Usually takes 1-2 weeks. We didnt award any points for this category but we know that for many people this is a factor in a decision to purchase a rod, so we wanted to list this in our Objective Observations table and also in our Final Results table. But that was about all I liked, other than the very light overall weight that earned it a perfect score. 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. Like the Orvis 3F, there is no hook keeper. Steve Rajeff, the head rod designer at Loomis, designed the Asquith tapers, and the blanks are built by Shimano in Japan, using their unique X wrap process. Its also nice to look down at your rod and appreciate the craftsmanship as well as its performance. Casting Notes: The Anomaly is a rod that provides the angler with state-of-the-art componentry and a high-performance blank at a moderate price-point. Scott Lifetime warranty to original owner, $50 handling fee. Im convinced that the key to catching more trout, (and especially larger trout), is casting accuracy. These will hold up longer, even with hard usage. You call in and incur a credit card of $100 but you get a brand new rod in 3-4 days. Umpqua Signature Tyer Bob Quigley designed the Film Critic to match mayflies at their most vulnerable stage of the hatch while emerging from nymph to dun. Winston says Pure Feel, Pure Presentation and Pure Fun I cant disagree. Power: 6/10 - This rod has some reserve power and can definitely carry line in the air and present flies at longer distances. The cork handle is a Steve Rajeff design; a half wells but with the swell slightly larger towards the front of the grip, and smaller back where the heel of your hand rests. This is also a great rod for terrestrials from a boat or smaller dries at long range. The overall weight is good, but the swing weight is greater than all the other top ten rods. The heavy swing weight and stiffness made it impossible for the JXP to compete with the best mid-priced rods like the Orvis Recon, or Hardy Shadow. Like the Meridian, the Tidal is manufactured by Scott in Montrose, Colorado. Like the Avantt, each section is inscribed with the serial number of the rod so that you can avoid mixing up sections if you have similar rods. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. I was getting decent feel in close but accuracy was not that great. Hardy Demon. It tracked well and the accuracy was good better than the Imperial at long range. Category changes that improve the accuracy of the results in our latest 4-weight Shootout. 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. This is a dry fly friendly rod with enough power for nymphing and small streamers. G. Loomis ASQUITH 9 #4 $1000.00. Here it feels as good as the Scott rods and the Helios 3F.Performance at 60 feet: 9.0 points out of 10. Performance at 25 feet 20 points available. The quality of cork was excellent. The best Korean built rods now rival what is produced here in the US. 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. Feels equal to the Avantt and Recon at mid distances. The guide wraps are gray, trimmed with red on the butt section and first ferrule. Stiff, slower action rods are NOT what you are looking for in a 4-weight, where accurate, delicate presentations are the keys to success. The Orvis Clearwater rods are designed in Vermont and built in the orient. Ive helped many manufacturers like G. Loomis, Sage, Winston, Loop, Douglas, and Scott with their rod design process. It would also one of the best 4-weight rods for throwing streamers. Orvis Helios 3D Fly Rod. Power: 7/10 - The power levels on this rod are pretty great. The attractive cork handle is a half wells design with a flare on the bottom end, a comfortable swell in the middle, and a nice forward taper. If you are looking for that perfect saltwater outfit, then use ourFavorite Saltwater Outfitslink. The double uplocking, gray anodized reel skeleton seat uses two rings that are easy to grip and lock up extremely well. And once youve picked out the perfect rod, stay and enjoy a few days on the water with one of our top guides. With any breeze at all, Im dead. New rods must be registered at time of purchase. If you own a money tree and enough real estate to warehouse dozens of situation-specific fly rods, stop reading now. The G. Loomis Asquith rods are designed here in the U.S. but the blanks are rolled in Japan and then the rod is completed here in the U.S. Power: 5/10 - The Shadow has some reserve power that can be taken advantage of by anglers who are in tune with their timing and casting stroke. If you look at the deflection charts you will see how soft the butt and mid of the Mod are compared to the best performing rods. #8. Rods that are light in overall weight and swing weight, and ones that have softer tips, eliminate a lot of break offs caused by an inadvertent heavy-handed hook set. Rods with a light swing weight are pleasant and effortless to cast. Long distance was hopeless. It would be so much better with a WF-5-F. This 86#4, however, is just too heavy and too stiff to perform well as a 4-weight. It performed better than any of the sub $300 rods, including the Orvis Clearwater. Doing this with 6X or 7X tippet demands a good smooth drag with just the right amount of drag adjustment. That changed when I fell in love with the Helios II. Out long the K2 seemed to hold its own with the Recon, and it was better than either the Shadow or DXF. The epoxy coatings