Jayhad Posted March 29, 2020 Share Posted March 29, 2020 I've been fishing Sage rods exclusively since 89, and I currently have 11 of them that need to go into warranty. I haven't purchased any current models as owning ONEs has made me concerned about quality control. After shattering my 490VXP last season and being told I will probably get a new model I don't really want to push my smaller sage sticks anymore. I fish meat on all of my rods from 2wts and up, coupled with heavy full sinks, most of the small rods aren't designed for this, hence $1500 of "shipping and processing" fees. I am a fan of fast sticks. There isn't much info out there for small creek streamers rods, so I come to you. If you were looking for a 4 weight 9' to toss full sinks and big streamer what would you use? No grass or glass Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Posted March 30, 2020 Share Posted March 30, 2020 Gloomis IMX pro. The 4 wt is 8.5’ but handles large steamers and sink tip very well. Never thrown a full sink. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverDoctor Posted March 30, 2020 Share Posted March 30, 2020 Loop has some great offerings also, the Loop Opti series as an example. Have a few like the Loop Opti stream and the older Loop AEG. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sage Posted March 30, 2020 Share Posted March 30, 2020 Orvis Helios 3... but it's pricey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayhad Posted March 30, 2020 Author Share Posted March 30, 2020 What are your thoughts on the echo 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jln Posted March 30, 2020 Share Posted March 30, 2020 I like Echo quite a bit. I have fished heavy sink tip with a 2 streamer set up on a 5 wt but it is a bit overloaded. The salt water version has a bit more backbone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eagleflyfisher Posted March 30, 2020 Share Posted March 30, 2020 Don’t know what weights they come in but like my Recon for a streamer stick. All my old stuff is RPL’S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monger Posted April 2, 2020 Share Posted April 2, 2020 I have a 5wt 8' 6" RPL that rotates between dries and a sink tip(6wt line...still works). I casted a friends's 5wt Recon....nice fast rod. It could do a sink tip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taco Posted April 2, 2020 Share Posted April 2, 2020 25 minutes ago, monger said: I have a 5wt 8' 6" RPL that rotates between dries and a sink tip(6wt line...still works). I casted a friends's 5wt Recon....nice fast rod. It could do a sink tip I like all my RPL+'s pushed one weight class Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobaddays92 Posted April 2, 2020 Share Posted April 2, 2020 Gloomis IMX-pro, I used to use sage exclusively as well but these rods are just as fast and 2/3 the price. I have a 5 and 6 weight and they both cast streamers beautifully Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkplug Posted April 2, 2020 Share Posted April 2, 2020 Scott Radian is a cannon. Can get the 4 wt in either 8' 6", 9' or 10'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayhad Posted April 2, 2020 Author Share Posted April 2, 2020 Thanks for the responses. I purchased an Echo 3 486 from Out Fly Fishing. I'll really work it out next week and tell you all my thoughts. I'm sure there are tons of rods out there like the Sages from the 00s . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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