This article is written by Telluride Angler’s John Duncan in collaboration with fly shop manager Richard Post. The Sage LL and Scott G are more versatile both short and long than the Pure 9’ 4-weight, but in the 25-50’ zone the Pure is magic in both form and function. Like the Trout LL, the GS 885-4 is marvelous on foot or from a boat. Winston PURE 8’ #4 $850.00. ... and I quickly realized that the attributes characteristic of each manufacturer are present in the most pure and technologically advanced culmination of research and development each company has produced to date. The ring seems to lock up well. Spectacular with a long leader, this is one of the finest tailwater style dry fly rods on the planet, offering unsurpassed line control with tremendous touch and the signature “Winston feel” on full display. [Fly Rods Page] The second is the combination of Scott’s new cutting edge fiber and resin systems which results in the most advanced multi-modulus layups they’ve ever created. The move is often a marketing ploy rather than an act of fly rod innovation. Patagonia Foot Tractor Wading Boots – Felt (Built By Danner), Armstrong Spring Creek on the O’Hair Ranch. Snappy, rangy and stable, this easy-casting 5-weight fishes comfortably at distances more typical of fast-action 5-weights, from 40-70’. It is a fine choice for anglers who fish spring creeks or beaver ponds with ultra clear water and cruising fish slurping midges. After all, Sage, Winston and Scott didn’t get here overnight. Fortunately I had planned a trip with FlyLife through iconic trout water in Montana, Idaho and Wyoming and after a little begging I managed to have an 8’8” 4-weight for me to start the trip with. The Pure 9’ 5-weight delivers that sensational Winston feel and might be the “most fun” caster of the three 9’ 5-weights. Like a lot of great Scotts from the past, the GS 885-4 impresses more when fishing than parking lot casting. The new Saltwater AIR series is very light and allows for unprecedented fast recovery, for any length of cast. Sage’s accomplishment with the Trout LL is remarkable. The two 8’6” rods in this group represent the extremes in action. This rod is designed for fishing at relatively short distance for its length and line weight, however. Unless you’re trying to mess up th… The GS 905-4 reminds us of the GS 884-4 in the way that the whole rod works to deliver your fly, manipulate line and play fish. I scored the G series a perfect 20 out of 20, matching the Winston Pure. I can compare this rod to a glass of my favorite 12-year-old Scotch. Scott G Series 8’ 4” 4 weight The Scott G is probably the most technical 4 weight rod on the market. The PURE isn’t a “modern” version of those classic rods, which is a good thing. The Winston Pure 9’ 5-weight is the greatest surprise in the group because it casts and fishes in a much wider range than other Pure Series fly rods with a light tip feel more characteristic of the Winston Air series. Overall, it is slightly slower action with more tip weight than the Sage Trout LL 490-4 and a little quicker than the Winston. Chloe’s Comments: When I first picked up the G-Series, I was a somewhat apprehensive. The G Series felt really nice at 40 feet. This rod flexes into the mid section on every cast, loading deep for maximum leader turnover even at short distance. Traditionalists especially loved the sleek cigar grip which snugs comfortably in hand. Winston’s proprietary design allows for maximum presentation and tippet protection. The Pure 7’ 2-wt has a more crisp feel and fishes in a broader range. Scott changed the fly fishing industry for good in 1976 by introducing the first Scott G Series fly rods. It is a fine light rod that works beautifully in close but has the balance and backbone to reach out in the 30-40’ range. Reaching out to 60 feet with a softer rod isn’t easy. The Winston Pure is a delight in the hand, with a perfect balance and low swing-weight. It felt smooth and comfortable to cast, and I was getting very nice presentations, with superb accuracy. Winston is in the game for the long haul, and you could not be disappointed in any Winston fly rod, from the lightest 3 wt to a hefty saltwater stick, they are superb fly rods. For guides, there is a hook keeper followed by a single SiC stripping guide, then hard chrome snake guides. It fishes just fine in close but comes into its element between 30 and 50 feet. We found the SA Amplitude Smooth Trout to be the best match. In other cases, the process reveals that the rod we remember loving wasn’t actually all that good in the first place. The Nimbus delivers good accuracy and casting distance, falling behind only the class-leading Orvis H3F in both performance categories. True “creek” graphite rods are uniquely difficult to design because a shorter rod tends to leverage the cast and make the rod feel fast action. This affects the G Series’ capability to handle windy days, hook setting, and keeping that big brown away from that nasty stick pile once she’s hooked. Articles Paired with a Rio