I have some questions about centerpin rods.I got my first cp setup 2yrs ago.It was a 10'6"trophy xl 10-20lb line strength with an Akuma Aventa cp.I found the setup adequate until I made the mistake of buying a used,custom built,mint condition Sage2106lb(brown blank) with an almost perfect condition Milner Kiingfisher attached to it for $650.I couldn't say no. ;D ;D
Needless to say I have an Akuma backup reel but I broke the trophy xl this November. The trophy was a very strong rod and was able manhandle large springs and Squamish chum but compared to the 2106 it felt like a stiff piece of plywood when playing coho or steel.The 2106 feels way too light for manhandling springs or chum so I'm reluctant to use it during salmon season.Steel only. Yah,you can try to target coho but inevitably you catch a spring or three.
My question is am I being too cautious?
I'm curently looking for a replacement for the trophy xl for larger fish and was hoping to find a decent used Sage3106 or 3113....Anyone???....Anyone???
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Are the Sages that much better than the other companies' equivalents or are we paying more for mythology rather than practical reality?
I know from firsthand experience that the extra money paid for the Kingfisher over the Okuma is definately worth it.The quality of the materials used in the Kingfisher is 10x that of the Okuma.Is this the case with Sages vs. other top rate brands? Loomis,Rainshadow,etc.
Any input from those experienced with the various brands would be greatly appreciated.
TIA Kevin
Needless to say I have an Akuma backup reel but I broke the trophy xl this November. The trophy was a very strong rod and was able manhandle large springs and Squamish chum but compared to the 2106 it felt like a stiff piece of plywood when playing coho or steel.The 2106 feels way too light for manhandling springs or chum so I'm reluctant to use it during salmon season.Steel only. Yah,you can try to target coho but inevitably you catch a spring or three.
My question is am I being too cautious?
I'm curently looking for a replacement for the trophy xl for larger fish and was hoping to find a decent used Sage3106 or 3113....Anyone???....Anyone???
Are the Sages that much better than the other companies' equivalents or are we paying more for mythology rather than practical reality?
I know from firsthand experience that the extra money paid for the Kingfisher over the Okuma is definately worth it.The quality of the materials used in the Kingfisher is 10x that of the Okuma.Is this the case with Sages vs. other top rate brands? Loomis,Rainshadow,etc.
Any input from those experienced with the various brands would be greatly appreciated.
TIA Kevin