Scott Sector 9012-4

Reviews

1. Rated 5 out of 5

   Anglers seeking maximum lifting power in a 12-weight have formerly chosen a Sage or Loomis, but Scott stepped up the S 9012-4 to match anything on the market without sacrificing the trademark castability of Scott fly rods. 12-weights are still the go-to tarpon rod in Boca Grande, Homosassa, Costa Rica and other big-fish destinations. If you love Scott saltwater rods but need more power, this is your stick. I found a measurable performance improvement when I traded to the Rio Direct Core Tarpon WF12F, a line favored by every rod in this series.

   John Duncan (Telluride Angler)

2. Rated 5 out of 5

   This is a great 12wt rod for anglers searching for a powerful rod that still is enjoyable to cast. A lot of the modern 12wt rods on the market have lots of power but are an absolute bear to cast. The new Sector is a very easy casting rod with great stability and superb loop control. It is effortless to cast and very efficient. This would make for a killer rod for larger tarpon and GT. As is consistent with the whole lineup, this rod is an improvement from the Meridian and is sure to become an often talked about 12wt rod.

   Parker Thompson (Telluride Angler)

3. Rated 5 out of 5

   GT and big tarpon fisherman pay attention to the Sector 9012/4. The rod handles a 400+ grain fly line in a way that is confident and enjoyable. The rod is capable in close and powerful at distance while remaining much easier on the caster. I could form tight controlled loops that made the casting much more predictable with heavy headed fly lines. Line pickup off the water is tremendous and last ditch hero shots seemed to unroll the line and leader automatically. Tarpon fishermen that fish an 11-weight, but want a little more turning power, check out this rod. It casts like an 11. GT fisherman take note of this rod for its fighting power and its ability to cast the fly without beating you down all day. This is a serious big game rod that doesn’t take a big time toll on the caster.

   Richard Post (Telluride Angler)