scott fly rod reviews

Scott hasn’t offered a true mid-priced rod since the Flex, so the release of the Session series was highly anticipated. Anglers were eager to see how Scott would bring their signature feel and build quality to a more accessible price point. We’ve already published a full model-by-model breakdown (Here) of the Session lineup, but this review takes a closer look at the flagship 9’ 5wt model. Keep reading to learn about the new Scott Session, what we like about it most, and find out how it stacks up on the water.

The Scott Session series is the latest addition to Scott Fly Rods’ lineup, offering “fast with feel” performance at an accessible price point. Designed to fill the gap left by the Flex series’ discontinuation in 2021, the Session series introduces a fresh take on mid-priced fly rods from a brand better known for its premium models, such as the G-Series, the Radian, and the beloved Centric.

With a more attainable price than the flagship Centric series, the Session provides exceptional value for freshwater anglers looking for solid performance without the premium price tag. In this review, we examine the entire 11-rod Session lineup, providing essential details for each model. From best uses to line pairings, plus our casting notes from the field, this guide will help you make an informed decision when choosing the right model for your fishing. Keep reading to discover what makes this mid-priced series from Scott Fly Rods a unique option for various freshwater fishing applications.

In my short time in the industry, I can’t say that there’s ever been a more anticipated rod release than the Scott G-Series. Scott is truly at the top of their game – it seems like they are more in demand than ever! The G-Series (also known as the GS) replaces the G2 as Scott’s medium action, dry fly line of rods. It’s like the heart and soul of the Scott lineup.

We had the opportunity to spend a lot of time with the brand new Scott Meridian fly rod starting way back in the days when it was secretly known as “Project S”. Scott has dubbed it as a softer rod with a faster recovery. It does that and then some.

2014 was not the most exciting year for fly rods. Sure, Sage released the new Salt (which we also reviewed here), but there were no other releases of marquee rods, and nothing that made me rethink my quiver. The three major releases that happened were in the value space – the Tidal, the Nexus, and the Accel (sort of). All three rods define a price-point made in the USA rod for the masses, which is something that we’ve been saying needed to happen for a while now. While I really liked the Nexus, the most game changing of the trio, in my mind, is the Scott Tidal.