wtb: 9'5wt

having "gone to paree" by attending this year's western clave, and
optimistic enough to entertain the possibility that i might live long enough
to attend again next year, and having learned that madison river winds can
make short work of an 8'4wt hardy with a 3" long salmon fly at the terminus,
i am in the market for a used 9'5wt.

since i am blessed with impeccable taste, my first choice would be,
obviously, a thomas.* however, if someone has an alternative offering that
doesn't include one of those freaking lamp posts carrying the inscription
"sage", i would be pleased to consider all comers.

wayne k? peetah? forty? choc? bruiser? warren? willi? rw?

yfitons
wayno

On Thu, 21 Jul 2005 22:18:41 GMT, "Wayne Harrison"
wrote:

having "gone to paree" by attending this year's western clave, and
optimistic enough to entertain the possibility that i might live long enough
to attend again next year, and having learned that madison river winds can
make short work of an 8'4wt hardy with a 3" long salmon fly at the terminus,
i am in the market for a used 9'5wt.

since i am blessed with impeccable taste, my first choice would be,
obviously, a thomas.* however, if someone has an alternative offering that
doesn't include one of those freaking lamp posts carrying the inscription
"sage", i would be pleased to consider all comers.

wayne k? peetah? forty? choc? bruiser? warren? willi? rw?

yfitons
wayno


Sorry my man, don't own one. I did once, a Diamondback VSR but I sold
it -- big mistake. Should've kept it. If you see one, buy it.
Shouldn't be expensive. Call Waldo, he might be able to get a line on
one.

Peter

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On Thu, 21 Jul 2005 18:26:02 -0400, Peter Charles
wrote:

On Thu, 21 Jul 2005 22:18:41 GMT, "Wayne Harrison"
wrote:

having "gone to paree" by attending this year's western clave, and
optimistic enough to entertain the possibility that i might live long enough
to attend again next year, and having learned that madison river winds can
make short work of an 8'4wt hardy with a 3" long salmon fly at the terminus,
i am in the market for a used 9'5wt.

since i am blessed with impeccable taste, my first choice would be,
obviously, a thomas.* however, if someone has an alternative offering that
doesn't include one of those freaking lamp posts carrying the inscription
"sage", i would be pleased to consider all comers.

wayne k? peetah? forty? choc? bruiser? warren? willi? rw?

yfitons
wayno


Sorry my man, don't own one. I did once, a Diamondback VSR but I sold
it -- big mistake. Should've kept it. If you see one, buy it.
Shouldn't be expensive. Call Waldo, he might be able to get a line on
one.

Peter

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Peter Charles wrote:
On Thu, 21 Jul 2005 22:18:41 GMT, "Wayne Harrison"
wrote:


having "gone to paree" by attending this year's western clave, and
optimistic enough to entertain the possibility that i might live long enough
to attend again next year, and having learned that madison river winds can
make short work of an 8'4wt hardy with a 3" long salmon fly at the terminus,
i am in the market for a used 9'5wt.

since i am blessed with impeccable taste, my first choice would be,
obviously, a thomas.* however, if someone has an alternative offering that
doesn't include one of those freaking lamp posts carrying the inscription
"sage", i would be pleased to consider all comers.


Impeccable taste can be a curse. Suggest trying a Powell Ultra or Ultra
Lite. Might even be a few blanks left floating around.

"Peter Charles" wrote:

Sorry my man, don't own one. I did once, a Diamondback VSR but I sold
it -- big mistake. Should've kept it. If you see one, buy it.
Shouldn't be expensive. Call Waldo, he might be able to get a line on
one.

Hey man, I'm not miffed. Do you remember the Hardy reel you swapped with
me for that rod? I use it as a damn doorstop. BWAHAHA

This is great! Thanks. Seeing there has been no critique of the Sage
SLT 9 foot 5 weight rod, I take that to mean it has the ROFF stamp of
trout and bronzeback approval. And with no list of suggeted
alternatives as an as good as or better rod, I guess the final
judgement is in. Thanks.

David Napierkowski

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This is great! Thanks. Seeing there has been no critique of the Sage
SLT 9 foot 5 weight rod, I take that to mean it has the ROFF stamp of
trout and bronzeback approval. And with no list of suggeted
alternatives as an as good as or better rod, I guess the final
judgement is in. Thanks.

David Napierkowski


I'm very happy with the Sage Launch Series 590-4, 9' 5wt 4pc, which I feel
cast just as good as their premium line rods. It cast very easily as I can
throw loops out at 80 ft. and very tight loops in the 50-60 ft range. It's
under $200. and comes with a beautiful padded case with separate
compartments, and a lifetime guarantee. Sage will replace the rod even if
you accidentally slam the car door on it.
At least cast and examine the workmanship first before you make a purchase
for a 5w, there is no obligation to buy it.
http://www.sageflyfish.com/sage_prod...chSeries.shtml

Some anglers think you need to purchase an expensive rod to fish, I don't
see the point.
I love teasing my friend when the fish aren't hitting, telling him; "I think
the fish knows you have a $1000. rod in your hand."
-tom

David wrote:
This is great! Thanks. Seeing there has been no critique of the Sage
SLT 9 foot 5 weight rod, I take that to mean it has the ROFF stamp of
trout and bronzeback approval. And with no list of suggeted
alternatives as an as good as or better rod, I guess the final
judgement is in. Thanks.


The SLT is a fine stick, one of the finer rods made but if you've not
tried a Winston BIIX, their older WT model, or a T&T Paradigm, you
might want to before writing that check.

Wayne

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This is great! Thanks. Seeing there has been no critique of the Sage
SLT 9 foot 5 weight rod, I take that to mean it has the ROFF stamp of
trout and bronzeback approval. And with no list of suggeted
alternatives as an as good as or better rod, I guess the final
judgement is in. Thanks.

David Napierkowski


Late entry.

I'm quite pleased with my TFO TiCR 9' 5wt.

Cheaper than a sage by far.

Fly

Wayne Harrison wrote:

having "gone to paree" by attending this year's western clave, and
optimistic enough to entertain the possibility that i might live long enough
to attend again next year, and having learned that madison river winds can
make short work of an 8'4wt hardy with a 3" long salmon fly at the terminus,
i am in the market for a used 9'5wt.

since i am blessed with impeccable taste, my first choice would be,
obviously, a thomas.* however, if someone has an alternative offering that
doesn't include one of those freaking lamp posts carrying the inscription
"sage", i would be pleased to consider all comers.

wayne k? peetah? forty? choc? bruiser? warren? willi? rw?

yfitons
wayno


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It's a "fast action", relative to other Winston's, but by no means
stiff. Very smooth, progressive action.

brians