Sage XP 5wt

[Mike Thomas]

I have just bought a Sage XP 5wt second hand for N.Z.$290 (I think this is about U.S. $200). So did I get a good deal? I am very pleased with the rod so I guess I did!
More importantly will this rod cast well with my 6wt line or do you think I need to buy a 5wt line to get the best out of the rod?
Thanks in advance for your opinions.
All the best.
Mike.

[travel'r]

You got a great rod at a very good price. I use a 5 wt. line on mine but I have no doubt the rod can easily handle a 6wt. line. Congratulations on a high value purchase.

[TyroneFly]

You got a great deal! I bought one brand new back in May and have no regrets. It is an exceptional rod. I have only used 5 wt lines (floating, floating with sinking tip and full sinking) on this rod. For me when I change weight is usually by +/- 2 so I tend to fish 3/5/7. I think you'll find sticking to the manufactures line wt that the rod performs at its best.

[Heritage Angler]

Mike - Bought my XP 5wt when they were first released. I've got graphite rods made by Sage, Winston, Orvis, Scott, Powell, Redington, G.Loomis, Thomas & Thomas, Diamondback, St. Croix, Fenwick, Cabela's, L.L. Bean, and several custom rods , and if I had to give them all up except for one, I would keep the Sage XP 590-4. Mine works best with a Rio Grand WF5F, or a SA GPX WF5F, but it will work just fine with a 6wt line, especially at shorter distances. Enjoy!

[Normand]

I have just bought a Sage XP 5wt second hand for N.Z.$290 (I think this is about U.S. $200). So did I get a good deal? I am very pleased with the rod so I guess I did!
More importantly will this rod cast well with my 6wt line or do you think I need to buy a 5wt line to get the best out of the rod?
Thanks in advance for your opinions.
All the best.
Mike.

Sounds like you answered your own questions!

[MarkKillam]

I think you got a very good deal on that rod. I have an XP 6 wt that I absolutely love. I would try it with a 5 wt line since that is what the it is designed for. I have 6 wt line on my rod and wouldn't change it since it really seems to work well for me.

[Mike Thomas]

Thanks for the feedback guys, looks like I will be looking for a 5wt line.
All the best.
Mike.

[chavez]

Say, where can I get a deal like that?

I have a 4wt, 5wt, 6wt and 8wt XP and I'ld be lying if I didn't say that you got a heck of deal for $200. Enjoy!

[Jax]

Mike; I fish with a mate who has a 5Wt Sage XP.

Must tell you if he cans over in a river. I will be grabbing for the rod First. Jax

[The_Sib]

I have a Sage XP 9 foot 5 wt 4 piece.
I use Rio Grand line in WF5F on it, and I like that combination very much.