Overview

The Scott STS 909/3 50th Anniversary Edition is a limited-edition 9' 9 wt, 3-piece saltwater fly rod built to celebrate 50 years of Scott Fly Rod Company. In 2024 Scott chose one rod from each era of its history and rebuilt it as a limited run, and the STS 909/3 represents the series that put Scott on the saltwater map.

The original STS was a favorite of Florida Keys guides and traveling saltwater anglers as tropical flats fishing took off. It built on Scott's ARC series with multi-directional layups and was among the first multi-modulus blank designs, and the 909/3 was considered the crown jewel of the series. The anniversary rod is built to the original STS blank specification and then finished resto-mod style with today's components and build methods.

What Makes the Anniversary Edition Different

Original STS blank, updated build: the blank follows the original STS spec, designed by Jim Bartschi, with internal ferrules.

Unsanded finish: the original 909/3 was sanded; the anniversary rod is left unsanded for better durability.

Anniversary details: a 50th Anniversary inscription on the blank and custom engraved reel seat hardware.

Modern components: a milled aluminum self-indexing uplocking reel seat with Type 3 hardcoat, CeRecoil nickel titanium stripping guides and ReCoil nickel titanium snake guides.

Commemorative tube: ships in a limited-edition aluminum rod tube with a partitioned cloth liner.

STS9093 - 9' 9 wt 3-piece

A classic 9 weight for the flats: bonefish in the wind, permit, redfish and striped bass. Built in limited quantities and hand built in Montrose, Colorado, it is as much a fishing rod as a piece of Scott history.

Best for: bonefish on windy days, permit, redfish, stripers.

Line pairing: A 9 wt saltwater taper. We recommend the SA Amplitude Smooth Grand Slam (WF9F) or the SA Amplitude Smooth Tropical Jungle Titan (WF9F).

STS 50th Anniversary vs Sector

Scott's current premium saltwater rod is the Scott Sector, with modern Carbon Web construction and Scott's fastest recovery. Choose the Sector for the latest technology; choose the STS anniversary rod for a limited-edition tribute to one of Scott's most influential saltwater rods.

Scott STS 909/3 FAQ

What is the Scott STS 909/3 50th Anniversary rod?

A limited-edition rebuild of the original STS 9' 9 wt 3-piece saltwater rod, part of Scott's 50th anniversary collection announced in November 2024.

What other rods are in Scott's 50th anniversary collection?

Five rods, one from each era: the F 703/4, G 904/4, ARC 1287/3, STS 909/3 and Radian 905/4.

What is the STS 909/3 good for?

Saltwater flats fishing for bonefish, permit and redfish, and striped bass.

Where is it made?

Hand built by Scott in Montrose, Colorado, in limited quantities.