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The Shadow is an attractive rod. Scott Centric 904 - not at all like Radian 905 (a CO guide favorite for mid size waters employing exactly those techniques you seek). This new rod from G. Loomis was delightful to cast at all distances. The cork rings are the very high quality thin width rings we see many of the top manufacturers using. The good-looking reel seat is silver anodized single up-lock design with a nylon locking ring that provided a secure lock-up. 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. There is no hook keeper and there is a SIC stripping guide, followed with what we felt were very large hard chrome snake guides. Youll never regret spending those extra bucks once you get the rod in your hands and see how well it performs compared to your old rod. 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. Until now, you've had to choose between a rod with power and line speed, or a rod with touch and feel. As for reels, this year we again decided to use one of our all-time favorites, the Galvan Torque(T-5), loaded with 100 yards of 20 lb. The Super 10 has a softer tip and is a bit heavier than the Radian. Craftsmanship is undeniably better on the most expensive rods, and with a few exceptions they perform better than the less expensive rods. REC nickel titanium, flexible one foot guides are used the rest of the way. Short to mid-distances are the sweet spot for this rod. I gave it perfect scores at 25 feet and 45 feet, but at 70 feet it still turned in an impressive performance that wasnt far off the best Power rods. When used for trout fishing, 5-weights are wonderful rods for fishing dry flies but are also great rods for fishing nymphs and small streamers. Having multiple outfits set up allows us to do this easily. This would be a great option for indicators, swinging soft hackles, light tippets, and tightline fishing. The new SKY G is very quick to dampen and is very sensitive. 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. Like new Excellent $620. As in the past, we are using our own Brecknell official postage scale to calculate these weights. The Hardy Shadow has impressed us with its sweet action and performance for its price. The wraps are a complementary dark green to match the blank and the epoxy coatings are very nicely done. Rods with heavier swing weights and those with stiffer tips dont fare nearly as well. On the new NRX+ LP, Steve applied what G. Loomis calls Multi-Taper Design, a manufacturing process that removes material from areas where a rod is least likely to break, and adds material to prevent breakage where its most likely to happen. Gusty wind was also a big problem, especially if the wind speed was above 10-15 mph. For under $200, the best rods to consider are the Fenwick Aetos and the Orvis Clearwater. Well, were pleased to tell you that Steve Rajeff, the G. Loomis head rod designer and famed tournament caster, worked his magic yet again! Many anglers use them only for fishing dry flies, while others use them primarily for nymph fishing, often with an indicator, two nymphs and even some weight like split shot. The wraps are a lighter blue, trimmed with a little silver on the butt section. He has been the #1 man on Englands International fly-fishing team multiple times. Since the GL8 resin is more uniform, it penetrates the fibers more effectively so you dont have to use as much. $60 handling fee. A burled blackwood insert is used. On nice days when had little wind, we did the casting outside on our lawn here at the shop. Rods that score well in this category are also good rods for fishing smaller streamers. 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. Dont make this mistake. To see how James, Logan, Francis, and Chloe ranked each rod click on the smaller charts at the bottom. We have found the rods that seem to do both of these tasks well are nearly always faster action rods. 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. In general, the best rods are in the higher price brackets, and are usually worth it, even if you have to save up to buy the one you really want. Im not getting quite as much feel as with the SKY G though. Most rods rated 9.5 had a $50 fee. At least they are fairly thin in diameter to keep the weight down. 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. 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 Expeditor service fee for the Asquith rods is $250.00 for ground or $275 for 2-day air. The 5 wt Radian and Bandit fly line proved to be a deadly combination for backcountry trout fishing when cicadas are about. This rods ability to track perfectly is on fire here. Everyone else uses far less fancy anodized aluminum. Purchased a 5 wt Radian after testing it against an Orvis H2 flex tip, a Sage One, and the Winston BIIIx. The Douglas Sky G in the performance category is $795.00. 