Sage FLi Series

[Baiter]

I am looking for new 5wt 9ft 4pc

Has anyony cast one of the FlI series?

Quote from their website:Designed with the analysis methods we developed for G5 Technology, the FLi Series rods combine a fast-action taper with an incredibly smooth power curve. Which means you’ll be able to generate high line speed and still feel the rod loading for maximum power transfer and efficiency. The result? You’ll naturally and intuitively cast better when the pressure’s on. FLi Series rods are built with a wider-diameter, thin-walled blank construction for fast recovery and lighter weight, and feature resin-impregnated wood reel seat inserts, Britishmade snake guides and high-grade Portuguese cork grips. Just what you’d expect from a Sage Rod.


The $285 price is in my budget.

Thanks for the feedback.

Dan

[Mason]

I am looking for new 5wt 9ft 4pc

Has anyony cast one of the FlI series?

Quote from their website:Designed with the analysis methods we developed for G5 Technology, the FLi Series rods combine a fast-action taper with an incredibly smooth power curve. Which means you’ll be able to generate high line speed and still feel the rod loading for maximum power transfer and efficiency. The result? You’ll naturally and intuitively cast better when the pressure’s on. FLi Series rods are built with a wider-diameter, thin-walled blank construction for fast recovery and lighter weight, and feature resin-impregnated wood reel seat inserts, Britishmade snake guides and high-grade Portuguese cork grips. Just what you’d expect from a Sage Rod.


The $285 price is in my budget.

Thanks for the feedback.

Dan
Before going with a low end Sage, I would recommend two rods to you.

Temple Fork TICR X Very nice rod. Super fast but with a great tip. I have one in this size and absolutely love it. I think it casts better then the Sage XP and has a smoother tip for up close fishing.

Redington CPS This rod is sweet. Extra fast action and nice to look at also.

There are a few rods I would personally recommend over the FLi series. I really think Sage needs to reconsider the amount the charge for their rods. Yes, they are good rods and a few years ago you had to pay the big bucks for the technology. Not anymore. It is available at a much lower cost these days.

[Baiter]

Mason,

Thanks for the reply. You may have seen my other post in the Temple fork rod thread. I really appreciate your insight on comparing TiCr X to the Sage SP line. What line are you throwing with your Ti Cr X?

Thanks again
Dan