Gold line, the Trout LL 590-4 maximizes line speed and power with minimal input from the caster. James’ Comments: Anglers who enjoy slower, softer action rods are going to fall in love with Scott’s new, buttery smooth G Series. Not an inch of graphite is wasted. This is the most even casting, or “progressive,” of the 9’ 4-weights. Winston Elliott Scott (born August 6, 1950) is a retired United States Navy Captain and former NASA astronaut.He served as a mission specialist on STS-72 in 1996 and STS-87 in 1997 logged a total of 24 days, 14 hours and 34 minutes in space, including three spacewalks totaling 19 hours and 26 minutes. For in close presentations, not much, if anything, can beat it. It casts effortlessly from zero to over 70’, maintaining the intuitive “connectedness” for which this series is known. SCOTT CENTRIC rods have arrived! The new G-Series fly rods, from Scott, are a unique and refreshing offering. In too many cases, the soul of the original is simply lost, the mark missed, the fly rod over-modernized or otherwise poorly designed. To do so, the rod designer must master the relationship between the four parts of the rod so that the weight and relative stiffness of each has the desired effect upon the rod’s overall load and feel characteristics without requiring a heavy tip to make the rod flex deeply. The G Series is a very smooth and really fun to cast in close. We also call out signature models in each series. 2)  this is the slowest action rod in the field. In some cases, we found that a specific line brought a given rod model to life. The Sage Trout LL 486-4 is the fastest action rod in the group. It has a buttery feel and loads with almost no effort but lacks the backbone to fish over about 40 feet. Characteristic of the Scott G Series, the GS 905-4 is the most progressive action rod in this group, finely tuned in the extreme. When I slowed my stroke down, and got my timing right, I could hit 60 feet easily and with pretty good accuracy. It will drill a hopper to the bank, with or without a dropper, and you’ll love how light it swings all day long (or all week, or all month). Not surprisingly, the GS 844-4 feels lightest in the group, on account of both its length and super light tip design. It is a tremendous challenge to create a moderate action fly rod with a light tip. Performance at 40 feet: 19.5 points out of 20. It has a “light tip” feel uncommon in the Winston lineup. Although each of these qualifies as a medium action 4-weight, they differ notably in character. The Pure has an old-fashioned nickel silver reel seat with a figured maple insert. Rich Post describes casting, “like skiing the trees when time slows down and focus sharpens.”  The Scott GS 883-4 is believed by many to be the single finest rod in the G Series. We also introduced the world to the hollow internal ferrule - the most sophisticated way to connect multi-piece fly rods in a smooth and seamless fashion. The grip of the Pure is a typical Winston cigar grip made with premium cork. This is a fine creek rod, but also a better “all around” dry fly rod for beaver bonds and small rivers that may allow for 30-40’ casts on occasion. The Sage Trout LL 586-4 may be the finest pure caster in the whole Trout LL series. [Winston Pure Page] These are just really, really well executed fly rods. This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. The G2 Series, introduced in 2005, improved the original in lightness and casting range while retaining the signature appearance and feel of the G.   The modern version, simply called the “G Series,” is by far the most refined rod in this legacy, showcasing historical design elements including the Scott Internal Ferrule in combination with the most cohesive tip-to-butt tapers Scott has ever conceived. We’re splitting hairs, but the differences are noticeable on the water. For instance, the original Sage RPL was a hell of a caster, only a little bit tip heavy (IMHO) and catching a fish in it was like phone sex. Presentation Winston billed the AIR as a presentation rod, and that’s exactly what it is. Many consider the G Series a creation of unmatched fly fishing wizardry. Winston Nimbus takes advantage of the award-winning tapers and rod designs featured in Winston’s Boron series rods, but employs pure carbon fiber composites to reduce costs. This is the third generation of Scott G Series fly rods. The Pure series hits the mark in two huge ways:  1)  the action lies somewhere between the WT (slow) and LT (medium) from Winston’s past. This is our side-by-side evaluation of the most comparable models in each series. The Trout LL is truly world class. How about a size 6 hopper, right up under a branch about three inches from the bank? Accurate, with loads of feel and touch. When Winn was 11 years old, Chester Dunholtz stole his father's toy designs. Only the Zephrus and Pure were better at mid-distance. A couple testers found the grip a little ‘skinny’ in hand, though they admit they prefer the beefier half-well shape common on modern fast-action rods. The