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. It tracks beautifully and is giving me very good accuracy and feel. Often only subtle differences separate one rod from another. Accuracy was just Ok, while the top seven rods were better. Scott flex 10ft 4wt - This rod bends deep with a sling shot load that make it a killer rod for roll casting. Scott GS 884, 885, 904, 905 - Moderate action Scott (not fast action Radian) all used extensively for these techniques, heavier payload capability as you size up in the series. A $50 handling fee includes $35 per broken section plus a $15 shipping fee inside the continental US. Instead of a chart with all the rods, we are breaking this down into multiple charts for easier viewing. Winston produces all these components themselves at their factory in Twin Bridges Montana. Good, just not great. The lighter Zephrus uses Sintrix 440, while the Shadow uses the lower modulus (and heavier) Sintrix 220. For broken rods that are not registered to the original owners, some companies are going to charge you $150 or more for repairs. LoopLifetime warranty to original owner. Now youll be able to launch a medium sized streamer seventy-five feet with ease. The rod is 9 foot for a 4 weight and 4 piece. $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 makes the blank much stronger under lifting load with less overall material. 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:. In the past we have traced the outline of the rod with different colored Sharpies, but this year we just took a photo of each rod and then used different colors in Adobe Illustrator to trace the curve. 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. I could get the distance easily enough but with very little accuracy. The epoxy coatings are excellent. I was having trouble forming tight loops. Usually takes 2 weeks. 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. Minturn Anglers is Colorado's premier outfitter for all your fly fishing needs. But they should also be able to easily form the more open loops youll want fishing nymphs. And like Jason said, the G2 might be going on sale soon (time to stock up!). I like the way the very tip bends compared to the other presentation rods, but the new NRX+ LP is one of the stiffer and more powerful Presentation Rods and one of the reasons it got the best scores at medium and long range. Scott Fly Rods - FLY RODS WITH A MISSION designed with purpose, handcrafted from scratch Every single Scott rod has been handcrafted from scratch, right in our shop- for over 45 years - and that's something we're very, very proud of. Ive been in the fly-fishing business now for over fifty years, as a guide, fly shop manager and finally owner. This makes it easy to switch back and forth if Im fishing both dry flies and nymphs. The Aetos has been our most popular inexpensive fly rod in the 4-5-6 line sizes. Messages 10 Reaction score 0. One of the biggest variables the Livingston wind! To achieve boosted performance and feel over the old NRX series, Steve utilized new Mega Modulus+ graphite. The 3F performed extremely well, especially at the two longer distances. Firing hoppers to a big fish rising along a far bank, when you cannot wade closer would be one good example. This is too much fly rod for my trout fishing, but stillwater anglers will find a rod of incredible capability. I felt that it gave me a little more feel and accuracy at 25 feet than did the LP+. The swing weight of the rod is the weight you feel out ahead of your hand, holding the rod horizontally. The ability to fire long, smooth tight loops is giving me better accuracy than any of the other presentation rods. This reel is the one that won our 2016 5/6 Reel Shootout. No handling fee. It often takes a little time for the rod to settle down from all this movement so we do this procedure 4-6 times and then take the average weight we are getting from the scale. The Winston Alpha + proved to be too heavy and too stiff to be a good 5-weight. item 1 Scott G series 9ft 5wt 4 piece fly rod Scott G series 9ft 5wt 4 piece fly rod. WinstonLifetime warranty to original owner. Now, the lack of power and backbone hurts. When I grab a 5-weight rod Im using it primarily to fish smaller dry flies, but I also want a rod that does everything well. The Scott Radian 9'6" 5wt fly rod excels as an all purpose, go-to rod for trout. X-Core widens blank diameter for increased stability and decreases wall mass for unparalleled sensitivity. 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. All the Scott rods rated right at the top for craftsmanship and the Radian is a gorgeous rod. Taylor Lifetime warranty to original owner. louisianafly Member. You call in and they charge your credit card $100 but you get a brand new rod in 3-4 days. He has been a very important and integral part of our Shootouts and tackle comparisons over the years. The blank is sanded only very lightly, and then finished so that you can see the tape marks. With the inexpensive warranties that most manufacturers offer, your new rod is one that will last you for many years. But this also requires an angler to double-haul well and form good, tight back cast loops. Fly selection is far less important. Why test with 12-foot leaders? 6d 14h left (Tue, 08:24 AM) or Best Offer +$24.55 shipping Sponsored Results matching fewer words Scott Centric 10' 4wt Brand New $945.00 Buy It Now Free 4 day shipping Sponsored Scott Centric 9' 5wt Brand New $945.00 Buy It Now For manufacturing defects on rods under current warranty, rods are repaired or replaced at St. Croixs discretion for $20, including shipping. The amazing new Douglas Sky G wins in both Overall and Performance Only categories! $75 handling fee to original owner, $150.00 charge to all others. 