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It might be just me…but I’ve seen quite a few people looking in different directions now for premium fly rods. This board is a perfect example that more and more people are asking about Scott fly rods and other high end builders and very seldom mention Winston fly rods in their questions or thread discussions.
I never liked Scotts in the past. In fact
Well the news wasn’t as ‘secretive’ as one might think. In fact it made quite a stir when Glen decided to resign when the management didn’t approve of his choice of following up the bamboo devision. But again, it’s not CNN headline news item either, so no worries!
Jay
I’m just back home from a long 10 hour drive.
Here are two samplers from my trip. And yes, graylings can reach up to about 24 inches (although rarely bigger than 20-21 inches)! Down here is one just touching 20 inches.
I had great weather during the last 2 days.More to follow the next couple of days on my webblog, but I just wanted to share the nice experience with you guys here. Anyone been fishing in Austria or anywhere else in Europe for that matter?
Jay
This is kinda old news for insiders 😉
Update Nov 27:
I wrote about it in October 2005: http://bassbug.blogspot.com/2005/10/end-of-era-at-winston-rod-company.htmlNo, I’m not kidding! Big graylings are known for their heavy fights and they do jump!
My webblog can be found by pressing the WWW button on the bottom of my postingsJay
Yes, these big graylings are the most gorgeous fish! I caught many nice big graylings and took some pictures too. You just can’t keep taking pictures of every big grayling you know! ;D
Lots of small rainbows today, none big enough to be on the picture.Today was just the most gorgeous weather. Lots of sunshine and with the snow on the top of the mountains you get some amazing scenery.
Well, this was the end of a 3 days trip. I’ve never fished so late in the year, but it was worth it. Too bad none of my buddies could take a few days off. Fishing with friends is the best.
The town of Bad Ischel is such a pitoresk town, it must look amazing during Xmas time.
I’ll write down a more detailed trip report on my webblog as well as post the pictures of the nice scenery and fish I caught.
Jay
Ps.
The Scott G2 905 is one hell of a rod! Together with the superb Hardy Perfect it has been a terrific match. The sound of the click drag when a big grayling heads off to the currence just sounds like music. By the way, did you know that these big graylings jump?Thanks!
Yes there are some very good tiers on Hans’ site.
And yes, i did check out that forum on the site. Quite good indeed for Catskill style info.Jay
I am now in Bad Ischel in Austria for a few days of fishing the Ischler Traun, Ischer Ache and the Goiserer Traun. Man the weather changed from dry to drizzle all day! It is a lot colder than the past couple of days too. Good thing I got all my cold weather gear with me!
I will post about the trip in my web-blog when I return.I got the G2 905 after casting both 885 and 905.
I found the 905 to have more authority while the 885 felt a lot lighter. The 885 was to me a bit on the soft side compared to the 905. The 905 had much more oomph without being stiff. In fact it is a very nice medium action rod.I fished the 905 today for the first time and man what a sweet rod! I used heavy gold bead nymphs as well as small dries and it casts & tracks superbly! Both short as well as long casts.
I like the 9ft because of it extra inches for mending.
By the way, I left my Bauer M1 at home and I am using the Hardy Perfect reel this trip. Great reel!Jay
Just a fast (or slower) rod won’t cut it.
For example a bonefish rod (say Sage 890 XP) is made to cast small flies (crazy cahrlies etc.) into windy flats. This same rod won’t do well when fishing for pike with large wind resistant bunnies. For larger and more wind resistance flies you need a rod that is more back bone in terms of stronger tip and mid section. Probably a rod with a thicker walled blank rather than the thin walled fast blanks.Jay
Nice discussion here!
Although I have always thought different, I know think that beginners are better off with a fastish (not as fast like a Sage TCR) rod. These fastish rods enable to make the acceleration and especially the sudden stop much better than a softer rod. A softer rod will not stop if not exceuted well.
But as soon as they know how to cast, I’d say the personal preference will take you where you want. Although I love casting with fast rods, I prefer fishing with a medium actioned rod.
Jay
If possible try to cast the Scott G2 side by side with the Winston BIIx.
I’m pretty curious what your idea will be afterwards!Jay
Some more expensive lines have special characteristics (like soft even in cold conditions) which make them specialty lines. If you fish a lot in cold conditions, then it’s worth it.
But lets do some math:
If you can buy (almost) two regular lines for the price of one expensive high end line, would it be weird to use an entry level line (assuming that it IS a good line) for ,say, two seasons and get a new one for season three and four? I think you can use a high end line for four seasons but I doubt it will be in shape during season four?Jay
Peddler,
Both my Orvis rods are 25 years old or more.
My Sage LL is around 15 years old, my SP almost 10(?)
Yes my Scott is a recent one.What I’m trying to say is that these rods are rods from gone by period. Many recent anglers (up to 10 years fishing) might not even know these rods. They grew up with faster than fast rods like the Sage XP. Many of our club members just can’t cope that well with slower actioned rods since all they use are fast rods from current era. I just like the relaxed casting of these rods as well as their classic looks.
Jay
I think they are more cautious for the line drifting above them.
If you cast using a reach mend or other mend that makes only the leader go above the fish?I’ve had fish come up FOR the indicator rather than running from it.
But your milage may vary
