Mike,

Both Sage and Scott make very good fly rods, both have been around a long time and both have good warranties, and to top it off they sell them for about the same price. I am a bit prejudiced towards Sage, as that is all I fish with except one bamboo rod. But, I have some friends who love their Scott fly rods.
You can't go wrong with either rod, so go with your instincts and buy the one you want. Then go out and go fishing. Let us know which one you picked.

Larry ---sagefisher---