Then I went and test cast some rods. Shop by species to find the right gear for your best saltwater fishing trip yet. Presentation Winston billed the AIR as a presentation rod, and that’s exactly what it is. The Radian has performed very well in our 5-weight Shootouts, and this 6-weight is no exception. The slide band is locked in place (doesn’t rotate) and aligned perfectly with the foot hood to make reel placement and attachment quick and easy. My Radian 5 wt can handle any trout I have on the line and just about any fly I need to throw to them. Much like Chi I don't have $800 burning a hole in my pocket ..... We'll i do I just want a new handgun and to take a fall guided float trip down the N Platte so I am hanging tight. Introducing the Scott Flex Fly Rod. I like the #6 Radian for all-around stillwater and big river stick, it will be replacing my Sage One 9',#6 for that slot in my quiver. The G-Series allows for the best light tippet protection, delicate presentations, great roll casting and mending and incredibly feel of the line with as little as 5 feet of fly line out of the rod tip. Ultra-soft presentation isn’t usually my biggest concern. What else can the Radian be but a great casting rod? The Scott difference At Scott, we’ve spent the last 45 years working to perfect the design, craftsmanship, and performance of fly rods. I really like the 6wt Radian but it is powerful. To add to the craftsmanship all Radians come with hand engraved lettering as well as fish measuring marks of 12” and 20”. The tip on the AIR has enough backbone to let you cast in tight quarters, and the rod as a whole is just exceptional out to 50 or so feet. So we decided to compare the two. How about a size 6 hopper, right up under a branch about three inches from the bank? Need to throw a size 26 midge to rising trout on a glassy pool? But that alone doesn’t make our fly rods exceptional. Scott incorporated their custom full wells grip that has a palm swell that feels great in the hand. Orvis Clearwater Outfit ($311) Action: Medium-Fast. I bought 3 immediatly after they came in. Honestly, it's a toss up between the One and Radian in the 6wt. "Wow" was certainly the first expression to come to mind when I threw the new Scott Radian back in May, and as I pulled the 9' 6wt out of the box just recently that expression has not changed. I was thinking about Scott Radian 906. I’m one to be skeptical to all things that sound too good to be true and on top of that it just sounded like a sales pitch. Subtle differences in personality and performance among trout rods can make them incremental players in ones' quiver more relevantly than the difference between a brace of 9-weights geared for striped bass. The Radian is much stiffer than either, so it’s easy to distinguish the action of that rod from the other two. This rod is pretty much epic. They are both incredible rods and are very similar in the 6wt. When I decided to buy a new 5 weight I started by reading all the 5 weight fly rod reviews I could find; the first being the Yellowstone Angler 5-Weight Shootout. But they're so darn purdy and I bet they fish like mad that I just have to buy one. Weights: 3 to 6. I have never cast ONE in a 6-weight but I have fished Method #6 as a big river dry fly rod. I have fished and cast both the 9',#5 and 9', #6 Radians this summer. Dry flies, nymphs, streamers, what else do you need? The extra line pickup is an advantage in certain scenarios as well. Scott did a great job giving the Radian a mixture of class and style. My 5wt is my go to all around dry, dry dropper, and nymph rod. By Simon Taylor 09/08/2020 It’s always exciting when a parcel arrives from the legends at Manic Tackle Project, but a week ago when I found the box on my doorstep I was both excited, but also nervous. Again, the Radian hits the mark. Fast action rods are perfect for the majority of NZ fishing situations where quick, tight & accurate delivery is called for with line speed to counter the often present winds of our mountainous … Subscribe to our newsletter to stay in-the-know about special closeout offers, giveaways, and once-in-a-lifetime deals! Review: Scott Radian R10044 Fly Rod: Recently I slapped down the magic plastic card and purchased something new – a 10-foot ... so perspective is something I have. Sage X vs. Scott Meridian Fly Rod Review. But for some reason I was not struck by it at that time. Or any other high end rod for that matter. Tight loops are effortless and this rod will surprise even the best casters. Absolutely love the 906/4 Radian’s, have a heap of them, if you want something saltwater specific, have a look at the Scott Meridian NZ Special 906/4, it’s a bit faster than the Radian (but surprisingly lighter) and based on a 6wt Meridian blank, it is sensational. All the Scott rods rated right at the top for craftsmanship and the Radian is a gorgeous rod. 956-4 Scott Radian: When roll casting the 9’6″ 6wt Radian, I used a 5/6 Rio Switch line that is simply made for this fly rod. I rigged up the 9' 5wt rod and took it on Angler Covey's casting pond. Power, feel, accuracy, durability, and made in the USA. Scott Flex Fly Rod Review: model by model evaluation. JavaScript is disabled. Scott G Series: Available in 2wt-6wt. Shops fly reels on sale from Hardy, Bauer, and other top reel makers. Our