over the wraps were a little heavy, but Ive seen worse. Performance at 60 feet 10 points available. Performance at 60 feet: 9.5 points out of 10. Call us at 406-222-7130, or e-mail us at [emailprotected] and we can discuss your needs and wants. Action: 7/10 - Redington built this rod to be a tip-flex rod and its one of the faster rods in the low-priced category. backing and fly line. Im able to form fairly tight loops, but the accuracy is not as good as what Im getting with the Helios 3F or the Avantt. The craftsmanship is second to none and it earns a perfect score along with the Winston Pure and T&T Avantt. Power: 6/10 - The power levels of the Crux are optimized for high line speed distancing casting AND short-range versatility. Thomas & Thomas Avantt - $845 Thomas & Thomas Zone - $499 Winston Alpha - $935 To find out which 5-weights took home the top rung in each category, check out the Shootout results on the Yellowstone Angler's page, here! Moreover, if you want to fish with a 4-weight we consider to be the optimal choice, you dont have to spend $850, $900, or $1000, but only $679 for the Hardy Zephrus. Its moderate-fast action is optimized for the 40- to 60-foot shots that most anglers make in most situations, and its unique handle gives anglers different gripping choices. Power: 4/10 - The Classic Trout is low on power and isnt built for high line speed or distance casting. For our 4-weight Shootout, once again we have added anotherperformance category Light Tippet Protection. Add to cart. In the performance distance categories it was better at 60 feet than at the closer distances, but the overall weight and swing weight made it a workout to cast. The rest of the guides start with a single wire recoil stripper like G. Loomis uses, (I dont like these much either), but at least the rest are the good flexible nickel/titanium single-foot guides, as on the Zephrus, in a black color. I also like the alignment dots. Why? A big part of the score at short distances is a combination of accuracy and thefeelyou get through the handle which imparts your confidence to put the fly exactly where you want it. Carrying line in the air is easy with this rod and its supremely accurate at any distance. So if you like what we are doing, the best way to thank us is to buy a rod, reel, or outfit from the Yellowstone Angler. The casting scores were only fair to good, and in my notes I say that I am getting very little feel or accuracy in close compared to the best rods. Fly rod power and fly rod action help answer the question 'what kind of fishing is this fly rod best suited for?'. HardyLifetime warranty to original owner. Casting Notes: Loomis new LP rod is built for delicacy and finesse. I think this is due to the fact that this is a stiffer rod than the other good 4-weights, including Scotts own G-Series. 4 Reviews. Pretty good, but not quite as accurate or as much feel as with the Shadow. I think that this can be attributed to the slower action of this rod compared to the Zephrus. Pay in 4 interest-free installments of $149.50 with. $60 handling fee. Now Im getting nice tight loops, and the rod tracks very well with better feel and accuracy. Bottom Line: If you want a high-end rod with a beautiful fit and finish that performs well in the trout game, this is a solid option, a great choice for a variety of freshwater species. Our advice is that if you feel one of the top rated, expensive rods works best for you, go for it. The best handles now use a stack of thinner cork rings or standard size rings with very few defects that are laid up individually and then sanded down. Power: 7/10 - This is a powerful rod that cuts through the wind, recovers relatively quickly, and allows anglers to present flies at longer distances. Performance at 40 feet: 18.5 points out of 20. $998.00. For broken rods that are not registered to the original owners, most companies are going to charge you $150 or more for repairs. Product Description. 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. The lower 7 inches of the butt, including the logo is also finished in a dark blue. It is trimmed top and bottom with contrasting, composite cork rings. Next, holding the rod in a horizontally, we position the grip over the foam pellet so that the pellet is centered under the exact spot where you will most likely hold the rod with your hand. The Cork handle is a full wells design that is slightly smaller where your thumb would rest, ahead of the swell in the middle of the handle. Still not so good with very little feel or accuracy. Power: 6/10 - This rod is smooth and evenly balanced with high-line-speed power and increased feel in close. 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. Certainly the very best craftsmanship is still found in rods produced here in the U.S. We gave perfect scores to the R.L Winston Pure, the Thomas and Thomas Avantt, and the Loomis Asquith. The light swing weight made casting effortless, and Im getting excellent accuracy combined with delicate presentations. One of the reasons is that the SKY is available only as a nine footer, while the DXF is 86. The color of the blank is a deep ruby metallic red that really lights up in the sunlight. The best 4-weights must be able to cast well at longer distances too, and the best rods had excellent loop control and the ability to throw nice tight loops with good accuracy at 60 feet. Im amazed that I can cast off the tip nearly as well as the Zephrus. At long range, the lack of power now becomes evident. #16. This is a variation of a fly tied by Jim Misiura. Light in hand but the stiffness in the tip is not giving me as much feel in close as the Zephrus, and the accuracy is not as good as the best rods. Price is always a major factor when buying a rod and as you will see in this Shootout, the best rod was not the most expensive. Performance at 60 feet: 7 points out of 10. Rods are repaired, not replaced, except for broken sections. Equal to the Orvis Recon, but head to head the Avantt and Helios 3F were far better. The soft, slow action produces a delivery I noted as mushy. 