Part of the light swing weight can be attributed to the use of the superb REC nickel/titanium single-foot guides. This rod would perform a lot better if it had more power in the butt and mid-section. My son, Jamie is also a fanatical fly fisherman and a great caster. However, as youll see in the Performance Only scores, it finished much higher in 12thplace. We have learned that we cannot trust manufacturers stated rod weights. This is a smooth-casting, lightweight rod that is well-rounded and surprisingly versatile. If you're still confused about fly rod action, here's a video from our beginner series. The softer tip is giving me a good amount of feel and the accuracy was better than the Zone or Nimbus. This isnt a rod for beginners or anglers who are looking for a lot of feedback, feel, forgiveness. To appreciate this rod, you need to see it in the sunlight. #16. One thing I like is that there is a serial number on each rod section. The Radian is both stiffer and faster in action. The handle is a comfortable full wells design, and the quality of the cork was very good. The color of the blank is an olive green that Orvis calls shadow green. The wraps are brown and the epoxy coatings are OK but a little heavy and not nearly as well done as on the 3F. Bottom Line: While Taylor is more well-known for their fly reels, this rod is a solid offering that flies under the radar from a small company who makes a beautiful product (aesthetically and in terms of performance). Much of the time Im able to play smaller trout by just stripping line in, but when I hook a big fish that runs hard I want to play it off the reel. Removing the spool requires a simple click of the button on the front side. Performance at 40 feet: 19.0 points out of 20. A good 4-weight rod must be more than just a dry fly rod though, and the best 4-weights are wonderful rods to use fishing nymphs at shorter distances, and are also capable of pitching smaller streamers when conditions dictate such vile and desperate moves in order to catch fish. The 8-weight Asquith won our recent 2018, 8-weight Shootout, putting in a marvelous performance. The Helios 3F and G Series Scott were also slighty better at mid-distance. He wanted another 4-weight that was very accurate and delicate, yet one that had more power in the butt and mid-section. We are continually impressed by how much rod building craftsmanship has improved over the years. The quality of the standard size cork rings was terrific. 2 Reviews. TheHardy SHADOWat $349.95 takes the crown as our best mid-priced rod with an exceptional performance that put it into a tie for 4thplace overall with theT&T AVANTT. 1. We have found that the only good way to pin down these subtle differences is to have at least a half dozen of the contending rods with the line stripped out and sitting there in front of you on the lawn, so that you can take a few casts with one rod, lay it down and pick up another rod, and make a few casts at the same distance, make some notes and then move on to another rod or the next distance. 1; 2; First Prev 2 of 2 Go to page. Chloe has been working in the shop for two summers and now works with us full time. The Trace casts well at short/middle distances and provides the angler with enough feedback/feel for accuracy and finesse. That's a lot. The uplocking skeleton reel seat is silver anodized aluminum, with one good-sized locking ring and sliding band, similar to the Avantt. The top three rods were a lot better. We have experimented with the ways to measure this in past Shootouts but we still prefer our tried and true approach using the postal scale since it provides believable and meaningful results. If you buy this rod, you need to put a WF-5-F line on it. Special Price $469.99 was $595.00. In looking at our deflection chart, the SKY is nearly as stiff as the Loomis Asquith one of the stiffest rods in our Shootout and a lot closer to a 5-weight than a 4-weight. Fly rod action, on the other hand, is how a fly rod flexes when cast. This makes it easier to justify buying the best performing rod. #25. The best rods in this category are almost always the lightest in swing weight, especially if you are doing a lot of false casting when fishing dry flies. Once we determine how the rods perform at the various distances and compile these point values, we then add in points earned from all the other categories to determine the final finishing order. 1 Review. Everyone else should buy an 8-weight, simply the most versatile number in the lineup. The rings should be easy to grip and tighten. I found the locking rings easy to grip and tighten. Does the tip of the rod load well enough in close to give you the feel and accuracy you need with little line or only the leader out of the guides? Although the overall weight was an amazingly light 2.3 oz, the swing weight was a fairly heavy 8.0 oz about equal to the Scott G series. Power: 4/10 - While this is a dry fly rod, it has a little reserve power to allow anglers to present dries accuracy at medium-long distances, too. And the Fenwick Aetos, that finished at 11th, higher than the middle of the pack, is only $179.95! The Shadow and Pure were far better. The Recon has been one of our favorite rods, and this 4-weight version is terrific. It comes in very close to our mid-price winner, the Hardy Shadow. . For this we downgraded the craftsmanship a half a point. #24. Thomas & Thomas Contact Vision Nymphmaniac STATIC TESTS AND MEASUREMENTS Airflo Euro Nymph This recent Airflo rod has been specifically designed for euro nymphing. Weve found that fluctuating temperature and