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A Super-Versatile Rod

Started by Wildfisher, March 11, 2011, 06:25:19 PM

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Wildfisher

March 11, 2011, 06:25:19 PM
Scott S4 9 foot #5.

I used it exclusively in NZ this year. It will cast everything from a tiny dry fly to a woolly bugger. It handled fish over 6lb in fast water no problem. Alex landed an 11lb + fish on his.

Certainly the most versatile fly rod I have by a wide mile and a very nice rod to use, it has "feel"  and power.



3 weight

#1
March 11, 2011, 06:30:51 PM
I've never tried the rod in question Fred but I reckon thats as good an all-round length/ line weight as you'll get.

Wildfisher

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March 11, 2011, 06:31:56 PM
Quote from: 3 weight on March 11, 2011, 06:30:51 PM
I've never tried the rod in question Fred but I reckon thats as good an all-round length/ line weight as you'll get.

Alex reckons it is very similar to his Sage XP - but sadly you can't get those now.

davefromtheattic

#3
March 11, 2011, 06:37:31 PM
It's on my list, Fred. Looking forward to trying out the XP that Parcel Farce dropped off this afternoon. The quest goes on!

3 weight

#4
March 11, 2011, 06:39:52 PM
Never tried that either  :lol: I've always wanted a shot of a sage txl (I think) 000 weight, just to see if it is actually a useable fishing rod, if so I want one!

Brian Mcg

#5
March 11, 2011, 09:31:14 PM
Hi Col The 9ft 4# Scott s4 is imo one of the best Fishing rods ever! The 5 on the other hand I could not get on with and I did try.
Imo it is nothing like the 5# xp which I think is a very good Casting rod.
I intend to buy a s4 4# again this year.

Brian

Wildfisher

#6
March 11, 2011, 10:34:13 PM
I think Alex  has a Scott S4 #4 too, rates   it very highly and uses it here. Probably not the best choice for fishing in New Zealand though, you really do need a rod with a bit more power on most of the rivers there. Some guides don't use less than a #6.

haresear

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March 12, 2011, 01:15:49 AM
Quote from: admin on March 11, 2011, 10:34:13 PM
I think Alex  has a Scott S4 #4 too, rates   it very highly and uses it here. Probably not the best choice for fishing in New Zealand though, you really do need a rod with a bit more power on most of the rivers there. Some guides don't use less than a #6.

Yes, the 9' S4 #4 and the 9' XP #4 are my favourite rods. I rarely go heavier on the rivers.

Alex
Protect the edge.

haresear

#8
March 12, 2011, 01:58:33 AM
Quoteit has a lower swing weight or something.

:lol: :lol: you are nuts, but in a nice way :)

Alex
Protect the edge.

scotty9

#9
March 12, 2011, 04:49:12 AM
Meh, I'd have my rods over it. Actually hang on I do, that's why I chose them!  :lol:

Interesting I got to try the S4s #5, the saltwater version. That is indeed a nice rod, got some serious beef to it  :8)
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