Hi Sundog,

Actually Sage still produces the 'LL' or 'Light Line' series but they now
call it the 'VPS Lite' series.

They are in many sizes from 2 to 5 weight in 3 piece only. The one you want
is the 'Sage 590-3 VPS Lite'. This is still one of the finest 5 line trout
rods made for the angler who wants a delicate tip for lighter tippets.

--
Bill Kiene

Kiene's Fly Shop
Sacramento, CA, USA

Web site: www.kiene.com


"sundog" wrote in message
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Just got back from a trip and broke the tip on my sage 590 RPL rod. This
rod had a life time guarantee. When sage replaces it I will sell it. I
have 2 rods the 590 RPL and a #3 LL. I have never liked the RPL. The tip
just does not flex enough for me.

What rods could you suggest for a #5 replacement which has a softer feel?
My #3 Sage LL is my favorite rod. The soft tip is what I am after. Do
any
of you have a newer sage which is like the older LL series?

The RPL was a fine rod I just did not like the feel, others I fished with
tried it and thought it was great, it was just not my style.