Combined with the new materials and resin is what Fred calls a G ARMOR coating. The particles are distributed evenly and uniformly, unlike older resins where the particles were mixed in. Scott Fly Rod Tidal 9 foot 6 weight 4 piece rod--Great Rod for Streamer fishing! But the Radian is more of a power 5-weight and youll find that it places 2nd in our power rod final results. We talked to Fred at length about the older Loomis LP and why we liked it so much. W/ Sock. Ive been in the fly-fishing business now for over fifty years, as a guide, fly shop manager and finally owner. The Loomis rods get a perfect score of 10 for their excellent Expeditor repair program which costs $100, but returns the angler a brand new rod, not a repaired one, in just a few days after you call them. Purchasing: Call or email the shop for additional information and . Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Scott Radian 9'0" 5wt 4pc Fly Rod Closeout at the best online prices at eBay! For most grips this is at the midpoint in the swell, or close to the center of the grip. The craftsmanship is excellent and as with the Zephrus, Howard Croston has given us a rod with a nice fast action that performs best at close to medium distances. Rods with a light swing weight are delightful and effortless to cast. The Reviews are in - Scott Fly Rods Exhibit Master Craftsmanship. If you want to economize, in the presentation rods the Hardy Shadow is our best mid-priced rod at $359.95. This same Expeditor service applies to the Asquith but the fee is $250 for 2ndday air. On big rivers, fishing nymphs at long range using an indicator is certainly possible with one of the power 5-weights, but many anglers would then shift to a 6-weight or even a 7-weight rod. Thomas and Thomas just introduced a very light presentation rod called the Paradigm, which complements their outstanding Avantt. Once we did all the casting to compare the two rods, it was obvious that the SKY G was a lighter rod in swing weight, and performed better at short to medium distances, where we gave it perfect scores. The wraps are a darker red, almost black, trimmed with some bright red on the butt section. Most of the rest scored 9s, with a $60-$75 fee for repair or replacement. Nothing fancy here but at least there are alignment dots on the sections. 3. Attractive wood insert spacers that are finished well add to the aesthetic value of any rod. Guides start with a hook keeper, then a single SIC stripping guide, followed with black, hard chrome one-foot guides the rest of the way, but not the good flexible ones found on the Zephrus. Theyre also lighter than the old NRX rods, which is always a bonus. Fishing broad water with sinking lines comes naturally to the Centric 1006-4. Usually takes 2 weeks. The best ones work very well for nymph fishing and have the power to cast even small sized streamers. The action is very similar to the Zephrus and is one reason this rod performs so well. On my own 5-weight rods, Im normally using a 12-foot leader, with tippets from 4x to 6x, fishing dry flies. 4 pc. $700.00 $32.05 shipping or Best Offer 24 watching Scott Centric Fly Rod 9' 6wt FB - 906/4FB (excellent condition) $455.00 4 bids $26.35 shipping 3d 19h Scott fly rod 2 Wt. This rods ability to track perfectly is on fire here. . A cigar shaped handle is used with the swell a little more forward than most. $35 handling fee. GL8 resin is self-propagating, meaning the resin creates its own nano-particles. The rest of the guides are hard chrome snake guides that we have found to be inferior to the flexible nickel/titanium guides. With a WF-5-F line, the T-5 has a capacity of 100-115 yards of 20 lb. The tip has the"feel" to be able to make quick sniper-like casts at 10 to 20 feet; something not as bragable with many fast actions. There are not many instances that call for this kind of long range casting, with a 5-weight rod. Sometimes the whole rod is replaced. With locations in the Vail Valley and Denver, we have access to some of the best and most diverse fly fishing in the nation. Best Mid-Priced Rod: At about half the cost, the Legend Elite runs neck-and-neck with the best on the marketplace, a touch heavier than some but with the same quiet, subtle, enchanting performance you'd expect from one of the best rod manufacturers. If a rod looks like a million bucks and casts like it too, fly fishermen are going to lust for it. This is a wonderful rod fishing dry flies at shorter distances. They use a stack of high quality cork rings but Im seeing a little more filler than I found on the similar grips on the G. Loomis and Scott rods. We stand by our methodology since most anglers that take the time to give us their feedback have agreed with our opinions. The new Loomis NRX+ finishes first overall, followed closely by the Scott Radian in 2nd and Asquith in 3rd. Rods are replaced not repaired. The Radian has performed very well in our 5-weight Shootouts, and this 6-weight is no exception. is magic with a dry fly. It is at the bottom of our presentation rods for a reason it is not a pleasant rod to cast, and the performance at all distances were not good. Gusty wind was also a big problem, especially if the wind speed was above 10-15 mph. Ive often had a fish grab a halfway submerged fly in the surface film, when I havent been watching closely enough, and bolt off before I could react, snapping my 6x tippet. 