robertrossi Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 hey guys just wondering what your thoughts are on the sage fli rods? i just purchased a 7wt fli at the ffc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayhad Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 I think the FLIs are unreal, they are a super bargin and a great stick. It's to bad the series was dropped, now just mate that up with a Sage 4560 and you will have quite the rig. I have casted the FLIs a few times now in several weights and I am very close to receiving a 3wt. Good buy I don't think you will be disappointed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
headscan Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 The FLI is a great bang for the buck rod. It's replaced by the Flight, which I think just has a different name, blank colour, and maybe upgraded graphite. Every so often the companies refresh their products like that so they can get them in the magazines (who wants to review a rod that's been out for a few years?). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duanec Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 after test driving 5 diff rods at the show, i purchased a 9'6" 8wt fli. i also put a buddy [who's just starting out] into one last yr. i hate to be a sucker for the brand, but it's a very decent stick and good value with the blowout prices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 Just picked up the 9' 8 weight FLi. Great little rod. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KnottyGirl Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 This thread is killin' me... been watching my FLi sit in the corner and collect dust for over a month now, I have yet to try it out. I'm relieved to hear it sounds like I've made a good choice!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertrossi Posted January 28, 2009 Author Share Posted January 28, 2009 I think the FLIs are unreal, they are a super bargin and a great stick. It's to bad the series was dropped, now just mate that up with a Sage 4560 and you will have quite the rig. I have casted the FLIs a few times now in several weights and I am very close to receiving a 3wt. Good buy I don't think you will be disappointed sage 4560 eh? well ill have to check it out for sure. Ive never owned a sage reel but this is my second sage rod and im sure the quality is on the same level. Im glad i made a good choice thanks guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxwell Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 the fli are nice little rods......... if it were my i would do it up with a multi or beulah stick but u cant nock any sage rod.. specially when they are on sale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uliwon Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 I look at it this way...15 years ago that was the best technology money could buy...so kinda like buying a Porsche mid nineties 911 with NO MILES... everybody is caught up in the latest and greatest in rod development, and consumers follow suit...give me an old Sage RPL and I can out cast anything on the market today... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhurt Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 I look at it this way...15 years ago that was the best technology money could buy...so kinda like buying a Porsche mid nineties 911 with NO MILES... everybody is caught up in the latest and greatest in rod development, and consumers follow suit...give me an old Sage RPL and I can out cast anything on the market today... Sure the rod can help someone cast a bit better, but if your a crappy caster it really doesn't matter what type of rod you get you will still be a crappy caster. I have found over the last 4 years that a rod is a very personal things, personally I do not care for Sage or Orvis rods, does that mean they are bad rods nope, but for what I like and the style I like to cast there are better suited rods for me personally. What I recommend to anyone is try a couple of diffrent rods, make sure you try diffrent manufactures, that way you can personalize the rod to what you like, and what type opf rod best suits your type of casting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uliwon Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 thats a wide stretch considering the variety of actions Sage and Orvis offer....soft, fast, tip flex, mid flex etc...these companies offer rods to appeal to every caster...I'm curious what your style and preference is bhurt? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birchy Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 This thread is killin' me... been watching my FLi sit in the corner and collect dust for over a month now, I have yet to try it out. I'm relieved to hear it sounds like I've made a good choice!! You and me both! Still haven't used my new 9'6" 6wt FLi! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhurt Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 thats a wide stretch considering the variety of actions Sage and Orvis offer....soft, fast, tip flex, mid flex etc...these companies offer rods to appeal to every caster...I'm curious what your style and preference is bhurt? My post was directed not at one company, personally no matter what anyone says I will never BUY a Sage or Orvis, just not for me and thats the end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RedWiggler Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 You and me both! Still haven't used my new 9'6" 6wt FLi! I picked up a cheap FLI last year for Piking, a nice 8 wt. Honestly after using it I took it to the Bow a couple of times simply because I could cast that nymph rig twice as far with very little effort. Anyhow it served its purpose very well and I cant wait to for ice off this year to go get into some more of those TOOTHY BEEEAAATCHES. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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