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. Rods with a light swing weight are delightful and effortless to cast. This new Platinum G2 is a huge improvement over the old Platinum far lighter and with a faster action that seems just right. If you like more medium action rods though, you will love the Paradigm. The 5 weight isn't quite as tip sensitive as the 4 weight so if Euro Nymphing is . One large sized titanium SIC stripping guide is used, followed with the best flexible nickel/titanium snake guides. 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. Scott radian 9ft. Im getting lots of feel and excellent accuracy at close range. Usually takes 4-8 weeks. Loop gives us their new and unusual 7X, a rod built with a seven-sided, heptagonal blank for increased durability and performance. Im getting nicely formed loops and pretty good accuracy that is not far off the better rods. We talked to Fred at length about the older Loomis LP and why we liked it so much. Scott Fly Rods Filters Brand . Im impressed at how tight my loops are, giving me great accuracy. The cork handle is a mini half wells, with a nice big flare at the bottom and the highest quality narrow cork rings. 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. All these changes result in rods that anglers are going to love. Beulah has built an extremely light but strong fly rod with all of the sweet casting characteristics for which Beulah is known. Cheaper rods often utilize pre-formed grips employing a lot of filler in the cork that can chunk out or erode with hard use. Nothing fancy here but at least there are alignment dots on the sections. Scott Radian 9' 5wt sold. The Craftsmanship is superb and the wraps and coatings over the wraps are as good as Ive ever seen on any rods. The lack of butt and mid-section power hurt a lot at long range. Sage Lifetime warranty to original owner. Wave. 8'9'' 3 wt. 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! The G. Loomis NRX LP 9#5 has had a stranglehold on first place in our past three 5-weight Shootouts, but now this rod is gone, replaced with the NRX+ LP, a totally new rod with new materials and a new design that has proven to be outstanding. Both placed close to the top in each category. A more flexible tip would help a lot in close. It gave me a wonderful sense of feel, especially at short distances. 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. Messages 1,469 Reaction score 427 Location Evergreen, CO. Aug 14, 2019 #1 ****SOLD****Mint condition, lawn cast a few times. Yes, the craftsmanship is not quite as good as the other presentation rods, but what can you expect for under two hundred bucks? I love the large drag knob on the backside of the reel that is easy to grip and adjust. 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. 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 same is pretty much true of the power rods, where three rods scored 19.5 or better at 25 feet. Centric. The cork handle is a half wells design with some fancy cork rings at the bottom. 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. For Helios 3, new Recon (2020) and the new Clearwater rods, Orvis has introduced a new section replacement program with a 5-business day turnaround. item 2 Deerfield Graphite Fly Fishing Rod. Freshwater. Echo Lifetime warranty to original owner. A 5wt can be used in a variety of freshwater angling scenarios but is most commonly used to target Trout. Howard was here in Montana earlier this fall to show us some new designs hes working on for 2021. 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. To get a 10, repair charges had to be $35 or less with a quick turn around time of less than two weeks. The quality is top shelf as weve found on other high-end Orvis rods. We have also found that rods that perform best will do so against other rods under identical conditions, windy or not. Double up-locking rings are used in a silver color. Unfortunately, Mother Nature rarely cooperates in that respect. One rod simply cannot suit all these purposes perfectly well, in our experience. The Power 5-weights are simply better at this kind of chuck and duck casting and mending than the Presentation 5-weights. $207.50 3 bids 4d 16h. Of the Helios 3 rods, this 3F (F standing for finesse) has a softer tip and is more suited to accurate, delicate presentations we are looking for in the presentation rods. Im convinced that accuracy is the number one factor in success for dry fly anglers, but a good dry fly rod needs to provide a lot of feel and offer the ability to make very delicate presentations. Pick any rod here that we rated a 9.2 or better and you have a real winner! Wind speed is neither steady nor consistent. The Radian was far better. Improvements over the old NRX are the result of advancements in both materials and the production process. Buying "new" is something that I normally do. Still, the best Power 5-weight Rods have enough power in the butt and mid-section to get the job done. Sage uses a lovely brown anodized aluminum single up-locking seat with a beautiful walnut burl insert. Casting and rating the performance of the rods at different distances is the real meat of our Shootouts, and also the reason we have separated out a chart that includes only the performance figures. At long range the Zephrus is a lot better. Anglers have loved the performance it provides at a nice price. This is an absolutely gorgeous rod, and along with the T&T rods, the Winston rods get a perfect score for craftsmanship. Scott has made many outstanding 6-wt saltwater rods over the years . 