I went ahead and purchased the #6. "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. 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 … Accuracy is easily transferred from cast to presentation and pin point placement is good at short range and unmatched at mid to long range. I think that by leaving the excess material on the blank it adds durability and can withstand a few split shot or conehead shots. The Radian is offered in you full freshwater line up, 3wt-9wt. Reply ↓ Justin atkinson. I hang out in a fly shop that carries the Radian, and I've haven't seen one brought back in. When the new Scott Radian was released, I was excited. I'm planning to buy 6 weight rod for heavier trout applications. Home » Fly Fishing » Sage X vs. Scott Meridian Fly Rod Review. Ok, has everyone understood where this review of the Scott Radian is going yet? 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. A 4/5 is probably spot on with a new half line size heavy 4wt line, right? 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. Also consider test casting the Zenith 9' 6wt. The Radian is much stiffer than either, so it’s easy to distinguish the action of that rod from the other two. No problem. It does everything I ask of it with pleasure. Along this journey, we’ve developed a way of doing things that we call The Scott … Ultra-soft presentation isn’t usually my biggest concern. Two of these rods, the X and Asquith, are quite similar in their tapers and feel. I was thinking about Scott Radian 906. Winston, Hardy, and more. I have no problem delivering single dry flies accurately into the wind or turning over heavy high water nymph rigs in the spring. I’ve fished em’ all and I have to say this rod is an absolute fixture in the industry. Costing around $475, it is … Scott incorporated their custom full wells grip that has a palm swell that feels great in the hand. So we decided to compare the two. 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. How it works with sinking lines?Any comparison One vs Radian in 6 weight? Winston BIIIX Super 10’ 4WT. Scott did a great job giving the Radian a mixture of class and style. 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. When I read the Radian compared in action to the TXL line up from Sage that really peeked my interest. Reply ↓ Michael on August 29, 2013 at 9:51 am said: Can’t say enough good things about my 8′ 4 wt B2x. I also like that Scott keeps the blank unfinished. The real seat has a burled box elder wood insert framed with black aluminum components that are definitely one of a kind. The Radian is hand crafted in Montrose CO in a facility that puts out some of the most stunning fly rods on the market. 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. 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. Especially if you go with the larger end of the line weight spectrum. I have the Radian in 5wt and love it. Scott Flex Fly Rod Review: model by model evaluation. 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. 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. The Radian has performed very well in our 5-weight Shootouts, and this 6-weight is no exception. PRICE MATCH GUARANTEE - Over 9,000 products in stock & ready to ship today. Posted on September 23, 2016 by Mike Mastropasqua. I’ve also had great success with the AirFlo SuperDri Xceed. #3. What else can the Radian be but a great casting rod? Any feedback form users of Radian 6 weight?Does it have much more power than 5 weight. My 5wt is my go to all around dry, dry dropper, and nymph rod. I have fished and cast both the 9',#5 and 9', #6 Radians this summer. This helps with accuracy as well as strike sensitivity. 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. Whether it’s a roll cast or reach cast this rod will do it all with high marks. 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. My guess is that the Scott is gonna have a softer tip section, but be overall stiffer in the butt than the Sage. Read sweetandsalt's comments under the radian 8'6" thread. Our range offers everything from double-handed rods for salmon fishing to single–handed rods for trout and saltwater fishing. I mostly fish it in Colorado from whence it came. 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. It’s also considerably lighter than the S4 which makes fatigue from an extra 6″ a non factor. The #5 is a great dry fly stick, but lacks a bit of power for heavier applications. 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 am strongly considering the addition of a Scott Radian to my quiver. If I had one trout rod, I’d probably go with the 6wt Radian. Again, the Radian hits the mark. My favorite ½ line heavy line is the Scientific Anglers Amplitude MPX. 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 . Weights: 3 to 6. If that's any indication, the 6wt would be sweet also. If you're dying to hear if the hype is real, you've come to the right place. Once you get outside of 30ft it really starts to come alive. When you’re looking for that beast of burden to carry the heavy loads the 7wt is your mule. Scott Radian 10’ 4WT. Any thoughts about Thomas and Thomas NS5? Might be a bit too powerful for your applications but would be worth a look. Sage X vs. Scott Meridian Fly Rod Review. The un-finished blank is dark gunmetal grey that’s accented with pale orange wraps creating a very unique and attractive rod. Well here I am writing a review about how the Radian puts out fast line speed while maintaining the connection to the rod. I own a 9ft 6wt S4, and test cast a Radian 9'6" 6wt. A personal favorite of mine for fishing the Gunpowder is the Echo Shadow II 10’ 2WT. You can make those minor adjustments mid cast as well as feel those delicate subsurface eats that can elude even the most focused anglers. Fly Fishing Rods. Top Shelf Rod. 