Scott Centric 5 and 6wt rod review and testing on large NZ Browns

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I got the chance to test both the 5 and 6wt Scott Centric fly rods a few months back. Myself (Mike Kirkpatrick) and mate and fellow guide Tom Hodge, took two days out in two majestic locations where big water and strong downstream winds put these new fast action rods to the test... A special mention to my wonderful wife Nans for joining us on the first day and being the designated 'net lady' for the day. Her enthusiasm and joy being out there is, for me, intoxicating. Thanks gorgeous!
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@rogercastle2434 2 года назад

That is a beautiful place! Thank you for sharing. I love my Scott Centric too!

@mikefsher 2 года назад

Cheers! Yeah they’re great rods indeed

@douglasjrhodes 2 года назад

Always love your videos! I really appreciate the details of what you’re doing, the equipment, set-up, etc. I never tire of the details in the drop down section. Thanks and keep them coming. Also, love the team work with your wife and friends!

@mikefsher 2 года назад

Cheers for the appreciation and kind words!

@anthonygregorio2208 3 года назад

Wonderful video Mike!!! Always learn something from you guys and just builds the passion for this sport even more.

@mikefsher 3 года назад

Thanks for your kind thoughts and thanks for watching

@AboveWorryLevelFlyFishing 3 года назад

Great clip - blows me away the way you guys pick up those big fish on the edges down there. Guessing it's not as easy as you make it look!!

@mikefsher 3 года назад

You’re right in that it’s not that easy! Cheers for taking time to comment

@teamlosi11 3 года назад

Cool technology it seems. As always simply incredible storytelling, and good times on beautiful rivers with friends. And so fun seeing your wife riverside as well! Love you guys keep it up Brother!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥

@mikefsher 3 года назад

Cheers brother! My wife was certainly the highlight out there!

@gingerbuilt 3 года назад

Legend, never get tired of your vids mate. All class

@mikefsher 3 года назад

Thanks sir for your nice thoughts. Humbling

@teamlosi11 3 года назад

Wonderful production quality, FUN and epic music. Mike and company, “that ones a stunner.” 👌

@mikefsher 3 года назад

Hehehehe cheers matey!

@gibbyutah 3 года назад

Mike, as always, you create the best fly fishing videos!

@mikefsher 3 года назад

Thanks so much! Humbled.

@waikarimoana 3 года назад

Magnificent water and awesome footage with great music tracks, many thanks for the trip, five star productions, tight lines and best regards,, Tony.

@mikefsher 3 года назад

Thanks mate! I appreciate your heartfelt comments and kindness.

@waikarimoana 3 года назад

@@mikefsher Been watching your videos for years mate, you are a legend ot trout fishing in New Zealand, tight lines and safe fishing always.with respect and regards.

@MegaNicholls 3 года назад

Another outstanding production Mike, and superb fish caught by you and Tom. I have the Centric 5 weight, it's my first Scott and what a wonderful rod it is. You are bang on the money the Centric is so incredibly accurate and it just makes you want to get out and fish with it. It takes fishing enjoyment to another level.

@mikefsher 3 года назад

Yep couldn’t agree more! Thanks for supporting my channel and glad you like the Centric

@grou67 3 года назад

Dear Mike, I've recently recently descovered you channel. I must say I'm blown away by every video. Thank you so much for sharing this content with the world. Im seriously thinking of planning a fishing trip to NZ as soon as the country re-opens its borders. Stay safe.

@mikefsher 3 года назад

Cheers so much for your kind words and im stoked you like my wee efforts. I'll be here should you come for a fish and want a willing guide

@markhall5251 3 года назад

Epic as usual Mike.....great production.....you guys are definitely on my bucket list hopefully this year else 22.....thanks again and take care :-)

@mikefsher 3 года назад

Cheers again Mark!

@doriansoanes3982 3 года назад

Usual awesomeness i've come to expect - loved the cameo from Nans

@mikefsher 3 года назад

Hehehehe she’s awesome on camera! Cheers big fella and we hope all Is well!

@johnshand6176 3 года назад

A well-rounded master class from down-under. Thanks for the Scott review as it endorses my thoughts on my upcoming purchase.

@mikefsher 3 года назад

Cheers and happy to be of service

@jlush444 3 года назад

Looked like it handles those monsters beautifully Mike. Great stuff. Thanks for a great watch and an honest review.

