Sage Launch

[TyroneFly]

I have a Sage DS-2 590-4 which I really like. I am wanting a 3 or 4 weight (leaning towards a 3 wt.) and since Sage no longer makes the DS-2 was wondering what folks thought about the Launch?

[pspaint]

I think they're great rods. They have a nice smooth, medium, fast action. I've cast the 4wt. and I was very suprised how well it responded. Go for it!

[NoLuck]

Go get you one!!!!

They cast really smooth and are also very forgiving.They seem to have a lot of umph in the bottom of the rod to get you out that little bit of extra distance to boot. I don't think you will be disappointed.

[Flyguy5910]

great rods we sell a ton of them

[Gnu Bee Flyer]

I love mine, it seems to suit my casting style.

[brhokla]

I have cast the Launch in a 4 weight and loved the little rod. My brother just purchased one too and it is very smooth. Great rod for the price and hands down sweet!

[TyroneFly]

Thanks all for the feedback. It is to bad that Sage no longer makes the DS-2, but I can imagine the Launch replacement is an even better rod. I am going to test cast the rod this weekend.

[SteelieD]

Does anyone have any suggestions for a line to match up up with this rod? I too am thinking of a 3wt but am unsure which line to buy. I probably won't have the chance to test cast lines.

[MtnRiverAR]

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

[BrookieAngler]

I've got a 6wt Launch and it does well with a Cortland 444 Lazer WF6F and also an Orvis Wonderline WF6F. Smooooth casting. Love the rod.