Sage Xi2

[spike-2]

Any experience with this rod? How does it compare with the RPLX or RPLXi? Thanks. Dave

[LadyFisher]

We both have the XI2 in 8 wt. It's a very neat rod - will cast short or very long and has a bit of finesse as well. Highly recommend it.

[JME]

Got RPLXi's and Xi2's.

The Xi2 is a much better rod in my opinion, faster action and more power

[eponymous]

ditto Spike's reply.

Love my RPLXi's (7 and a 5 (5 is very cool)) but they are nowhere near the rod that my 9 wt Xi2. That rod can really lay it down....

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[spike-2]

LF
Sage lists the Xi2 as a saltwater rod and others have highly recommended it (10wt) as a New England srtpers/blues rod which I am probabaly going to get. What is your opinion of the 8 wt as a Great Lakes steelhead/bass and light saltwater rod.. As always I do appreciate your advice and comments.
Dave

[JME]

Spkie,

Sorry to butt in, however I would go for a 9 weight if fishing for the New England stripers and blues.

[spike-2]

JME
I do appreciate your comment. My thinking on the 10 wt is based on my experience. I get a chance to fish usually once a year on Narragansett Bay in RI (with a guide)and for the last 4 years the wind on the bay has been 15 to 25 plus each time. I have fished 8(Orvis Silver Label) 9(Sage RPLX) 10(Sage XP) weights. We usually fish full sinking or 350 to 450 grain heads. The guides preference is for the 9 wt, but I seemed to have done better with the 10 wt. I sure if I had more experience took more lessons I would be OK with a nine wt but to maximize my time on the water is what has me thinking about the 10 wt. Thanks Dave

[LadyFisher]

I've not fished stripers and blues, so can't give an opinion on what weight. We do use the 8 wts for bonefish and salmon. Love the rod.

[n2permit]

Spike: Since you've thrown a 10wt XP let me offer this.I swapped a 10wt XP for a 10wt Xi2. I loved the Xp but felt I needed a bit more lifting strength. No question the Xi2 has it. I was pleasantly surprised to discover Xi2 was easier on me too. So if you feel you had plenty of rod strength for the fish/line with the XP, a same weight Xi2 maybe a bit much. On the other hand if it's wind beating, don't worry that the Xi2 will be a chore to throw all day. Does that make sense?

[spike-2]

LF Thanks again for your comments.
N2permit/JME Maybe I'll find a shop mid state carrying Sage and try both 9 and 10 wts.

Thanks all for inpot
Dave