[Ken43]

I have 4 Sage 9' DS flyrods. I was telling a friend of mine about them. A few days later he said he couldn't find any. I have checked my catalogues and couldn't find them either. Did Sage discontinue the DS rods???

[Curtis]

Originally Posted by Ken43

I have 4 Sage 9' DS flyrods. I was telling a friend of mine about them. A few days later he said he couldn't find any. I have checked my catalogues and couldn't find them either. Did Sage discontinue the DS rods???

The DS was discontinued several years ago. They made some improvements to the cosmetics (or at least they thought they did) by putting a wood reel seat in. They also stiffened up the blank a little which I thought was a mistake. The original DS was a very fine rod. They called the new model the DSII. They have now also discontinued this rod as well.

If you want a Sage in that price range, get the Sage Launch. It is an extremely fine rod. I own three of them. It casts better then the DS or the DSII and is nice to look at as well.

[fshfanatic]

I love my DSII 902 5wt.. Casts like a dream. Havent casted the Launch yet. But considering I have recently purchased 2 new rods (thanks steve), the wife wife would kill me if I even mentioned getting another.

[Curtis]

Originally Posted by fshfanatic

I love my DSII 902 5wt.. Casts like a dream. Havent casted the Launch yet. But considering I have recently purchased 2 new rods (thanks steve), the wife wife would kill me if I even mentioned getting another.

What she doesn't know won't hurt you! Go check out the Launch. It is super smooth. That DSII of yours is a great rod but you will be real surprised at the difference.

[Ken43]

I guess I should have said, I have 3 DS rods and 1 DSII. I sure like them. I can't think of a good reason the wife would go for if, I tell her I need a new rod. I have a short 3-4 weight St. Croix, a 9' 5 wt. Sage, 9' 6 wt. Sage, 9' 7 wt. Sage and a 9' 9 wt. Sage. I have never used the 9 wt., I bought it at a sale when a store went out of business. I thought I might go to Alaska some day and fish for some salmon. That hasn't happened yet. May get a chance to fish for some Strippers this year with it.

[fshfanatic]

Originally Posted by Ken43

I guess I should have said, I have 3 DS rods and 1 DSII. I sure like them. I can't think of a good reason the wife would go for if, I tell her I need a new rod. I have a short 3-4 weight St. Croix, a 9' 5 wt. Sage, 9' 6 wt. Sage, 9' 7 wt. Sage and a 9' 9 wt. Sage. I have never used the 9 wt., I bought it at a sale when a store went out of business. I thought I might go to Alaska some day and fish for some salmon. That hasn't happened yet. May get a chance to fish for some Strippers this year with it.

If you are ever in the neighborhood look me up. I can put you on some fish that will give that 9wt a work out!

[BigCliff]

How do the original DS rods compare to the DSII. I cast the DSII rods while working at a Sage dealer, and I'll agree that they were/are one of the easiest casting rods out there. Felt alot like a VPS/RPL with less power in the lower part of the rod. I would think any fans of those rods would also love the Sage VPS Light rods that are being discontinued and on sale right now.

[fshfanatic]

I have a VPS 902 4wt and it is a great rod.. They discontinued the VPS? Those bastards!

[Ken43]

To be honest I can't tell much difference between the DS and the DSII. My DSII is a 6 wt. I know it does a better job in the wind than the 5 wt. DS does but I thought that was because it was heavier.
Fishfanatic what part of the country are you in???
I am in the San Joaquin Valley in CA. In the Fresno area.

[fshfanatic]

Originally Posted by Ken43

To be honest I can't tell much difference between the DS and the DSII. My DSII is a 6 wt. I know it does a better job in the wind than the 5 wt. DS does but I thought that was because it was heavier.
Fishfanatic what part of the country are you in???
I am in the San Joaquin Valley in CA. In the Fresno area.

I am in the Pheonix Az area. I have brusier Largemouths & Smallies, Stripers, and with a 5 hr drive we could be in Mexico!

I grew up in the Bay Area..