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A 7′ 11″ 4 piece rod that comes with a specially designed fly line that makes presenting large flies into impossibly tight quarters a snap. These rods are incredible. We have found them to cast impossibly large flies with the greatest of ease and without the effort usually associated with the typical 9′ 7-9 wt fly rod. They also allow for a quick hook set, and give you more leverage for stopping a fish before a quick dash into the nearest obstruction. Even if you are an occasional bass or pike angler, we highly recommend these rods. In English, they make this kind of fishing more fun.

The Smallmouth rod comes with a 290 grain shooting head style fly line and the Largemouth with a 330 grain line. They also come with a handy travel case. All of this for $350 makes them a bargain as well. (Reel not included)

Although marketed under the “Bass” headline, we have friends that use these rods to fish snook, tarpon, largemouth, pike, musky and anything else you can imagine.

Sage explains these beauties as follows:

After working with a small, tight-lipped group of serious bass anglers, we’ve developed two new rods that can drop a hair frog or an air-light diver with pinpoint accuracy and hardly a ripple on the water. From a fly fishing perspective, we re talking about effortlessly pushing big, wind-resistant bugs into tight quarters. Available in two models, Smallmouth and Largemouth, both rods measure 7′11″, which slides them just under the strict bass tournament rules for rod length. Additionally, both rods are sold with custom bass taper flylines and a travel case for protection.
$350.00

Built with their innovative new Generation 5 technology, these rods are at once lighter and more lively than their predecessors. But that’s only the beginning. The truly revolutionary benefits of the Xi2 are revealed when you cast it. The Modulus Positioning System (MPS) Team Sage has developed for these rods provides a startling level of “line feel” throughout the casting stroke. This enhanced ability to feel the rod load allows you to apply power more efficiently. Which, in turn, means tighter loops, better wind penetration and more distance. Xi2 Series rods also feature new, lower profile, oversized guides and a round tip-top guide to reduce friction, as well as an improved, saltwater-safe reel seat. No matter which saltwater challenges you face from bonefish to billfish the Xi2 lets you concentrate on the fish instead of your casting. That’s fishability. Test cast the new Xi2. The Sage design team thinks you’ll see why they consider it the finest saltwater fly rod ever made.
$675.00

When Sage announced they were replacing the XP we were questioning their sanity. How do you improve on that series of rod? The good news is that the Z Axis is a quantum leap type of improvement. More powerful, more accurate and somehow more sensative in close up presentations. Jerry Siem incorporated the Generation 5 graphite and the Alligned Fiber Technologies and created a new level of fly rod.

Sage went back to the drawing board to create the incredible new Z-Axis Series Fast Action Rods. By improving the entire rod-building process, they created a rod that’s significantly lighter, stronger and easier to cast for anglers of all skill levels. The Z-Axis offers an entirely new level of fishability with unprecedented line feel, response and performance.
$665.00

Bottom line is this- The new ZXL Rods cast like butter, but somehow develop enough line speed to get the job done effortlessly. We were worried that the SLT 383-4, one of our staff’s favorite Wisconsin spring creek rods, would not have a worthy successor. We worry too much around here. The ZXL’s are a huge improvement of the previous series, and will be a pleasure to fish for years to come!

The new ZXL rods are significantly lighter, stronger and easier to cast for everyone who enjoys the relaxed casting rhythm of a smooth progressive taper. Through the miracle of Sage’s G5 process, they were able to remove every gram of unnecessary material from each blank and replace traditional glass hoop fibers with lighter, more responsive graphite.

On the water, they are simply dreamy. The smooth, progressive action flexes down to the grip, making incredibly delicate presentations and reminding you to kick back, relax and enjoy.

All ZXL rods feature a narrower grip for increased comfort and feedback, slim-line nickel silver and rosewood reel seats, ultra-slender blanks and a deep “pomegranate” color.
$655.00

To be clear, these rods are not for the casual angler. The TCR Series is designed for skilled casters facing the most demanding conditions long shots at spooky bones, waking dries into distant steelhead lies, or punching hoppers into the wind on big Western trout rivers. Basically, any situation where technical precision, distance and the ability to cut through wind are at a premium, the TCR will give you the advantage you need.

The TCR Series features hand-shaped grips, made only from individually selected Flor grade, premium-quality cork rings, distinctive “chili pepper” blanks, and the finest components available.

Close-Out Limited to quantities on hand- All Sales Final- Was $775
$620.00