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Cold Water Fishing Reports => Fly Fishing General Discussion => Topic started by: dbradyh on January 10, 2008, 09:59:06 PM

Title: Scott A2 vs. Winston Vapor
Post by: dbradyh on January 10, 2008, 09:59:06 PM: Looking at 10' , 7wt rods for smallmouth nymphs and streamers and am beginning to settle on the Scott A2.
Got to check out one the other day and am wondering how that rod would compare with the Vapor.
I am leaning more toward the A2 because it is still made here in the States vs the Far East.
Any other suggestions on rods in that same price range would be appreciated.
Title: Re: Scott A2 vs. Winston Vapor
Post by: grumpy on January 11, 2008, 07:49:25 AM: i know of one made in the far east ;D

Grumpy
Title: Re: Scott A2 vs. Winston Vapor
Post by: Troy Basso on January 11, 2008, 12:13:53 PM: Go with the Scott in my opinion. Better rod, made here and good customer service.
Title: Re: Scott A2 vs. Winston Vapor
Post by: jarrod white on January 11, 2008, 12:33:26 PM: I have a 10 ft. TFO Jim Teeny series rod ,I like it real well and I think it is about a 250.00 rod if I remember right.
Title: Re: Scott A2 vs. Winston Vapor
Post by: dbradyh on January 11, 2008, 06:32:52 PM: Thanks for the responses. I hope to pick up the rod in time for warm weather. Still planning on the Scott.
Title: Re: Scott A2 vs. Winston Vapor
Post by: toddro on January 12, 2008, 02:41:39 PM: +1 for the Scott...
Title: Re: Scott A2 vs. Winston Vapor
Post by: Steve H on January 12, 2008, 05:10:45 PM: +2 for the Scott
Title: Re: Scott A2 vs. Winston Vapor
Post by: dleo6446 on January 12, 2008, 05:56:33 PM: +3 for the Teeny!! (faster turn around time if you need warranty service)
Title: Re: Scott A2 vs. Winston Vapor
Post by: grumpy on January 13, 2008, 09:16:13 AM: Well you guys know i'm partial, after waiting over a month each time to get a Scott repaired & i'm in the biz :o

Grumpy
Title: Re: Scott A2 vs. Winston Vapor
Post by: dbradyh on January 13, 2008, 12:27:07 PM: Grumpy,
What rod brands do you carry at the shop?
Thanks
Title: Re: Scott A2 vs. Winston Vapor
Post by: dleo6446 on January 21, 2008, 08:09:33 AM: Grumpy must not have seen this, Orvis, Winston, TFO, Cortland are the rods carried at CT.
Title: Re: Scott A2 vs. Winston Vapor
Post by: dbradyh on January 21, 2008, 08:36:56 AM: Thanks, I have not stopped by the shop in a while and will do so soon and test out some rods...
Title: Re: Scott A2 vs. Winston Vapor
Post by: Curtis Martin on January 21, 2008, 11:53:05 AM: Be sure and let us know what you decide on. There's nothing better than trying a rod out before you chunk out the money.
Title: Re: Scott A2 vs. Winston Vapor
Post by: MikeA on January 22, 2008, 08:45:13 AM: The Cabelas FT is a nice rod in that price range. Its fast enough to handle shooting heads. I have a few custom Dan Craft's blanks that make sweet rods. My favorite 7wt is the Xi2. If you build it yourself you can afford it.
Title: Re: Scott A2 vs. Winston Vapor
Post by: Curtis Martin on January 22, 2008, 02:12:28 PM: Quote from: Mike Anderson on January 22, 2008, 08:45:13 AM
The Cabelas FT is a nice rod in that price range. Its fast enough to handle shooting heads. I have a few custom Dan Craft's blanks that make sweet rods. My favorite 7wt is the Xi2. If you build it yourself you can afford it.

What about if you build it for me? I still got my eye on that 9wt blank you been holding ;D
Title: Re: Scott A2 vs. Winston Vapor
Post by: MikeA on January 22, 2008, 03:41:19 PM: Take the leap man it really isn't that hard and you won’t ever regret learning it. < $100 will get you in all the tools you need to do it.. Before you know it you’ll have more rods then you know what to do with.