Sage GFL 5 Weight

[NCL]

For sale a Sage GFL 9 foot 5 weight 2 piece rod, comes with aluminum tube and rod sock. The condition on this rod is good and I will provide pictures upon request. Asking NEW Price $200.00 plus shipping and insurance.

[Bill Kiene semi-retired]

That is a nice softer action older fly rod.

Sounds a little high?

Make him an offer.

[NCL]

Bill.
There is an identical rod on Ebay at $500.00 so I actually came done.

[RSK]

Bill.
There is an identical rod on Ebay at $500.00 so I actually came done.

You may want to filter your ebay search to sold listings to get a more realistic idea of price.

[Bill Kiene semi-retired]

The Sage GFL rods were built from 1980 to 1885 so this rod is at least 38 years old.


Best of luck.......you just need the right person to see this.






I lived through everything that happened in the fly fishing marketplace for over 50 years.

[Rossflyguy]

Bill.
There is an identical rod on Ebay at $500.00 so I actually came done.

With all do respect, that rod is realistically $220ish if you want to actually move it. If you GFL was a LL model I could see it come close to your asking price. People can price out whatever they want on eBay. Most items sit because price isn’t realistic. Sage Ones, Sage TCX, Sage X are all going for $400-500. The GFL isn’t a popular model. I’ve bought and sold lots and lots of rod and reels. But hey, if you can get $500 for it get your money bud.

[NCL]

With all do respect, that rod is realistically $220ish if you want to actually move it. If you GFL was a LL model I could see it come close to your asking price. People can price out whatever they want on eBay. Most items sit because price isn’t realistic. Sage Ones, Sage TCX, Sage X are all going for $400-500. The GFL isn’t a popular model. I’ve bought and sold lots and lots of rod and reels. But hey, if you can get $500 for it get your money bud.

When I checked on Ebay the asking price for the Sage GFL in the 5 and 6 weight class was between $375 to $650, with an identical rod at $499, with the heavier weight rods in the $200 range. Since I needed a starting price point and it appears the after market on this rod is in the $300 to $600 range I put the rod on the lower end with the added caveat of Best Offer. The bottom line is if you are interested in the rod make an offer.

I appreciate you are trying to be helpful but if you have dabbled in the after market you know that popularity of rod prices ebb and flow and the prices constantly change either up or down. I guess my question to you would be if this rod in only worth $220 then why are people on Ebay asking about double that amount? What do they know about this rod that makes the price so much higher?

[Rossflyguy]

When I checked on Ebay the asking price for the Sage GFL in the 5 and 6 weight class was between $375 to $650, with an identical rod at $499, with the heavier weight rods in the $200 range. Since I needed a starting price point and it appears the after market on this rod is in the $300 to $600 range I put the rod on the lower end with the added caveat of Best Offer. The bottom line is if you are interested in the rod make an offer.

I appreciate you are trying to be helpful but if you have dabbled in the after market you know that popularity of rod prices ebb and flow and the prices constantly change either up or down. I guess my question to you would be if this rod in only worth $220 then why are people on Ebay asking about double that amount? What do they know about this rod that makes the price so much higher?

You can ask whatever you feel its value is. If it’s a pristine early GFL that’s a 4wt or a 5wt 8’ rod I have seen them sell for $320ish. If it’s a LL it’s gonna up the value. The rods you referred to on eBay have been listed there for months. I’m on eBay everyday too and I’m watching a couple GFL’s for my daughter. I collect Sage rods. People buying these rods are collecting vintage Sages. Just telling you what I see. Good luck my friend.

[NCL]

Rossflyguy,

Thank you, I do appreciate your input. As I said I needed a starting point so I thought $400 was fair but I added the Best Offer in case it was high. I am certainly willing to entertain offers that are in the reasonable range. I also have bought and sold rods including a Sage LL and a couple of XP's and am totally aware that value is relative. If I sell the rod great, if I don't that is also okay and the rod can continued to stay in the closet. it really is a matter I am not using the rod.

[Rossflyguy]

Rossflyguy,

Thank you, I do appreciate your input. As I said I needed a starting point so I thought $400 was fair but I added the Best Offer in case it was high. I am certainly willing to entertain offers that are in the reasonable range. I also have bought and sold rods including a Sage LL and a couple of XP's and am totally aware that value is relative. If I sell the rod great, if I don't that is also okay and the rod can continued to stay in the closet. it really is a matter I am not using the rod.

You could clean the cork on the handle and if the rod has scratches Sage would actually “clean up” the rod. Make it look brand new. I actually sent a Sage one in that was scratched up and they re-glazed the rod so it looked brand new again. Of course it costs a little money.

[NCL]

what is the best way to clean the handle?

[Rossflyguy]

I’ve used the super fine sand paper method. I’m not sure about any cleaner that could beat that.

[NCL]

Thank you will give that a try

[hwchubb]

I usually just use a mild abrasive, like Soft Scrub, and a sponge with a little water.

I’d probably agree with some of the thoughts on the asking price, although the GFL was my favorite Sage rod. But, much like home sales in my neighborhood, I hope you get it. I have several sage 506 and 508 reels, saw a guy selling 508’s and 509’s for $550-650, more than 3x what I’ve ever paid for one. Just need the right buyer, I assume.

[NCL]

Thank you for the input, pricing used stuff is never easy. If you go too low then the impression is there is something wrong with the item. If you go too high then you do not get the responses. I probably should lower the price.

[zio707]

Might be a good idea, your rod is an old GFL II right, not an RPL? I just bought a used Sage 7wt XP just north of $400.

[NCL]

The only designation on the rod and tube is GFL.

[ricards]

what is the best way to clean the handle?

Use Elmer's Golden Oak Woodfiller to fill in the crevices. A kitchen spatula works for this. Sand. Then apply a coat of U-40 Cork Seal.

[NCL]

Steve

Thanks. Are you still a member of STFF?

[ricards]

Steve

Thanks. Are you still a member of STFF?

No, I'm not. I sent you an email.

[NCL]

Did not get the email. I changed email address a while back. PM me and i will send my new email address

[ricards]

PM has been sent.

[Rich Morrison]

I sell vintage tackle (including buying from this seller in the past with fine results) all the time. I do not recommend cleaning the grip. Many buyers don’t want that and you eliminate the “all original” crowd as soon as you do. I always offer to clean the grip for a potential buyer if they so desire. And I strongly advise against the sand paper method. You’re losing material. Soft Scrub, magic eraser, or denatured alcohol all work fine without losing any cork. If someone has sanded a grip I’ll pass on that rod all day long.

[NCL]

Rich,

Thanks, Sounds like very good advise,

[NCL]

New price $350.00

[NCL]

New Price $300.00

[NCL]

New price $250.00

[NCL]

New price $200.00