@mikefsher 3 года назад

It was my pleasure for sure - cheers for watching

@stewartsimpson2236 3 года назад

Really loved this video - the footage is excellent as always and that take at approx 26.40 was insane - perfect! 👌

@mikefsher 2 года назад

Cheers buddy, glad you liked It and stay tuned for more

@sputnick66 3 года назад

That was just beautiful, you guys looked like you had some big grins on you faces after that day. I really enjoy your narration as well. Keep 'em coming!

@mikefsher 3 года назад

Thanks for your kind words and cheers for watching and taking time to comment

@1Troutguy 3 года назад

Gorgeous water, incredible footage, love the music, great narration, Thanks for the review, think I'll be picking the Centric up, In the late fall. Your video shows why I love chasing Trout!! Love where they live...you have a new subscriber. Looking forward to using in my home state Colorado and my favorite place to go Wyoming!! Tight lines Bro...

@mikefsher 3 года назад

Thanks for taking the time to watch and your kind words. The Centric is a great rod in any weight range which is rare these days

@GoneFishingNow 2 года назад

Hey mike, Simon here. Cheers for the link you sent me from Instagram. Great video channel you have here, looking forward to watching more of your fishing vids. Best regards from Ireland and tight lines

@mikefsher 2 года назад

Thanks for having a look at enjoy the rest of my content! Cheers

@Cimmeron 3 года назад

Nans was the hilight in this one!

@mikefsher 3 года назад

Hehehehe she certainly was!! Cheers buddy!

@TroutNowNZ 3 года назад

Outstanding as usual Mike 👍

@mikefsher 3 года назад

Cheers for watching!

@tonyg3091 Год назад

What a paradise this is, Jeez....

@mikefsher Год назад

It certainly is!

@toomanyfingusernames 2 года назад

Greetings from Colorado! I have the 9'5'' 5 weight with the fighting butt. It's a beast of a rod. Unlike any other 9'5'' rod I have ever cast, very accurate and tons of power. Great to have the extra length for casting from a kayak or raft, or tight lining. It throws everything from small dries to hopper-droppers and small streamers. I'm probably going to have to get a 9' 6 weight as well for heavier streamers, bigger fish, and stronger wind. These are just stunning rods. Great video thank you for sharing. Hopefully one day I will be able to travel to NZ to enjoy your beautiful rivers

@mikefsher 2 года назад

Cheers for the kind words and yes they are stunning rods. I have a couple. Tight lines!

@HighcountryFlylife 3 года назад

A great video Mike. It never ceases to amaze me on this channel, big river, big fish but most importantly the Scott Centric in 5 or 6w looks to be a real winner, especially for turning over long leaders in strong winds. I have never casted a Scott fly rod of any model personally but I think it's about time I think, awesome to see your wife with you taking part on day 1, full of enthusiast for you of course haha, but great to see her out there, fantastic content as always.

@mikefsher 3 года назад

Haha yeah the wife is the real star! The Scott rods are always good fishing rods (not just casting tools) so they are slick and well rounded for the conditions here

@HighcountryFlylife 3 года назад

@@mikefsher I've handled one at the local tackle store and noticed how considerably light they are which is good thing too. 5w will be the one I'll want, keep the great content coming hopefully 👍

@kkswain96 2 года назад

My first flagship fly rod purchase was a radian 10’ 7wt that’s my sea trout and Atlantic salmon rod. And I absolutely adore it. Also I snapped the tip on that rod and dealing with Scott with their warranty was painless and I just got a brand new top section. They have great customer service and those hand made rods are incredible. Thinking of adding a centric 9’ 6

@HighcountryFlylife 2 года назад

@@kkswain96 The centric are top of the line. A guy I work with has one and has mentioned everything about it in a very positive manner and offers a lot more than just a good casting tool against strong winds.

@big1dog23 3 года назад

Thanks, Mike and Nans. Another awesome film. 2 years seems like an eternity,... yesterday. Hope you are making it ok. My wife and I just got our 2d Moderna shot. She's a nurse. I hope you guys, all of NZ, get vaccinated soon so we can try to restore some normality to the world! The vaccines, at least the 2d dose "aint that much fun."

@GeorgeSemel 3 года назад

I got my first shot a week ago, and I didn't notice anything. Didn't even hurt. I guess everybody is different. I go back for the second shot on the 16th. Then my fishing will really startup.

@mikefsher 3 года назад

Thanks mate, she’s a tough gig all round at present but we’re getting there I reckon

@big1dog23 3 года назад

@@GeorgeSemel We are all good today. The 1st one wasn't a problem. Anyways, it's worth it to not get CV and to get back to normal so us yanks are allowed back in NZ!!!