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. This makes the blank much stronger under lifting load with less overall material. Three thin coats of epoxy are applied to the wraps, rather than a thick one-coat like so many other manufacturers use. Wind speed is neither steady nor consistent. This is one of the best performing all around 5-weight rods, and it is one of the best looking rods in our Shootout. Price is always a major factor when buying a rod, but, and as you will see in this Shootout; the best rod in both categories was not the most expensive. We were particularly interested to see how this new SKY G would compare to the re-designed Loomis NRX+ LP. In general, youll find the best craftsmanship on rods made here in the US, like rods from Thomas & Thomas, R.L. Purchased a 5 wt Radian after testing it against an Orvis H2 flex tip, a Sage One, and the Winston BIIIx. The Paradigm is a brand new rod from T&T. But they should also be able to easily form the more open loops youll want fishing nymphs. The new SKY G rods are composed using G-Tec platelets. $750.00. This would be a great option for indicators, swinging soft hackles, light tippets, and tightline fishing. As in the past, we again use the Scientific Anglers Amplitude lines in WF-5-F. For the lighter and more flexible presentation rods, we picked the Amplitude Trout line, which is a standard sized line that handles better with the lighter rods. This 5wt is ideal for most trout situations, from presenting dry flies, to nymphing, to tossing small streamers and poppers. Until now, you've had to choose between a rod with power and line speed, or a rod with touch and feel. For under $200, the best rods to consider are the Fenwick Aetos and the Orvis Clearwater. If they can do that, the accuracy is almost always excellent. Made in USA 4 piece with original bag and tube . The new NRX + rods use what Loomis calls Dynamic Recovery Technology. Scott Centric C10054 (10' 5wt fly rod) A beefed up version of the 4 weight, the 5 weight Centric is a step up for those who want to chase larger fish and make longer casts. Both the Trout and MPX lines shoot like crazy and have proven to be more durable and longer lasting than other lines we have fished over the years. Car & Truck Safety & Security Accessories, Scott Radian 9'0" 5wt 4pc Fly Rod Closeout, item 1 Redington Classic Trout 590-4 Fly Rod - 9'0", 5 wt, 4pc - USED, Redington Classic Trout 590-4 Fly Rod - 9'0", 5 wt, 4pc - USED. With rods like the new SKY G and now the Beulah Platinum G2 using this new Graphene material to give us extremely light rods, Im confident that well see more rod builders using Graphene. The good-looking reel seat is silver anodized single up-lock design with a nylon locking ring that provided a secure lock-up. Our goal with all our Rod and Gear Shootouts is to provide you the consumer, with what we feel are unbiased and honest reviews to help you pick the best products for your needs. The rods with more backbone and the ability to mend line well get the best scores here. But this also requires an angler to double-haul well and form good, tight back cast loops. The black-anodized skeleton reel seat utilizes a single up-locking version with a nylon locking ring on the front side that gives a nice secure lock up. The cork handle is Sages mini full wells with a slight swell in the middle and proved very comfortable. Standard size cork rings are used and the cork quality is absolutely the best weve seen. The best handles now use a stack of thinner cork rings or standard size rings with very few defects that are laid up individually and then sanded down. Jun 9, 2017 . Better at mid-range but still not that great. The Hardy Shadow, at $359.95 was our best mid-priced rod in the Presentation group. 