Fly Fishing Reviews

Recently I decided to purchase a new fly rod for myself as a special end of summer gift. I spent countless hours searching the dozens or even hundreds of fly fishing sites and stores online. It was time I would have much rather spent out practicing my fly cast or catching the afternoon hatch. Maybe my story can help you.

I was looking for a medium weight fly rod with good action. I didn’t want another cheap, mass produced one that would leave me feeling like I was casting with an old wooden broomstick.

In my search, I first looked for a brand that met my needs. I wanted a brand of fly rod that would stand by their rods, has a strong reputation for making great rods, and one whose rods just plain felt right. For me, Sage fly rods seemed to fit my requirements nicely.

After choosing a manufacturer, I had to find the right rod. I looked at some of their cheaper models, but those just didn’t feel right. I also looked at some of their more expensive models, but those were just a little too expensive. I found myself drawn to their models that are built with their Generation 5 graphite. They seemed to be lighter than the others, but still just as strong.

It was through this process that I came to find my newest rod. In case you’re curious I ended up choosing the Sage Z-Axis Rod.

So far, after several days on the river with my new rod, it’s been perfect.