The new GT Series: Artful. Soulful. Techful.
New GT rods are lighter and sportier than their predecessors, yet still possess smooth progressive actions, tremendous feedback and incredible tippet protection.
No other fly rods match the legacy and longevity of the Scott G Series–rods that are filled with firsts, fished the world over and passed down through generations.
We’re proud to unveil the all-new iteration of this iconic rod series–the Scott GT.
New GT rods are lighter and sportier than their predecessors, yet still possess smooth progressive actions, tremendous feedback and incredible tippet protection that have kept dedicated anglers fishing the previous three generations of these rods for almost 50 years.
GT rods feature innovations that push them to the forefront of performance, while retaining the most cherished attributes of G series rods.
The first is centered around wall thickness and our X-Core design approach. GT rods are the first series to feature our newest version of X-Core design principles, producing the thinnest walled blanks we’ve ever created. We’ve incorporated new multi-modulus lay ups, combined with our ARC2 multi-directional fibers to increase recovery and line speed, giving the rods greater stability and accuracy.
We also redesigned the signature Scott hollow internal ferrule. The ferrules are now up to 20% lighter and flex in tandem with the blanks more than ever before.
Bringing together new thinner walls with new ferrules creates blanks with incredible transmission of feel. The most nuanced movement of a fish or detection of a strike can be felt. What isn’t felt are the ferrules connecting each section, making these 4- and 5-piece rods feel almost like they’re one piece.
But they wouldn’t deserve the G series badge if they were just about the latest tech. We also pushed ourselves to make these some of the most artful and soulful rods we’ve ever crafted. GT rods feature milled aluminum reel seats with type-3 hard coat, beautiful cocobolo wood inserts and Flor-grade cork grips. They also feature titanium framed Zirconia no tangle stripping guides complimented with Snake Brand Universal snake guides.
Each GT rod is handcrafted in our shop in Montrose, Colorado and is hand inscribed and given an individual serial number.
Rod Reviews
Deeter’s fly rod review: Scott’s Latest Slam-Dunk: The GT Series Fly Rods. “It feels lighter, though the reel you choose makes or breaks that factor. Out of the tube, you’ll sense a difference. That’s because the manufacturing process for the new GT allows for thinner-walled blanks (the thinnest Scott has ever made). The ferrule connections shed bulk to the point that a four-piece rod feels like a one-piece rod…” – Kirk Deeter
Read a second take on the recently released Scott GT Series 8-foot, 10-inch 4-weight fly rod ($1,095). “The Scott GT is a more fully flexing fly rod, requiring the angler and caster to slow their delivery and meet the rod’s slower and deliberate pace–in a lot of ways, it feels like an old IM6 Winston, but without the bulk and weight…” – Andrew Steketee