Leland on Scott SC Bamboo 754-2 Fly Rod
The Scott/Ramanauskas Split Cane
SC 754 Fly Rod!
This 7'5" 2-piece, extra tip Bamboo Fly Rod is the rod for
exceptional
dry fly accuracy and all-around fly fishing. Bernard Ramanauskas rods are in such demand, primarily, because of the way that
they are engineered. Bernard has found a way to the
strengthen the
weakest part of the cane, the node, by
polymerizing the natural lignin
within it. This stabilization process, in conjunction with a
beautifully constructed swelled hollow-butt results in a rod
that casts like no other. The Scott/ Ramanauskas Bamboo SC
754-2 fly rod is the perfect selection for an all-round rod if you had
but one bamboo rod to own.
Leland on Specifications:
The Ramanauskas fly rods use only the
finest
bamboo, hand flamed to a medium silky-smooth
cognac color ultra-lightweight handmade nickel-silver ferrules from
Master ferrule maker Hariki of Japan,
Spalted maple wood inserts with
engraved nickel silver cap and ring hardware which are hand finished
and blued to 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 frame. Just the right touch of
flawless finish. We turned up the
heat with the Scott/ Ramanauskas Split Cane SC 754-2 fly rod, and now
you should be the one feeling it!
Specifications:
- Line Size: 4
- Length: 7’5”
- Sections: 2 with an extra tip
- Handle: Cigar
- Reel Seat: Downlocking Nickel Silver with spalted maple insert
- Action: Crisp, smooth, 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 led to the
design of "new" best tip flex rod the S4 fly rod.
Scott on Scott SC Bamboo Rods
"Few pleasures compare to owning and fishing the finest bamboo fly rods.
Truly great bamboo rods are works of art to behold and to fish. Scott
SC rods are masterfully crafted with the top technology, components and
traditions.
The bamboo blanks are hollow built, node stabilized with swelled butts,
and joined by Hariki nickel silver ferrules. Our cork is the finest
grade, and the hand made Snake Brand guides are wrapped in clear silk
tipped with burgundy. The varnish dip work is impeccable. See for
yourselves why SC bamboo rods are simply the finest."
"
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, flyfishing 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 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.