range offers everything from double-handed rods for salmon fishing to single–handed rods for trout and saltwater fishing. I really like the 6wt Radian but it is powerful. It may not be the perfect rod for spring creeks and 6x but for river and lake fishing in Southwestern Montana I can’t think of a rod I’d rather have in my quiver. Whether its brook trout on a small Appalachian stream or Dorado fishing in Bolivia there’s a Radian for you. The general consensus however, is that the C905 is a faster 5wt than the C906 is a faster 6wt. So after trying out a radian 6wt I must say I am rather taken by the radians. Will put a sz 16 dry on a dinner plate at 60' with no effort, but a well timed stroke. We at St Peter’s Fly Shop were fortunate to have the early opportunity to review & test the new Scott Centric fly rod through various stages of development. I have not cast the Radian but I have a Sage ONE 690, and agree with many that it may just be the sweetheart in the single handed line-up of Sage ONE's. Top Shelf Rod. The Radian is hand crafted in Montrose CO in a facility that puts out some of the most stunning fly rods on the market. It loads the rod deeply through a roll or single hand spey cast and stack mends like a dream with the extra 6 inches. A 4/5 is probably spot on with a new half line size heavy 4wt line, right? While the Radian was pretty fast in the broader scheme of things, Scott has refined the action of the Radian and created the Centric: a rod with more feel, more castability, more versatility, and the industry-leading performance we've come to expect from Scott. Only at long range did we find it lacking in power compared to the Meridian. Especially if you go with the larger end of the line weight spectrum. When you’re looking for that beast of burden to carry the heavy loads the 7wt is your mule. My favorite ½ line heavy line is the Scientific Anglers Amplitude MPX. If that's any indication, the 6wt would be sweet also. There is nothing else like Big Red. The Scott Flex improves the popular A4 in every category of consideration: action, power, lightness, feel, accuracy, range and the propriety of luxury in a mid-priced fly rod. (tie) Scott Radian 9 foot #6wt $795.00. I own a 9ft 6wt S4, and test cast a Radian 9'6" 6wt. Read sweetandsalt's comments under the radian 8'6" thread. Along this journey, we’ve developed a way of doing things that we call The Scott … Reply ↓ Tom Bell on July 19, 2016 at 9:47 am said: The guys at Douglas are really nice people. Sage X 490-4 vs Scott Radian 904-4 vs Loomis Asquith 490-4. No problem. If I had one trout rod, I’d probably go with the 6wt Radian. I went ahead and purchased the #6. Scott Radian Price: $795. But I just picked up a Sage ONE 6 weight to do some fishing with so whatever size I buy will be an overlap stick. The only problem with Radian and ONE is that they have thin-walled blanks and I'm worrying about their durability, ferrules of Sage ONE are like a paper and I need strong and durable rod for 9-10lb trophy trout.I would buy gloomis NRX but their warranty is not the best. I normally fish a winston wt and love it, but i have herd some high praise for the new scott. I love the Med-Fast action. When I have $800 burning a hole in my pocket I am sure to own one. Couldn't ask for a more versatile medium trout, light bass rod. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. It is not as potent as ONE #5, nor as precise but is easier to cast. I’ve fished em’ all and I have to say this rod is an absolute fixture in the industry. Posted on September 23, 2016 by Mike Mastropasqua. If you need a 6wt, in my opinion, this is the one. Later I had the chance to spend some more time with a 6wt version and I was blown away. Where I fish and how I fish is my main variable to keep in mind. ~ All Rights Reserved. The 6wt might be the gem of the lineup. As I mentioned earlier, I love the 6wt here in SW Montana. It won best of show at the 2013 IFTD show and many people were praising the feel and look of this rod. Under Bartschi's guidance, Scott tends to only replace rod models when it truly believes it can build a better product. Scott Radian 10’ 4WT. #3. Of course I bought it to be a 4-weight but it just would not hunt with a straight #4 hence its niche as a 4.5-weight. I don't own a Radian but have cast several and like them...maybe I like the #6 best and could fish dries with it easily on big rivers. This rod is a cannon and if you fish in the wind or on large rivers it has all the power you could ever need. I had to get my hands on it. I'm the nut with the Scott S3 9'/#4.5. I have had to back off of the pressure when hauling and just let the rod do the work...quite refreshing actually for a six weight. I have the Radian in 5wt and love it. I could have bought either rod but it was nearly a flip of the coin and I got the sage for a few dollars less. Well here I am writing a review about how the Radian puts out fast line speed while maintaining the connection to the rod. Fly Fishing Rods. According to Scott, the Radian is a faster rod than the S4. I'm planning to buy 6 weight rod for heavier trout applications. I know it's been stated before, but I get such a kick out of trout fishermen talking about the "huge" differences between a 9' 6-weight that is. The Radian is offered in you full freshwater