Okuma Sierra reels are available at Outdoor Emporium in Seattle.
A few months ago, I bought a 9ft 3wt St. Croix Legend Ultra and
recently had a chance to fish it side by side with a friend's Sage
9ft 5wt (a Discovery, I think). Given the line weight difference
between the two, I think it's ompossible to make any objective
comparisons.
Subjectively, the Sage was much stiffer and took more effort to load
on the small stream we were fishing. I was able to pinpoint a sight
cast to a rising fish across a riffle, hook, play and land it. The
Sage performed flawlessly, offering great feel and responsiveness.
By comparison, the St. Croix felt more supple and precise, it's
lighter size probably a better match for the size of the stream and
fish that day.
The fit and finish of the St. Croix was every bit the equal of the
Sage. I'd be interested in comparing two that were the same size.
I'm more than happy with the St. Croix and would highly reccommend it
to anyone looking for a high quality, affordable rod.
Kent Lufkin
>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
>
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