Yut fisher

I think you casting a sage is a good idea, but the Xi3? Just a waste of money in my opinion. If you got deep pockets go ahead and get the newest gear but from my experience casting both of them in different weights, it is not worth the money.



If you like Sage, pick an Xi2 up on ebay for half the cost of an Xi3. This is the new price not a demo so the warranties are still attached. That being said, buy from a reputable dealer and you should have no problem registering the rod.



Get a tibor everglades or hatch 9plus if you want to really throw down some coin, or you could go with the TFO 375 and get by no problem for a third of the cost.

CaptHarry

Maybe consider the TFO TiCR series as well. (I have 2 6wts and a 10 wt you can try)Not as fast of an action as the TiCRx, but I've seen a few TiCRxs explode when they should not have. Mostly due to angler error of high sticking, but I did see one blow apart on a cobia that should not have (this was early on when they first hit the streets, I've heard they are better now, besides $25 gets a broke one fixed and I do get some enjoyment seeing one explode on a big fish, a breaking rod makes a hell on sound). Faster + Lighter = Fragile. The higher the carbon modulous count, the lighter, fasterand stiffer, but more brittle they become. Notice the mini-mags have S-Glass mixed in like the bluewaters. Glass = strength with flex, carbon = tensile strength, but less forgiving once past the failure point bowed up. It's a mix of tradeoffs for any rod. Just like a good boat or a good woman, you gotta think about what you want out your relationship with it.I just noticed that Jake Jordan is being tracked on TFO's web site. That dude is legend, a true waterman that knows exactly what needs to be done to stick big fish on fly. (Yes, he is my fly fishing idol. ...only met him once:bowdown) Also Flip Pallot is now onboard with TFO, can't wait to see what he helps them comeout with next.

L8, Harry

billfishhead

if you really want to wonder about blanks come over to fwb and ill show you a few i built

captken

Check out Albright rods too. I have a 8/9 Albright that cost $ 50. Fantastic bargain. I love the rod.

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Bullshark

Devildog is building me a rod right now and has found some great deals on rods and reels. You should shoot him a PM before you buy a rod to see if you could get more bang for your buck. He is setting up to start building rods for people now and his prices are great.

Kenton

Thanks Bullshark! I will shoot him a PM and see what he can do for me.