Sage Xp 5wt - Best rod ever made?

.....what the...was the name of that show...?

...oh, yeh....DIFF'RENT STROKES!!!!!

Anonymous Dude....the "best ever" is what you, the individual likes best.....

Yours in anonymity.....Jim

[lee s]

I DO like JC's last reply!
We have a 10' 5wt RPL that sees a LOT of use around here. It is one of our fav's when we are not sure of the targets we want to pester for the day and we're too lazy to carry multiple rods. We can merely change leaders and go from a small bass popper to a #16 dry and enjoy a real lazy day pestering pond fish. Or do schoolie stripers and panfish at the delta too.
A full set of shooting heads make it a very versatile tool too.
I don't think there is ANYBODY satisfied with just ONE rod though.
....lee s.

Nah! Come on you guys that are afraid to post your email, location, ect.? what is your problem? Are you afraid? Don't be this is a great place to visit. I just spent a great day fishing the Pine and another Grouse hunting with a member I met here! This weekend I'll meet 3 others at Cabela's in Dundee, MI and dinner at Tony Pacos in Toledo. It don't get any better than this so open up!!

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I feel more like I do now than I did when I got here!

Cactus AKA "Lucky Dog (Pirate Name)"

[D. Micus]

JC you're right, i apologize for my paranoia. so i will offer an opinion--the new orvis zero gravity--an incredible casting rod, and likely the most accurate rod on the market today.

[barel fly]

I like the 486-4 XP, with all the rods I've cast, I believe it to be one of the best, just behind the 586 SP. To me, they are dream rods to have in your arsenal.

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Tight lines,

Jeremy Barela
www.customflys.com

[eponymous]

Like Ligo I would vote for the SLT - a better "fishing" rod than the XP.

Jeremy - just buy the Xi2. It is the best saltwater rod on the market.

[Benjo]

"I wish they were still making the SP series, personally."

I hear that. What a sweet rod.

"likely the most accurate rod on the market today."

I have a new bic pen that is the most accurate spelling pen on the market today. Are you interested? I'll start the bidding at $100.

[saflyfish]

To Mr Micus and Co who think im trying to punt the Xp forget it.I actually own a T&T Horizon 4wt and the new 5wt Redington Cps.The T&T is a phenomenal rod.I was just interested in purchasing another top end rod,hence wanted opinions on this rod.As for my lack of profile i live in a city called Durban,South Africa...very far from the rest of u.We dont even have a Sage stockist in our City!Arrogant attitudes towards new members will certainly drive newcomers away and make this board exclusive.Thanks to Castwell for his/her support...

[troutbuster]

Saflyfish,
I have the XP 590-4 for 4 years or so already, I use it mainly for float tubin' and fishing larger rivers for trout,
and indeed this rod is very versatile, small dries, nymphs weighted or not or streamers, you name it, it is very all round you really won't regret buying it if you float tube or looking for an all round trout rod ..

[D. Micus]

saflyfish, my apologies...just calling a rod 'the best every made' seemed a bit like advertising. but, my mistake.

and, benjo, i understand that pen is hardly used--only used to sign "x" when needed...