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. You must log in or register to reply here. This rod is pretty much epic. Only at long range did we find it lacking in power compared to the Meridian. Then I went and test cast some rods. My Radian 5 wt can handle any trout I have on the line and just about any fly I need to throw to them. The G2 lasted 12 years. I use mine exclusively for small mouth fishing. The general consensus however, is that the C905 is a faster 5wt than the C906 is a faster 6wt. It should go without saying, looks aren’t everything and when it’s all said and done performance is what really matters. ~ All Rights Reserved. Couldn't ask for a more versatile medium trout, light bass rod. 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. Yes I’m talking back when fiberglass ruled. The 6wt might be the gem of the lineup. I recently wiggled one at a fly shop in Colorado two weekends ago. 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. I rigged up the 9' 5wt rod and took it on Angler Covey's casting pond. I really like the 6wt Radian but it is powerful. I'm the nut with the Scott S3 9'/#4.5. They are both incredible rods and are very similar in the 6wt. 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. 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. Later I had the chance to spend some more time with a 6wt version and I was blown away. You would get the Douglas Sky. Where I fish and how I fish is my main variable to keep in mind. Imagine if Sage One and Boron III X had a baby… Ok stop. I had narrowed it down to four rods: Scott Radian, Sage X, and Winston BIIIX. 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. 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. © 2021 Madison River Fishing Company You can make those minor adjustments mid cast as well as feel those delicate subsurface eats that can elude even the most focused anglers. Have reviewed it a few times below, certainly my go-to salt and big fresh stick. I’ve completely blown casts and to my surprise had my fly gently land right where I had planned. by John Duncan, Telluride Angler. 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. When it comes to reels, the Radian is a pretty light rod and going with a light reel is what I would recommend. Whether its brook trout on a small Appalachian stream or Dorado fishing in Bolivia there’s a Radian for you. Typically, Scott's fly rod series stay in the company's lineup for at least 5 years. I wouldn’t get too carried away but the Nautilus X Series is a good fit. 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 normally fish a winston wt and love it, but i have herd some high praise for the new scott. If you need that added delicate touch fishing the Scientific Anglers Amplitude Trout is great. All of these rods cast a little differently. I had to get my hands on it. I love them all, but to me, this one feels like it all comes together in an absolute fish catching dream. 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. My Radian 5 wt can handle any trout I have on the line and just about any fly I need to throw to them. I’ve fished the 4wt with dries ranging from a size 20 BWOs to a size 4 salmon fly. In the 6wt you won't make the wrong decision with either the Radian or the One. Simon Taylor’s First Impressions – A Scott Centric Five Weight Review. With that being said I have fished standard WF fly lines on mine and it has performed well. But for some reason I was not struck by it at that time. Honestly, it's a toss up between the One and Radian in the 6wt. Dry flies, nymphs, streamers, what else do you need? Dang! Scott G Series: Available in 2wt-6wt. There’s a reason in won the 2013 IFTD “Best of Show”. Under Bartschi's guidance, Scott tends to only replace rod models when it truly believes it can build a better product. The Radian is going on 8. Presentation Winston billed the AIR as a presentation rod, and that’s exactly what it is. The Scott difference At Scott, we’ve spent the last 45 years working to perfect the design, craftsmanship, and performance of fly rods. Not only is this an excellent euro-nymph rod, I also find it delivers dry fly’s at short to medium ranges pretty well. I really like the 6wt Radian but it is powerful. Or any other high end rod for that matter. (tie) Scott Radian 9 foot #6wt $795.00. What we like: A quality kit for a … Reply ↓ Tom Bell on July 19, 2016 at 9:47 am said: The guys at Douglas are really nice people. He likes it. It felt great and I was already trying to figure out which rod I could sell to buy one of these rods. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay in-the-know about special closeout offers, giveaways, and once-in-a-lifetime deals! Scott Radian Price: $795. The Radian is no doubt a fast action rod. Will put a sz 16 dry on a dinner plate at 60' with no effort, but a well timed stroke. 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. I throw some pretty big flies for bass on the rivers, and it seems up to task. It is not as potent as ONE #5, nor as precise but is easier to cast. How does the Scott Radian compare to the winston? Another sweet six to consider is the T&T solar. If you need a 6wt, in my opinion, this is the one. 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. But they're so darn purdy and I bet they fish like mad that I just have to buy one. All the Scott rods rated right at the top for craftsmanship and the Radian is a gorgeous rod. 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. 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. It won best of show at the 2013 IFTD show and many people were praising the feel and look of this rod. I've fished it for carp and bass with no trouble so far. It loads the rod deeply through a roll or single hand spey cast and stack mends like a dream with the extra 6 inches.