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GungasUncle;n611116 said:Really is a personal preference - you need to cast the rod to find the rod that feels best to you..
Get a rod that works for your budget, that you enjoy casting. Cast at short, medium, and long distances.
Don't get caught up in brand names - get the rod that works right for you. And if you want a Sage, look at one of the previous generation rods. Sage One's can be had for less now than when they were the flagship rod. Same with the Mod rods. RPL's can be had for very reasonable prices, and they were probably the best rods Sage ever made.
River City Fly shop just closed down last year, the guy (I think his name is Don?) retired and couldn't find anyone to buy it from what I hear, too bad. 3 votes for the Echo Base.Sage are spendy! Solo (go to River City fly shop). Good rigs and you can get a rod real and line for well under $200.00. The owner is a great guy and usually throws in a fly box and flies with it.
One more option might be looking at used American rodsRiver City Fly shop just closed down last year, the guy (I think his name is Don?) retired and couldn't find anyone to buy it from what I hear, too bad. 3 votes for the Echo Base.
Seconded on NWFFO. And don’t sleep on the used rack there, either!Rod buying guidelines:
1) If you are single and serious about fly fishing, buy the best! (And feel good about it.)
2) If attached to a marital unit, consessions will have to be made, jewelry, flowers or other gifts in kind.
3) If said marital unit also fly fishes, you have it made, take out a second mortgage. Done deal, and NEVER miss a birthday
or anniversary. Remember: community property is a GOOD thing.
Seriously:
Sage, you won't regret it.
Go go to Northwest Flyfishing Outfitters fly shop, (109th & Halsey) cast them. There are different price level models, cast them all.
Spend the $$ on a good rod, scrimp on the reel. There are Good cheap trout reels.
Great bunch there at Northwest, they will line up the rods and let you cast them in the parking lot. I've done it a couple of times, no regrets, ended up with a Sage both times.
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