Sage Le Fly Rod

The rp gen ii graphite was the first model in the sage rods circa 1980 or soon after followed in or around 83 or soon after by the rpl or gen iii graphite the lls came along in or around 85 with the rplx following in 86 and both were gen iii graphite.

Sage le fly rod.

A part of sage s freshwater series the sage mod fly rod is specifically designed to be a close to medium range dry fly rod and consequently it features a smooth slow action. A sage le 8 6 5 wt. Discover sage s legendary performance fly rods. In comparing the two rods you describe the sage le is a faster action rod than the st.

Every new sage fly rod blank and sage fly reel is covered by a lifetime original owner warranty. That gfl was a blank designation that meant graphite fly rod and all blanks were gfl perhaps even unto today. Multi application specialty application rods. Year model description 1982 rp.

The stiffest fastest action rod is the igniter. Sage fly rod history chart 1982 2011. From dry fly sipping fish in the calm of the am big hoppers in the afternoons to nymphing through a hatchless sunny day our multi application fast action rods give you the ability to do it all. The rplx saltwater rods set the standard for saltwater fly fishing still to this day.

Fly rods freshwater saltwater spey sage fly fish. If you are just comparing those two rods i would choose the sage le. Sage fly rod lifetime warranty. The fli launch and flight rods were great casters for a fair price.

It doesn t cover damage resulting from the use of the rod. The warranty is limited to the rod replacement only. The sage le line of rods were an all graphite medium fast action rod released in 2002 that were marketed towards the beginning or cost. The sage z axis rods were the easiest and nicest casting rods of all.

Our specialty application rods provide dialed in performance for specific fishing demands. Some time following these. We grade the rods on a scale of 1 10 for relative action higher number stiffer fly rod. You choose a fly rod with your purpose in mind we ll build it the same way.

Fly rod my first fly rod. Comparative fly rod characteristics. Some states do not allow exclusion of misuse neglect normal wear and tear or other incidental damage. I think faster action rods are more versatile than slower rods cause they allow the user to fish in a greater variety of conditions such as wind or size of flies.

Today i offer the first full installment in this series reflecting on the piece of gear that is partially responsible for my passion for the outdoors. The rod tube hadn t been on the counter for more than ten seconds before a voice from behind me perked up. Is that the new light line in the hour i spent at the fly shop i was approached by numerous similarly intrigued anglers a couple of which had owned the previous iteration of sage s dearly beloved ll or light line series of fly rods designed by sage founder don green over. Such a rod is designed for raw power.