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A true do-it-all rod. Exceptional loop control allows effortless changes between fly sizes and fishing styles. With its sensitive tip, this rod also delivers precise line control and protects light tippets.
Our team designed and crafted a series of rods to help you get the most from your time on the water-the most success, and the most enjoyment.
Session rods are high-performance hand-crafted fly rods that blend some of our most acclaimed design approaches with our latest materials and technologies.
This combination creates rods that bring together high line speed and exceptional loop control with a light and lively feel in the hand. These traits have become known as Scott’s signature fast with feel action.
Session rods are finished with a new grip design, and custom machined aluminum reel seats featuring dyed box elder wood inserts. They also feature Silicon Nitride stripping guides and low glare light wire snake guides for a premium component package that’s a perfect match to the high- performance blanks.
All of that gives Session rods a wide bandwidth of performance for fishing at a range of distances, and for using a variety of flies and techniques with the same rod.
With their almost nothing there feel in hand combined with their easy smooth casting, Session rods pack technology loaded materials with advanced design and premium craftsmanship.
It gives the rods a wide bandwidth of performance for fishing at a range of distances, and for using a variety of flies and techniques with the same rod.
Most of all it means having fun on the water and enjoying the rod in your hand.
SE905/4, 9’ 0” 5 wt 4 pc
A true do-it-all rod. Exceptional loop control allows effortless changes between fly sizes and fishing styles. With its sensitive tip, this rod also delivers precise line control and protects light tippets.
Recommended line weight 140-155 grains
Session rods feature Scott’s Carbon Link epoxy resin system, Multi-Modulus lay ups, ARC2 reinforcement, ReAct, and Natural Finish blanks.
Session rods are handcrafted in Montrose, Colorado, using the finest components including milled aluminum reel seats with type 2 anodize and wood inserts, silicon nitride stripping guides, and Super grade cork handles.
From the manufacturer: What specific fishing scenarios did you design this rod for, and where do you feel it truly excels in performance?
All Water Rod – Designed to be a Medium Fast Action Rod – Completely built in USA – The F150 of flyrods – Great Nymphing rod along with sensitive tip for light tippet work
From the manufacturer: What fly line would you recommend pairing with this rod?
Caster Scores:
STREAMER COURSE - TOTAL SCORE 107/150
Scott Session |
30' Cast |
40' Cast |
50' Cast |
30' Wind |
40' Wind |
50' Wind |
Reach Cast 30' |
Reach Cast 30' Wind |
Belgian Cast 30' |
Belgian Cast 30' Wind |
FINAL SCORE |
|
Caster 1 |
3 |
3.5 |
3 |
3 |
3.5 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
3.5 |
3.5 |
33 |
|
Caster 2 |
3.5 |
4 |
4 |
3.5 |
4 |
4 |
3.5 |
3.5 |
3.5 |
3.5 |
37 |
|
Caster 3 |
3.5 |
3.5 |
3.5 |
4 |
4 |
3.5 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
38 |
|
Combined |
10 |
11 |
10.5 |
10.5 |
11.5 |
10.5 |
10.5 |
10.5 |
11 |
11 |
107 |
DRY FLY COURSE - TOTAL SCORE 136/195
Scott Session |
20' Cast |
30' Cast |
40' Cast |
50' Cast |
20' Wind |
30' Wind |
40' Wind |
50' Wind |
Pile Cast 30' |
Reach Cast 30' |
Reach Cast 30' Wind |
False Cast 30' |
False Cast 30' Wind |
FINAL SCORE |
|
Caster 1 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
39 |
|
Caster 2 |
3 |
3.5 |
4 |
4 |
3.5 |
3.5 |
4 |
4.5 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
50 |
|
Caster 3 |
3 |
3.5 |
3.5 |
3.5 |
3.5 |
4 |
4 |
3.5 |
3.5 |
3.5 |
4 |
3.5 |
4 |
47 |
|
Combined |
9 |
10 |
10.5 |
10.5 |
10 |
10.5 |
11 |
11 |
10.5 |
10.5 |
11 |
10.5 |
11 |
136 |
NYMPH COURSE - TOTAL SCORE 72/105
Scott Session |
Roll Cast 30' |
Roll Cast 40' |
Mend at 30' |
Mend at 40' |
Casting 20' |
Casting 30' |
Casting 40' |
FINAL SCORE |
|
Caster 1 |
3 |
2.5 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
20.5 |
|
Caster 2 |
4 |
3.5 |
4 |
4 |
3 |
4 |
4.5 |
27 |
|
Caster 3 |
3.5 |
3.5 |
3.5 |
3.5 |
3 |
3.5 |
4 |
24.5 |
|
Combined |
10.5 |
9.5 |
10.5 |
10.5 |
9 |
10.5 |
11.5 |
72 |
Caster Notes:
Streamer Course | 7.5’ 3x leader with size 4 Zonker
The rod felt heavy in hand, but it was the first rod of the day that I felt like I could relax and cast. It has a smaller grip, which I love.
The rod feels good. Faster than medium, nice at mid to longer distances. Smooth, but could be softer to connect more with the angler. I didn’t get the “brick at the end of the line” feel, which was good. Above average.
It has a nice grip and diameter. Nice backstop for thumb. Light in hand, smooth overall the whole range of distances.
Dry Fly Course | 10’ 5x leader with Yard Indicator
Fast rod that doesn’t hurt. It might be too much for small dries. Nice fly rod to cast.
Great rod. Performed well above average in dry fly course. Plenty of touch, power, and feel.
A touch tippy at 50’. Overall, very nice. Wish butt/mid section gave slightly more feedback.
Nymph Course | 9’ leader with size 8 Girdle Bug and size 16 BH Pheasant Tail
Feels like it is unloading too quickly at 40’ and the rod is not helping. Recovery is too fast for the amount of weight.
Pleasure to fish with. Easy in hand. Plenty of power while being soft on the rod. No tugs or hinges. Sensitive tip aids mending and smooth striking on fish.
Overhead action feels good, best rod so far today. I really enjoy this rod!
Yellow Dog Final Takeaway
The Scott Session 5-weight is a well-balanced, fast-ish action rod that delivers a smooth, enjoyable casting experience across all disciplines. It scored very well, coming in fourth in the streamer and nymph courses, eighth in the dry fly course, and third in overall performance. It feels light in hand with a comfortable grip and shined in all three courses, where it offers a compelling mix of touch, power, and accuracy. While slightly tippy at long distances and a bit quick to unload under heavier nymph setups, it maintains good control, responsiveness, and ease of use. Not overly aggressive or overly soft, the Session strikes a versatile middle ground—making it a standout for anglers who want a rod that’s both easy to cast and fun to fish.
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