humidity from one day to the next can make a difference of .2-.3 oz. The accuracy is only fair. Very nice feel with excellent accuracy at short distances. Performance at 25 feet: 19.5 points out of 20. We make a note of which was the best line with the write up on each rod. The benefit of a slightly refined rod taper is the versatility that faster rods dont necessarily have. The Expeditor service for the NRX or NRX LP rods is $100, while the IMX Pro rods are $85.00. Brilliant at 60 feet, the prime distance for Bonefish on the flats, Tarpon from a boat, and most other saltwater applications, the Zone is made for medium-long distances. The thing that killed this for me was the cheap looking reel seat. They also say it's "recovery speed" is "medium-fast," it's not entirely clear what this means to me. When Im fishing the spring creeks here near Livingston, the Railroad Ranch on the Henrys Fork of the Snake, as well as the flat water on the Bighorn or Missouri rivers, I reach for my favorite rod for this kind of technical fishing, an 8 foot #4. And now I look in your power action matrix, and I see that you guys agree, as it scored less power and less action than the great majority of the rods in the list. I liked the medium fast action, and this was a pleasantly smooth rod to cast, especially at the longer distances. This is a very pleasant rod to cast, and I was especially impressed at what nice tight loops I was getting at long range, where it proved to be better than any other rod tested, even the powerful Asquith. We have fished all over the world in both fresh and saltwater for a variety of fish, and well be glad to answer all of your questions, to help you choose the perfect rod or outfit. Performance at 40 feet: 19.5 points out of 20. Still, when I heard that Orvis was bringing out a mid-priced rod made in America, my expectations were somewhat limited. Bottom Line: If youre looking for a rod design thats optimized for distance casting, versatility, and chucking double nymph rigs, the Crux is one of the best in its price range. For ex I was looking at the Scott Flex, and on their website they label it's flex profile as "fast." Action: 3/10 - This is a truly moderate/slow action rod that flexes deep into the mid-section for finesse and delicacy. The reel seat is an unusual, triangular shaped silver anodized seat with no spacer. The lower 7 inches of the butt, including the logo is also finished in a dark blue. The blank is an attractive dark blue, with a matte non-glare finish. The swell in the middle of the grip is a little more forward than most. At short and medium distances, it has great feel, but was lacking in accuracy. It was a little heavier than the best rods in both overall weight and swing weight but part of this can be attributed to it being a 9 foot rod, while most other rods in our 4-weight Shootout are 6 inches to a foot shorter. Sure, most of these 4-weight rods will turn over a 9-foot leader, but having to turn over a 12-foot leader requires a rod to perform at a higher level. This is one of the worst scores at long distance in our Shootout. I dont know how Orvis pulls this off, but we like the results. Rating: 100%. Swing weight is on the heavier side and this hurt the performance to some degree. Bottom Line: Weve been recommending the DXF 5wt in this price range for a while and think it provides the most performance for the lowest cost in the mid-priced category. When I put this rod in my hand it feels more like a 5-weight than a 4-weight! The heavy swing weight hurt, and I wasnt getting the kind of feel or accuracy I got with the G Series Scott or the Orvis Helios 3F. About as good as the Imperial, but the Recon and Shadow were noticeably better. In general the SKY rods do cast well, and the SKY 9 foot #6 won our last 6-weight Shootout. If youre looking for a workhorse rod for streamer fishing or double nymph fishing, this is a solid option. Performance at 40 feet: 19.2 points out of 20. These come in two models, the Amplitude Smooth Trout, which is a standard size line, and the Amplitude Smooth Infinity, which is a half line size heavier. Often novices entering the sport of fly-fishing opt for one of the least expensive rods, but weve found that it makes more sense to spend the money on one of the better performing rods, at least one in that mid-price range, that will allow an angler to develop his or her casting skills much more rapidly. Usually takes 2-4 weeks. The rod is light and perfectly balanced, allowing for better accuracy while minimizing fatigue often associated with longer rods. Performance at 40 feet: 18.5 points out of 20. Sage promotes the MOD as a rod that will deliver delicate presentations with pinpoint accuracy. We also kept on hand, and compared, what we felt was the very best rod the Hardy Zephrus. We like the lower price, and you cant expect the same kind of performance as the $845 Avantt which uses a more expensive, higher modulus graphite. Rods that have good power in the butt and mid-section help me set the hook quickly and allow me to throw a combination of flies and indicator along with a little weight. Action: 6/10 - The AETOS is a fast action rod but not as fast as rods like the BVK and others. Orvis also makes the Recon in a 3-weight 9-foot model better suited for dry fly fishing. For broken rods that are not registered to the original owners, most companies are going to charge you $150 or more for repairs. Its not as caster-friendly as others in this category but provides the capable angler with technical fast action performance. This is a test that anyone can