Sage Vxp Rod Review

Sage has never produced better fly rods but with no less than 15 series currently in production it is useful to understand the distinctions of each whether you are choosing an all around trout stick or a highly specialized rod for that once in a lifetime expedition.

Sage vxp rod review.

This rod has a pleasant action for a short 3 weight but is much softer than any other in the series. It s a complete anomaly in action loading with touch and ease at short distance. I bought a 4 piece 6 weight sage vxp a year ago. Overall however this is one of my least favorites in the series.

Especially in today s economy. Would any of the new mid priced rods be able to outscore the orvis recon our 2018 mid priced winner. This is a highly responsive smooth and accurate rod that s designed to be lightweight. Could any inexpensive 8 weights under 200 outperform the stellar 189 95 fenwick aetos.

The expert at cabelas thinks it might be a lemon when i brought the subject up in a bs session. For that reason they designed the sage vxp series 4 piece fly rod to meet both your premium level casting desires without totally gutting your budget. And then of course there are the haters like my fishing buddy who when i mentioned that i had a new sage x fly rod said meh it looks like a dressed up sage one. The cloth bag was reduced quality from earlier sage s and you can now get much better rod tubes than sage s basic aluminium one.

The most expensive rods the 895 sage x and the 1000 asquith got the lowest score of 6. Sage is one of the largest and most innovative rod makers so everyone is really excited to see what jerry is going to come up with next. Most of the top rods that were in the 800 865 range got a 7. Could any of the new high end 8 weight rods beat our 2018 shootout overall winner the g.

Sage x model by model casting review sage x 376 4. When sage changes their flagship rod it s a big deal in the fly fishing industry. Given the retail price this rod is quite poor value for the same price loomis offers better components and casts better. Rods from 695 to 795 got an 8 and the mid priced rods from 350 to 450 got a 9.

We gave all the rods under 259 95 bvk aetos and the base a perfect 10 here. I have tried two different 6 wf and one 7 wf on this rod and it doesn t cast for anything. Sage knows that although you demand quality and craftsmanship you re ready to pass on rods with shock inducing price tags. The reel seat and insert are fine but no different to my old ll rod.

There are a range of line weights and tapers available making it the perfect choice for both experienced and beginner anglers.