Members DeerFreak Posted October 30, 2015 Members Posted October 30, 2015 I have a Sage ONE 590-4 fly rod with a Lamson Litespeed hard alox 1.5 reel for sale. I have the rod tube and sock for rod. Purchased at Readings Fly Shop by Bennett Springs. Only used 2 times. Will send photos with request. $800 firm.
Members DeerFreak Posted October 30, 2015 Author Members Posted October 30, 2015 Thanks snagged in outlet 3. Unfortunately I just never have the time to use it. The 2 times I've tried to use it at bennett springs, it was so crowded I didn't stay long. Not a big crowd fan.
snagged in outlet 3 Posted October 30, 2015 Posted October 30, 2015 I have a Helios with a Litespeed. Love it.
Members DeerFreak Posted October 30, 2015 Author Members Posted October 30, 2015 I looked at a Helios, but Charlie who owned the fly shop said if it was his money he would buy the Sage. That man knows more about fly fishing than any person I've ever met. He is an encyclopedia of trout fishing knowledge and he builds custom rods on occasion. I looked at a Hardy and a Winston but Charlie was like go with the Sage, you won't be disappointed and I have to say he was right.
snagged in outlet 3 Posted October 30, 2015 Posted October 30, 2015 I've met charlie too. River Run Outfitters used to have a Helios on their front porch to test cast. I loved it the first time I tried it. I waited until the Helios 2 came out and they dropped the price the original and I bought one. I don't think a person could go wrong with either a Sage One or Helios. The Helios replaced my Sage VPS that I have had for years. Along with 15 other rods I don't use. Pete
Members DeerFreak Posted October 30, 2015 Author Members Posted October 30, 2015 Unfortunately I didn't try the Helios. I tried the Hardy and the Sage. The Hardy actually cast very well, but I didn't like that the reel seat had plastic components on it. For that kind of money I wanted something made better and made in the USA, not China. The Sage's look and casting was more than I could resist. I'm trying to talk my father-in-law out of his antique Orvis bamboo fly rod, I don't think its working though LoL.
laker67 Posted October 30, 2015 Posted October 30, 2015 i will trade you a 490 zaxis and a 790 xp for your outfit.
Members DeerFreak Posted October 30, 2015 Author Members Posted October 30, 2015 Laker67 thank you for the offer, but if I get rid of it , it would be for the money only. I would be using the money for a project I'm working on. Thanks though.
laker67 Posted October 30, 2015 Posted October 30, 2015 Your welcome DF, thought maybe you just wanted something different. Sage rods are my rod of choice as well, I currently have 4 and have enjoyed each one. My first one from the 80's is still a great rod.
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