On 11-Jan-2010, Larry L wrote:

I was surprised because I think both rods are pretty darn
nice, but prefer the Sage for most use. My point, NO way my
beginner wife could have picked her Scott out a group of rods with
'similar' action, but she clearly could tell a difference between
sticks of the same wt, even as a newbie.

I find that I prefer my Sage rods -I have several of them and I prefer them
over similar wts of Orvis & Thomas & Thomas rods.
I find that I can cast easier & more accurately with the Sage rods
Lamson reels are fine and altho not at the top of the line they are
addordable and rugged.

I do believe in many cases & for the most part, with instruments and various
tools, You do get what you pay for

Fred