MALAYSIAN FlyRodders

by **ky_soon** » 10 Mar 2010, 12:49

Guys,

need your input on SAGE - TXL series...wat do you think of this series? do u think this rod series will be suitable for fishes in our local water? tengas/sikang/tarpon/etc....?

http://www.sageflyfish.com/dyn_prodlist ... 755#specss

review - http://flyfishingelite.com/sage_txl

by **zango** » 10 Mar 2010, 14:03

I owned this rod one time. A #1. It is a good rod to an extent. I sold it off when I discovered glass rods. Despite the glamour cosmetics, I think, a same-rated TFO "Professional" will have the same feel, if not better - and waaaayy cheaper. 2 cents.

by **fisheR** » 10 Mar 2010, 14:04

GREAT.... nice rods.... and so are the PRICES!!!!!! :lol:

by **alpocot** » 10 Mar 2010, 14:24

KY, I've never cast this rod, so I can't give my opinion on what the feel likes. But If you look at the rod length, the longest is 7'10". The weight is down to "triple-ought" Meaning Sage really design this model for small stream. If you have the budget and don't really care to spend get this rod. But I am quite amaze with their statement

"Combine near weightlessness with a groundbreaking level of performance, and the result is our TXL Series rods. Through our exclusive Generation 5 Technology, we've built an amazingly light fly rod, while increasing strength, smoothness and sensitivity to "line feel." In angling terms, that means you'll cast better, fish more effectively and enjoy yourself more. We're especially proud to offer the TXL in the revolutionary 000, or "triple-ought" line weight".

Like I said if money is not your concern get this rod. But if you are budget conscious user, how can you "enjoy yourself more" while spending USD560 for a rod? You'll need at least Abel TR light reel to pair it with and you won't put RM30 line into it, will you? It's like putting cheap tyre into 7 series beemer. You'll put that tyre into cheap car that can still enjoyable to drive, plenty of them right? What you need to "enjoy yourself more"is getting the right tackle that won't empty your wallet. My 2 1/2 cents.

by **ky_soon** » 10 Mar 2010, 15:36

bang pocot, what you said is 100% correct. thanks for the tips and advices.

when r u free? might want to get more tungsten beads from you and some other fly tying stuffs.

by **fisheR** » 11 Mar 2010, 17:57

ky_soon wrote:bang pocot, what you said is 100% correct. thanks for the tips and advices.

when r u free? might want to get more tungsten beads from you and some other fly tying stuffs.

also bring the nyeyuar special for test 'drive'......

by **tengas** » 11 Mar 2010, 21:52

fisheR wrote:
ky_soon wrote:bang pocot, what you said is 100% correct. thanks for the tips and advices.

when r u free? might want to get more tungsten beads from you and some other fly tying stuffs.

also bring the nyeyuar special for test 'drive'......

ah kong ar...you should try the nyenyuar with tengas...the small tengas can feel like monster!!!
plan to build one with the same blank if got some money....!!

by **fisheR** » 11 Mar 2010, 21:58

tengas wrote:ah kong ar...you should try the nyenyuar with tengas...the small tengas can feel like monster!!!
plan to build one with the same blank if got some money....!!

MD... pls dun POISON Ah KOng.... :lol: