TACTICAL SERIES SALTWATER
STS 958/4
This is one of the only fly rods that we recommend for both saltwater fishing and salmon and steelhead. Most salmon and steelhead rods are too long to cast on windy saltwater flats. Most saltwater rods are too short and stiff to roll cast, mend line, and steer the fly. This rod does both. The STS Saltwater Series are our fastest action fly rods, so this rod doesn't get bogged down in the wind. In fact, it blasts casts up to 90 feet with little effort. For this reason, this is also an outstanding striped bass rod for beach fishing. The extra 6 inches really help the wading angler clear the surf and sand, and provide at least 10 extra feet of distance on the cast. STS 958/4 is also terrific steelhead and salmon rod for those who prefer a pure fast action rod.
| Performance Characteristics | |
| Water type: | Saltwater flats and mangroves systems, calm open water, steelhead and salmon rivers |
| Optimum range: | 30-100 feet |
| Wind rating: | 9 |
| Techniques: | Beach fishing for striped bass, Saltwater casting with bonefish and redfish flies, all salmon and steelhead techniques (except King salmon fishing) |
| Fish species: | Bonefish, Redfish, Permit, Barracuda, Sea Trout, Snook, Ladyfish, Jacks, Striped Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Steelhead, Atlantic Salmon, Pacific Salmon |
| Length: | 9' 6" |
| Weight: | 378 Ounces |
| Line: | #8 weight line |
| Sections: | 4 piece |
| Blank: | Charcoal, sanded, satin waxed |
| Ferrule: | The Scott Internal Ferrule |
| Wraps: | Deep maroon, with silver trim |
| Grip: | Full Wells, flor plus quality cork. |
| Reel Seat: | Machined all aluminum, black anodized uplocking with Delrin inserts for positive lockdown |
| Fighting Butt: | 1 1/2" fixed |
| Snake Guides: | Super hard chrome |
| Stripping Guides: | Stainless steel frame with SiC inserts |
| Case and liner: | High quality cordura covered PVC case with a built in liner |