Leland on Scott: SC Bamboo 365-2 Fly Rod
This 6'5" 3 weight
Ramanauskas bamboo fly fishing rod is
an incredibly efficient tool for casting
small flies accurately around
and under trees and bushes. A
joy to cast, it is
light, smooth, and surprisingly powerful when called
upon. This small rod derives its unusual casting properties from the
hands of master builder Bernard Ramanauskas, who has developed a
special method for
node stabilization in his cane. The polymerization
of the lignin within the node increases
strength without adding weight.
This, coupled with a power-directing,
hollow-built butt section,
contributes to a bamboo rod taper that casts like no other.
Leland on Specifications:
Behold, the Scott SC 653-2 piece, 2 tip, 3 weight.
AAA grade bamboo is hand flamed to medium silky-smooth, drop-dead gorgeous
cognac color, and complemented with ULTRA lightweight Hariki
handmade nickel-silver
ferrules, and Spalted
maple wood inserts with engraved nickel silver cap
and ring hardware which are hand finished and blued to a deep grey-blue gun metal color. Flawless, clear
translucent Silk wraps finished with a
soft
burgundy silk trim, matching gun metal blued SnakeBrand guides
with select real agate stripping guides in nickel silver frames, and just
the right touch of finish complete the this work of art. The 6’5” 3 weight Ramanauskas
bamboo is just a spectacular custom bamboo fly rod that requires no
explanation, only your name on it.
Specifications:
- Line Size: 3
- Length: 6’ 5"
- Sections: 2, with an extra tip
- Handle: Cigar
- Reel Seat: Downlocking Nickel Silver with spalted maple insert
- Action: Smooth, crisp and powerful
Leland on Scott Bamboo Fly Rods:
The boys at Scott are into bamboo fly rods! No
matter how far you run, you just can't hide from your past! Although
Scott Fly Rods' past isn't really steeped with bamboo fly rod
tradition, it is rich with providing the trout angler the best fly
fishing rod possible. Scott continues this tradition by partnering with
one of the world's top split cane rod makers. One doesn't just start
making bamboo fly rods, and Scott Fly Rod Company knows that. They've
joined forces with award winning cane fly rod master builder Bernard
Ramanauskas to bring you some of the finest bamboo rods found anywhere.
Mr. Ramanauskas has provided Scott with powerful, yet very smooth
casting and progressive bamboo fly rod tapers. What this means to you
is these are not the split cane rods of old; they're lightweight with a
crisp action to deliver your fly where you want it go, not where the
wind tries to push it! These rods feature hollow-built swelled butts
and resin-reinforced nodes with light handmade nickel silver ferrules
from master ferrule maker Hariki. Strong, efficient, elegant;
everything you could ask for in a small to medium stream, light-line
bamboo rod. Leland is the largest volume Scott Dealer in the U.S., but
even we have difficulty keeping these beautiful rods from Bernard in
stock. So jump on 'em, while you can.
Leland on Scott Fly Rods:
Founded in 1973 by Harry Wilson, Scott quickly
became known for their fine fiberglass fly rods. However, very soon,
they began to experiment with graphite. Within a few years Scott
developed, their signature, tapered hollow internal ferrule. In the
late 1970's Scott's pioneering graphite rod, designed specifically for
salmon and steelhead, was introduced. Further, they initiated one of
the first true quality control rating systems for rod blanks. The
result was greater consistency in rods throughout the production
process.
Scott is a company whose history is filled with
firsts. They were the first rod maker to introduce a five-piece
fiberglass rod. They began to experiment with graphite as early as any
rod maker. Scott was the first rod company to successfully develop and
sell multi-piece graphite rods; and the list goes on and on. This
foresight has lead to a number of developments in production and design
that has made them one of today's industry leaders. The first Scott
series to feature four piece rods in 2-12 weight sizes is the S3
series, which soon lead to the S3S and now the S4 fly rods.
The
S3 represented the best tip flex rod Scott has ever made. Given the
overwhelming success of the S3 the team at Scott added a saltwater
series to the line. Having gathered input from dealers and pros alike,
this series will no doubt find itself battling some of the world's
ultimate game fish. The S3S rods load as quickly as any rod out there.
They are deadly accurate which is good for the angler and bad for the
bonefish. This series features the patented Scott ARC reinforcement;
this addition helps the angler land those trophy fish you see in all
the magazines. All of these developments and design have lead to the
design of "new" best tip flex rod the S4 fly rod.
Scott on SC Bamboo Rod Notes:
"Bamboo. Unless you're a panda, just the mention of it conjures up visions of great granddad, creel over his shoulder, casting to trout in a clear
cold river. If your noble ancestor was very lucky, in his hand was one
of the exceptional rods that combined performance and artistry.
Fast
forward and meet the new Scott SC Series bamboo rods. Continue to enjoy
that vision of great granddad, but make no mistake, you're holding a
rod that would make him truly envious. We've partnered with Bernard
Ramanauskas, award winning master cane builder and innovator, fly
fishing fanatic and guide, to bring you some remarkable split cane
rods.
Each proprietary six-sided model features unique taper
designs, hollow built blanks, swells, and a host of other tricks for
some of the lightest and best balanced rods around. Actions are crisp
and the rods cast a very flat line. No need to justify owning a cane
rod just because it's beautiful or expensive;now you can also revel in
how well it performs.
Blanks are flamed a medium cognac color
and are joined with light weight Super Swiss nickel silver ferrules.
Spalted maple wood inserts with engraved nickel silver cap and ring
hardware are hand finished and blued. Wraps are flawless in translucent
silk with burgundy silk trim. Blued Snakebrand Guides with select real
agate stripping guides in nickel silver frames round out the
components."
Scott on Why Bamboo:
"Great fly rods are made from a variety of materials.
Whether built from graphite, fiberglass or bamboo, the key is
bringing
together material selection, design, and
craftsmanship. Each material
has its own characteristics, and bamboo can be used to create rods that
stand the test of time for true
performance and sublime
beauty."
Scott on The Truth
"70% stronger! 40% lighter!" All made possible through the magic of another random collection of letters and numbers.
Great fly rods aren't great because they feature the latest 'exclusive'
material that only exists in the minds of clever marketing departments.
Great fly rods are forged by commitment, experience, and passion. It
takes commitment to source the right materials and components even if
they're a lot more expensive. It takes commitment to craftsmanship and
top quality even if it takes much more time. Our rods are handcrafted
by people who love to fish as much as you do, and they're put together
with the know-how that comes from forty years of design and rod
building experience.
Of course materials are important, but that's just the beginning. The
full story is in the details, and how those details are brought
together, and it has a whole lot to do with the people who make your
rods.
And that's the truth.
