I have a Sage DS2 two piece 3wt that I have owned for about a year. I love it. The action is probably medium to medium fast, I'm not sure, but it will make a real soft presentation of a small dry fly or will punch one out 60 feet. I have caught many little rainbows, browns, and smallmouth bass on this rod and its lightness makes fishing for these small fish really fun. Caught a half a dozen or so 20+ inch rainbows on it on a little private water in northeastern Arizona and also on the Frying Pan in Colorado and it handled these fish quite well. However, I like to fish without a net hanging off of me and it's not easy to control a big fish up close with it. A really great little rod in my opinion. I own an Orvis Trident TL 6wt in a midflex and I really like this rod also. Can't beat the Orvis 25 year unconditional warranty. Your wife or girlfriend breaks the rod over your head, send it to them and they fix for free. All you pay is the postage.
Try looking for a new or used rod on ebay or the Virtual Fly Shop auction page. Can save a bunch of money there. I have a Sage GLF 4 piece 9wt I bought on VFS last month. Paid just over $100 for it. Called Sage before purchasing and their repair prices were really reasonable about $37 I think to replace a broken section. Checked just in case the rod had damage when it got to me. Have had several people tell me both companies are really lenient about covering warranty claims for second owners, but I have no first hand knowledge about this. Joe Leavitt ----- Original Message ----- From: "Matt Tucker" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, July 16, 2002 12:20 PM Subject: [VFB] Opinions on Best 3 wt > I have been wanting a 3 wt alot lately, but couldn't decide on what rod to > get. I have been reading alot of good reviews on different message boards > regarding Cabela's Three Forks 7'6" 3pc 3wt -- while it only costs $40, the > reviews seem to give the rod alot more credit than its cost. I have also > been looking at the St. Croix Legend Ultra 3pc 3wt. Yes, I know extreme > differences in price. Since I couldn't make up my mind about a rod -- i > went an ordered myself a lightweight reel (a pflueger supreme 1834) that > weighs only 3.2oz. I figured this would prompt me to make a decision on a > rod. > > Can anyone offer any opinons on the Cabela's rod. If not, what do you guys > think is the best 3pc 3wt for under $300? > > Tight Lines, > Matt Tucker > > _________________________________________________________________ > Send and receive Hotmail on your mobile device: http://mobile.msn.com > >