@maxtotalflyfishingireland8089 3 года назад

Another class show Mike. 👍

@mikefsher 3 года назад

Thanks mate!

@gavanhennessy4624 3 года назад

Proper fishing. Wells done Mike.

@hans-jurgenwilke6675 3 года назад

Scott centric looks and works fantastic thanks to the beloved two absolute Pro Flyfishernan. Great video and I will look for these roods here in Europe because I am interested esp. in the 5 weight. Huge thanks and stay safe all friends, Hajo from Germany

@mikefsher 3 года назад

Thanks so much for the kind comments! The 5wt is simply wonderful and is a great all rounder

@atrumper 3 года назад

Delightful and informative, I wish we saw more from you these days Mike, especially as we cannot actually be there these days. Adrian.

@mikefsher 3 года назад

Yeah thanks! That was the plan but weather and intermittent guiding has made it tricky to get out at the right times unfortunately. That said, I have the beginnings of another pay per view underway with some epic footage already

@atrumper 3 года назад

@@mikefsher Great something to look forward to. Oh I miss your beautiful country so badly!!!

@mikefsher 2 года назад

@@atrumper new pay per view out now

@fishing_amy 3 года назад

Beautiful fish. Great day

@mikefsher 3 года назад

Cheers!

@SurfSkagit 3 года назад

Great clip as always, hope you all good after the seismic drift in the region. Best mag

@mikefsher 3 года назад

Thanks mate, all good here

@mannyshchukin9741 3 года назад

So awesome, Stellar fishing

@mikefsher 3 года назад

Cheers Manny!

@constantinogomezmarquez9102 3 года назад

Hoy me has alegrado el día amigo !!!!! Eres el mejor !!!!! Un saludo desde España!!!!

@mikefsher 3 года назад

Cheers!

@davidball5002 3 года назад

6 people hit the thumbs down button!?! What’s not to like here? Maybe they are fan boys for another rod brand. Anyway, awesome fish and great video Mike. Keep up the good work and I hope to fish with you one day soon.

@mikefsher 3 года назад

Haha yeah not sure what’s so offensive so as to have folks that unhappy but hey... let me know when you want some time and we’ll get you sorted out! Thanks for your kind words

@johnshaw4196 Год назад

Those trout must have averaged around 8lb, just incredible. Really superb video and thanks so much for making it.

@mikefsher Год назад

Thanks for your kind words and it’s my pleasure!

@Ryanocta 3 года назад

Awesome spot for fishing my friends

@scottcranfield3587 3 года назад

Another great clip Mike. You continually show how close you can get to BIG fish if you know what you are doing 👍🏽

@mikefsher 3 года назад

Yep, makes the job easier that way

@jasonguild287 3 года назад

Quality as always 👌.

@mikefsher 3 года назад

Thanks buddy

@andronomisneltron3231 3 года назад

Awesome per usual

@mikefsher 3 года назад

Thanks big fella and sincere thanks for your generosity! Take care mate.

@carlchambers617 3 года назад

OK, it’s obvious that I need a Centric so that I can catch huge brown trout! But seriously, beautiful river, stunning fish, and nice rods. Another great video.

@mikefsher 3 года назад

Thanks mate and yes you do need one! 😬😂

@schmoonkie 3 года назад

Beautiful fish, well matched by two highly skilled anglers. I'll have to look at that Scott Centric rod. It's made in my home state of Colorado. I'm especially interested in a rod that can cast well on windy days. Thanks Mike for posting.

@mikefsher 3 года назад

Thanks mate! It’s a wonderful rod for casting into wind with for sure. Get one in your hand ASAP!

@schmoonkie 3 года назад

@@mikefsher OK. The dealer has a 9 foot 5 weight set aside for me. ( Waiting for some reels to arrive before placing the order. ) If my wife complains about the new rod, I'll blame it on you: 'But Mike Kirkpatrick ordered me to "Get one in your hand ASAP!"' ;-) I also got my hands on some 5x TroutHunter tippet to compare against the RIO and SA tippets I already have.

@schmoonkie 2 года назад

@@mikefsher Just wanted to tell you that I did get that 9 foot 5 weight and I'm very happy with it. I then ordered 10 foot 5 weight for a longer reach. It's a nice rod for a 10 foot, but I still prefer the 9 foot. The longer rod is very light compared to the other 10 foot rods I own ( Winston and Sage ). Now I have a 9 foot 6 weight Centric on order for windy days in Montana. One question: Do you remember what fly line and in what weight did you use in this video?

