Both St. Croix and Sage make fine rods. The St. Croix Ultra arguably casts
nearly, if not equally, as well as most Sage rods. The tough thing in doing
the comparison is the Ultra is a big jump from the model just below it, the
Imperial; Sage has many top models, depending on weight, such as the SP,
RPL+, XP, etc. The Ultra is a fine performing rod. I believe the Ultra
hardware isn't the equal of the upper end Sages; but the better hardware
doesn't necessarily justify the big price difference.
Kinda like buying a Mercedes, if another vehicle can provide transportation
nearly as well? Or buying an upper-end machined reel to catch steelhead or
trout when a whole lot of fish (including hot saltwater fish) have been
caught on Pflueger Medalist reels for years? Sometimes it is just pride of
ownership. You know the Sage will perfom, and you know Sage company will be
there.
With that said, the Ultra is a good looking and high performance rod.
Richard Embry
-----Original Message-----
From: Justin Teegarden <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Date: Saturday, August 12, 2000 10:26 PM
Subject: Okuma Sierra Reels and St. Croix rods
>I took my friend to Kauffman's today to look at reels. They had the
Pflueger at low end then from there they jumped right to the ross Cimmaron.
So the cost range was from $39.00 to $150.00 (exact prices i can't recall).
Anyway, I asked about the Okuma Sierra and they said no way. I wanted to
check one out because I know many of you online have said good things about
the reels. A few Questions:
>
>Can these reels stand up to Steelhead and Coho Salmon? Is it an actual
Disk Drag?
>Why are they so inexpensive?
>
>I also remember someone online said they could get them for $28.00 Can you
pass on that price to the rest of us? If so I'll Buy a few from you (3-5)
>
>I also read an something from a custom rod Builder. His opinion is that
St. Croix will be right up there with sage or even surpass them in the near
future. I think I'm gonna have one made up and see what all the fuss is.
All I've heard is great things about St. Croix. The website to the guy who
makes them is.. www.performanceflyrods.com
>
>Has anyone had the chance to pick up a sage cast it then pick up an upper
end St. Croix and been able to tell the difference?
>
>Your info. would be greatly appreciated
>
>
>Justin
>
>Have you gotten your free email at fishing.com or flyfishing.com? I got
mine, come get yours! Visit www.fishing.com or www.flyfishing.com to sign
up!
>
