Leland on the Sage VT2 9144-4 Spey Rod
Sage VT2 9144-4 Spey rod!
Big steelhead demand control, the Sage VT2
9144-4 two-hander gives it you. Few spey rods in this price range
perform as well when under the pressures of big fish. Not to mention
the ease of casting! You can take this spey rod any where you wish to
fish for steelhead or salmon.
Leland on Specifications
Designed with a taper that fits
between Sage's fast action Z-Axis
rods and the progressive Traditional Style rods, the VT2 two-handers
are the ultimate in versatility. A great value for the beginner while
offering plenty of performance for the seasoned angler as well.
Specifications:
- Line Size: 9
- Rod Length: 14'4"
- Sections: 4
- Weight: 9 4/5 oz.
- Handle: 2 - Handed Grip
- Reel Seat: Uplocking Aluminum Reel Seat
- Action: Medium-fast
- Tube Size: 48 in
Leland on Sage Spey Rods
Sage Spey Rods! Long standing as one of the finest fly rod manufacturers,
Sage Fly Rod Co has been at the forefront of the two-handed or spey rod
revolution. This comes from not only from their deep roots in the Pacific Northwest but also for their love and devotion to the silver bullet, the Steelhead.
In their constant pursuit of steelies, the Sage design team is always
in search of better designed spey rods that assist anglers that share
their passion, spey casting. Sage has not forgotten where the spey
tradition originated nor have they segregated themselves from other
species that require special rods and/or casting techniques. In fact
Sage manufacturers 5 separate spey rods models. Each of which had the
full attention of the Sage design team during development, as if they
would develop a fly or spey rod any other way. If you are a beginner or
just not sure spey casting is for you, look into the FLi Series. The
VT2 spey rods are designed to bridge the gap between the sweet casting
Traditional Series and the fast action (European Style) Z-Axis Series. Then for the experts that feel they need for distance there is the TCR Series. Sage has spey rod for all.
Leland on Spey Rods
Well, it's official; the two-handed rod revolution is here. Or
maybe we should say it is merely an evolution as there is always a
place for your trusty one-handed fly rod. The two handed rod was originally developed as an answer to the limited back casting area of Scotland's famous Spey River.
However, as these rods made their way across the Atlantic, North
American anglers discovered an abundance of new applications for these
long rods (12' to 15'). The Leland team has used the modern, graphite
constructed, two-handed rod for large terrestrial and stone fly fishing
on wide western rivers, covering immense amounts of water swinging
sub-surface flies for steelhead and salmon, and for the really bold,
standing on the rock outcroppings of the Atlantic Ocean using the
length of the "spey" rod to punch an overhead cast through the wind and
over the surf.
Leland on Sage Fly Rods
Sage has been as committed to performance and
innovation as any rod manufacturer in the world. Their dedication to
research and development has produced some of the finest fly rods ever
conceived. Models like the SP and RPLXi helped put Sage in a class
reserved for only the best manufacturers. And many argue models like
the XP and SLT have sent more than a few companies scurrying to catch
up.
Sage, under the guise of company
founder Don Green, has been pushing the envelope with state of the art
materials from the moment the company opened it's doors in 1980. Sage
was the first company to incorporate the use of IM6 (Graphite II)
graphite in their rods. Through out the years Sage's use of graphite
evolved, from graphite II and then to graphite III, and finally
graphite IV. Today, all their high-end rods contain Graphite IIIe, a
blend of both graphite III and IV. To date, graphite IIIe has the highest strength to weight ratio on the market.
From the outset, the company's goal has been to create rods that
generate high line speeds. As thousands of Sage owners will attest, the
design of their rods enables the fisherman to have extraordinary line
control. Casting a Sage means placing your fly where you want it, not
where you hope it goes.
In 1994 Sage brought in Jerry Siem to take over rod development and design.
Siem, a Minnesota native, has been responsible for the development of
the SLT and XP. These rods quickly found themselves on rivers, streams,
and flats all over the world. They are characterized as exceptional
casting rods that allow both the novice and the expert to enjoy them
tremendously. With the advent of the TCR in 2003
and now the Xi2 in 2004, Jerry has raised the bar for what is known as
"fast action rods". Sage has nine separate rod lines, encompassing the
spectrum of applications.
Located on Bainbridge Island, Washington.
Sage was once a company composed of less than ten people, and has now
grown to over 130 employees. All of the rods in the Sage line are
manufactured under the same roof. On average, it takes thirty-five days
and over one hundred separate hand steps to produce a single rod. All
Sage rods come with an unconditional lifetime warranty.
Sage on Two-Handed/Spey Rods
"As a company with deep roots in the Pacific Northwest,
we've been at the forefront of the two-handed revolution since the
beginning. Now, with interest in two-handed rods growing around the
world, we're proud to offer a wide selection of innovative two-handed
fly rods."
Sage on Choices
"In the old days, it was a pretty simple. In
fact, not too long ago, most fly anglers had a single, do-everything
rod. It was most likely fiberglass, say a seven-weight, around eight
feet long and weighed in at approximately 27 pounds. And that was it. Trout, bass, steelhead, salmon, bonefish .
. . you just had to make do with the old workhorse. Fly fishing gained
the reputation for being difficult because in those days, well, it was.
Now, nothing could be more different. Along with constantly evolving
materials and construction techniques, the graphite age has brought us
a dizzying array of lighter, longer and easier-to-cast fly rods.
Suddenly, it seems as though there's a fly rod for every species, every
condition and every subtle difference in casting style and preference.
And believe it or not, this is good news for fly anglers. Why? Simply
put, technology and modern design have made fly fishing easier. Much
easier.
Of course, with so many choices, choosing the right fly rod has
never been more difficult. At Sage, we believe each angler has a
specific set of needs--from personal casting style and angling
techniques to fish size, fly size and, yes, even your bank account
size. The right rod for you is the one that allows you to cast better,
fish more effectively and enjoy yourself more. For example, if your
natural casting motion tends to be quick and precise, our faster action
rods like the TCR or the XP will fit you perfectly. If, on the other
hand, you prefer a more relaxed casting stroke, the SLT is the rod for
you. We've even created a new series of rods that are specifically
designed to make learning to cast easier for everyone.
We also offer rods for special applications to help you make the
most of your precious time on the water. Two-handed rods in fast and
medium-fast actions, ultra-light high-performance rods,
saltwater-specific rods--how do you know which one's right for you?
Visit our Web site for more information; then spend a few hours at the
fly shop, talk to your dealer and try the rods you're interested in.
Then make your decision based on one simple factor: Choose the rod that
makes your fishing the most fun.
