Sage ESN gen 1 vs gen 2

[ghostwulf]

Hello looking for some insight on the newer sage ESN compared to the gen 1, I have the gen 1 esn 11’ 3wt and love it and fish it often. But can’t help but wonder if the gen 2 is that much better? And if it would be worth the effort of upgrading, selling old rod and Collecting funds for upgrade. Not to worried about price jump, just might take a little longer to collect funds for gen2. Thanks for any Information and thanks for your time.

 

[Ard]

Can anyone help with this question?

 

[osseous]

Had the gen 1 10' 3 wt- agonized over the upgrade and finally pulled the trigger last year...


Do it. Major difference. AWESOME rod with incredible sensitivity.

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[ghostwulf]

Cool thanks for the insight, kinda what I was expecting to hear.

 

[osseous]

Cool thanks for the insight, kinda what I was expecting to hear.

I was surprised at the improvement, honestly.

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[el jefe]

I was surprised at the improvement, honestly.

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What's the nature of the improvement? I had a first generation ESN, and hated it. I may just hate those kinds of rods, but I also think the manufacturers are still figuring them out a little bit. We may look back at the ESN and wonder, "What were they thinking?"

 

[fffl]

I had a #3 & #4 gen1 esn and liked them both but upgraded to the gen 2 after seeing one . I now have a #2 & #3 and couldn't be happier especilally with the 2 wt.

 

[osseous]

Sensitivity, casting accuracy, balance, action. Just a sweeter rod for the application.

ESN was Sage's first entry for euro- I think they went to school and applied what was missing the first time around. Original wasn't terrible- ESN II is just DIALED


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[silver creek]

Sensitivity, casting accuracy, balance, action. Just a sweeter rod for the application.

ESN was Sage's first entry for euro- I think they went to school and applied what was missing the first time around. Original wasn't terrible- ESN II is just DIALED

Well, now you've gone and ruined your chances of selling your older ESN I on this board!

 

[osseous]

Well, now you've gone and ruined your chances of selling your older ESN I on this board!

Long gone!

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[canefly]

I had a #3 & #4 gen1 esn and liked them both but upgraded to the gen 2 after seeing one . I now have a #2 & #3 and couldn't be happier especilally with the 2 wt.

Hi there,how does the 2wt compare to the 3wt