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. Cheaper rods often utilize pre-formed grips that use a lot of filler in the cork that will chunk out or erode with hard use. Nothing to write home about. The swing weight of the rod is the weight you feel out ahead of your hand, holding the rod horizontally. Size: 7'6" 2wt. The softness didnt allow me to make good hard backcasts in an effort to form tight loops. The lock rings were a little harder than most to grip and tighten. If the rod is broken because of a defect, or while fishing, replacement is free. A real let down after the terrific performance I was getting with the Pure. Action: 5.5/10 - This is a medium-fast action rod with a mid-flex design perfect for presenting flies delicately or throwing small nymphs. The swing weight is light but it cant match the Zephrus or Pure. Softer tips on these 4-weight rods almost always equated to better accuracy and more delicate presentations, especially at shorter distances. If broken from neglect or any other cause, you must use the Expeditor service. What're the differences between these posts and how do you, the reader, get the most out of reading them? Performance at 40 feet: 19.0 points out of 20. #21. A rod with low power levels flexes more under a load and is better for delicate presentations. This rod doesnt encourage high line speeds or powerful performance at long distances. Usually takes 1-2 weeks. The Clearwater is heavy in overall weight andvery heavyin swing weight, making it a chore to cast. One year warranty on hardware and guides. Winston PURE 8 #4 $850.00. Power: 8.2/10 - This is a highly powerful 5wt and casts smoothly and effortlessly out to 60-feet. These are very light, and will flex but never break. Sage uses lime green wraps that complement the color of the rod. The guide wraps are a dark green to complement the rod. Sage X. Winston Air 4wt. Winston BIIIX 5wt. If you get to Montana, we invite you to stop at our shop and do your own rod comparison right here on our lawn. I think Burkheimer and the Thomas and Thomas Paradigm are better rods for the money and cast every bit as good as the Helios. Here the lack of butt power hurts a bit but it was better than the Shadow out long and matched the Scott G-Series. 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. The Radian placed 2ndin our last 5-weight Shootout and I was surprised to see that it was this far down the list in a 4-weight. Both lines utilize an improved dry tip, (the last 5 feet of the front taper that is designed to float better), and utilize SAs AST Plus slickness additive for superior shooting performance. Accuracy is good, just not great. The epoxy coatings on the guides were excellent. Even better than the Helios 3F. St. Croix Lifetime warranty to original owner, $85 handling fee. Hardys half wells cork handle is used, similar to the Zephrus. The reel seat is a single uplocking skeleton seat in anodized gray that has a very attractive burled wood insert. The Pure is a brand new rod from Winston. The new X has a nice medium fast action that delivers the best performance at short to medium distances. We decided it was time for another 4-weight Shootout, since a great 4-weight rod is hard to beat for the angler that loves to fish smaller dry flies. Surprisingly, even using this lower modulus graphite that should be heavier, the overall weight and swing weight are very good compared to our other top 4-weight rods. Power: 7.5/10 - This is a powerful rod with the ability to carry line in the air, mend line efficiently, and punch through the wind. For others, seeing how a rod performs in an expert casters hands, convinces them it would make them great anglers as well, or at least take them to the next level. Orvis also makes the Recon in a 3-weight 9-foot model better suited for dry fly fishing. The DXF and both Scott rods were better, while the Zephrus and Pure were in a totally different league. One SiC stripping guide is used and the rest are the best nickel/titanium and flexible snake guides in a gray color which complement the blank. Action: 5/10 - A solid medium/medium-fast action, the taper of this rod is ideal for dry flies and trout fishing. Better than the Radian and Helios 3F in close. How well are the guides wrapped and how nice are the coatings? The TFO rods, the Taylor rods, the Mystic rod, and the Waterworks rods are all designed here in the U.S. and built in Asia. At short distances like 25 feet, you dont have much line out of the tip of the rod, so the best leaders must flex like an extension of your fly line. Casting Notes: The Avantt is a medium-fast action fly rod thats built for anglers who need castability and mending capabilities. The new rod is a lot more powerful and handles those mid to long distances with ease, tracking well