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.
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.
I get about 40 feet of line on it and it just dies.
The expert at cabelas thinks it might be a lemon when i brought the subject up in a bs session.
This rod has a pleasant action for a short 3 weight but is much softer than any other in the series.
Could any inexpensive 8 weights under 200 outperform the stellar 189 95 fenwick aetos.
Would any of the new mid priced rods be able to outscore the orvis recon our 2018 mid priced winner.
Especially in today s economy.
The sage vxp fly rod improves on the previous vt2 series in almost every way.
I have tried two different 6 wf and one 7 wf on this rod and it doesn t cast for anything.
Gear reviews 2020 8 weight challenge.
The most expensive rods the 895 sage x and the 1000 asquith got the lowest score of 6.
There are a range of line weights and tapers available making it the perfect choice for both experienced and beginner anglers.
Overall however this is one of my least favorites in the series.
Could any of the new high end 8 weight rods beat our 2018 shootout overall winner the g.
I bought a 4 piece 6 weight sage vxp a year ago.
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.
When sage changes their flagship rod it s a big deal in the fly fishing industry.
Rods from 695 to 795 got an 8 and the mid priced rods from 350 to 450 got a 9.
Most of the top rods that were in the 800 865 range got a 7.
Sage knows that although you demand quality and craftsmanship you re ready to pass on rods with shock inducing price tags.
Sage x model by model casting review sage x 376 4.
Given the retail price this rod is quite poor value for the same price loomis offers better components and casts better.
It s a complete anomaly in action loading with touch and ease at short distance.
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.
This is a highly responsive smooth and accurate rod that s designed to be lightweight.
