I have been asked if my Legend Ultra 9 foot 5 weight that I have for sale is considered a fast or medium rod. It’s the only fly rod I have extensive experience with, so I don’t know how it compares. I think it’s viewed as a fast rod. Do any of you know?
I have the 9’ 6wt and consider it faster than moderate. So, moderately fast…My Sage XP is much faster in stroke and recovery.
Here’s the St. Croix marketing blurb for the Lengend Ultra:
“A 37-model line of serious casting tools that rival any rod, on any river. And prove that premium performance doesn’t have to carry a premium price tag. Incredibly lightweight and beautifully appointed, they feature crisp, fast actions (courtesy of our high- modulus SC IV graphite) that deliver high line speeds for effortless casting and the accuracy to split the tightest feeding lanes.”
I have several Legend Ultras…by far the best casting series of rods for my casting stroke and tastes I’ve yet to handle. I’ve basically, almost sold every other brand of rods I own and bought Legend Ultras, from a 4wt up to 8wt.
Yes, I’d classify the LU’s as fast. Not broomstick fast, but fast, with feeling.
I have the LU 906-4 that if it were to break tomorrow, I’d buy another in a heartbeat.