3 Piece F Series I just could not get the nice tight loops and better accuracy I was getting with the top 5 Presentation Rods. You are familiar this term if you play golf. The rod is 9 foot for a 4 weight and 4 piece. Loomis has built some of the toughest rods weve ever fished and it takes a lot to break one. There is only one wide up-locking ring, with a nylon ring on the upper side, but it seems to lock up securely enough. Some parts of this page is temporarily unavailable. A rods ability to make delicate and accurate presentations with small flies and long leaders is the key to scoring well here. Nearly all manufacturers now have some kind of limited Lifetime warranty. However, nearly all manufacturers are charging an associated handling fee to repair or replace a broken rod. As Steve explained it to me, the new graphite fiber is slightly higher in modulus but has a much higher strain rating. Rods are repaired, not replaced, except for broken sections. Usually takes 2-4 weeks. Again the slower action didnt allow me to form the nice tight loops I was getting with the SKY G and LP+, and the accuracy suffered. Accordingly, we have separated the tested rods into two categories, thus comparing each rod against others, which are best suited for the same fishing application, as follows: 1. It isnt the lightest rod in either overall weight or swing weight but it performs surprisingly well at all distances, surpasses a lot of far more expensive rods. At 25 feet it was very accurate, but I didnt have quite the feel I experienced with the SKY G. The NRX + LP is a good looking rod, finished in a deep olive brown with darker olive brown wraps, trimmed inlight grayon the butt. The presentations are light and delicate. Nice loops and decent performance at mid-range, but the top rods were substantially better. St. Croix Lifetime warranty to original owner, $85 handling fee for accidental breaks. These are the more powerful 5-weight rods that you would pick to fish larger and more wind-resistant dry flies. But the soft tip did earn the Paradigm the best score in Light Tippet Protection. Rods are repaired, not replaced except for broken sections. 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. Radian has such a sensitive tip. Since the GL8 resin is more uniform, it penetrates the fibers more effectively so you dont have to use as much. Beulah has built an extremely light but strong fly rod with all of the sweet casting characteristics for which Beulah is known. You can really feel what is going on with the end of the rod. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for SCOTT Radian 854/4 4wt 8'6" 4pc Fly Fishing Rod at the best online prices at eBay! Double up-locking rings are used in a silver color. The Orvis Helios 3F is another terrific rod from Orvis that we had not been able to test in our previous 5-weight Shootout. We dont normally ask a 5-weight to cast 70 feet and beyond, but the best Power Rods, with an expert caster at the controls, can easily cast all the line 90 to one 100 feet. In the power rods, the Fenwick Fenlite Streamflex at $339.95 is our mid-priced winner. Now, the lack of power and backbone hurts. The Loomis Asquith places 1st in Performance Only but losses a lot of points in the overall results for its high Price and higher Warranty costs. Tippet materials are getting stronger every year, and today we end up fishing 6x, 6.5X, and 7x fluorocarbon much of the time, trying to get that perfect drift to entice a big fish to sip in a fly. We have learned that we cannot trust manufacturers stated rod weights. Scott radian 9ft. Often only subtle differences separate one rod from another. item 2 Deerfield Graphite Fly Fishing Rod. Does the tip of the rod load well enough in close, to give you the feel and accuracy you need with only the leader and very little line out of the guides? 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. A gorgeous burled wood insert is used. Surprisingly, this is often true. The Shadow seems like it is running out of gas at this distance. One of the biggest variables the Livingston wind! I have given you my choices for the best Presentation 5-weight Rod and the best Power 5-weight Rod, but at the end of the day I know that anglers want an answer as to what are my choices would be for the best all-around 5-weight rods. The Radian, nevertheless, lacks the explosive power of the Hardy Zenith, and those casts beyond 60 feet with big cicadas and heavy nymphs on 15 foot leaders, were not as easy - notwithstanding my casting ability. There are no other rods in our Shootout that are as smooth, dampen as quickly, or track as well as the NRX+ rods. We loved the old NRX LP with its softer tip and upper mid-section; the deflection pattern of the new Douglas Sky G is very similar. We love their Avantt, which youll find in our power rod category. Messages 1,469 Reaction score 427 Location Evergreen, CO. Aug 14, 2019 #1 ****SOLD****Mint condition, lawn cast a few times. Armstrong Spring Creek on the OHair Ranch, https://douglasoutdoors.com/about/warranty-info/. We have found that trying to judge the accuracy and the ability of a given rod to