and giving me nice tight loops. Very nice feel with excellent accuracy at short distances. Sage MOD 86 #4 $850.00. Add to Cart. It comes in very close to our mid-price winner, the Hardy Shadow. We found most rods performed better with the Amplitude Smooth Infinity, which is a half line size heavier. The rods rated 9.5 rods had a $50 fee. This was the best distance for me with the Zone. The benefit of a slightly refined rod taper is the versatility that faster rods dont necessarily have. Scott Tidal. Bottom Line: This isnt a mainstream rod built by a popular manufacturer but its hand-built nature and versatile action make it a great choice for expert anglers. Nickel silver is used for the winding check and rear grip check as well as the hardware on the reel seat, which is a sliding band and one wide locking ring. I just didnt care for the moderate action that was a lot slower than the X. Mystic Reaper X 86 #4 $299.00. Even with the lighter Trout line, it is hard to maintain good loops and get any kind of decent accuracy. To get a 10, repair charges had to be $35 or less with a quick turn around time of less than two weeks. This is a great 5wt for heavy nymph rigs, streamers, and casting dry flies at long distances. Good, just not nearly as precise but the Zephrus and Pure. Bottom Line: If youre a serious dry fly angler, this is one of the best fly rods on the market. A nice piece of dark hardwood is used for the spacer. Heres a mid-priced rod that put in a good performance across the board. Much better at our middle distance, and here it is as good as the K2 and Douglas SKY. Power: 5.5/10 - This is a rod that doesnt have a ton of power but makes up for it in feedback and feel. The other reason is that this 9 #4 SKY is just too stiff for a 4-weight. This isnt a rod for beginners or anglers who are looking for a lot of feedback, feel, forgiveness. (tie) Sage X 86 #4 $900.00. Matches the Aeteos here, but still nothing to get excited about. Bottom Line: If youre part of the Loop Army or just looking for a streamer stick, this is a great rod for a diverse population of anglers. Here Im getting nice loops and decent accuracy, but Im working a lot harder than with the Avantt or the Helios 3F. The shorter rod is nice and light, and faster in action than its longer brother. It tracks well and I was getting very nice loops and good control, especially at mid to longer distances. No other rod maker does this better. The action seems about right and Im getting nice loops. For this we downgraded the craftsmanship a half a point. $598.00. Orvis Recon 5wt. The stiff tip didnt allow me much feel but the accuracy was decent. In this years 4-weight Shootout, we found that most manufacturers are building more powerful 4-weight rods than in the past. If you cannot find or cast the rods that interest you, we are here to help. Still, when I heard that Orvis was bringing out a mid-priced rod made in America, my expectations were somewhat limited. Performance at 25 feet: 19.2 points out of 20. It is the relationship of the club head weight to the shaft when you wiggle the club in your hands. Anyway, I tried it out in a local store and I have to say it did not feel like a fast action rod, or even a medium-fast action rod. Thomas & Thomas Zone - $499 Casting Notes: The Zone is a versatile freshwater 5wt with the ability to throw a variety of flies from nymphs to dries to small streamers. Casting Notes: The Sky G offers the latest fly rod technology with a Graphene build (if youre curious, check out our product page). For reels, we again decided to use one of our all-time favorites, the Galvan Torque (T-4), loaded with 100 yards of 20 lb. Annette McLean, Winstons long time rod designer did a great job with the Pure, giving us a rod that is Pure fun to cast and fish. Action: 8.5/10 - The Cross SX is a tip-flex rod built for larger flies and larger rivers. Some good alignment dots and lines are used. The perfect line: SA Amplitude MPX WF-5-F. (However we tested the rod with the WF-4-F Infinity.). Now Im getting nice tight loops and I can punch it hard into the breeze. The epoxy coatings were excellent. If you want to economize, look carefully at both the Hardy Shadow at $349.95 and the Orvis Recon at $429.00. There is not much swell in the middle of the grip and it tapers just slightly forward. Taylor Lifetime warranty to original owner. A buyer's guide is a little different, however. Hardy has given us another magical rod that produced an absolutely stunning performance to blow away all the contenders. A little wiggle helps you to feel this. The guide wraps are a slightly darker gray, trimmed in orange on the butt. When Im fishing dry flies Ill use a 12-foot leader most of the time as this keeps the fly line farther away from the fish, minimizing the number of fish you spook while casting. No other rods were as good. Better at the longest distances, much like the stiff IMX Pro. Good, just not great. Everyone else should buy an 8-weight, simply the most versatile number in the lineup. The rest of the guides are their terrific nickel/titanium single foot guides that are light and flexible but will never break. We have awarded scores emphasizing the lowest repair charges and the quickest repair turn around. The Avantt tied the Pure for the only perfect scores in Craftsmanship. There is no question that the Shadow is our best Mid Priced 4-weight rod. 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