Scott Sector 8413-3 (8′ 4″ 13-wt, 3-pc)

Reviews

1. Rated 5 out of 5

   Dubbed the “GT Special,” the Sector 8413-3 is actually a highly practical rod for almost all heavy species fished either from a boat or on foot.  This is a surprisingly castable fly rod.  I like it with a Rio Direct Core Tarpon WF12F line, but it will certainly handle almost any 13-weight line or specialty taper designed to cast big flies.   The butt section is as strong as iron, but the overall casting qualities of the 8413-3 are similar to other Sector models.  The rod feels light, springy, progressive and rangy, all unusual for 13-weight fly rods.

   John Duncan (Telluride Angler)

2. Rated 5 out of 5

   Behold a 13-weight that doesn’t cast like a 13-weight. Are you targeting 90 pound GTs on foot? If so, you need a rod that you can cast accurately and can stop a freight train. Tarpon guys going after the true denizens will find a friendly casting rod that pulls on fish very well. The shorter length along with the carbon web reinforced graphite make this thing a force to be reckoned with regarding lifting power. The extended grip is well done and gives you the option to change your grip during the fight. The rod is a 3-piece, but the shorter length brings it close to a 9-foot 4-piece pack size. Overall, this rod feels like a member of the Sector lineup and not just a bigger, more lifting power oriented version. The Sector 8413/3 is a bluewater class rod that you can take out onto the flats when the biggest hard running fish are on the ticket for the day.

   Richard Post (Telluride Angler)