Sage X Series Fly Rods
The Sage X fly Rods fast action taper built with Sage's KonneticHD Technology delivers greater blank recovery and a crisper tip stop - creating tighter, more efficient loops throughout all ranges of casting styles. This taper allows you to dig deeper into the rod and access the lower sections, shifting power closer to the angler. Decreased lateral and medial movement and vibrations in the blank result in a more accurate and efficient presentation, resulting in a performance driven, forgiving fast action blank - refining the synergy between angler, rod, line, and fly.
- Excellent Loop Control
- Tailored for fast action, high sensitivity
- Premier blank, finish, and componetry
- Our guide clients love these high performance rods
- All Sage X rods are 4-pieces
- Handcrafted in Sage's Bainbridge Island, WA facility.
Sage X 796-4
Length: 9' 6"Line: 7
Weight oz.:~3 1/2
Tube Size:~30 1/2"
Action: Fast
Pieces: 4
Angler's Lane Combos - Comparison of Fly Reels
Platinum Level - Saltwater Strength
Lamson Speedster S
- Added circumference yields super-high retrieve rate reel
- narrow spool prevents line barreling
- classic Waterworks-Lamson styling and attention to detail
- Lamson's time-tested, maintenance-free drag system
Angler's Lane Commentary:
Extremely durable reel. Great reel for any freshwater and most any saltwater situations. Real workhorse.
Sage Spectrum Max
- SCS Drag with One Revolution Drag Knob
- Drag settings is numbered for easy repeat of best performance
- Large arbor for fast line pick-up; Concave, ported arbor for greater strength and capacity
- Ergonomic handle
- Quick-change spool mechanism
- Easy conversion from left- to right-hand retrieve
- Neoprene and embroidered ballistic nylon reel case
- Fully machined 6061-T6 aerospace grade aluminum
- Cold forged and tempered for superior strength and rigidity
- Hard anodized for surface protection and corrosion resistance
Angler's Lane Commentary:
Very Smooth reel. Lightweight yet sturdy. Can handle any freshwater applications, and the vast majority of saltwater (11 weight rods and under). Korean made.
Sage Spectrum LT for 2 - 4 wts - specs
Lamson Litespeed Marine
- Equipped with Cobalt hybrid drag system capable of handling any saltwater species
- Large heat-wicking conical surfaces
- holds an IPX8 waterproof rating to 100 ft.
- Super Arbor Format
- Lightest weight in class
- Space frame construction; Exceptional Strength-to-Weight Ratio
- Indexing click drag knob
- IPX8 Certified Waterproof
Angler's Lane Commentary:
Lamson ranks as a consistent innovator of fly reels. The Litespeed M (M for Marine) combines an awesome drag with stopping power in a frame which is light yet durable. Test for yourself why this reel receives our top rating.