Re: [VFB] Sage 490 XP?

[Ken, Carolyn, Alex and Hershel]

Bill...   I think its worth $400. -- especially with the warranty card.  But whether or not you will be satisfied with it also depends on what you want to use it for.   I have a Sage 490 RPL+ -- its a fast action rod -- and quite a stiff rod.   I bought it because I got a great deal on it and I use it mainly for fishing trout and grayling in smaller rivers.   However, my brother has a Sage 4 weight in the SPL -- which I think he paid a bit more money for -- and if I had a choice between the rods -- I'd choose the SPL -- the softer blank and slower action is much nicer for fishing in small rivers and creeks.  The RPL+ is supposed to be an awesome rod for fishing salmon, steelhead and saltwater in the larger sizes -- but its a bit stiff for a 4 weight.   I haven't tried the XP 490 -- but I believe its a fast rod and I don't think its as stiff as the RPL+ -- but is it too stiff and fast for your purposes -- only you can tell that.   The following website should provide you with some comparisons...   http://www.dietzelinc.com/trader/CurrentList/flywt.txt   Ken MacGillivray Coquitlam BC        ----- Original Message ----- From: Bill Sparrow To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, March 11, 2003 2:22 PM Subject: [VFB] Sage 490 XP? I have a question..   A friend of mine has a like new 490 XP and wants to sell it..I'm thinking about buying it..It has only been used 3-4 times and he still has the warrenty card with it..Is it worth 400.00?