For the slightly stiffer power rods, we stepped up to Scientific Anglers half line size heavier Amplitude MPX. We also have some impressive light new rods from Taylor the Truth and Anomaly, which are light in weight and performed very well. For sure, one of the best presentation rods at 45 feet. Sage slt 389-4 sold. But then our fall weather was not too good, with lots of wind, cold days and even some snow! Also, by having 8-10 rods set up, 2-3 testers can simultaneously do the casting in the same positions. $75 handling fee to original owner, $150.00 charge to all others. 5-Weight Presentation Rods more suited to fishing dry flies that give you the ultimate in accuracy, delicacy, and presentation. A gorgeous burled wood insert is used. The only good way to pin down these subtle differences is to have at least a half dozen of the contending rods there in front of you with the lines stripped out, stretched and with the leaders straightened so that you can pick up one rod, make a few casts at a certain distance, then immediately pick up another rod and do the same. Here is the most important distance category for picking the best all around 5-weight rod. The particles are distributed evenly and uniformly, unlike older resins where the particles were mixed in. Mid-range is the H3Fs best distance and here it is wonderful. 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. It does however, IMO, have the best feel of the 9'5wt "all around" rods. One of the biggest variables the Livingston wind! The more expensive rods in this Shootout like the Orvis Helios 3F and 3D are $100 more at $898.00. Usually takes 4-8 weeks. 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. Having multiple outfits set up allows us to do this easily. The epoxy coatings on the guide wraps are much better than weve seen previously from Sage. 3. 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 casting this rod, the improvement in recovery and dampening was dramatic! There is no hook keeper. REC nickel titanium, flexible one foot guides are used the rest of the way. If Fenwick determines that there was a defect, the rod will be repaired or replaced at no charge. Even inexpensive rods built in both Korea and China are surprisingly good. Anglers that are primarily indicator nymph fishing are better off with a slightly longer 5-weight like a 9 or 10 footer, or even jumping up to a 6-weight rod in the same lengths. It is light and powerful with excellent craftsmanship. 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. The new SKY G is very quick to dampen and is very sensitive. The fly goes where you cast it, making hitting your target effortless. 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). There is only one wide up-locking ring, with a nylon ring on the upper side, but it seems to lock up securely enough. The G Series rod is slightly heavier than the Radian in both overall and swing weight but far heavier than the SKY G and NRX+ LP. I'm waiting for a 8'8" four . The Radian 9' 5wt had a total weight of 2.93 ounces and a swing weight of 60.2 gm2. 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. On my own 5-weight rods, Im normally using a 12-foot leader, with tippets from 4x to 6x, fishing dry flies. Fast action. In the sunlight, the deep emerald green blank is stunning. 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. Rods with a light swing weight are delightful and effortless to cast. Pick any rod here that we rated a 9.2 or better and you have a real winner! Nearly everyone is using one-coat epoxy coatings over the guide wraps now, but if they are not very carefully applied, they are often sloppy or add unnecessary weight. We have also found that rods that perform best will do so against other rods under identical conditions, windy or not. Using a rod that dramatically reduces the number of break-offs makes a lot of sense. Douglas Lifetime warranty for original owner only. Howard is a terrific angler and one of the best Ive fished with. All these changes result in rods that anglers are going to love. Loop gives us their new and unusual 7X, a rod built with a seven-sided, heptagonal blank for increased durability and performance. a handy guide to help you get the most from your rod. 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. Then we read (and note) the weight indicated by the scale. The Scott 9ft. Both are a couple of hundred dollars less than the most expensive rods. No handling fee. It is also important to keep the same tippet length, as well as the same size small yarn indicator we use on the end for visibility. In the power rods, the Fenwick Fenlite Streamflex at $339.95 is our mid-priced winner. Still pretty good and better than all the rest of the presentation rods. Over the years Ive worked with G. Loomis, Sage, Scott, Winston, Tom Morgan Rodsmiths and Douglas in the design and testing of their rods. 5-weight fly rods have become the single quiver rod for many freshwater anglers. Scott uses fast taper mandrels and ARC reinforcement to create rods that are strong and loaded with feel. Thread starter Matt4.0; Start date Aug 14, 2019; Matt4.0 Well-known member. Sector. They also posses the backbone and power to handle multiple nymph rigs with indicators, which require a lot of mending. With the slower action, it was harder for me to cast off the tip of the G to get the same kind of accuracy I was getting with the Radian. The finish is a bright medium olive, with darker brown wraps. 