04-27-2009, 09:28 PM
It's been said, but I HAVE to toss in some more love for the sage LL series. I have two 3's, and two 4's, and I never even use any other light rods except bamboo once in a while. Mine are the old Sage Graphite II versions, no longer made, but even the newer ones still have the same feel and action. Almost like the old "Winston action." Soft and smooth. I use the 8'9" 3 wt. on most smaller creeks.
And the Helios, yes, its a work of wonder. Just for illustration purposes, I have a 9-foot, 4 peice 8-wt that weighs less then my 4 wt. Sage! Really, they are the lightest rod I've ever handled. And expensive, but I'm lucky to get them for about half of retail through Orvis, and they're still not cheap! They're not as "soft" as other graphites and "Superfines", but cast well, are more versatile, and weigh next to nothing.
I can't imagine how light a 3 or 4 wt Helios would feel, since I haven't cast one, but its gotta be like a feather.
If you go for a lighter rod, any of them, be sure to match it with a very lightweight reel. (Hardy Flyweight is my favorite)
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And the Helios, yes, its a work of wonder. Just for illustration purposes, I have a 9-foot, 4 peice 8-wt that weighs less then my 4 wt. Sage! Really, they are the lightest rod I've ever handled. And expensive, but I'm lucky to get them for about half of retail through Orvis, and they're still not cheap! They're not as "soft" as other graphites and "Superfines", but cast well, are more versatile, and weigh next to nothing.
I can't imagine how light a 3 or 4 wt Helios would feel, since I haven't cast one, but its gotta be like a feather.
If you go for a lighter rod, any of them, be sure to match it with a very lightweight reel. (Hardy Flyweight is my favorite)
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