duplicate. The Ultralite has a proportionally stiffer tip than the Zephrus, and much softer butt and mid section. With the Infinity it cast better long, and I would have scored it closer to 9 at long range. Epoxy coatings on the wraps were a bit too heavy, adding unnecessary weight. The stiff tip and heavy swing weight both contributed to a lack of feel and accuracy in close. The blank is that same lovely emerald Winston green we have come to know and love. Nothing else is even close. This is a smooth line, rather than one with a textured coating. One of the reasons is that the SKY is available only as a nine footer, while the DXF is 86. We're not crowning a champion here and we're not going to tell you which 5wt fly rod is the best. Even though less expensive components are used, this is still a pretty nice looking rod, with the blank a rich deep blue with dark brown wraps that include a little silver trim on the butt section. The Fenwick AETOS, at $179.95 is unquestionably our best performing inexpensive rod. The epoxy coatings are fairly good, but a little heavy. With 4-weight rods, performing well at the two shorter distances is the key to determining the best rods. The reel seat is a single uplocking skeleton seat in anodized gray that has a very attractive burled wood insert. For 4-weight rods, when you are fishing at shorter distances, (most of the time), it is particularly important that leaders turn over well. The epoxy coatings are painstakingly done and close to perfect. Performance at 40 feet: 19.5 points out of 20. Action: 6.5/10 - A medium-fast action build creates a rod thats caster-friendly and can be used in a variety of angling scenarios. One year warranty on hardware and guides. Learn more. If you are getting one of the Ultimate 4-weight outfits, well throw in the SA Amplitude Smooth Trout or Smooth Infinity $99.95 line for free, and also ship it to you for free! Sage X. Winston Air 4wt. The craftsmanship on the LP is typical Loomis excellence. There is no hook keeper on this rod. The single uplocking reel seat is plain anodized gray aluminum with no insert. This isnt a rod that will give you feedback and feel at short range. The epoxy coatings on the wraps are a little heavy, but Ive sure seen worse. Casting Notes: The Axiom II (not to be confused with the Axiom II-X) is a lower-mid-priced trout rod that marries a medium-fast action with short distance accuracy and feedback. Now Im getting nice tight loops, and the rod tracks very well with better feel and accuracy. Performance at 40 feet: 19.3 points out of 20. We're here to help. Unfortunately like a few other rods, it is only available in a 9-foot model as a 4-weight, and this hurt its performance scores a bit. Stiff, slower action rods are NOT what you are looking for in a 4-weight, where accurate, delicate presentations are the keys to success. Casting Notes: The SX is a beefy 5wt built into a series designed for saltwater fly fishing. Im confident that we can come up with the perfect rod or outfit that best fits your needs. The 79 model was far better and a lot more fun to cast and fish. I just wish that the performance was as good as its looks. A buyer's guide is a little different, however. Thomas and Thomas Avantt. We found most rods performed better with the Amplitude Smooth Infinity, which is a half line size heavier. Performance at 35 feet: 18.5 points out of 20 An attractive X-pattern graphite wrap is used on the butt, behind the logo. Performance at 40 feet: 18.0 points out of 20. Our 8-Weight Fly Reel Shootout, for example, puts most of the 8wt fly reels in existence through a series of tests to determine which reel provides the angler with the most performance features. My first nymph stick that is all around rock solid. To read their comments, simply click on their photo above at the beginning of our Shootout. The 7X is a real pleasure to cast and is expertly designed with the best of contemporary fly rod technology. In addition to being a test caster and editor, hes responsible for some of the photos and putting all of this on line. The cork handle is what Sage calls a snub nose half-wells. This rod uses the more conventional slip over ferrule design as on all but one of the other rods in our Shootout. Action: 6.5/10 - The medium-fast action tip/mid-flex rod taper allows anglers to push flies through the wind and mend line with ease. Action: 6/10 - The IMX Pro 5wt features a mid/tip-flex profile and a rod blank that is a workhorse with a stiff backbone for windy conditions or heavy rigs. But the stiffness of this rod and its heavy swing weight hurt the performance scores, especially at the shorter distances. The epoxy coatings are pretty good but a little heavy. If you feel your rod has broken because of a defect, you pay to send the rod to their warranty dept. The perfect line: SA Amplitude Smooth Infinity in WF-4-F, Performance at 25 feet: 20 points out of 20. This is a soft rod, and that gave it good marks in the light tippet protection category, but its performance distance scores were lackluster. Howard is a great angler and knew just what he wanted for the perfect 4-weight. I look for rods that feel totally solid and track well. Bottom Line: If youre looking for a 5wt with boosted power levels and increased line speed capabilities, this rod is a great option. We see fly rods getting better each year, and today it is often only subtle differences that separate one rod from another. Rods are repaired, not replaced. Many of the best rods are built in one factory in Korea. Fundamentally, because there are so many gear options in fly