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Sage 6126 or Loop Blue 7116
Sage 6126 or Loop Blue 7116
Can anyone offer any opinions/comments on either of these rods. Both would be suitable for GL angling where I would be using it for indicator nymphing, dryline work(if needed), polyleaders and up to 250 grain heads. Has anyone delt with both of the rods and can offer any opinions?
Facts/Questions:
- I loved the Sage Euro 12' 6" 6wt when I casted it....a superb rod.
- I have never casted the Loop Blue 11'6" 7wt, but I have heard good things about it.
- I own two Loops already and am in love with them.
- I am looking for a quicker, crisper rod. Casting distance is not a problem, I need a rod that recovers quick and offers control on smaller rivers.
- What rod would be better for shooting, or using condensed WF flyline with heads? I probaly will cut a Rio Salmon/Steelhead taper(9wt) with a 66' head down to 35' and add tips. Allowing me to roll cast, single and double spey....yet, pick up and shoot as well if needed.
- I will be balancing it with a Ross BG Canyon 6.
- I know the 6wt Sage could be a smaller 7wt. It seems like it in my hands. A little more power and butt. Of course, sage's 14'1" 7wt seems more like an 8wt from what I have heard?
I know what to expect and just wondering more about the Loop if anything else in reference to the sage.
Sage 6126 or Loop Blue 7116
Can anyone offer any opinions/comments on either of these rods. Both would be suitable for GL angling where I would be using it for indicator nymphing, dryline work(if needed), polyleaders and up to 250 grain heads. Has anyone delt with both of the rods and can offer any opinions?
Facts/Questions:
- I loved the Sage Euro 12' 6" 6wt when I casted it....a superb rod.
- I have never casted the Loop Blue 11'6" 7wt, but I have heard good things about it.
- I own two Loops already and am in love with them.
- I am looking for a quicker, crisper rod. Casting distance is not a problem, I need a rod that recovers quick and offers control on smaller rivers.
- What rod would be better for shooting, or using condensed WF flyline with heads? I probaly will cut a Rio Salmon/Steelhead taper(9wt) with a 66' head down to 35' and add tips. Allowing me to roll cast, single and double spey....yet, pick up and shoot as well if needed.
- I will be balancing it with a Ross BG Canyon 6.
- I know the 6wt Sage could be a smaller 7wt. It seems like it in my hands. A little more power and butt. Of course, sage's 14'1" 7wt seems more like an 8wt from what I have heard?
I know what to expect and just wondering more about the Loop if anything else in reference to the sage.