G Series with its “moderate” action requires a slightly slower casting stroke, but to me, it feels just right for a 4wt. This rod uses spigot ferrules, rather than the slipover ferrule design found on most rods including the Scott Radian. It doesn’t offer a ton of muscle for long distance, however, but that’s not why people buy this rod in the first place. Shop all the best new fly rods for 2020 from Sage, Scott, Winston, G Loomis, Orvis, Redington, Echo and TFO. I expected it to handle like its counterpart, the Radian, but was pleasantly surprised when I found it to be much more responsive than the Radian. Winston PURE above. Fly fishing equipment reviews, practical advice, factory tours, interviews and instruction. Scott G. I won an original Scott G Series 3-weight, two-piece fly rod at a charity auction, years ago. Scott claims that this gives their rods better strength and we cannot argue with this as we see very few Scott rods broken. It is accurate and effortless, but not versatile. Chromed snake guides and stripping guide stand out on the deep-green rod finish, and a maple reel seat gives a touch of brightness to the sleek rod. Each rod under consideration was cast side-by-side with its contemporaries with multiple fly lines. The rod is very accurate and responsive at this mid distance. The Scott G Series 773-4 offers a small step up in casting range and line speed. I really expected to see this new G Series 4-weight challenge the best rods. Also new are Winston PURE light line rods. It flexes deeply and evenly through the mid-section, excelling in the finer techniques:  line mending, tippet protection, touch at all distances and even single handed Spey casting. First is the reinvented hollow internal ferrule to make the rod more flexible, stronger, and over 20% lighter. 1st impressions:  This is the only spigot ferrule rod in the test, giving this rod its buttery smooth, one-piece feel.The Amplitude Smooth Trout line is perfect for this softer, slower rod. One of the few rods I could feel moving through the cork handle while I was casting. [Sage Trout LL On the Water Video] Very nice feel with excellent accuracy at short distances. Winston Pure vs Sage Trout LL vs Scott G Series | Selecting a Medium Action Fly Rod. Here we have two legendary long 3-weights, same in purpose but different in character. This is the only Winston Air model included in this review, but must be considered because it is one of the finest Winston fly rods and compares favorably with the GS 843-4. You can really feel the tip follow through on every cast, creating line speed and turning over a long leader. ), especially with an SA Trout Taper line. Performance at 25 feet: 19.5 points out of 20. The tip on the AIR has enough backbone to let you cast in tight quarters, and the rod as a whole is just exceptional out to 50 or so feet. If you’re looking for an all-purpose 4-weight that swings lighter than your 9’ 5-weight and offers more touch than heavier fast action rods, this is perhaps the most versatile and highest overall quality rod. The G Series, like the Winston Pure, lacked a little bit of punch compared to the stiffer rods at long distance. It is a very smooth rod to cast and was excellent at short and mid-distances, but at the longest distance the Radian, Helios 3F, and Avantt were much better. During his childhood, Winn was very close to his father and the two would often go to the latter's workshop and build toys. 2)  several models in this series will be considered among the finest individual Winstons ever designed. Ditto the GS 906-4, but the Scott is slightly more touch-oriented than the Sage. It’s a half measure slower than the 7’ 3-weight, so it specializes at short distances with small flies and has superior line mending and tippet protection capability. This rod is light but powerful. Winston Scott is an actor, known for Mr. Lonely: No Place No Home (2018). The rod sports a moderate action blank with a slim profile including fine grip and guide configurations to encourage improved sensitivity. If you are a Scott fan and want a rod for fishing at short to medium distances, you’ll likely prefer this rod over the Radian. Collectively, these three manufacturers have raised the bar for refinement in rods that can do much more than just cast. Rod Designer Annette McLean put her best work on display in the Pure 904, 905 and others in the series. The Sage Trout LL 389-4 is all about command, stability and control. [Scott G Series Page], [Winston Pure On the Water Video] The Scott G was the first rod family to offer a graphite 9 foot model for a 4 weight rod in the history of fly fishing, introduced the world to the internal ferrule, and was the first graphite fly rod to offer a 5 piece model for the travel angler. The Sage will cast and fish a little longer and handle a streamer with more confidence. This rod is perhaps the best “all around short 3-weight” in this comparison. Unlike many of the stiffer modern day 4-weights, the G Series rods do not require up-lining by a half line