Which one?

[darrell ditty]

I know this is a personal preference type of thing but I’ve been looking into getting a new 6wt. I have a few Orvis tls power matrix rods in a 4, 5, and 8wt and I like them ok but I’ve been wanting to replace my old clearwater 6wt that was my first flyrod. I have a friend that works for for Orvis, thats why all I have is orvis rods, but I’ve really been wanting to branch out and I’ve been looking at Scott rods. I can’t really see spending more than $400 on a rod. So heres my question. I see where Orvis is having a sale on the T3 rods- the 4pc 6wt Im looking at is $400 and The scott A3 I’ve been looking at is a good deal less. Which should I get and why? Are the T3 rods worth the extra cash?

[dusty montgomery]

Orvis discontinued the Zero Gravity rods not too long ago, replaced by the ZG Helios. Some shops still have some original Zero Gravitys hanging around. That is what I would be looking for if I were in your boat. But if you are wanting other sticks <$400, look to TFO, Echo, Beulah. If you can find a Zero Gravity, cast it along with a T3; you will see and feel the difference.
D.

[Chris Beech]

Darrell, see if you can find a Scott E2 #6 on clearance – both the 9′ and 9’6″ are really nice rods in the #6. They were discontinued last year but you might still find some.

Best Regards,

Beechy

[darrell ditty]

Thanks for the input fellas! I didn’t even think about checking out recently discontinued rods

[mike b.]

E2 is a great rod if you can find one, and you cannot go wrong with an A3 at the price.

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