So I hear that Scott G-series are going to be a thing of the past. After 30 or so years they are changing them. WHY? There are perfect just as they are. Just like New Coke and Coke Classic. Why can’t some things just stay the same? I am going to purchase some more of the “original Gs”. No telling what the G2s are going to be like. What do you think?
Mudpie in your eye!
I have a sweet, sweet 6’10’ 3 wt. ‘G’. Despite what Scott decides to do, that one stays in my quiver!
I see Scott still shows the “G” series on their web site. Hopefully you “hear” wrong.
I think it would be a mistake to discontinue this series.
I would commend Orvis for keeping the Superfine series and Winston the WT. I find that type of rod very pleasant to fish.
Jackster,
Same goes for my 3-piece 7’7" 4-weight. It was the first quality flyrod I acquired, and it will likely be the last to leave my hands. I have a fairly diverse quiver, and all have their particular strengths, but none of them let me put a size 14-20 fly where I want it like this particular G series Scott.
Will
Check out this page. [url=http://www.yagersflies.com/scgseflyrod.html:d1811]http://www.yagersflies.com/scgseflyrod.html[/url:d1811]
They are already on closeout.
Mudpie in your eye!
It could be the new rod will be much better. But I rember well what Ted Trueblood said “if you find something you realy like for hunting or fishing, buy a lifetime suply they are about to quit making it!”
Rich
I emailed Scott to ask them about the G. Got a very nice detailed response. Describes the the replacement series in some detail. If JC thinks it would be be appropriate I will post it here. What say you JC?
Just print and let JC decide
Go ahead and post it please?
LadyFisher, Publisher of
FAOL
This is from Moose Hofer at Scott.
We will stop building current G series rods at the end of this month… we
have a new series of rods coming out… G2
This long awaited upgrade is certainly an improvement over our longstanding
G series.
They are the finest technical presentation fishing tools we have ever built.
These are definitely designed as expert trout fishing tools. Whether
fishing big Western water, a spooky tailwater, or your favorite small stream
there is a great choice of models.
New cosmetics, new blank design. The rods are lighter, and the actions are
crisper with a slightly quicker tip recovery. They throw tighter loops, and
more distance in overhead casting, but still mend and roll cast as sweet as
any previous G. Also, and equally important they protect the lightest
tippet, and are easily loaded.
The rod still has hand-fit internal ferrule, a natural finish, a beautiful
box elder reelseat, and black uplocking hardware-black slide bands on the
little models. We will continue to use the same grip shapes as the current
G models. Thread wraps are a light golden brown with silver trim.
Rod lengths from 7’7" to 9’. Line sizes from 2 to 6. Priced at $595. All
models are now 4 piece. Available 10/1.
Folks it is a fact of life in the rod business. They keep records, charts, sales records - all the stuff any good business keeps. When a rod is introduced, it usually has an initial acceptance, that builds for a year or two and then sales begin to level and then drop off.
If a rod is especially popular it may stay in the line a bit longer, but the ‘usual’ life of any rod in a line is about 5 years.
LadyFisher, Publisher of
FAOL
So when did the XP come out and what is it’s prognosis ? might be coming to an end?