Sage Z-axis

[Darrin]

I'm looking for some opinions (pro's or con's) on the Sage Z-axis rod mainly the 8'6" 4 weight config ?

Thanks

[Bobinmich]

I cast a 5 wt at the Warren, MI fly show. Very nice at long casts. You could throw all the way across the pond w/o even trying. If I was going to use it for shorter casts on small streams most of the time, I would like to try a DT 6 wt line on it. JC likes them a lot. I tend to agree with the Master.

Bobinmich

[J Castwell]

We like them. http://flyanglersonline.com/about/sage/

[Lotech]

I had the privilege of casting one at the Idaho Fish-In last year (2006). I have never casted any rod as far as I casted that one. I've never cased any rod as accurately as I casted that rod. They are a really nice stick. Probably the best fly rod I've ever played with. My problem is the price. Supply and demand being what it is, coupled with lots of folks being able to pay that price, I'll most likely never have one. Nice rods, but I'll settle for something much more affordable. If you can afford one, they come highly recommended from me. If not, fish with what you can afford and have fun.

[Darrin]

Thanks guys . It's for a future build and a friend is leaning on me to go with it so looking for some more info on the rod . I haven't been able to find any reviews on it so asked here.

Thanks again

[acadianfly]

Nice rod... I still prefer the XP...

[Gramps]

Do you cast that far when you're fishing? Honest question.

[Darrin]

I'm not looking at it as a distance rod just a rod to fish a certain tailwater . To be perfectly honest I was test casting a Winston at the shop and my fishing bud twisted my arm into casting the Z-axis . I didn't want to as it felt like a stick in the shop (wiggle test lol) It felt good casting and turned over the leader very nicely with the yarn fly .It just felt "right" if that makes any sense . I asked the guide in the shop whom I greatly respect what he felt, as I still wasn't sure, and he mentioned that he hasn't bought a Sage in 12 years but ordered that same config .
I was just looking for some recc's from people who have fished it some already .

[ducksterman]

This link may help you too...

http://www.yellowstoneangler.com/FlyRod ... esting.asp

It caused quite a discussion on an earlier thread here.

[Darrin]

Thank you for the link . Very informative .

Cheers