Ralph,
Since your wanting to do a build first,to get a "feel" for things,You'll notice alot of ppl talking of the Forecast blanks available from Hook & Hackle on this site.
They are above all a really good rod,as well as,a great value.For around 50-80 dollars you'll get all the componets needed to finnish out and complete the rod...you'll get the experience and a great rod to fish,I don't think you can go wrong with such a deal...Any changes you then may want to make on your Sage,you can then make,they also sell a host of other higher end building componets...you can call them directly and swtich out things in the kits as well,they will work with you and answer your questions.
Single foot guides can be more difficult to the beginner as they don't have as much to hold onto when applying them to the rod,also you'll get twice the practice with snakes on your first rod....Just some thoughts.... [url=http://www.hookhack.com:91893]www.hookhack.com[/url:91893]
P.S. I forgot to mention that if you order online....There is a 20% discount too!!!!....
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"I've often wondered why it is that so many anglers spend so much money on,and pay so much attention to.the details on the wrong end of the fly line.If they took as much care in selecting or tying their flies as they did in the selection of the reel and rod,They might be able to gain the real extra edge that makes it possible to fool a fish that has,in fact,seen it all before" A.K.Best
"Wish ya great fishing"
Bill
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Wish ya great fishing,Bill
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