form tight loops and track well is almost impossible if you have winds of more than 5-10 mph. Some people might consider high priced rods status symbols. Scott fly rods has spent the last 45 years perfecting the design, craftsmanship, and performance of rods that are legendary for their precise accuracy and unparalleled performance. At 70 feet, a good caster with one of the best 5-weights should be able to put the fly within 3 feet of the target most of the time. A brown composite wood insert is used that complements the guide wrap color. Douglas Lifetime warranty for original owner only. The Air was also in our last 5-weight Shootout, but like this year it was a little disappointing in performance compared to the best rods. The new NRX+ finished 1stin our power rod category, and its lighter-action brother the NRX+ LP took 2ndplace in the presentation rod category. The perfect line: S.A. Amplitude Trout in WF-5-F. Steve Rajeff specifically designed this rod to cast best with the Amplitude Trout. Overall weight is certainly a factor, lighter being better, but the swing weight is far more important. Go to: https://douglasoutdoors.com/about/warranty-info/ to fill out the form. The Scott 9ft. 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 For sale is a mint Scott Radian 904/4 Fly Rod. Choose this model over the 956-4 for light line steelheading, high stick nymphing on big rivers and fishing lakes at distance. One of the more interesting deflection boards shows the previous 5-weight winner the old G. Loomis NRX LP along with the new NRX+ LP, as well as the Sky G that is our Presentation Rod winner as well as the NRX+, the Power Rod winner. In my hand it has a nice light feel and the swing weight is even lighter than the Orvis H3F. Weve gotten to know the Zephrus well over the past few years and it has consistently been a great performing rod, winning our 2019 4-weight Shootout, and placing 3rd in our last 5-weight Shootout. 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This made it easy to judge one rod against another. Of the brand scott fly rod; A line weight "5 wt"; A rod type designated by "fly fishing" and this is also an item length "9 ft"; Used here in Usa Boise eBay Price: 530 $ Product condition: Used See details Wild water standard Fly rod components:. We usually set up the casting line so that the wind will be at our back and slightly off our left shoulder (we are all right handed casters). I loved the light swing weight and the precise feel and accuracy the Sky G gave me. On the other hand we have found the Asquith rods to be one of the toughest and most durable rods weve ever sold. The Scott Radian 9'6" 5wt fly rod excels as an all purpose, go-to rod for trout. We have found that these hand-tied leaders, with stiffer Clear Maxima butt sections, turn over better and give greater accuracy than any of the knotless leaders on the market. Rods are repaired or sections replaced. No handling fee. Sage slt 389-4 sold. Rods are repaired or sections replaced. It feels a lot like the new Douglas SKY G, but didnt perform nearly as well. I just picked up a 9'5wt and these were the 2 rods I was between as well.I went w/ the Scott Radian. Once the grip of the rod is placed precisely on the foam pellet, with the rod in a horizontal position, we apply pressure, by pressing down with a fingernail to the very end of the reel seat. Scott put the feel in fast action rods. The only good way to find out was to do another comprehensive comparison our 2020 5-weight Shootout. item 3 Scott Radian 10' 5wt Fly Rod 4pc Scott Radian 10' 5wt Fly Rod 4pc. Why test with 12-foot leaders? Our deflection charts have been so popular that we are giving you more in this Shootout. Accuracy was just Ok, while the top seven rods were better. But we were all impressed at how well the SKY G performed at 70 feet as well. To my way of thinking, the best Power Rods need to score best at 45 feet, but as youll see, there are several rods that scored very well at all distances. 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? Beulah has given us a lovely new rod that is incredibly light the lightest rod in this Shootout in overall weight combined with a very light swing weight. The fly goes where you cast it, making hitting your target effortless. 4. X-Core technology and ARC design help the Flex remain caster-friendly, durable, and lightweight. FenwickLifetime warranty. The SKY G and NRX+ LP are in a totally different class. It tracks beautifully and is giving me very good accuracy and feel. Still has plastic on the grip. If Orvis determines that there was a defect, the rod will be repaired or replaced at no additional charge. You can read about these warranty policies later. 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