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About the brand: R.L. Winston Fly Rods
This is the second installment in our series that looks at different fly fishing brands (you can read the first about Sage). In this post we’ll look at the venerable R.L. Winston company. Known for their high tech boron/graphite composite rods as well as their high end bamboo fly rods, Winston rods has been making […]
First look at the new Sage ZXL fly rod…start saving!
This past week I had a chance to take a look at the new Sage ZXL fly rod at the local fly shop. My feelings are that, despite it being a new fly fishing rod on the market, it may be one to save your pennies for.
According to Sage, the ZXL is what you get […]
Sage VT2 Fly Rod Review
The fly fishing rods from Sage’s VT2 series are typically known for their versatility. Often considered to be great rods for beginners, these rods fit into Sage’s lineup between their Z-Axis rods and their traditional style rods. The Sage VT2 rods have a sensitive, light feel with a smooth power curve. The combination of these […]
2008 Line of Sage Fly Rods
For the upcoming year, there will be several new Sage fly rods on the market. Here’s a quick breakdown of the additions to their already strong line-up of fly fishing rods:
Bass Series Fly Rods - they have two new rods intended for bass anglers. There is a new 7′ 11″ big mouth and small mouth […]
Visitor Story: Choosing a Sage fly rod
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 […]