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. If a rod looks like a million bucks and casts like it too, fly fishermen are going to lust for it. Made in USA 4 piece with original bag and tube . If you like more medium action rods though, you will love the Paradigm. I also liked the Sage X a lot better in the Power Rods category. It is a very smooth, fluid casting rod. All the Scott rods rated right at the top for craftsmanship and the Radian is a gorgeous rod. But will they make you a better angler? Then I started hearing very good things about the Sage X 586 and it started me thinking that I might be able to have the best of both worlds, a 5wt (8'6") with a light swing weight like the 486. Some of our comments are going to be negative, but you wont find our reviews like ours in any of the fly-fishing magazines. 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 But having to turn over a 12-foot leader forces a rod to perform at a higher level. In past Shootouts we tried measuring swing weight in other ways, including calculations for the Moment of Inertia, taking the weight of all 4 sections individually and then plugging these figures into an equation. Casting accuracy is one of the biggest factors we use in rating these rods, and at short distances accuracy and feel are critical components in obtaining the top scores. I also like the handle design it tapers outward, allowing you to quickly get and maintain a solid grip. One rod simply cannot suit all these purposes perfectly well, in our experience. The un-finished blank is dark gunmetal grey that's accented with pale orange wraps creating a very unique and attractive rod. For sale is a mint Scott Radian 904/4 Fly Rod. Now we're taking it to the next l. View full details Original price $ 945.00 - Original price $ 945.00 Original price. In our last 4-Weight Shootout, the Shadow placed 4th overall, but this 5-weight is not quite as solid in performance. No alignment dots are used, but Winston hand writes the serial number at the base of each section and on the butt. This 5-weight will be a pleasant rod to fish all day, especially with dry flies. Scott put the feel in fast action rods. I much preferred the Radian and the top four Presentation rods. The Expeditor service fee for the Asquith rods is $250.00 for ground or $275 for 2-day air. The one-coat epoxy coatings over the guide wraps are a little heavy but not sloppy. Scott Radian Since the introduction of the STS Series in 1995, Scott has offered two action classes of freshwater fly rods, medium and fast. One of the biggest differences is how much lighter in swing weight the new SKY G is than the old NRX LP. I just picked up a 9'5wt and these were the 2 rods I was between as well.I went w/ the Scott Radian. If you look at the first deflection chart that shows the NRX LP with the SKY G youll see how similarly these rods deflect; this was very evident when we cast the rods out on the lawn. Plus, it has the power to throw tight loops at distance with ease. I think the slower action and stiffer tip on the LL killed its chances to perform well. The gray anodized double up-locking skeleton reel seat uses nylon washers on the rings that give a very secure lock up. Howard was here in Montana earlier this fall to show us some new designs hes working on for 2021. $207.50 3 bids 4d 16h. $ 945.00 $ 945.00 - $ 945.00. If you want to economize, in the presentation rods the Hardy Shadow is our best mid-priced rod at $359.95. Only at long range did we find it lacking in power compared to the Meridian. The new Sage LL and the Winston Air were disappointing and finished at the bottom of the pack. These are the lighter 5-weight rods, perfect for fishing smaller dry flies, which have the ability to afford the most delicate and accurate presentations. Usually takes 4-6 weeks. With the inexpensive warranties that most manufacturers now offer, you are going to use your new rod for many years, which makes it easier to justify buying one of the more expensive rods. We got the idea for this category years ago from the Car and Driver automobile Shootouts. The swing weight of the rod is the weight you feel out ahead of your hand, holding the rod horizontally. The best Presentation Rods are ones that will often be used with very light 5x, 6x, and 7x tippets. Some parts of this page is temporarily unavailable. There is no hook keeper and there is a SIC stripping guide, followed with what we felt were very large hard chrome snake guides. The lighter, standard size fly line, like the Scientific Anglers Amplitude Trout, is the fly line we picked for these Presentation Rods, while the half size heavier Amplitude MPX is a better match for the more powerful Power 5-weights. In addition to alignment dots on the ferrules, one of the nicer things Scott added to this rod are fish length wraps, marked at both 12 and 20 inches. We talked to Fred at length about the older Loomis LP and why we liked it so much. In my hand it has a nice light feel and the swing weight is even lighter than the Orvis H3F. Until now, you've had to choose between a rod with power and line speed, or a rod with touch and feel. It gave me impressive feel and accuracy at all distances. Since our Hot Butt leaders use the same basic formula as our Clear Butt leaders I often use the Hot Butt leaders, even for fishing dry flies. Non-original owner $150 per section. At least they are fairly thin in diameter to keep the weight down. In making these deflection charts, we first put up some white butcher paper on the wall. 5wt. Ive been in the fly-fishing business now for over fifty years, as a guide, fly shop manager and finally owner. Reel seats should lock up easily and hold firmly, without having any tendency to come loose. The also rods track extremely well. 