Just a follow up: after the feedback I received and other threads I read here I decided to bite the bullet and not buy a rod without trying it out first. I found a fly shop in Darian Ct which had everything I wanted to look at and much closer than the other fly shops(90+mi) that had a similar...

I don't know how to post a thanks so I used a reply: Thanks guys... This has been a great thread!!!

Really good piece of advice... thanks! Right now I own two 9' 5wt fast action rods... so I'm looking for something a little different and in the softer tip direction... that's why I am considering the SLT and G2 in 4wt. The A4 looks like it might fill the bill also and may be a better all...

Thanks for the response. I did hear that Scott's service time is long.. Hope I never need them! My son also has an S4 and that's what got me turned on to Scott's. The S4 is a great rod. The G2 gets very good reviews for what it is designed for. But your A4 may be a better choice for what I want...

I need some help... I have limited my next rod to the two choices above... I have read every thread on here dealing with these two rods but have not found enough info to push me one way or the other but I am leaning to the Scott G2 9' 4wt. Do any of you have experience with both the G2 and SLT...

Thanks again for the info... I definitely want to try to get up there next week. If I go I'll let you know how I make out.

Thanks for the link... based on what esopus_Jim had to say in that thread it sounds like it is worth a shot. Hopefully the tubers will still be at home. Thanks again.

I haven't been up there in 4 or 5 years and I was wondering how it is fishing right now? I'm considering a day trip up there some time next week. I haven't seen any reports on that area yet. I usually fish below the portal down to the cemetary hole. Occassionally I'll try below the 5-Arches...

Good to know... thanks for the warning. We were up there last friday/saturday and friday we did park on the tracks. Before long a navy colored SUV with a large POLICE on the side(all I could make out from where I was) was parked right where we parked. He came down said hello and and bs'ed with...

Exactly. Even a pair of loaners would be welcomed and if he couldn't do that just being the go-between with the manufacturer is a major plus. If a dealer sincerely treats your issues as a priority and makes you feel welcomed and important to him/her you can't ask for much more. A business with...

Andy, sounds like you ran into the same problem I had... first two pairs the left boot on each was a lot narrower than the right. I take a size 10 and ordered size 11. Right boot was perfect on each. Orvis didn't have an answer on that. I went over to Gander Mt and they had a size 11 and both...

Thanks Pete.

Cingras & Pete... thanks for the leads> That will be a good start. I tried to pm both of you but I don't have 10 posts yet. Pete, I apologize for the multiple posts. I was getting error messages each time I tried and then when I looked in the thread nothing was there... so I'd try again. I...

I have a bamboo rod with the name Cummins, Cummings or Cummines?? Last part of the name is messed up so it's hard to read. It is a 2 piece rod with two tips, FL475, 4# 7.5'. I'd like to know some history about this rod. I found a guy up in Massachusetts who though it was built by a guy with a...

Pretty good advice!!! G.Highlander... thanks for the XT feedback. My son is coming to the same conclusion with his pair but he has only used them on a handfull of trips so far.

So far no comments on the Tailwaters... that may not be good. What LLBean models do you guys like?? Wicked Tough and GQS look pretty good. The Orvis 100% Satisfaction Guarantee For over 150 years we have offered the strongest return policy in the business. We will refund your money on any...

Thanks guys... after searching the threads I did look into Patagonia,Dan Bailey and LLBean. I eliminated Dan Bailey because I don't like the 1/2 belts on the sides. I like to use a full belt so they will just be in the way. The Patagonia's looked very good... but I have never seen them or know...

Hi, I'm new to this forum. I spent quite a bit on time on it yesterday & today researching waders... lots of great info and it was very helpfull. I'm getting ready to buy a pair and could use some help... haven't bought waders in 15yrs and I'm just getting back into fly fishing. My first pick...