Scott Centric 9' 4-Weight Fly Rod Outfit | Technical Trout Fly Fishing

The Scott Centric 904/4 is one of the most versatile trout rods I've ever cast. It has the delicate presentation needed for tricos, small olives, and midges when paired with fine leaders, while still having the smooth casting performance and accuracy needed for larger dry flies and other trout patterns.

I particularly like this rod for technical Pennsylvania trout streams and Montana spring creeks. It is an excellent choice for streams such as the Beaverkill and Penns Creek, as well as stocked trout streams throughout the East. The smooth action and excellent accuracy make it effective for everything from close-range presentations to casts of about 60 feet.

Why This Outfit Excels

• Versatile 4-Weight: An excellent all-around trout rod for everything from small dry flies and midges to larger hatch-matching patterns.
• Delicate Presentation: Provides the control and feel needed for tricos, small olives, midges, and other small dry flies.
• Excellent Accuracy: The Centric provides the precise casting and line control needed when fishing technical trout water at both short and moderate distances.
• Technical Trout Performance: Particularly well suited to Pennsylvania trout streams, Montana spring creeks, and other waters where accurate presentations are important.
• Eastern Trout Streams: A versatile choice for the Beaverkill, Penns Creek, and stocked trout streams throughout the East.
• Smooth Casting Action: The Centric combines a responsive feel with the power needed to carry line when you need to make longer casts.

Recommended Fly Line

Scott recommends 120–135 grains for the Centric 904/4. Our outfit includes a Scientific Anglers Trout WF-4-F floating fly line, a versatile choice for dry flies and general trout fishing. The line is well suited to the Centric's recommended grain range.

Complete Fly Rod & Reel Outfit Includes

• Scott Centric Fly Rod: 9' 4-weight, 4-piece fly rod with rod case and lifetime warranty
• Ross Evolution LTX 3/4 Fly Reel: Black
• Fly Line: Scientific Anglers Trout WF-4-F floating fly line
• Backing: 100 yards of 20-pound backing

Free Custom Shop Rigging

We provide free professional spooling so your fly rod and reel outfit is ready to fish when it arrives.

How to Order: Please select your Reeling Hand preference.

Reeling Hand: Select the hand you use to crank the fly reel. The other hand will hold the rod. Choose Left or Right.

If you plan to put the fly line on the reel yourself after your outfit arrives, select “No Line on My Reel.” We will ship the reel, fly line, and backing separately, without the line or backing being spooled onto the reel.

Technical Specifications

The Scott Centric 9' 4-weight fly rod and reel outfit is an excellent choice for anglers who want a versatile trout rod for technical dry fly fishing, spring creeks, Pennsylvania trout streams, and stocked trout waters throughout the East. Its combination of delicate presentation, accuracy, and smooth casting makes it especially enjoyable when fishing small flies and fine leaders at close range while still giving you the power to make longer casts when needed.