Excellent and very valid points..I will just put in 2c more. If I were
replacing a fly rod or rods, with the way things are today, I expect to pay $
250-300 for a rod. However we have rods now that go $ 750-800 each..And this
is another story...But it is an individual, personal decision, and
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Subject: [VFB] Sage Fly Rods
To: fly fishing for panfish
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Date: Saturday, February 9, 2013, 3:28 PM
Folks: I just downloaded and started watching a video called “Sage Fly Rods:
Made in America” and it takes you
Chuck,
Several things to consider here. One is that part of the cost is the labor,
another is RD, materials, warranty, and total cost of operations.
Obviously if one is made offshore it is likely being made for pennies on
the dollar. If the employee in China is being paid $0.70 an hour to make an
I had the same great customer service w/ St Croix. When my 2 piece 5WT
cracked landing a 11 lb catfish, I asked them that if they were going to
replace it I'd prefer a 4 piece. They called me when they got the rod
said not only would they replace it w/ a four piece, but they'd upgrade
the rod for
Subject: Re: [VFB] Sage Fly Rods
Chuck,
Several things to consider here. One is that part of the cost is the labor,
another is RD, materials, warranty, and total cost of operations. Obviously if
one is made offshore it is likely being made for pennies on the dollar. If the
employee in China
Tony: I’m not sure as I got the video off a torrent site, but it is a free
video. I would supose it’s on Sage’s homepage. I’ll see if I can find out.
Chuck
From: Anthony Spezio
Sent: Thursday, February 14, 2013 6:32 AM
To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: [VFB] Sage Fly Rods
Hi, Chuck. I thought I would chime in on this one. In my years of fly fishing
and rod building, I have had three favorite rods: A Powell 6-7 weight, A Sage
XP and a Scott SAS (both 5 wt).The Powell was a factory rod, used when fishing
in lakes where an 18 inch fish is average, the five
True enough, Mike. I bought the Sage XP because I loved the way it cast. The
kid I was talking about with the money also has a Sage One, their newest and
most expensive rod, and I didn't like it as much as the XP, not because there
was anything wrong with it, it just didn't feel the way I
Are any top of the line rods worth the price ??? That is the million $$
question !!! I have been fishing for over 50 years, and have been through it
all. Today top of the line rods will go for $ 750-800.00...I have never paid
any where near that for any fly rod.. However I have been doing alot
Well, it is a lot like cars. You can still get there in an old Toyota like
I have but a nice new sports car is better and feels totally different. I
have a couple of Sages and Winstons. I also have one I made, a few others.
I have caught fish on all of them. But they do perform differently.
Most of my fly rods are St Croix Legend Elite, but I've fished w/ Sages
other rods. While I don't own a Sage now, I will @ some point. As w/ any
high end product, there is a name component to the pricing, but it is also
true that w/ a lot of fly fishing equipment you get what you pay for.
There
Sage advice.
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From: jbal...@betadigm.com
To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com
Sent: Sunday, February 10, 2013 8:52 AM
Subject: Re: [VFB] Sage Fly Rods
Most of my fly rods are St Croix Legend Elite, but I've fished w/ Sages
other rods. While I don't own a Sage now, I
Folks: I just downloaded and started watching a video called “Sage Fly Rods:
Made in America” and it takes you on a tour of their factory, which is on an
Island just off Seattle Washington, and tells about how great the fly rods are
etc. Are their flyrods REALLY “THAT GOOD”?? Are they REALLY
I have five and yes they are that good. Ripped a guide off one sent it to
them for repair can not tell it was ever damaged.
Gary
From: Chuck Alexander
Sent: Saturday, February 09, 2013 4:28 PM
To: fly fishing for panfish ; vfb-mail@googlegroups.com
Subject: [VFB] Sage Fly Rods
Folks: I
: Saturday, February 09, 2013 4:28 PM
To: fly fishing for panfish ; vfb-mail@googlegroups.com
Subject: [VFB] Sage Fly Rods
Folks: I just downloaded and started watching a video called “Sage Fly Rods:
Made in America” and it takes you on a tour of their factory, which is on an
Island just off
Thanks Jeff, Gary. Maybe one day I can save up and get one. Chuck
From: Gary
Sent: Saturday, February 09, 2013 7:40 PM
To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: [VFB] Sage Fly Rods
I have five and yes they are that good. Ripped a guide off one sent it to
them for repair can not tell
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