give away their secrets, but these changes allow Douglas to build the new SKY G with less material, resulting in a much lighter and stronger rod. But that alone doesn't make our fly rods exceptional. Just about any rod can turn over a 9-foot leader, but only the best casting rods can turn over a 12-foot leader at short distances like 25 feet. When used in the top half of the rod, this creates a thin diameter tip section with excellent swing weight, but more importantly helps the rod to recover and dampen quickly. The rest of the guides are hard chrome snake guides. $ 945.00 $ 945.00 - $ 945.00. . At 45 feet, both the Presentation and Power Rods need to be light and pleasant enough to do a lot of false casting, as you will when fishing dry flies all day long. The new Loomis NRX+ finishes first overall, followed closely by the Scott Radian in 2nd and Asquith in 3rd. Rodis repaired, or sections replaced. Below the final results charts we have listed the exact repair charges for each manufacturer. We have awarded scores prioritizing the lowest repair charges and the quickest repair turn around. The cork handle is Winstons familiar cigar style, with the swell slightly forward of the middle. Contrasting rubber/cork rings are added top and bottom for increased durability. The fly goes where you cast it, making hitting your target effortless. As in our past Shootouts, it is crucial to make an effort to eliminate any variables that will have an effect on the scores at the different distances. We stand by our methodology since most anglers that take the time to give us their feedback have agreed with our opinions. The perfect line: S.A. Amplitude Trout in WF-5-F. Im getting lots of feel and superb accuracy in close better than any of the other presentation rods. By setting all the rods in an identical manner, it is easy to take a few casts with one rod, at say 45 feet, then pick up another rod and cast the same distance with that outfit. Usually takes 2 weeks. The best thing about the Air is its appearance and craftsmanship. 8'9'' 3 wt. Their T&T Zone performs well in the mid-priced class. Im not getting quite as much feel as with the SKY G though. For broken rods that are not registered to the original owners, some companies are going to charge you $150 or more for repairs. $75 handling fee. Often novices entering the sport of fly-fishing opt for one of the least expensive rods, but weve found that it makes more sense to spend the money on one of the better performing rods, as this will allow an angler to develop his or her casting skills much more rapidly. Loomis has built some of the toughest rods weve ever fished and it takes a lot to break one. But this also requires an angler to double-haul well and form good, tight back cast loops. Graphite and Fiberglass Rods for Sale. The Hardy Shadow is our pick for the best mid-priced rod at $359.95. Scott Centric 904 - not at all like Radian 905 (a CO guide favorite for mid size waters employing exactly those techniques you seek). The reel seat uses a wide single up-locking ring and a very fancy birds eye maple burl for the insert. Although their comments will differ slightly from mine, you will see that we all drew the same basic conclusions as to which were the top rods and how they finished. The S4 rods are very light in the hand, which makes casting all day a pleasure. Performing well at 70 feet is obviously more important in the Power Rod category than with the presentation rods. I think the medium-fast action and softer tip are just about perfect. Sometimes the whole rod is replaced. The best Power 5-weights need to be excellent dry fly rods as well, and the best ones are capable of providing wonderful accuracy at all distances. The 5 wt Radian and Bandit fly line proved to be a deadly combination for backcountry trout fishing when cicadas are about. Nymph rigs and streamers asideScott hit an absolute home run when fishing the Radian with dry flies. If we could control the wind, so all the rods tested were evaluated in identical wind conditions from one minute to the next, we would do so. 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