line up, 3wt-9wt. How does the Scott Radian compare to the winston? John Hendrickson scooped up one for his world class carp fishing and two more guys in the shop are lined up waiting on theirs. When the rod first came out, the marketing slogan was “Fast meets Feel”. But thanks to Scott, those days are over. If you need that added delicate touch fishing the Scientific Anglers Amplitude Trout is great. What we like: A quality kit for a … You can make those minor adjustments mid cast as well as feel those delicate subsurface eats that can elude even the most focused anglers. If you divided fly rods into a class of eight to ten weights for saltwater & warmwater, there would be two valedictorians – the Sage X and the Scott Meridian. I hang out in a fly shop that carries the Radian, and I've haven't seen one brought back in. I mostly fish it in Colorado from whence it came. I fish some fairly windy open conditions down here and after something that's got the power yet also has presentation for Subtle dries on the Mataura. It’s a rod that seems to read your mind. Ok, has everyone understood where this review of the Scott Radian is going yet? I wouldn’t get too carried away but the Nautilus X Series is a good fit. The ONE has a more even loading throughout the blank when carrying a lot of line in the air, esp with the long head RIO Gold line. I personally go with the ½ line heavy lines that will improve close range feel as well as performance in the wind. The carp are between 10 - 14 pounds, and it handles them without a problem. Another sweet six to consider is the T&T solar. © 2021 Madison River Fishing Company I’ve fished the 4wt with dries ranging from a size 20 BWOs to a size 4 salmon fly. Yes I’m talking back when fiberglass ruled. Accuracy is easily transferred from cast to presentation and pin point placement is good at short range and unmatched at mid to long range. It may not be for everybody but oh-my-goodness-gracious! If you have larger hands you will love the feel of the Radian grip. The first thing you notice when you get your hands on the Scott Radian is that this rod is ascetically like nothing else on the market. I’ve also had great success with the AirFlo SuperDri Xceed. Add to your quiver with a top-of-the-line rod from R.L. Not only is this an excellent euro-nymph rod, I also find it delivers dry fly’s at short to medium ranges pretty well. You would get the Douglas Sky. I also like that Scott keeps the blank unfinished. I've fished it for carp and bass with no trouble so far. I am strongly considering the addition of a Scott Radian to my quiver. I use mine exclusively for small mouth fishing. If you find yourself constantly tying on flies (nymphs or dries) size 16-24 onto 5x-7x tippet, this is the right rod for this type of fishing. Simon Taylor’s First Impressions – A Scott Centric Five Weight Review. You can feel everything the rod is doing during your cast as well as throughout the drift. Any thoughts about Thomas and Thomas NS5? Have reviewed it a few times below, certainly my go-to salt and big fresh stick. With that being said I have fished standard WF fly lines on mine and it has performed well. The Radian, like the Sage Method, is among the stiffest 9’ 4-weights on the market. I’ve completely blown casts and to my surprise had my fly gently land right where I had planned. This helps with accuracy as well as strike sensitivity. Well here I am writing a review about how the Radian puts out fast line speed while maintaining the connection to the rod. by John Duncan, Telluride Angler. Weight: ... Also, I have read so many reviews on the Scott G2 and Winston BIII LS and BIII X that counter-dict each other; it's all rather confusing to try to sort out and go off so many opinions without actually casting each rod on the water with dries, nymphs and streamers -- and experiencing the results firsthand! Typically, Scott's fly rod series stay in the company's lineup for at least 5 years. For waters where I fish, there aren’t many other rods I would choose that can do it all like the Radian. Companies will tell you that theirs is the best since sliced bread. I recently wiggled one at a fly shop in Colorado two weekends ago. You must log in or register to reply here. The Scott Flex series rods was introduced in 2017 to fill that gap between affordable, beginner fly rods and the high-end, expensive rods that only enthusiastic anglers with plenty of spare cash can afford. Two of my fishing buddies have bought the exact same rod after casting mine. I own the sage 690 one and a five radian and they compliment each other beautifully, I am 6'3" so like the bigger grip of Radian. Reply ↓ Michael on August 29, 2013 at 9:51 am said: Can’t say enough good things about my 8′ 4 wt B2x. Unless you’re trying to mess up th… Imagine if Sage One and Boron III X had a baby… Ok stop. Dang! All of these rods cast a little differently. Two of these rods, the X and Asquith, are quite similar in their tapers and feel. The 7wt is a streamer fishermen’s work horse. Maybe they have solved the riddle of fast rods with feel. Has plenty of power for multi-nymph rigs and streamer work, but still has enough finesse in the tip for dry fly work - lots of feel and versatility vs. others in it's class . I have no problem delivering single dry flies accurately into the