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. Scott Radian 9' 5wt for sale. And it is responsiveness, more than any other quality, that most would agree Scott was obligated to, at the very least, preserve whenever the time came to graduate from the Radian. It has the lightest swing weight of all the rods we tested. 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. Great rods dont make great casters, but there is no doubt that they will improve any anglers casting skills and his ability to catch fish. In our casting trials, we first tried to identify the best performing rods in the highest price category. 1. This new rod from G. Loomis was delightful to cast at all distances. fast action all water. Youll see my comments in the main body of the Shootout, but youll want to also read the comments from James and our other staff members- Logan Brown, Francis Clougherty and Chloe Nostrant. How to Shop our Collection of Graphite and Fiberglass Fly Fishing Rods. Scott Radian 5 weight 9' fly rod , radian 39140 The famous Scott G Series has firmly satisfied the need for an all-around trout rod with a classic, versatile action. The cork rings are the very high quality thin width rings we see many of the top manufacturers using. 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. The Paradigm is a brand new rod from T&T. The best Presentation Rods need to perform exceptionally well at short distances. $219.50 3 bids $26.45 shipping 3d 15h Scott Meridian fly rod 9' 6wt. If they had cast the rod, I dont think they would have voted it as the best freshwater rod! These hold up longer, even with hard usage. Jun 9, 2017 . 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. The Radian was far better. How well are the guides wrapped and how nice are the coatings? Rods are repaired or replaced. We have learned that we cannot trust manufacturers stated rod weights. Yes, the craftsmanship is not quite as good as the other presentation rods, but what can you expect for under two hundred bucks? Rod is unregistered and includes original Scott tube and rod sleeve. Fenwick came up with a new and very light rod, their Fenlite Streamflex, to complement their outstanding, inexpensive Aetos. On nice days when had little wind, we did the casting outside on our lawn here at the shop. There are several other terrific new 5-weight rods like the Orvis Helios 3, and the re-designed Douglas Sky G that gave these new Loomis NRX+ rods a real challenge for that coveted #1 spot. I was having trouble forming tight loops. Messages 10 Reaction score 0. 90% of the dry fly fishing I do is at distances from 25-45 feet. They also need to have enough backbone to launch small streamers, often using a sink tip line. 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. 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. item 3 Scott Radian 10' 5wt Fly Rod 4pc Scott Radian 10' 5wt Fly Rod 4pc. Scott's Radian excelled at this, perhaps more than any other rod on the market, a fact Scott was proud to highlight. To achieve boosted performance and feel over the old NRX series, Steve utilized new Mega Modulus+ graphite. Nothing fancy here but at least there are alignment dots on the sections. SALE Home Scott Fly Rods. Was fished one day. Rods with heavier swing weights and those with stiffer tips dont fare nearly as well. Now you do not have to ship the broken rod to Douglas. Im having trouble getting good tight loops and the accuracy was not nearly as good as with the best rods. Armstrong Spring Creek on the OHair Ranch, https://douglasoutdoors.com/about/warranty-info/. If your favorite rod breaks in the middle of the summer and you dont get it back for a month and a half, you are going to be very angry! 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? 4. But as you will see, the best Presentation Rods produced outstanding accuracy, even at 70 feet! 6. W/ Sock. Winston tells us that the Air combines their Super Silica resin system with high modulus boron in the butt to reduce weight but as youll see in the Objective Observations chart, the Air was one of the heaviest presentation rods in both overall weight and swing weight. It is silky smooth with better dampening and better tracking ability than any other rods in the Shootout. If Im fishing a more wind-resistant fly like a hopper pattern or stonefly, Ill cut the leader down to 9 feet or less and end up with a 3X-4X tippet. 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. Our answer is almost always YES! 5-Weight Power Rods that have the strength to cast more wind resistant dries, and also chuck nymphs with indicators, and even small streamers with ease. Rods with softer tips help you reduce break-offs like these. louisianafly Member. Nearly as good as the LP+ and SKY G. A very pleasant rod to cast, giving me smooth tight loops and excellent accuracy. Keep in mind that what you read here are only our opinions. I picked up a Scott Radian 10' 5WT expecting to fish Colorado run-off last June.

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