Given the retail price this rod is quite poor value for the same price loomis offers better components and casts better.
Sage vxp spey rod review.
Loomis imx pro and the 11 9 thomas and thomas dna.
The xps were classic dry fly rods very popular.
The rplx saltwater rods set the standard for saltwater fly fishing still to this day.
Posted by freeland wegner june 28 2018.
The other two trout spey rods that seemed to handle the wind well were the 11 11 g.
Unless you re a die hard sage guy i d test cast some other rods alongside the vxp s and z s if you can.
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.
The sage z axis rods were the easiest and nicest casting rods of all.
The folks on bainbridge island released the sage x early last summer as a replacement to the wildly popular high performance one.
The z axis rods are sweet.
The fli launch and flight rods were great casters for a fair price.
The vxp s are brand new this year and i haven t seen one in person.
As the second longest rod in review is still felt lively and light in your hand.
This week we ll take a look at the flagship offerings from two of our favorite rod manufacturers sage and winston.
The reel seat and insert are fine but no different to my old ll rod.
Sage x vs winston air fly rod review.
Discover sage s legendary performance fly rods.
What impressed me the most about the sage one 12 6 5 trout spey was its length and power to weight ratio.
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.
Fly rods freshwater saltwater spey sage fly fish.
All rods in the series come with a cloth covered rod reel case.
When sage changes their flagship rod it s a big deal in the fly fishing industry.
Year model description 1982 rp.
You choose a fly rod with your purpose in mind we ll build it the same way.
If you ve got the spare coin a z ax will certainly fit the bill.
Lots of good options out there in the same price points as sage.
With the range of line weights materials and tapers available there s bound to be a sage vxp fly rod that suits your casting style and requirements.
Sage vxp fly rods are built with hard chromed snake guides.
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.
