One rod could be 9 feet long while another 7 feet and then another may be slightly less than 8 feet.
Sage medium fast action fly rods.
The rod is an attractive emerald color and features a half wells cork grip.
A medium or slow action rod on the other hand has more flex and will bend more deeply all the way down to the handle resulting in slower line speeds and allowing for soft presentations to avoid spooking fish presentation is a commonly used term describing how gently a.
Sage recently unveiled their new accel rod with fanfare at icast iftd winning best new freshwater fly rod.
It offers the most line speed casting for distance with power and loop control.
From dry fly sipping fish in the calm of the am big hoppers in the afternoons to nymphing through a hatchless sunny day our multi application fast action rods give you the ability to do it all.
For a great example of a powerful fast action rod see the sage x.
Understand the proper accompanying fishing line must match the length.
Fast action sage fly rods have never lacked power but no predecessor has offered such tremendous sensitivity and touch in combination with line speed.
You choose a fly rod with your purpose in mind we ll build it the same way.
The lengths do vary since sage produce a multitude of rods.
Anglers usually go for fast action rods when they re looking to cast further or need increased accuracy while the softer slow action rods are better for feeling the fish fight and for sensing the current.
The accel series feature a medium fast action and sage s generation 5 graphite technology and come in line weights 3 9.
Choosing length often depends on the fishing experience the rod is intended.
1999 xp lighter narrower tapered fast action 2003 slt medium fast action 2003 tcr ultra fast action for experianced casters 2004 xi2 new saltwater rod was first with new generation 5 g5 technology 2005 txl near weightless for light lines 2005 fli entry level fast action taper with maximum power transfer.
These differences have a significant effect on how a rod feels and performs.
Sometimes referred to as tip action or fast tip rods.
Fast action fly rods.
Multi application specialty application rods.
Discover sage s legendary performance fly rods.
Our specialty application rods provide dialed in performance for specific fishing demands.
Typically made from graphite or a boron graphite mix.
The x will literally handle any fly line but since it is a pleasure to make nice long casts with a progressive rod we prefer slightly longer line bellies and subtle tapers.
Regardless of a rod s length or line rating it can flex near the tip towards in its middle or throughout their entire length.
The sage is slightly faster action than the scott.