fishing, shootout-style blog posts help anglers determine 'the best of' a particular selected subcategory. $25 handling fee on current rods. We think that the best are the flexible nickel/titanium single foot and snake guides, but these are much more expensive than the heaver, hard chrome versions. The added weight and relative stiffness over the other best rods hurt many of its scores. Ive fished this Zephrus myself for the past two years, and it has been my go-to rod when Im fishing small dries, emergers and spinners in the surface film. With a blazing light swing weight and a forgiving action, this 5wt is one of the best all-around rods on the market. I could really notice the heavy swing weight in my hand. A great 4-weight rod is the best tool Ive found to meet these demands. Add to cart. That changed when I fell in love with the Helios II. Im not getting much feel either. The quality of the cork in the handles varies enormously among fly rods. Power: 7.2/10 - More refined than other high-powered 5wts, the Radian has enough power for larger rivers but is a little more versatile than technical rods like the 3D. Sage could improve the MODs swing weight by using the more expensive nickel/titanium guides instead. Rods are replaced. Lastly, the rod sock is superior, and will dry out quickly even if you put your rod away wet. A half wells cork handle is used, but the size is a little small in diameter as I noted. Bottom Line: Winston has been making moderate-action dry fly rods for years and this is the culmination of years of R&D. We were all especially anxious to see how the Orvis Helios 3F and the new Winston Pure would fare, compared to our favorite 4-weight, the Hardy Zephrus. A gray graphite insert is used that goes well with the blank. Performance at 25 feet: 18.5 points out of 20. TFO uses an olive green blank for this rod, with olive wraps that are trimmed in gold on the butt sections. I love the way this rod tracks and the accuracy is good too. I just dont think the 3Fd is nearly as good looking as some of the more traditional looking rods, in our Shootout like the Scott, Winston, T&T, and Hardy. The Avantt tied the Pure for the only perfect scores in Craftsmanship. Inexpensive rods built in both Korea and China are surprisingly good. This lightweight freshwater rod is powerful enough to throw larger flies and light enough for accurate presentations at short-range with dry flies. When Orvis introduced the Superfine Glass I fell in love again. Ive fished with Howard here, on our Montana Spring Creeks, and better understand how and why he came up with these designs. A great 4-weight rod must have the ability to make delicate and accurate presentations with small flies and long leaders at short distances. Like the K2, no hook keeper is used, which I miss on a 4-weight. The rest of the guides are hard chrome snake guides with nice, small diameter wire snake guides on the upper two sections. Action: 5/10 - A solid medium/medium-fast action, the taper of this rod is ideal for dry flies and trout fishing. The brown dull coating of the blank and the red wraps provide an original look. The wraps are also black, nicely trimmed in light gray on the butt sections. The Hardy Shadow that tied for 4thplace sells for only $350.00. The Reaper X is an improved model of this original rod. Usually takes 4-6 weeks. The swing weight is light but it cant match the Zephrus or Pure. This year SA has come up with an impressive new line series called the Amplitude Smooth. With comments by the Yellowstone Angler staff. Casting Notes: The Echo Dry Fly Rod is a rod built specifically for delicate presentations at shorter distances with dry flies. Guides start with a hook keeper, then a single titanium SiC stripping guide, followed with our favorite nickel/titanium snake guides that are flexible but unbreakable. Equal to the Orvis Recon, but head to head the Avantt and Helios 3F were far better. This was the best distance for me with the Zone. The components are not in the same class as the Helios 3F, but that is to be expected considering the price. Performance at 60 feet: 8.0 points out of 10. Overall the craftsmanship was ok but not nearly as good as the best mid-priced rods like the DXF or the Recon. The action seems about right and Im getting nice loops. Just not enough butt power to get the job done. The Helios 3F is a relatively new rod from Orvis and it impressed us with its ability to perform well at all distances. #28. This is a lovely rod, finished in a non-glare flat gray with jet-black wraps that are trimmed in light gray on the butt. In fact the JXP had one of theheaviestswing weights in our Shootout, tied with the IMX Pro and Clearwater. Once the grip of the rod is placed precisely on the foam pellet, with the rod horizontal, we apply pressure, by pressing down with a fingernail to the very end of the reel seat, and then read (and note) the weight indicated by the scale. The Helios 3 rods are available in both the D and F Series with the D series more designed for distance and power. Reel seats should lock up easily and hold firmly, without having any tendency to come loose. Power: 8.5/10 - Higher power levels make this rod a great choice in wind or large water. Now Im getting a respectable performance that matches the Zone and DXF. At the head of the pack was the Orvis Helios 3. You call in and incur a credit card of $100 but you get a brand new rod in 3-4 days. The 8 foot Pure had a much stiffer butt and mid-section and a soft tip that is much softer than what we found on the Nimbus. 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