Sage Launch

[Brown_Trout]

They are nice rods. I am thinking about getting one in a 376-2

[TyroneFly]

The FLi was to my mind the real replacement for the DS2, the Launch cam in underneath the DS2. I still have 2 of them a 5 and a 6 and they come out of the quiver every so often.

Nothing wrong with the Launch, casts nice but I'd have a cast of the FLi, the 5wt rated very highly by a lot of people, I like the 5wt but the 8wt is a standout. And the 7'6" 4wt is a very good rod as well.

Simple answer see if you can find a dealer to cast them


Cheers
Steve

I did not even think about the FLI - good suggestion. I'll give them a try as well, although, lately I have preferred a slower casting rhythm.

[acadianfly]

I just returned from a trip to Seattle yesterday. Monday I went to Bainbridge Island and visited the Sage facility. It was awesome. ALL of their rods are built there... including the value priced rods (FLi and Launch). Every aspect of the rods are made by hand there, including the rod sock! I don't think you can go wrong with either model... FLi or Launch.

[TyroneFly]

acadianfly,

My cousin and her family just relocated to Seattle from Littleton, CO. I am planning a visit that will include a tour of the Sage facility.


This past weekend I test casted the Launch and FLi. Both rods are very nice. The action of the FLi is a bit more to my liking. I'll probably go with the 386-4 model.