Scott S3s Vs Sage Xi2 10wt?

[Salmon]

Hi,

I am shopping for a 10 wt for saltwater fishing. I plan to use this for Rooster, Barracuda, Tarpon, Dorado, as well as some local Salmon fishing. I have narrowed down my choice to either Scott S3s or Sage Xi2 rods. I have read favorable reveiws on both of these rods in previous posts but Sage seems to be more common/popular. Anyone tested/compared these two rod models? These rods cast similarly but the Scott is a bit heavier and stouter. I have heard the the ferrule inserts used by Scott can wear out, is this true?. Any thoughts or comment about these two rods would be appreciated.

Salmon

[Vic T]

Haven't cast the Scott rods but the Sage Xi2 is super-sweet, light, fast, and deadly accurate.

[rhodyflyguy]

both companies have a following. choose whichever one you cast best.

[Avidflyfish]

I own the scott s3s 10 wt. Despite I do like more the round fighting butt as found in the Sage rods. I do like more the casting style of the scott. Also the cosmetics are th best. ferrule problems. never never in all my scott. I also have some sage. but cast them first and then decide.
regards
Avidflyfish