Zach,
You are killing us gear junkies. How about a more in-depth review of the new Sage rod?
1) What model did you cast?
2) Was it lighter than the XP, smoother, more powerful?
3) What does it look like?
4) is it more like the TCR or the SLT?
Personally I think the Winston BIIX with a bit more umph/stiffness would be the perfect rod!