Riverleft
01-11-2008, 03:22 PM
Greetings. This is my first post, although I've visited this board a number of times. What a great resource!
I'm looking for recommendations on the best length for the Sage Z-Axis in both the 4wt and 5wt. I’ve been considering the purchase of these rods as my every day, all around, “go to” trout rods for dry fly fishing, indicator nymphing, wet fly, and small streamers, in the usual 9’ length. However, I’ve come across different sources on the internet and in person, reporting that these rods while great in the 9' configuration, are better in the 9.5’ and even 10’. However none of these sources stated specifically why. I understand the advantages extra length may offer to line mending, reach, and roll casting...but those advantages would apply to almost any rod. I wonder why some prefer the extra length specifically for the Z-Axis? Taking a wild guess, does 9.5' model offer a bit more feedback (in terms of line loading) than the 9' model?
Would I be happier with a 9 footer as my "all around" trout rod, or should I go for the longer models?
Also which lines are a better match for the Z-Axis: the heavier Rio Grand/SA GPX or the standard rated Rio Selective Trout/SA Trout?
Thanks much for any advice,
Riverleft
I'm looking for recommendations on the best length for the Sage Z-Axis in both the 4wt and 5wt. I’ve been considering the purchase of these rods as my every day, all around, “go to” trout rods for dry fly fishing, indicator nymphing, wet fly, and small streamers, in the usual 9’ length. However, I’ve come across different sources on the internet and in person, reporting that these rods while great in the 9' configuration, are better in the 9.5’ and even 10’. However none of these sources stated specifically why. I understand the advantages extra length may offer to line mending, reach, and roll casting...but those advantages would apply to almost any rod. I wonder why some prefer the extra length specifically for the Z-Axis? Taking a wild guess, does 9.5' model offer a bit more feedback (in terms of line loading) than the 9' model?
Would I be happier with a 9 footer as my "all around" trout rod, or should I go for the longer models?
Also which lines are a better match for the Z-Axis: the heavier Rio Grand/SA GPX or the standard rated Rio Selective Trout/SA Trout?
Thanks much for any advice,
Riverleft