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. Fortunately we have access to a good indoor facility at the Livingston Civic Center gym. Below the final results charts we have listed the exact repair charges for each manufacturer. This is a rod that could have gone into the Presentation Rods category, but it is a lot more powerful than the G Series, so we moved it to the Power Rods. The rod is in mint condition. In making these deflection charts, we first put up some white butcher paper on the wall. Now you do not have to ship the broken rod to Douglas. Also, by having 8-10 rods set up, 2-3 testers can simultaneously do the casting in the same positions. 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. There is no hook keeper. Fast action. We stand by our methodology since most anglers that take the time to give us their feedback have agreed with our opinions. As fly fisherman, we are always dealing with wind. The reel seat is pretty drab for a rod in this price range, utilizing an anodized black aluminum up-lock seat with a synthetic gray insert no fancy wood here. For sale is a mint Scott Radian 904/4 Fly Rod. The best rods will load well and produce consistently tight loops at long range. Scott Fly Rod Tidal 9 foot 6 weight 4 piece rod--Great Rod for Streamer fishing! We have found that the only way to fairly compare rod performance under identical conditions is when there is little or no wind either by casting indoors, or outdoors when the wind was negligible. Larger yarn indicators with more wind resistance can really throw off the scoring. Combined with the new materials and resin is what Fred calls a G ARMOR coating. 5-Weight Presentation Rods more suited to fishing dry flies that give you the ultimate in accuracy, delicacy, and presentation. Demon 10'6" 4/5wt, 4 piece, Switch Rod A full range of rods covering every use from small stream through technical nymph fishing, Salt, Switch and Two handed salmon use. Better than the Paradigm and G Series out long but the Helios 3F and Zephrus were definitely superior with more power and better tracking. $219.50 3 bids $26.45 shipping 3d 15h Scott Meridian fly rod 9' 6wt. The Radian 9' 5wt had a total weight of 2.93 ounces and a swing weight of 60.2 gm2. If more than one section is broken, the fee is $35 extra per section. The increased dampening and recovery also result in superior accuracy, which immediately impressed me when casting and comparing the SKY G to the other top 5-weight rods. The SKY G is an attractive rod, finished in a dark gray color, with black wraps. The swing weight is the relationship of the club head weight to the shaft when you waggle the club in your hands. a handy guide to help you get the most from your rod. If Orvis determines that there was a defect, the rod will be repaired or replaced at no additional charge. Scott Radian Since the introduction of the STS Series in 1995, Scott has offered two action classes of freshwater fly rods, medium and fast. The rings are easy to grip and lock up securely. If Fenwick determines that there was a defect, the rod will be repaired or replaced at no charge. The overall results charts show you the various categories we scored the rods at. It is light and powerful with excellent craftsmanship. I developed a reputation as one of the best anglers in both fresh and salt water and many leading many rod makers and manufacturers consult with me in their rod design process. Here is the most important distance category for picking the best all around 5-weight rod. These Galvan reels also have a wider range of drag adjustment than other reels, making it easy to fine-tune the drag adjustment, which is important when you are using light tippets like 6X and 7X. A half wells cork handle is used but not nearly as good in quality as on the best rods, there is a lot of filler. This rod is midnight blue with darker blue wraps. The new G. Loomis NRX+ LP comes in 2nd followed closely by the Orvis Helios 3 and Hardy Zephrus. If they had cast the rod, I dont think they would have voted it as the best freshwater rod! The heavy swing weight hurt here and I was getting little feel. When casting this rod, the improvement in recovery and dampening was dramatic! The blank color is then the natural graphite gray with chocolate brown wraps, trimmed with lighter brown and orange on the butt. Current . Rods are either replaced with a new rod or the broken section is replaced. 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. Sage slt 389-4 sold. Rods are repaired, not replaced. $25 handling fee. 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. Scott GS 7ft 7in 5wt 4pc Scott. These are the more powerful 5-weight rods that you would pick to fish larger and more wind-resistant dry flies. The Fenwick Fenlite Streamflex is our pick for the best mid-priced rod. Distance The old Radian was a distance champion. 5-weight fly rods are the most popular and versatile of all fly rods for freshwater anglers. The Orvis Helios 3F is another terrific rod from Orvis that we had not been able to test in our previous 5-weight Shootout. GL8 resin is self-propagating, meaning the resin creates its own nano-particles. The best Presentation Rods need to perform exceptionally well at short distances. Also,you shouldnt have to double-haul at 45 feet to get the rod to perform. As youll soon read, our #1 rated rods in both the Presentation and Power categories, the Douglas Sky G, and the G. 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