@mikefsher 2 года назад

@@schmoonkie can’t remember off hand but the Airflo Universal and Tactical work nicely depending on the situation

@robertterry1405 3 года назад

Bro those a damn monsters !!!

@michaelhocking9037 3 года назад

Might have been a rod test film but as always Mike the best of filming and narrative and the music did not intrude on the film a lot of people that make this kind of film could learn a lot from watching how you do this you are still the number 1 to watch hope the lady you kissed was your wife😉

@mikefsher 3 года назад

Hehehehe yeah she was my lil wifey! Thanks for your appreciation of what can be a tricky balance of meshing a review with fishing, seems like folks like it so job done I guess! Can’t let it get boring...

@orocketman 3 года назад

Awesome video thanks

@mikefsher 3 года назад

Cheers buddy!

@zbigniewkolasinski4627 3 года назад

SUPER!!!! Pięknie klimat Raj na Ziemi Pozdrawiam💪😎👈

@Dustcorr 3 года назад

Superb.

@mikefsher 3 года назад

Cheers!

@ShotawayFilms 3 года назад

Superb fishing.Please could you give me a rundown on the wet wading ''tights''.

@mikefsher 3 года назад

Thanks! I use sports style compression leggings

@ShotawayFilms 3 года назад

@@mikefsher Many thanks.👍

@-Szymek 3 года назад

Świetna rzeka piękne ryby i krajobraz coś pięknego pozdrawiam Nową Zelandie

@jacoblykke-olesen7069 3 года назад

Small details make the difference. Moght you still use the surgical needleholder I left with You - You need another, just let me know, they are hard to come by but I have a Few.

@mikefsher 3 года назад

Hey big fella! How’s things? Great to hear from you again... been a while between drinks. I still have those surgical pliers and they are wonderful but I’d love to future proof myself by getting another pair for sure! Hope all is well in this crazy world Jacob.

@lambertsaldi1550 3 года назад

Awesome guys nice footage super nice fish 👍👍 🛶 🇺🇲 The Vermonter

@peterdorizas3323 3 года назад

Hey mike what reels were you using?

@lambertsaldi1550 3 года назад

@@peterdorizas3323 He's using a Lamson Reel

@mikefsher 3 года назад

Lamson Litespeed and speedster mostly

@spinninoutontrout6301 3 года назад

Ripper trout mate well done

@mikefsher 3 года назад

Cheers mate!

@philwratt1375 3 года назад

Another great production ... superb fishing. The only problem is that your clips result in a severe attack of MNZS (Missing NZ Syndrome) that requires immediate medication ... best to view in the evening so medication can be enjoyed. Seriously cool to view these movies !! Thx

@mikefsher 2 года назад

Haha thanks so much and sorry for the late reply

@jordancemulini6161 Год назад

Hey Mike, Would you recommend the 5wt or 6wt for a nymph rig? I indicator fish as well as hopper dropper, leaders are usually between 9' and 12' long.

@narybach 3 года назад

Wow good job..:)

@mikefsher 3 года назад

Thanks!

@sghitza1 3 года назад

Epic.

@mikefsher 3 года назад

Thanks

@kaikristoffersen3522 3 года назад

Great and informative review. What fly line do you recommend to go with the 5 weight in typical NZ windy weather?

@mikefsher 2 года назад

Sorry for the late reply and thanks for the kind comments. I’d use the Airflo Universal as it loads well both short and long. The perfect all rounder

@gerardnglavin6249 2 года назад

Hi Mike..thanks for such a considered and entertaining review. Not sure if you're familiar with the loop opti dry fly reel but I have a couple and love them. I was wondering if you think it might go well/balance the scott centric 5 weight? Thanks again and keep up the terrific posts

@mikefsher 2 года назад

Cheers for the kind words and glad you liked it. Not sure about how well one of the loops will pair up with it, suffice to say that it the reel is light enough it should be fine.

@gerardnglavin6249 2 года назад

Thanks for that Mike and for such a prompt reply! Best wishes from Ireland 🇮🇪

@freddumas8536 3 года назад

Just Great, one more time 🤙💪 What fly line will you advise, for this use, on the Crentric ? Thanks

@mikefsher 2 года назад

Airflo Universal is great in the Centric and thanks for taking the time to comment.

