Not sure what all that power is good for if it requires more effort and results in less distance. He had two rods, 9'2" 4# and a speciality 10'8" 3 (maybe 4) I used for euro nymphing. In fact, this is one of our favorite trout rods we’ve ever cast at the 45-foot distance. I fished my 1004 this weekend. Crayfish; Members; 3 81 posts; Location: USA; Report; Share; Posted September 1. I had just been fishing the 904 Radian the day before (though I don't own that rod), so I did have some reference for comparison. Unregistered or resold rods are not covered by this warranty. However I have had the good fortune to cast and fish with a couple of the new Hardy Zephrus replacement rods in demo form only. A line with a short rear taper might cast a mile but mend and handle poorly during fishing due to the hinge in the taper. The Flex is insanely caster-friendly, especially at important trout distances, and is incredibly forgiving. The Scott Flex is a rod for the everyman. Find us on your way to the Yellowstone River Directions. They are hand crafted in Montrose, Colorado, and covered by Scott’s Unconditional Lifetime Warranty. Scott will definitely turn you a custom grip if you don't like it. Thank you, I was eyeing a used Radian for the same price yesterday. + Shipping to: 98837. But it wore me out! Was going to say that I cant find it at all either. Cool stealthy black and red color scheme. It's a lot of work to cast--kind of feels like a 7 weight to me (the Edge felt like a 9 weight, and not even a good one). I had them do that for their new F Series fiberglass rod. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. I own a Radian 905, great rod, but I didn't like the high swing-weight so I sold it. Photo: Kyle Shea. Scott Radian 10' 5wt Fly Fishing Rod. The X 586-4 is a little smoother and sweeter, especially with a line of subtle taper such as the SA Trout Taper or Rio Perception. Fishing Report. The Scott difference At Scott, we’ve spent the last 45 years working to perfect the design, craftsmanship, and performance of fly rods. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. You may have noticed that over the past year there’s been one rod in particular making waves (pun intended) in the saltwater world – Scott Fly Rod’s new Meridian series of salt specific fly rods. Looks like the reel seat is a black version of the micarta insert used on the new G Series and Ross reel handles. Scott fly rods range in price from $475-$995. Had heard through the grapevine about a forthcoming new rod from Scott so I went sleuthing. The Radian replacement has (finally) arrived. The un-finished blank is dark gunmetal grey that’s accented with pale orange wraps creating a very unique and attractive rod. Brand New. 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 Radian is springy, not rigid. Buy It Now. Pre-Owned. Quote; Link to post. They responded with the G Series, that is more flexible, lighter and stronger than its predecessor. Shop with confidence. So, the G Series passed the accuracy and line speed tests but, how did it handle playing big strong trout? Scott manipulated the taper and weight of each section in such a way that they were able get the tip to bounce back quickly, but not through stiffness. Definitely had super fast recovery. Sep 3, 2020 #2. They are incredibly light yet strong and were an absolute joy to cast and fish with. Over $570.00 - apply Price filter. Awesome stick. Not excited to see that grip design....again. Scott Radian 9' 5-weight Fly Rod Condition:10 Rod is in like new condition. Not only is the coating soft and thick on the River and Stream but the front taper is way out of proportion. $480.00 to $570.00 - apply Price filter. Unlike the S4 the Scott Radian has much more feel without losing that crisp fast action performance. The Scott Meridian 908/4 (9 foot, 8 weight, 4 piece). Meet the All New Radian Until now. Tags: Review Scott Streamer Fishing. Have they removed it? Taxman Senior Member. Often more. My idea of a smooth casting rod might be completely different to his or anyone else's interpretation, if they have one. What Scott innovated and proved so well in Radian is that you don’t need to make a rod a broomstick in order to achieve quick recovery speed. But there seemed to be less "feel" that I was expecting given my experience with the Radian series. Scott will definitely turn you a custom grip if you don't like it. You must log in or register to reply here. The Radian is going on 8. I could throw crazy tight loops and make very long casts. Update your shipping location 7 S 0 P O N S O A R P A 7 E E D-1-1 U J-1 0 F J-1-1. As a seven weight, it is more of a niche rod for freshwater use. Scott will definitely turn you a custom grip if you don't like it. After an 8-year run, Scott has decided to discontinue the Radian and replace it with the all-new Scott Centric. I had them do that for their new F Series fiberglass rod. I throw some pretty big flies for bass on the rivers, and it seems up to task. It is the replacement for the S4 series of rods which are also considered fast action. Loomis, Did you fish the 9'2"/#4 LL with dry flies? Rods purchased from third party sites such as Ebay or Amazon are not covered by the warranty. To help facilitate matters for those who are finally drawing close to getting your hands on the updated Radian, I would like to offer to help rid the market of the old ones, especially if you have one of the 1004 Radians laying about. Scott M Series 9' #8 4pc - CUSTOM MADE- Fly Rod **FREE Shipping** C $1,354.89. It’s an easy casting rod that feels amazing in hand. But thanks to Scott, those days are over. Watch; Results matching fewer words. First I'll say that I get Willy's point about the sense of a rod with the wrong line on it. SCOTT RADIAN FLY ROD FISHING SECTOR 8'4'' #15 3-PC (S 84153) S84153. Marley. Yes, don't know exactly what his interpretation of smooth meant but I guess feel. I looked on that link but don't see anything. Now, onto Scott Radian. Radian 907/4: This is a great streamer/smallmouth rod. Meanwhile, Jerry Siem had advanced to chief of design at Sage and his Don Green designed XP replacement was Z-Axis, a series he was extraordinarily proud of. I dream of the day that Scott builds the Radian in a 9 weight, but for now this is a great alternative. 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. The carp are between 10 - 14 pounds, and it handles them without a problem. Like every Scott, the Radian is fundamentally easy to cast. Such is the case with the new "Radian" fly rod from Scott, which deservedly won "Best in Show" in the New Product Showcase of the recent International Fly Tackle Dealer trade expo. JavaScript is disabled. The Radian has been discontinued as of 2020, check out our review of it’s replacement: the Scott Centric! $699.99.