wind or turning over heavy high water nymph rigs in the spring. You can feel everything the rod is doing during your cast as well as throughout the drift. Please note, comments must be approved before they are published. There’s a reason in won the 2013 IFTD “Best of Show”. He likes it. It does everything I ask of it with pleasure. With Ross being neighbors to Scott going with the Ross Evolution R would be a good fit as well. I use mine exclusively for small mouth fishing. Winston, Hardy, and more. Often more. I do own the Radian 9'-0 5wt and liked it much better than the ONE in this particular model. The AIR gets the job done. Might be a bit too powerful for your applications but would be worth a look. I love them all, but to me, this one feels like it all comes together in an absolute fish catching dream. I had narrowed it down to four rods: Scott Radian, Sage X, and Winston BIIIX. At the end of the day, Scott just puts more into mid-range rods than any other maker. When I read the Radian compared in action to the TXL line up from Sage that really peeked my interest. How it works with sinking lines?Any comparison One vs Radian in 6 weight? Have that rod and love it. Once you get outside of 30ft it really starts to come alive. The real seat has a burled box elder wood insert framed with black aluminum components that are definitely one of a kind. PRICE MATCH GUARANTEE - Over 9,000 products in stock & ready to ship today. Any feedback form users of Radian 6 weight?Does it have much more power than 5 weight. It felt great and I was already trying to figure out which rod I could sell to buy one of these rods. Also consider test casting the Zenith 9' 6wt. I personally own the 9'-0 6wt Sage One with a fighting butt. Now, I know the longer rod makes a difference, but I thought the tip on my S4 is way more supple and that the S4 was more fun to cast an unweighted line. I've had a 5wt for a few months. The Radian is going on 8. When the new Scott Radian was released, I was excited. The “Centric” by Scott Fly Rods has arrived and with its precise accuracy and unparalleled performance, fish of all species should be shaking in their scales. The G2 lasted 12 years. Back when I started in the sport, a 6wt fly rod was considered the best general purpose trout rod. The #5 is a great dry fly stick, but lacks a bit of power for heavier applications. It’s also considerably lighter than the S4 which makes fatigue from an extra 6″ a non factor. You can make those minor adjustments mid cast as well as feel those delicate subsurface eats that can elude even the most focused anglers. I tried Radian 5 weight and I was impressed. If you're dying to hear if the hype is real, you've come to the right place. It flat-out performs. Home » Fly Fishing » Sage X vs. Scott Meridian Fly Rod Review. Until now, you've had to choose between a rod with power and line speed, or a rod with touch and feel. In the 6wt you won't make the wrong decision with either the Radian or the One. I still contend moderate/fast, more progressive and more versatile range than Radian, some models faster, some fairly equal, and some appearing (because of progressiveness) slightly slower than Radian. Reply ↓ Justin atkinson. I have fished 24 midge pupa suspended from a tiny piece of yarn to 1/0 clousers with the rod with a a RIO Gold for the trout stuff, and an SA Mastery (floating) Streamer Express WF6F lines for the bass chores. Costing around $475, it is … 109 E. Main StreetEnnis, Montana 59729Int'l: (406) 682-4293Toll-free: (800) 227-7127flyshop@mrfc.com. Frankly, it’s starting to feel like the term ‘handcrafted’ is being thrown around a little loosely these days. Very nice rod! 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. But even then I fish an 8 or softer tipped #9 during the spring with bass on the flats feeding on shrimp and little crabs and a stouter #9 or even 10 during autumnal busts on a rip, especially if the herring are in. Whether it’s a roll cast or reach cast this rod will do it all with high marks. I've never had a Sage in my hand so I have no idea on those. The un-finished blank is dark gunmetal grey that’s accented with pale orange wraps creating a very unique and attractive rod. When it comes to reels, the Radian is a pretty light rod and going with a light reel is what I would recommend. I throw some pretty big flies for bass on the rivers, and it seems up to task. I have Sage ONE 796 and it is simply overkill for trouts. A personal favorite of mine for fishing the Gunpowder is the Echo Shadow II 10’ 2WT. My guess is that the Scott is gonna have a softer tip section, but be overall stiffer in the butt than the Sage. Everyone has different taste when it comes to the looks of a fly rod but in my opinion the Radian is the best looking fly rod in production. My Radian 5 wt can handle any trout I have on the line and just about any fly I need to throw to them. Winston BIIIX Super 10’ 4WT. The Radian is no doubt a fast action rod. It should go without saying, looks aren’t everything and when it’s all said and done performance is what really matters. I think that by leaving the excess material on the blank it adds durability and can withstand a few split shot or conehead shots. I'm just after feed back on those who've owned the 904/6 or the 9foot 6 5wt version? This rod is sweet.