Sage RPLXi - 7 wts

Review Date
August 23, 2000

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 4 of 5

Reviewed by: Anonymous User(Unregistered User) ,  50+ days a year , from Austin, Tx

Body of Water:
Laguna Madre

Favorite State:
Texas

Summary:
This is a really lovely rod, durable, with great feel and enough spine to present flies in moderate wind (20mph) with no problem.

This is my favorite saltwater rod and it has really been a pleasure. I am not sure why, but I find this rod less tiring than similar 7 wt rods when I fish over long periods of time. I am very partial to Sage rods in general, so I may not be the most objective observer, but for the price, I think you would be very hard pressed to find a better 7wt flyrod.

Strengths:
Excellent feel. Great butt section and soft tip. Handles large redfish and spotted seatrout very well. Very responsive with wide array of flies. Durable.

Weaknesses:
Reel seat is fair, but not great.

Customer Service:
My experience with Sage has been excellent. I have sent a broken rod for repair and it was well done and timely.

Similar Products Used:
Other Sage Products, Scott (8 wt).

Review Date
January 12, 2000

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 4 of 5

Reviewed by: Capt. John Dolar(Unregistered User) ,  50+ days a year

Body of Water:
North bite --

Favorite City:
Andros

Favorite Country:
 Bahamas

Summary:
A must have rod. This will handle all your small to med saltwater needs. Along with a lot of larger freshwater ones.

Strengths:
Travels great and handles wind like most 8 or 9 wts. Yet still makes a delicate presentation to extreamly shallow tailing bonefish. Larget fish to date for me on this rod is a 102# tarpon. It is a TOUGH rod.

Weaknesses:
None

Customer Service:
Excellent

Similar Products Used:
Loomis, Penn, Scott, Orvis

Review Date
August 17, 1999

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Reviewed by: David(Unregistered User) ,  50+ days a year

Favorite City:

Favorite State:

Summary:
This one needs to be in you arsonal

Strengths:
This is the rod i sue the most. I have caguth 30 pound Dorado on this rod. WORkls great for striper, and in any condition you need to be able to long cast.

Weaknesses:
I only have one

Customer Service:
Outstanding

Similar Products Used:
RPLX

Review Date
August 9, 1999

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Visitors rate this review
5.00 of 5, 1 votes

Reviewed by: John Peterson(Unregistered User) ,  40 days a year

Body of Water:
Feather River --

Favorite City:
Oroville

Favorite State:
CA

Favorite Country:
 USA

Summary:
Expensive but worth it. The value is there.

Strengths:
Fast.
Allows for a wide range of lines to be used. Quality workmanship.

Weaknesses:
None

Customer Service:
Always take good care of me.

Similar Products Used:
Compares favorably to 8 wts. RST German 2pc. 10' 7wt. American Fly WST. pc. 9ft. 8wt.

Review Date
June 23, 1999

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Reviewed by: Tristan Dean(Unregistered User) ,  50+ days a year

Body of Water:
Northern California Coast --

Favorite City:
Eureka

Favorite State:
CA

Favorite Country:
 USA

Summary:
Use this rod for all your inshore salt fishing. It has a great handle that allows you to cast all day. No need to rest because this thing is light. Backed by Sage's 100% unconditional warranty.

Strengths:
Great inshore tide rod. This rod is easy to handle and cast.

Weaknesses:
None

Customer Service:
Sage

Similar Products Used:
None