Originally Posted by
smallstreams.co.za
Interesting ... the Approach comes with
"Outfits come with an 1800 reel, RIO Gold Fly line, and a CORDURA® rod case with reel pouch"
That's a pretty nifty outfit for sub $300!!!!!!
Correct me if I am wrong, but I think the "flight" also came with a reel line and rod case with reel pouch. It was an upholsterd plastic tube, not the alluminium tubes like the other models. The flight was also a good value setup. Im not very sure how the Sage non premium models did, but from what I can remember, they didn't really hold too much of a candle to the premium models...understandably, being a third of the price. Not bad rods though, but I think when Sage took over Reddington, they might have diluted their focus, with the reddington rods being the same price as the Sage entry level models, but better rods..... just my thoughts. I think the entry level rods were for the guys who wanted the brand and warranty, but were not able to see the value in the more application specific premium models.
I once saw a "Sage launch" explode into several pices, with a fairly abusive tiger fish on the business end.......ok, the guy tugging on the butt end, was was about to burst a blood vessel with all the exertion... I remember myslf and John, looking at each other, and saying, "any second now",... then..."craaack"
Disclaimer.... none of my posts are intended to be "expert advice"..just opinions from someone who is willing to help where he can.
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