A fly fishing outfit contains a fly fishing rod, bundled with a matching fly fishing reel and fly fishing line, and is sold as a single package. This is a cost-effective solution to buying fly fishing equipment, and is normally cheaper than buying a fly fishing rod, fly fishing reel, and fly fishing line separately. The other benefit of buying a fly fishing outfit, is that you know that the bundled fly line and reel is suited to, and is a match for the fly fishing rod sold with the package. Some fly fishing outfit packages also include leader line and backing with the package.
Sage have reputation for producing some of the finest fly fishing rods ever conceived, and Sage fly rods are reputed to be the best in the business. Sage has made a serious push in fly reel design and manufacturing over the last few years, and now produce a good selection of high quality reels for varying applications and budgets. Sage now offer several fly fishing outfit packages which provide a cost effective solution to buying and owning Sage quality fly fishing equipment. This article provides a guide to the Sage Launch and Sage Flight fly fishing outfit packages, which are suited to the cost conscious angler or to anglers of beginner to medium skill level.
The three Sage Launch fly fishing outfit packages all include a Sage Launch fly fishing rod. The Sage Launch fly rod is a great introductory fly rod, and utilizes the results of Sage’s Generation 5 graphite technology to make a stronger but lighter weight fly rod Theses fly rods deliver high line speed and fly accuracy while transferring all the fish fighting feel to the angler. The Sage Launch fly rods included in the Sage Launch fly fishing outfit packages are all 9 foot long (the most popular fly rod length), and are all 4 piece rods for better portability. The three rods bundled with the Sage Launch fly fishing outfit packages are:
- Sage Launch 590-4 Rod – 5 weight, 9 foot, 4 piece. Ideal for all-around trout fishing.
- Sage Launch 690-4 Rod – 6 weight, 9 foot, 4 piece. Ideal for large trout and smallmouth bass.
- Sage Launch 890-4 Rod – 8 weight, 9 foot, 4 piece. Ideal for steelhead, salmon, bonefish, bass and snoek fishing.
The Sage 1600 series reels included with the Sage Launch fly fishing outfit packages are sleek, dependable and durable. Using all aluminium construction, a quality sealed graphite drag system, and a tough black finish the 1600 Series offers anglers a lifetime of performance and reliability. The 1650 reel included with the Sage 590-4 and 690-4 fly fishing outfits are suited for 4, 5, or 6 weight rods and is ideal for trout and smallmouth bass. The 1680 reel included with the Sage 890-4 fly fishing outfit is suited for 8 and 9 weight rods, and is ideal for steelhead, salmon, bonefish, and snoek fishing.
The Sage Launch fly fishing outfit packages are bundled with a RIO floating fly line that is specifically made for Sage and is designed to complement the Launch Series fly rod. The Sage Launch fly fishing outfits also come packaged with backing and leader as well as a protective rod/reel case.
The four NEW Sage Flight fly fishing outfit packages all come bundled with a Sage Flight fly fishing rod. The Sage Flight fly rod series is a new series from Sage which incorporates Sage’s new G5 graphite placement technology – this makes these rods lighter, smoother, and more powerful than their predecessors (the Sage Fli rod series). These rods offer overall performance approaching that of some much more expensive graphite fly rods. All the Flight fly rods included within Flight fly fishing outfit packages are 4 piece rods.
The 1800 series reels included within the Sage Flight fly fishing outfit packages have been completely redesigned for 2009. The Sage 1800 Series Fly Reels offer anglers high performance and high value. With durable all aluminum construction, a sealed graphite tripod drag assembly, heavy duty titanium non-glare finish, and protective neoprene case, these solid fly reels outperform any others in their class. There are three models to choose from: the 1830 suited for 3 and 4 weight lines, the 1850 suited for 5 and 6 weight lines, and the 1880 suited for 7, 8 and 9 weight lines.
| Outfit | Length | Weight | Reel | Fishing Applications |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 490-4 | 9′0″ | 4wt | 1830 reel | Trout fishing with small to medium size flies. |
| 586-4 | 8′6″ | 5wt | 1850 reel | All around trout fishing in the Eastern U.S. |
| 690-4 | 9′0″ | 6wt | 1850 reel | Dry flies, nymphs & streamers on larger rivers. Fishing for larger trout, or in windy conditions. |
| 890-4 | 9′0″ | 8wt | 1880 reel | wide variety of strong species like steelhead, striper, bonefish and black bass. |
All the Sage Flight fly fishing outfit packages also include RIO weight forward floating fly line with a weight to match the bundled Sage Flight fly rod weight. Also bundled in these fly fishing outfits is suitable RIO leader, and RIO 20 pound Dracon fly line backing. A protective rod/reel case is also included with these outfits.
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