New rod

[JobyKSU]

I would definatly like a Sage launch but dont know a whole lot about them. Whats the launches action?

The launch is a medium-fast action. My 5wt feels a slightly closer to fast than medium, if that helps? The thing I notice most (as do others who cast it) is the smooth "progressive" action. It has a relatively soft tip, which does a great job of protecting tippet. (Consequently, it can take a little bit of effort to break off if you get snagged and can't get to it.)

If the launch is a possibility, I strongly recommend it. Have your fly-shop string one up for you and check it out. If they can't/won't, I can meet you at one of the tailwaters and you can spend some time with it.

::. JobyKSU

[dave potts]

Zach,

If you send that rod to SA they will send you a replacement. At least they did for me a couple of years ago.

Dave

[Zach Bearden]

Well my delema was solved when I got home from school! I won an echo rod (9ft 5wt) Distance competition and was so happy when I saw a big ol cardboard tube laying on my porch. So I strung it up and its a nice stiff action. I got about 80 ft without really working for it. So when I run down to the pond and strng it up I think its gonna be great!