126barnes Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 The rod in question is a 6wt 9 foot 4 pc. There is no stripper guide on the lower section of this rod, so there is approx 30" between reel and first guide. I was thinking about adding another about halfway in between , probably about a 60/40 split away from the reel. Do you guys think this might impact casting ability. I know that sage should know best, but it seems like a awlful long distance without a guide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toolman Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 "If it ain't broke, don't try and fix it" ...seems to apply. Sage, are world leaders in rod design and blank manufacturing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjfries Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 I have a sage launch and i find i dont even notice the gap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fisher26 Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 Thinking about getting a sage launch, as they’re cheap (relatively speaking) and are apparently nice rods. How do you guys like them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harps Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 I have the 3wt which I love for small criks. A little softer rod and progressive, nice and easy to cast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brownstone Posted June 6, 2007 Share Posted June 6, 2007 I got a Sage Z Axis 590 and its 30" from butt to first eye.. what to do hope to achieve? closer the eye to the reel, the more drag on your line..more eyes, more drag again.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gravelman Posted June 6, 2007 Share Posted June 6, 2007 Going on my second year on 6wt 4pc 9' launch and love it. But i wish i had got a better reel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dank Posted June 9, 2007 Share Posted June 9, 2007 I've got a 5wt Launch and love it! Also bought a 5wt FLi in the off season, can't wait to compare the two. Can't go wrong with a Sage, they're all hand made. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.