Sage 99 Rods
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Has anyone tried these new longer rods out? I saw a video from Leland on Youtube but thats about it. Anyone fishing these rods yet?
David I have. I have the 599 and have been using it now for a few months. It is a heavy and powerful rod that punches well above its weight. It loads very well and very easily, I have used it with 3 heavy nymphs and a big strike indicator on a very windy day with the wind coming into my face from the right shoulder at around 2 o’clock, the kind of angle that is very uncomfortable. By using a Belgian cast (I was using Rio’s new nymph line) I didn’t hit myself once in a long session. I have used it to fish a team of wets in lakes as well. Its a deadly thing, it roll casts beautifully. HOWEVER in my view the 5 is too much rod for most trout fishing outside heavy water stuff. In my opinion the 4 is a better option for most waters. The 599 will be dynamite in New Zealand on the bigger rivers. The 7 and 8 must be monsters, steelhead rods for big water.
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