Reply With QuoteI have heard from people who have fished both that the Xi3 is streaks ahead of the Xi2. I haven't tried it, but the guys here at Ocean Active have fished and stock both and this is what they say.
Steelhead
SAGE Xi2 vs Xi3
Anyone out there with comparative experience of both these rods, in 10wt and bigger?
I have used the 12wt Xi12 offshore once and not again - it is a very disappointing 'pulling' rod, the GLX Loomis is better. With all the claims being made by most top end manufacturers recently with regards to rods being "25% stronger and 25% lighter, etc" it seems that they all used the new 3M Matrix resin in their rods.
I am keen to get a couple of blanks to build, looking at the 12 and 14wt. Casting ability is not the primary requirement.
Any experience and opinions, or is it still much the same noodle?
Steelhead
I have heard from people who have fished both that the Xi3 is streaks ahead of the Xi2. I haven't tried it, but the guys here at Ocean Active have fished and stock both and this is what they say.
Hookjaw
Wanted: 2nd-hand 12 wt Sage, G Loomis or similar
Hi,
Any more news about that Sage Xi2 vs Xi3 performance? Or the new G Loomis NRX ("The ugly one" - hope that term sticks!). I am looking for a second-hand 12 wt outfit - Sage Xi2 or G Loomis Cross-current or similar. Anybody tired of theirs? Pse drop me a PM
Regards
Niel
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