Needing new rod, any opinions on the Sage Launch Series?
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Hello all,
Well I just returned from the Cimarron River where I snapped my Cabelas Three Rivers Rod. Don’t laugh, I’m a poor college student. I think they guarantee the rod but it was probably time to step up to a new rod. I found an advertising today for a Sage Launch Series SG21LAUN for $199. Has anyone used this rod? Is it worth getting? It is a 4 piece with a travel tube. 3 7/16 ounce. Let me know what yall think. I would post the link to the selling site, but I am not sure on Zach’s policy on that. PM if you want it.
Thanks,Chad
Chad,
Why do you want the Sage Launch? And I am not trying to be rude, just get you to think about your purchases. Do you favor this rod b/c of its price-point? If that is the case, there are plenty of other rods on the market for the same coin. Your best bet is to cast/fish rods before you buy. But someone just starting in this sport is not too likely to know what to look for in terms of quality and/or feel when they walk into a fly shop. Then you are stuck at the mercy of the guys in the shop…which can be good or bad. So, your best option is to go fish with a friend and use his gear until you begin to understand how and why certain rods behave the way they do. Also ask yourself what species of fish you are most likely to be hunting most often. That 8wt. you have will work on LMB at Lake Fork, but it is worthless in Zone 1 at BB.Dusty
And if I am not mistaken, both Cabelas and BP only offer a one year warranty on their house rods.
D.
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