Congrats on your new Custom Scott!

Jb

Purty!

Thanks! the un-sanded blank is what initially drove me to Scott fly rods in the past (remained me of one of my late grandfather's old Orvis rods). This rod brings that look back and frankly the muted brownish orange is perfect for me. Plus I had no idea that each section would be signed with the serial number - which just makes it seem that much more special. I love this rod and I have not even fished it yet lol.

The reel is a 2/3 and it balances exactly the same as my F2, inches up the blank from the handle. I personally have always liked the tip heavy feel on my light line fiberglass rods, but I recently bought a 4.2 oz Abel tr 2/3 and it balances where it is supposed to on the handle and really feels nice to me too. So long story short, I am not completely convinced that I have the reel weight figured out.

I hear ya about the collection! My wife's caught on now though... She knows a new rods means a new reel and usually a new line too... I like how light your setup is, I'm still carrying too much on my trips.