Scott Unveils S4, Classic STS, Tournament Concepts
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Today on the podcast, Jim Bartschi from Scott unveils the 2008 product line, which includes:
S4
The S4 is going to be Scott’s answer to the new wave of ultra-flexible, ultra-fast rods akin to the Z-Axis or Loomis High Line Speed.
Halleluiah! I think I see an STS in my future. Now all I have to do is convence Brenda that I actually need 10 fly rods.
The STS 9′ #7 is one of my absolute favourite rods. It has to be the ultimate bonefish rod for sure. The 9′ #8 is great too. Will be interested to see how similar the new run will be compared to the original rods.
Also looking forward to the S4.
Zach
You don’t happen to know if Scott will start supplying blanks for all their rods again? It’s a damn shame they aren’t available at the moment.
The S4 is going to be Scott’s answer to the new wave of ultra-flexible, ultra-fast rods akin to the Z-Axis or Loomis High Line Speed.
Ok, here’s a novice question that will tell you I haven’t cast that many rods, and I hope it’s not a complete hijack of this thread. Seems to me that “fast action” and “flexible” don’t really go together. Flexible says to me that this rod will protect a smaller tippet and roll cast well. Fast action says that it will throw tight loops and long distance more easily. Both together sounds like voodoo. How much of this is marketing versus real?
My go-to rod in the salt water where I fish most is an Orvis Zero-G 9wt. It’s stiff through the first 1/2 of the rod, then gets progressively softer to a very flexible, whippy tip. Is that similar to what you’re describing?
My reason for asking the question is that I’m thinking of getting a rod for steelhead– it needs to roll cast and mend well, but I hope to use it for light-duty salt water fishing as well where fast action is preferred. I had ruled out both rods you mention, and the Scott S4 hadn’t even crossed my mind until now.
I know that rod feel is subjective to the hand of the caster, but I’d love to hear you elaborate more on this.
CK
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