Sage Rods

[Jdecoudres]

I have always owned nothing but orvis rods? I have everything from Helios 2 all the way down to clearwater rods. I am now in the market for a 6wt rod and a smaller rod like 8'6 rod for a colorodo fishing trip im taking this summer. I have read alot of reviews on sage rods. Are they really that much better then the orvis rods im throwing. I gues Im asking are they so much better and worth buying as I have never throwed a sage rod in my life?

Thanks for the reviews.

[Fly Fishing Pete]

Their high-end rods are too fast for me. I have a 5wt Flight, which I believe was the predecessor to the Response (could be wrong), and I like it a lot. Out of their current line, I like the Approach and Response. The One is too fast and unforgiving for me.

[Jason R.]

I have always owned nothing but orvis rods? I have everything from Helios 2 all the way down to clearwater rods. I am now in the market for a 6wt rod and a smaller rod like 8'6 rod for a colorodo fishing trip im taking this summer. I have read alot of reviews on sage rods. Are they really that much better then the orvis rods im throwing. I gues Im asking are they so much better and worth buying as I have never throwed a sage rod in my life?

Thanks for the reviews.

They are comparable to Orvis. All of them are a bit different so your best bet is to cast a few of them and see which one you like the feel of- regardless of brand.

[Jdecoudres]

Thank you. Do you know who is a sage dealer in the branson area where I could possible throw some sage rods. I live in Kansas and most ppl don't even have a clue what fly fishing is here. I am however in the branson area monthly fishing

[Al Agnew]

I've never used an Orvis rod, but own a couple of Sages, a 3 wt. and a 4 wt. Can't even tell you the model. But they are great rods, and feel better for me than any other rods I've ever owned, with the possible exception of a St. Croix Legend Ultra 5 wt. that is simply the best all-around rod I've ever owned. Find a place you can go to cast a Sage and see if you like it. If you do, it will be worth the money.

[joeD]

I find it hard to believe a fly fisherman who uses Orvis is clueless about Sage.

Anyway, there is no difference between the two. Or any other manufacturer.

It's all marketing. They are all graphite rods with ferrules.

Choose one you like. Not what someone else likes and reviews favorably.

YOU YOU YOU. You're the one fishing. That's all that matters, right?

What do YOU want? Everything else is background noise.

[Daryk Campbell Sr]

I agree with you Joe, but at the same time, he is asking if someone may have noticed if they really are the same,or if anyone's experience would save him headache. Some times we can share some pro's and con's to save time and hassle.

[snagged in outlet 3]

I've fished Sage rods for years until a few years ago I when I went into River run Outfitters.

That lady had an Orvis Helios on the front porch for people to try.

I loved it on the first cast.

I bought it from her since she was smart enough to put one out for people like me to try.

I'm on my 4th year with it and I still haven't had an inkling to go back to my Sage.

Listen to Joe D.

Pete

[Gavin]

Pick the fly rod that feels the best to you. Sage makes some nice rods, so does Orvis, Winston, St. Croix, etc. and all have pretty good warranty service. You have allot to choose from. Though I'd probably go 9' in 6wt & up.

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[Greasy B]

I bought a new 7wt a couple of years ago, if felt good casting in the lot at Hargrove's. When I got it home and rigged it up with reel and line from my old 7wt I could hardly throw a loop. Another visit to the fly shop and a new line with different taper made a world of difference, it's now a favorite rod. For me rod selection is often a matter of dumb luck, fortunately I have been lucky.