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Title: American made fly rods
Post by: ALflygirl on June 30, 2008, 09:26:58 PM

So I am interested in a new 4 wt rod (4 piece) and started looking around for American made rods.  I guess it is just like most other things these days...there are not many American made ones out there.  Sage has the Launch series and Scott has the A2 series that could be in my price range.  Any opinions on either one of these rods??

Thanks

Title: Re: American made fly rods
Post by: adamtn on July 01, 2008, 07:09:42 AM

Those A2's are great rods for the price. I tried to get two for client use but was told that scott is behind in production and pro-discount orders aren't top priority at the moment. It is a great rod with a medium fast action and plenty of backbone to horse a big fish in or throw a double nymph rig with a bobber and split shot.

I ended up buying a sage fli  combo and i think the scott is a MUCH better rod. The sage can throw some line but doesn't offer the feel or mendin ability of the A2. If you can find one in stock somewhere i'd highly recommend the A2.

Title: Re: American made fly rods
Post by: toddro on July 01, 2008, 11:02:05 AM

I have 3 Scotts and love them.  Cabela's has been selling the A2's in their "Bargain Cave" or whatever they call it in their stores.  A friend of mine found 2 A2's at 60% off at Cabela's in St. Louis. 

Title: Re: American made fly rods
Post by: czkid on July 01, 2008, 04:06:31 PM

Since it's for you, why not a nice 4pc, 4wt, bamboo??  I know a lot of makers that would be thrilled to make you one.

Ralph

Title: Re: American made fly rods
Post by: iflyfortrout on July 01, 2008, 05:27:26 PM

I would go with the A2. I own a 9' 4 weight A2 and love it!

Title: Re: American made fly rods
Post by: ALflygirl on July 01, 2008, 09:10:11 PM

Ralph
Do I hear you volunteering to contribute to the fund?  ;D

Rachel

Title: Re: American made fly rods
Post by: Steve H on July 02, 2008, 08:16:41 PM

Rachel, go for the Scott, you won't be disappointed.

Title: Re: American made fly rods
Post by: kaisersoze on August 22, 2008, 01:03:39 PM

Sage SLT.  I don't why they quit makin' the SLT, I love mine and I think you can get a new one on ebay for a resonable price. G. Loomis has the best warranty, I broke a Loomis and had a new rod in 2days for 50$.  My buddy broke a Scott out snaggin' Tutonkas  :o and it took like 3 mos. to get it back. just my .02$

Title: Re: American made fly rods
Post by: DriftWooD1 on August 22, 2008, 05:19:23 PM

Snaggin Tutonkas  Sounds  Fun ;D

Title: Re: American made fly rods
Post by: MikeA on August 22, 2008, 06:07:33 PM

Another SLT vote here. Get em while you can...

Title: Re: American made fly rods
Post by: Jon on August 22, 2008, 09:54:14 PM

Fly South has a sale on Scott and Sage Rods at the moment. Just picked up a new A2 4 weight for my collection.

Title: Re: American made fly rods
Post by: ALflygirl on August 23, 2008, 09:20:13 AM

I ended up with a Sage Launch 5 wt after using a friends one day! Thanks for all of the input guys!

Title: Re: American made fly rods
Post by: Steve H on August 23, 2008, 03:04:21 PM

Congrats Rachel!