Scott Wave Fly Rod Review

[@tommyrq180]

Nice review! The trickle down of rod technology is such a great thing for fly fishermen. This (or most) modern 7 weight is so much lighter and more powerful and aligned than my old 7 weights that it’s crazy. Lines also seem more dialed in and allow for one rod to play many roles. I’m hoping in future years Scott decides to make this Wave in the shorter versions like the Sector. My 8’4” 8 weight Sector has been an eye-opener as a boat (skiff) rod and I (weirdly) just LOVE practicing with it on grass. It’s so much lighter and retains all the other qualities. Right now the Wave is only offering 9 footers but hopefully that will change.

[@thatonebeone]

yeah the 7wt wave is about 3.6oz...a Redington Predator 5wt is 3.8oz ... a 6wt wave is 3.50z... 8wt wave is 3.7oz . im thinking of getting a wave 6wt for bay shallow fishing for small bone fish and bass,corvina ect... and i dont see much a difference 6/7 wave rod its almost very identital in weight in the hands, i bet that wave 7wt feels like a 5wt... crazy how they can make this so light now but just have to pay the price for it

[@tommyrq180]

@@thatonebeone Stand by, but Scott makes a 6wt 8’4” Sector… I’m telling you the shorter rod is like magic. Not sure what it weighs, but am guessing something like a 5 wt.

[@thatonebeone]

@@tommyrq180 pretty crazy how light now.. are you over line your rod or sticking to mosley true grain weight line you casting ? From Scott site they recommend a 6wt wave to be max around 180gr weight line to cast so I'm assuming your rod and this wave is pretty much likes true grain weight lines..

[@tommyrq180]

@@thatonebeone I don’t have the Sector 6wt but their 8wt (8’4”) is easily my favorite rod. I find the spectrum of lines it will handle to be wide. I’ve thrown a 10wt saltwater WF line with it for redfish (big flies) and it shot like a rocket. But I’ve also used a 7wt standard WF line in practice to get distance and it really hammered it out there easily and allowed me to carry a lot of line before shooting. I practice cast a lot and the Sector is more fun and adaptable than, for example, my 9wt Sage Salt and Salt HD rods. Mostly I fish with 8wt bonefish lines for redfish because some stealth is required. So huge fan of the rod from casting POV, but additionally it fights big fish really well. When I’m in LA for redfish, they’re all big bull reds, so 20s and 30s. Everyone else uses a 10 weight. I use the Sector 8wt. It’s really more about the reel but the short Sector is so easy to handle and I just put maximum pressure on the fish with it once the initial surges are absorbed. If I had unlimited $$ I’d have both the 6wt and 10wt versions of the Sector short rod, for sure.

[@thatonebeone]

@@tommyrq180 i see nice you got the big fish... my fish in the bay are under 5 pounders and our bonefish are maybe 1 to 3 pounders under its small cortez bonefish along with bass and bonito and baracuda corvina ect... but we do have have big halibut up to 40 inch just about 15+ pounders... thats why im thinking of getting a 6wt for my smaller grade fish and i fish on my little boat in the bay mostly for them ... we also have some big mullets in trying to catch they are very tricky

[@theoutdoordad7395]

Nice review! Is it “dinner plate“ accurate at reasonable bass/redfish distances?

[@Nrussell11]

Looking for a 7wt rod that can do double on the flats and throwing trout streamers on the White River. Thoughts?

[@dutchflyfisher]

Hi Louis, Like this rod. My question is final. What do you advise me? Orvis salt big game 9 foot #7 or, Scott wave 9 foot #7? I will use the rod for big perch, pike, aspius and for salt sea trout and sea bass. Price is almost the same, just like power I guess. What about recovering after throwing a line? Accuracy and that kind of things. Please help me for taking the right decision. Greetings and tight lines overthere.

[@GinkandGasoline]

This question has me a little confused. Here in the US at least, the Orvis Salt / Big Game is a fly line, not a rod. I would have to know which Orvis Rod you’re referring to. The H3 and Recon are both great rods. The H3 is considerably more expensive. Orvis has the best customer service in the business and with their interchangeable parts, you be up and fishing much faster if you broke the rod. The only Orvis model I would not recommend is the Clearwater. Great rod for a beginner but not in the same league. The Wave is a wonderful rod and very versatile. You will not be disappointed.

[@dutchflyfisher]

Thanks for your reaction. It was Recon salt. So Scott will be my choice. Scott is a little bit more expensive than the Recon salt, but I can use Scott in fresh and salt. I will visit a shop and will throw a line and make my discussion. Greetings and tight lines. @@GinkandGasoline

[@seanharwood974]

The Centric 7wt is also an incredible 7wt just pricier .

[@myronnicholassenchyshak9726]

I’m sure it’s a nice rod. But $675 is pricey, especially when fly rods by Maxcatch, Piscifun, Temple, Echo, Redington and several others are putting out quality fly rods for a lot less than $675. In all honesty, is a $675 fly rod THAT much better made or cast THAT much longer and accurately than a fly rod from one of the companies I mentioned? Look at the quality of their cork handles and rod guides as well….really nice. My experience has been to save money and buy a cheaper rod from one of the other companies. Seriously…..$675, $800 or $1,000--for a fly rod?! Not for a weekend fisherman with a family and kids!!

[@GinkandGasoline]

Well, I suppose there are lots of things in this world you’re not happy with. There are some good rods out there from a couple of those budget brands, and a whole lot more dogs. A good caster can make them work but most “weekend “ anglers are not good casters. Sorry, it’s just the truth. I would personally never spend the money for a new car, let alone a nice new car, but I sure see a lot of them on the road and I don’t roll down my window and yell at the folks driving them, which is basically what you are doing. Maybe spend more time practicing your casting, so you don’t need an expensive rod, and less time being angry at folks who appreciate a nice tool. Just saying.

[@coreytohme9861]

Have you ever held a Scott rod? The components and workmanship blow all of those rods you mentioned out of the water. I have (and love) a $400 TFO Axiom 2-X. I love the way it casts, but the cork handle leaves a lot to be desired. There's a gap right where my thumb sits and I am debating on having the grip redone. I have a secondhand Scott A3 (midpriced rod at the time) and the cork is still a lot nicer than most of my other rods even though it's older than most of them. Also, all of the rods you mentioned are manufactured overseas. Scott Rods are made in Colorado. That being said, I do think that $675 is a lot to spend on a fly rod but I also feel that $400 is too. Would I pay almost $700 for a fly rod? Not anytime soon - however I won't be bashing those that have the budget to do so nor the companies that are making a rod that fits that consumers taste/budget. Also, if you really want as much bang for your buck, your best option is to buy a upper level USA made rod secondhand. You get a top of the line rod at budget rod prices and most of them are in great condition. You just have to be a little patient and can't be someone that has to get the shiny new toy as soon as it comes out.

[@davidhalesmith2491]

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[@springteen3743]

No rod should be worth 600 usd, ridiculous. I pay no more than 100 for that rod, period 😊