What brand Rod

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1roadking
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2008/01/20 09:09:17 (permalink)

What brand Rod

Broke the tip off my Sage XP 7wt at Elk yesterday love this rod but need a backup. Just woundering what some of you guys are using and what your opinions are , Winston Orvis Scott or another Sage of a different model since the XP is no longer made.
Whats everybody using? 
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    Brown_Trout
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    RE: What brand Rod 2008/01/20 09:33:19 (permalink)
    Just bought two new Sage rods last year. The Sage TCR and Z-Axis. The Z-Axis replaced the XP. However its lighter and faster then the XP but if you want a rod that is ultra fast then you want to get the TCR. I got both of mine in 9' 5 wieght.
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    RE: What brand Rod 2008/01/20 09:41:03 (permalink)
    1roadking,
           I used to have an expensive rod and it broke so I went with my backup > a Shakespeare Graphite ugly stick.  9' 6-7 wt.  It is still my preferred rod.  I also like a St. Croix and a Browning.  I believe in going as inexpensive as possible for steel because you aren't trying to finesse a 5 pound trout.  You need sturdy and utilitarian.  Heck one of the best rods in my rack is a 25.99 Shakespeare set up from Wal-mart.  It ain't pretty and it's a bit clumsy but it has never broken and it's the rod I give to all my friends who want to try fly fishing.  BTW Isn't your rod supposed to be guaranteed for life?

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    RE: What brand Rod 2008/01/20 16:01:58 (permalink)
    Bummer about your XP.  I fish a 10' 6 weight.  I still believe it's the best all around fly rod that I've tried.  I've casted the Z-Axis, and the XP is faster.

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    avidangler
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    RE: What brand Rod 2008/01/20 17:15:19 (permalink)
    St. croix rods r hard to beat especially fly rods.  Lifetime warranty on most and American made means alot.

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    RE: What brand Rod 2008/01/20 19:49:22 (permalink)
    avidangler, which st. croix rods do you have? i might be interested in a fast action for trout this year, 5wt., and have been looking through their catalague.  i've casted a winston and liked it.. i plan on going to erie and seeing about a 4pc. scott rod. i got a 2 pc. 5wt. and love it, just need another multi pc. for the bike. ~dt

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    RE: What brand Rod 2008/01/20 20:14:32 (permalink)
    hey double i have a pro graph st croix 8'6" 5w i bought it years ago i have no idea if it is fast slow or what have ya lol

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    RE: What brand Rod 2008/01/20 20:28:48 (permalink)
    I have a avid series 10' 7 weight 4 piece that is my steelhead gear.  Its not a fast action action rod.  Its moderate action.  I like a slower rod for steelhead for chuck and duck style of fishing.  You would probably have to step up to a legend ultra series to get into the fast action rods.  I probably have around a dozen st. croixs and won't **** about a one of them.  Most are bass and walleye gear rods but love em all.. Heres a link to st. croix rods check em out..
     
    http://www.stcroixrods.com/rods/default2.asp?rodname=23&section=fly

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    RE: What brand Rod 2008/01/20 22:42:00 (permalink)
    I was going to buy one of those Shakespeare fly rods just to have.  I have had quite a few Shakespeare spinning rods over my lifetime and have always likes them.  My fly fishin addiction is getting to be a little much for my wife who has to keep reminding me that I still have a mortgage that needs tended to.  I want to get a Dennison Fly Spin reel and I thing the Shakespeare rod would be perfect for it.
     
    Check this reel out:
    http://www.dennisonspecialtyflyreels.com/
     
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