size. Winston Pure 2wt: The lightest, most delicate rod we make.Meant for happy-go-lucky streams, this rod perfectly casts microscopic dry flies on the lightest tippet, and bends to the butt section with the weight of a 7” brook trout. But this is a fairly soft rod, and didn’t have the butt power to handle the long distance quite as well as the more powerful rods. The angler may float a dry fly on an open loop for a slack line presentation or deliver a laser for cutting through the wind. [Sage Trout LL Page] Winston bills this rod as a light-line presentation stick for wary trout – much in the same way the company’s vaunted IM6 and WT series have been described. Unbeknownst to Winn, his father was already showing signs of being a paranoid sociopath, but he was shielded from this by his mother. Defining characteristics of the Pure series:  feathery feel, like blowing pixie dust from a straw, Best models:  Pure 8’ 4-wt, Pure 9’ 4-wt, Pure 9’ 5-wt. [Scott G Series On the Water Video]. Excellent craftsmanship. The Pure 8’6” 4-wt casts with the slowest cadence. Best New Fly Rods for 2020. So, I love fast action rods, but I like a little finesse in them, also. It generates more line speed than any other Pure model (a lot more! They stand confidently on their own, but the reference to the original Light Line is right on the money. The Sage Trout LL 490-4 is the stoutest of the group. The newer G Series feels like a classic 4 weight, and was another top pick for me. The perfect line:  SA Amplitude Smooth Trout in WF-4-F, Performance at 25 feet:  19.5 points out of 20. I was tempted to give the G Series a perfect 20, but the Zephrus and Pure were slightly more accurate. The Sage Trout LL 379-4 really comes to life with a Rio Gold WF3F line. Its lack of guts compared to the Helios 3F and Zephrus were expected since this is a relatively soft rod. Similar to the other Trout LLs, it casts with unusual command and line speed with a relaxed casting stroke, especially over 30 feet. At 25 feet the Scott G Series is incredible. The feel was also superb, giving me confidence in the direction of my cast. Scott has been a leader in moderate action rods for more than 40 years. The Scott GS 906-4 and Sage Trout LL 690-4 are wonderful, progressive action rods that can do it all for the angler. The Sage Trout LL 586-4 is the best tight loop dry fly caster, whereas the Scott GS 885-4 loads more deeply and offers superior line mending, roll casting and tippet protection. With the recent introduction of the G-Series, Scott can lay claim to having the longest-running continuous graphite fly rod series – even if it's the name only, because the G-Series is a completely different animal. Amazing feel! We all have that one rod you plan trips around so you can use it when you are on the water. As a mid-flex rod, it does all the little things well, including mending, reach casts and single Spey techniques, but you’ll want to just cast the rod over and over and over, short, long and all point in between. By any measure, these are some of the finest rods Sage has ever produced. But the G-Series gets the job done. Line speed is slightly lower than the Trout LL, but it possesses greater ability to manipulate the cast and line on the water. The Winston Pure 9’ 4-wt is the slowest action rod of the group, designed with a classic stiff tip that forces the rod to lean into its mid section regardless of how much line is in the air. REDINGTON This is a brand of highly respected fly rods that have earned a reputation for modest price, … Its action is stouter than the other three rods and with a Rio Gold, which has substantial head mass, the LL 379-4 generates more line speed and tighter loops in the 30-50’ range. The Trout LL offers more command on longer casts. I recently had the opportunity to take the Scott G Series 905 with me on a trip to Wyoming, to fish with Jack Dennis for a few days. The epoxy coatings are excellent as is the overall craftsmanship, which we have come to expect from Scott. In the Pure series, Winston cemented its future by returning to its roots. Logan’s Comments: The new Scott G Series is a nice improvement for an iconic rod. Our detailed model-by-model comparison reveals the subtle differences between these industry leading trout rods. Short enough to fish creeks but long enough to offer a degree of versatility, these rods are superb all-purpose dry fly rods that can handle a small nymph dropper, when desired. Being a huge fan of Scott G’s for a long time now, I just had to get my hands on one when I heard the new generation Scott G Series was about to be released. I was immediately smitten by the design—those internal-fitting ferrules, clean wraps, and the snappy balance that extended from the tip right through the handle and reel seat. Paired with an SA Trout Taper, it offers superb loop control and surprising line speed out to about 50 or 55.’  It possesses more range than the Pure 8’6” 4-wt and more loop control than the Sage LL 486-4.

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