[Rainforestspey]

Hey all. So I have a seemingly easy dilemma, but somehow I'm caught up on it. I have a chance to get an almost unused Sage 8139 (VT2), for under 300 dollars, warranty applying and all. I also know I can get a TFO (which most folks seem to like) or an Echo for a little less. Thats not the thing though, I've heard people really pump up the sages, and I'm almost conviced, but I guess I just want to hear it from some people who arent trying to sell them to me. Anyone have any experieces with these rods? Any opinions? Shortcomings? anything helps, also if anyone has experiences with the echos. I am planning on fishing a Rio 550 skagit line and 15 foot sinktips on any new rod I buy.
Thanks,
Will

 

[Rainforestspey]

thanks fellas. I think I will get the sage.

 

[Rainforestspey]

christmas...its ordered though. I'll keep you guys posted.

 

[Rainforestspey]

Sorry for the delay in reporting. I fished the rod last monday on the Sky. It is freakin awesome!!! I dont have a heck of alot to compare it too, but I've cast a TFO and a St. Croix and it is much much sweeter. I was casting a 550 skagit line and a 15 foot type VI sinktip, and man that think can hum. Much faster than the old 8wt Gold N' West I was fishing before and ALOT lighter. It was really easy to fish it all day and deliver 100+ foot casts all day. I even had a grab as an added bonus. Cant wait for the natives to start trickling in so I can actually catch something on it