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    • August 5, 2018 at 9:19 pm #5983
      Bob3700
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      Anybody take advantage of the Sage casting day last Saturday at Feathercraft?

      Got to cast the new Sage Igniter rod in 7 wt. along with a host of RIO lines. Good day for 7 wt testing as the wind was up and that is exactly what that rod is built for.

      The Sage and RIO reps were patient and very helpful describing the different tapers and characteristics of their fly lines. Dan had a good 20% discount on those RIO lines as well. Took advantage of that.

      Bob

    • August 6, 2018 at 6:09 pm #5984
      bkbying89
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      Yes, Bob, I was there, as you know I am sorry we missed each other. I cast the new Ignighter in the 5 weight and I liked it better than the Method in the same weight I cast around the yard and picked out a spot closer in and it was fairly easy to hit the spot though not as easy as other less powerful rods. Certainly easier than with the Method. Unfortunately, I failed to ask the line and weight It was casting. Something I should know to do with any rod at such an event. For me, the Jewel was the Dart 3 weight using Rio’s new Creek line. Close in on small creeks and in the trout parks it would be a blast to fight even the stockers and small wild trout in Mill and Blue Spring Creek. I think I would opt for the four weight though. I also cast the Reddington Butterstick Fibreglass rod and it to was fun and would be at home on the smaller creeks and bluegill ponds where there might be a chance for some Bass to brighten the day.

      Bill

    • August 7, 2018 at 10:23 pm #6006
      Bob3700
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      Bill,

      I have a 8’9″ Sage Circa in a 3 wt. Fish it for bluegill on my pond. What a blast that is. The rod has a slower action but is deadly accurate and will surprise you on how far you can actually cast.

      A decent bluegill is quite exciting on a 3 wt. I have actually fished it for some Trout that were approaching 2 lbs and that was probably the limit for the rod.

      Agree, a 4 wt would be more of the ticket for Trout than a three. Getting a group together for a trip to Rockbridge in October. Break out that 5 wt of yours and join us. It will be a blast catching some bigger fish.

      Bob

    • August 11, 2018 at 5:12 am #6017
      bkbying89
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      Bob, thanks for the invitation but Rockbridge is a little out of my league right now. We need to get on a group trip soon.

      Bill

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