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Re: sage rpl, ll..
The RPL and LL were sage's tip-top quality rods when they came out. I believe both had their highest quality components, guides and wrappings. I believe they occupied the same era of Sage's production, though I'm not sure exactly when that was. I would guess both were in production from about '90-'98, but I'm sure Doug or somebody would know better. The action of the RPL would be described as a fastish medium-fast with LOTS of power in the butt. The LL would be more of a medium action but one that still has tons of power down deep and can be made to throw 70-80' in the hands of a good caster. The LL falls into the category of "great trout rods" that aren't parking lot boomers like a XP or GLX, but work really well for short casts, roll casts, mending, and trick/fishing casts.
I'm not sure how the LL would compare with the TXL, (especially because my LL-derived VPS Light is 9' long) but I would guess the TXL is lighter for having similar power, and probably has a slightly faster action.
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