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Mystic M273-2
 
Score 4.45
7'3", 2-Piece,
MSRP $349.99,
AA 65,
ERN 3.62
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Mystic M273-2 (7'3" 2pc) |
Paul |
Jeremy |
Jim |
Joe |
Composite Score |
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| 1.) Rod Tube, Sock and Presentation |
5 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
4.25 |
| 2.) Grip and Reel Seat |
5 |
4 |
5 |
4 |
4.5 |
| 3.) Hook Keeper, Label and Rod Markings |
5 |
4 |
5 |
5 |
4.75 |
| 4.) Guides, Ferrules and Tip-Top |
5 |
4 |
5 |
4 |
4.5 |
| 5.) Short Distance Casting |
5 |
4 |
4 |
5 |
4.5 |
| 6.) Medium and Long Distance Casting |
4 |
5 |
5 |
4 |
4.5 |
| 7.) Roll Casting |
4 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
| 8.) Accuracy and Delicacy of Fly Delivery |
5 |
5 |
4 |
5 |
4.75 |
| 9.) Fish Handling |
4 |
5 |
4 |
4 |
4.25 |
| 10.) Reviewer's Prerogative |
5 |
4 |
5 |
4 |
4.5 |
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| Composite Score |
4.70 |
4.30 |
4.50 |
4.30 |
4.45 |
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Jim Stuard's Comments:
What the
Hardy rods are to the British aesthetic in rod design, The Mystic does for
the Yanks. It’s got the classiest reel seat/grip combination in the
shootout. The understated charcoal painted blank belies a very versatile
rod. While not a true 2wt (few of the rods, 7’ and over are), I really
liked the way it cast and delivered a fly. Fish felt good. Not feeling the
gill plates, like the St. Croix Legend Ultra, but still good. Scared the
heck out of me when I hooked the other bass I caught fishing these rods.
Plenty of butt strength there to fight bigger fish and swing streamers on
heavier lines. Definitely one of my top five rods in the shootout.
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Joe Cornwall's Comments:
I really liked this fly rod and I can see it
becoming a favorite for delivering small flies to spooky fish. It's
a superb casting tool that's light in the hand with a comfortable grip.
The Bass Pro UL reel balances just on the index finger, so don't go any
heavier than the 2.9 ounces of that reel fully loaded or you'll end up
with a balance point too far back on the grip. This rod loved the
WF3 line as much as it did the DT2. When you're pushing this one for
distance, remember to let the rod do the work or you'll end up with a
tailing loop. It has outstanding feel during even short casts and is
smooth as silk throughout its range. Craftsmanship is the equal of
anything in this shoot-out. Clearly the folks at Mystic were targeting the
next class up as their competitors and it shows - before you drop $500 on
an ultra-light fly rod make sure to take a very, very close look at the
Mystic. It's a great blending of style, quality and feel!
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Jeremy Kurtz's Comments:
This rod is nicely appointed. A good quality
reel seat with a burled maple insert, and a super grade cork grip. The
guides and wraps are well done too. This rod has a medium fast action for
all around use. It casts well with both 2wt and 3wt lines. I felt it
performed best for me with the WF3F. This rod can get some distance, and
50 feet is no issue. One can handle larger fish with this rod as well; it
has a bit of backbone. But it's not overly stiff. The rod comes with
a nice carbon fiber rod tube, and a rod sock.
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Paul Feldman's Comments:
This rod raises the bar for packaging,
marking, and workmanship. It comes in a black graphite rod tube with the
rod length and weight marked on the cap. The rod length and weight are
also marked on the rod butt and in very fine script adjacent to both the
male and female ferrule, which is a feature I have never seen on a rod
before. The grip is very high quality and the reel seat is a beautiful
walnut burl. The appearance of this rod reeks of quality and is the equal
of any rod I have ever seen! The rod is also delightful to fish
with. It’s a beautiful, very accurate short-range rod, which also handled
a long line very well. It was pretty good at roll casting and has plenty
of strength in the butt for fighting big fish. This is a rod I just might
have to have!
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Manufacturer's Comments:
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