Sage fly rods

Sage Fly Rods Can Fish Out a World Record

If you want to feed a man, give him fish, if you want to help, give him a rod, if you want him to hit the fishing record, give him a set of Sage fly rods.

For Dummies: What Is Sage?

Sage is a suitable name for a company established by a famous rod designer Don Green in 1980. No doubt he was a real Sage in fishing to create the rods that are the best companions to world record fly fishermen. 75 records have been held using sage fly rods, and this is three times as much as its closest rival, counting 24 records!
If you haven’t fished with a Sage fly rod, you must give it a try. And you will never ever return to your previous rod. For who will exchange the diamond for the fake?

For Dummies: What Is A Fly Rod?

This is a thin flexible rod with an artificial fly (the thing that fish is supposed to be attracted by, you know). This fly usually consists of a hook hidden among feathers, fur etc. to attract the prey. It is very important for a fisherman to use a strong rod corresponding the size of the fish. Another important thing is, that a rod must be very convenient and as light as possible, for a fisher to feel the movement and the weight of a fish.

For Everyone: Advantages Of Sage Fly Rods

There’s a number of pluses in fly fishing with these rods:

High Quality

Sage Manufacturing works only with world-class materials, so that the client be confident in the durability of the rod and its parts.
“Maximum fishability” is a kind of motto of the Sage company, because it helps you to cast better, fish longer and have real fun on the water.

Constant Updating

If you have a look at the Sage’s official site, you will find a lot about new technologies applied to rod constructing. One of the latest is the so-called Konnetic technology that allows for a very thin profile and at the same time a very sensitive tip, which is ideal for repetitive casts. There are a few categories of sage fly rods based on this technology, including ESN (European Style Nymph) and the One rods.

A Rod For Any Fish

Well, it’s impossible to mention all the Sage fly rods here, as the manufacturer designs each having a special purpose in mind, so we’ll categorize the info:
All-water fly rods are used in either salt or fresh water for all kinds of fisheries. Among them:

TCX series
One series (Konnetic technology applied)
VXP series (a light one, with high line speed)
Flight series (around 300$)
Vantage series (medium-fast action, around 250$)

As for freshwater fly rods, that is, for fishing in ponds, lakes and other not very wide pools, there are two main series:

TXL-F (medium-fast action, small weight, exclusive sensitivity)
ZXL (moderate action, designed in best traditions of classical fly rods)

The Salt water X13 series is of great interest to those who live at an ocean or a sea, and want a strong fly rod usable even in extreme heat. The plus is, all the models have tip-tops and snake guides oversized for easier line movement. Consequently, the action is very fast and you cast precisely where you want.
The specialty series is built to please experienced anglers:

Bass II is designed to catch bigger fish from smallmouth to tarpon and peacock bass (there are models built especially to fish these species).
99 series is called so for the sake of its length – 9 feet, 9 inch. With its medium fast action and some other peculiarities you will be able to fish under an indicator, or with multiple flies.

Sage two-handed rods are presented in two main kinds – spey and switch. You may choose whatever you want.
And one more thing to bear in mind about sage fly rods – all of them are hand-made and of fabulous design.