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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 […]

Review of the Sage Z-Axis Fly Rod


The Sage Z-Axis is one of the newest Sage fly rods. As a replacement for Sage’s XP rod, it was designed to be lighter, stronger, and faster than their previous model. How did they do? Excellent. The Z-Axis has a noticeably improved feel when casting compared to the XP and even more expensive fly rods […]

Sage fly rods and the Sage brand, are they the best for you?


One of the biggest quality brands on the market, Sage is known for their use of the latest technology and their lifetime warranty on fly rods and reels. Their products are built with the goal of maximum fishability in mind and are hand crafted to perfection. In addition to Sage fly rods and reels, […]