anyone using a scott a3 switch?

[SteelWhapper45]

Just curious about the scott a3 8wt 11ft switch rod. haven't heard much about them and was wondering about line setups and how it compares to other switch rods for a similar price

[StEElontheFLy]

Hey steelwhapper45 why dont u come party with us saturday night?

[SteelWhapper45]

ya np just call me and ill let u know wats up

[SteelWhapper45]

anyone even have a chance to cast it?

[silverbum]

I don't know any more than what the website has on it. But if your in the same price range I'd opt for the beulah 8/9 or 7/8 depending what you want to do with it. I have the 8/9 and it's a workhorse of a rod. Scandi or skagit work good on it.

[SteelWhapper45]

alright ive been seen alot about those and it seems anyone who has one loves it. im pretty serious about investing in a decent switch rod in that price range. whatever i get i would use it for steelhead on lake erie tributaries as a basic all purpose rod

[silverbum]

7/8 would be my guess for you then the 8/9 is a beast I picked it up thiking summer runs and fresh kings. It's over kill for smaller fish.

[silverbum]

or the 11'6 6/7 weight spey from the classics. That's the only thing I don't like I wish the switch was alittle longer for line control.

[kweetech]

scotts are made in the US, rather than overseas like some of the other cheaper brands..if that matters to you at all....

[SteelWhapper45]

ya i wouldnt mind supporting an american company instead of an overseas one

[Smallie14]

I have the a3 switch, and although I can not give an accurate representation of the rod (very new to 2 handed rods) I must say that I am very impressed with the power and lightness of the rod. I did some makeshift swings with it the past year and I thought it performed good in the hands of a novice like me, and it performed very well when indicator fishing long runs and such. I like it, but like I said my experience with it is very limited. Looking forward to using it more this year, maybe I can give a better analysis of it later on.

Smallie

[brwntrt1219]

A frind of mine has that rod. A custom 20ft 325grain line with an 8wt tip is real nice (35ft 435 +/-grains total). Rod loads deep, with a nice, even, smooth bend. Loads alot deeper than the Beulah 8/9, but doesn't lack power at all. Seems like a Compact Scandi head in the 375-400 range would do nice also. Maybe an Airflo 40+ 8 or 9wt for switch work.

[SteelWhapper45]

alright thank you that's the kinda information i've been lookin for and haven't been finding much

[Seanahee]

Picked one up recently. Fished it first time this week with an Indy rig using Rio Atlantic Salmon/Steelhead in 10 wt. Love it! Rolls with authority. Light enough to single hand all day, but nice that when you wasn't some extra go, just a little assist from the lower hand and BAM! Eager to get the Rio Skagit Short 475 gr. Out to swing.

[Seanahee]

Picked one up recently. Fished it first time this week with an Indy rig using Rio Atlantic Salmon/Steelhead in 10 wt. Love it! Rolls with authority. Light enough to single hand all day, but nice that when you wasn't some extra go, just a little assist from the lower hand and BAM! Eager to get the Rio Skagit Short 475 gr. Out to swing.