@GaryP747 2 года назад

What a Thumper! Great work by your buddy too. I have a Radian 6Wt, how does it compare to the Centric? Worth selling the Radian for? ✌👌✔

@mikefsher 2 года назад

The Centric is a far better 6wt than the Radian IMHO… and the Radian was a great rod. The 5wt is even better

@GaryP747 Год назад

Thanks for your reply @@mikefsher I bought a Centric 6 weight, keeping the Radian for now. Looking for a great 3 weight for our Brown Trout twigwater. What 7 to 8 foot 3 weight would you buy, do you even do twigwater in NZ! 🤣? Hope to get there in 2024. Need the casting practice anyways. Please do more video's. 👌🙏👍 Kudos also for the way you treat your fish, little time out of the water and not dragging them across hot rocks etc etc! I like to eat fish, not a huge tree hugger but always respect people that display respect! 🙏

@HippieMagic 2 года назад

Been kicking around the idea of this or a G series as my first good fly rod. Still not too sure. I fish a lot of small creeks and think maybe the 5wt 8’8” would do me good.

@mikefsher 2 года назад

The 8’8” is a wonderful rod but as an all round rod it may fall short dealing with wind or heavy flies. The Centric is more likely to cover all situations

@HippieMagic 2 года назад

@@mikefsher I think I’m leaning more toward a 6wt Centric with a Vaya 5/6

@kenlloyd5195 3 года назад

note no shy on the pressure what breaking strain tippet where you using

@mikefsher 3 года назад

5 and 6lb fluorocarbon

@gobblerz7440 Год назад

Awesome video - I have been bending out too many hooks lately on nice fish. what kind of hooks do you use?

@mikefsher Год назад

Cheers mate - I use Kamasan and Tiemco mostly and trust then. The Kamasan B110 is bullet proof, you simply won’t bend it

@MrLou948 3 года назад

Amazing video! What kind of leaders are you using? Maxima? Thanks!

@mikefsher 11 месяцев назад

5x flouro

@2012DHT 2 года назад

Hi Mike - great quality video. I'm a bit closer to home than many of your viewers, just outside Richmond. I have decided to get myself a decent rod and I like the feel of a friend's #6 Radian which I tried out. Obviously Radian's aren't a current model anymore so a Centric seems the obvious choice. However I briefly owned a #6 Scott Meridian NZ Special and hated it - seemed like it would be more at home casting heavy lines for kingfish than trout fishing! As someone who uses mainly #6 lines for general back country fishing a Centric #6 would seem the way to go, but my experience with the Meridian has made me a bit wary, and I'm wondering if I'd be better off with a #5 Centric. Do you think this is a valid concern, or are my worries unfounded?

@mikefsher 2 года назад

Hi mate, the NZ Special is a great rod with the right line for the right purpose. Light trout fishing isn’t one of them. I can’t help you with which rod weight you should get as it’s subjective and up to you to decide. That said, I use 5wts as my go to rod weight unless I know I’ll be throwing big stuff or smashing into big winds, in which case I’ll go my #6. The 5wt Radian is a wonderful rod, with the Centric maybe a tad better all round. They, for the record, are nothing like the Special which was a specialist niche rod. The Centric 5&6 wts are probably the best all round rods I’ve used. Ensure you match them with a line with some punch and a longer stable head. Hope this helps.

@2012DHT 2 года назад

@@mikefsher yes that's very helpful thanks Mike

@Medo-83 2 года назад

Super video, role type or name ?

@rangerwhite5165 2 года назад

I've cast a few of them. Great rods. Sensitive with loads of power. I mean, loads. You can have a long carry and it just won't fold. I would prefer a matt finish though. What lines did you find worked best on them?

@mikefsher 2 года назад

The Airflo Universal was good on it as an all rounder with the Tactical for the lighter stuff. Both load well. I know what you mean about the long carry. The rod suits a longer stable head for that reason

@rangerwhite5165 2 года назад

@@mikefsher They are nice rods. The Sage X is around £950 here in the UK. The Scott Centric around £800. The price of tackle is shocking now. I have a Sage x 9ft 5 weight. Great rod, but is is better than my Loop or Guideline rods in the £300-400 range? Only very marginally.

@mikefsher 2 года назад

@@rangerwhite5165 most rod brands especially high end companies are making great rods. I just really like the Centric and still the Radians from Scott. I own a couple of Guidelines and love those as well. For my tastes though - Scott rods are my choice.