Sage Trout LL 4-weight 8'6" 4 piece fly rod: Angler's Lane Virginia Fly Fishing

Summary

Sage Trout LL Series Fly Rods

Providing delicate touch and medium action--designed with the trout angler and dry flies in mind. Through blank taper optimization and specialized length offerings, the TROUT LL is perfected for wade fishing, closer casts, small flies, and light tippets. A relatively supple tip maximizes light tippet protection and gives way to a smooth easy-loading mid-section that increases feel and feedback throughout the casting stroke. When the hatch is on, the TROUT LL is an anglers best friend. Beautiful wood inserts and premium componentry add an elegant touch to these high performance rods.

Delicate presentation
Tailored for dry flies, light nymphs
Perfect for walk and wade trout fisheries
Supple tip for protecting light tippets
Konetic technology yields high sensitivity
All Trout LL rods are 4-pieces
Handcrafted in Sage's Bainbridge Island, WA facility.

Specifications

Sage Trout LL 486-4

Length: 8' 6"
Line: 4
Tube Size:~30"
Action: Medium to Medium-Fast
Pieces: 4

Compare Reels

Angler's Lane Combos - Comparison of Fly Reels - Gold Freshwater

Lamson Guru S

Standard for enlightened excellence as a rugged
Fully USA-machined, ultra-reliable reel
Larger diameter, narrower spool, decreased weight than its previous Gurus
Added a curved cross-section for structural stability.
6061-T6 proprietary aluminum alloy frame -- strong yet light
Space-age Delrin 500AF polymer Drag Material is durable, heat resistant, self-lubricating and maintenance free
Hard alox finish for balance of hardness and color
Ergonomic drag knob

Angler's Lane Commentary:
Extremely durable reel. Great reel for any freshwater and most any saltwater situations. We love the Guru S reels which are outstanding in freshwater situations. Made in USA.

Orvis Mirage LT

Designed to balance perfectly with lighter freshwater rods
Zero start-up inertia and precise low-end control protects light tippets
Lighter version of the sealed and maintenance-free carbon and stainless steel disc drag
Adjusts from zero to full drag in a single drag knob rotation
30% lighter and 30% narrower than Mirage
Excellent for trout, bass, pike, musky, or carp
Strong, yet lightweight, 6061 T6 aluminum
Type II anodizing
Quick-release spool easily converts from left- to right-hand retrieve
made in USA (New Hampshire)

Angler's Lane Commentary:
Orvis has a winner in the Mirage LT reel. Lightweight, smooth yet strong drag system. Excellent match for a premium fly rod combo. Made in USA.

Lamson Litespeed F

CNC machined with material distributed artfully along critical load paths
stable and strong, extremely light
drag system creates a linear progression of torque with very fine resolution at the light end of its range
spool and frame architecture is super-arbor in scale for high retrieve, but spare and open to promote line drying and, of course, reduce weight
Ultra Large Arbor Format
Lightest yet largest diameter Litespeed to date
Space frame construction - Exceptional Strength-to-Weight Ratio
Re-engineered seals - Enhanced reliability and waterproofing
Indexing click drag knob

Angler's Lane Commentary:
Lamson ranks as a consistent innovator of fly reels. The Litespeed F (Freshwater) represents the finest in fly reel arcitecture and function. With a light, yet durable frame the drag is always consistent. Our guides have been using Litespeeds since 2000 and each generation represents an improvement, this 2021 version is second to none among our favorites!