I'm researching for a purchase of 8' 4wt and am looking at the Scott A2 and Sage Launch. I own a few rods right now (a TFO 5wt, a custom 6wt and a Scott SAS 8wt). I'ld like to sell the 5wt and move down to a 4wt for even numbered rods (I like the 6wt better than the 5wt).

The Sage and Scott have similar warranties, action, and weight and I intend to cast both but I am told by some that have used both that it's difficult to tell them apart. So, I wondering if anyone has tried both and can tell one better than the other. I'm looking at a 2-piece since I don't travel in a plane and don't care for putting too many pieces together when getting ready to fish. Also the Scott is $250 and the Sage $170 so there is an $80 that probably be the deciding point unless the Scott is much better. I love my Scott SAS and had the Launch and A2 been priced much closer to each other, there would have been no question I would have chosen the Scott A2.

Your input is appreciated.




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