Sage Response 7100-4
FULL REVIEW
The Sage Response seems tailor made for the angler wanting to throw a variety of flies in a wide range of conditions. I caught skittish Steelhead/Salmon in crystal clear pools along Cattaraugus Creek yet also pushed line through the heavy cross winds common in our area.
Casting Distance and Accuracy
While not the top in either category , the Sage Response 7100-4 was in the top three in both categories, earning top marks as a true “All Purpose” rod. The Response offers enough power to throw plenty of line onto big waters like the Catt and even the Salmon river.
General fit, finish and feel
This American-made rod (made by hand at Sage’s factory on Bainbridge Island, Washington) looks like a slick piece of art. The soft mahogany-red finish of the rod pops against the green and blue waters of wild rivers. The cork grip proved a bit fuller than most of the others in the test and some of the smaller testers though it just a tad too large, but not unmanageable.
Versatility
Whether you need to reach across a river to swing a streamer through a feeding channel or use a heavy indy rig , the Response meets the need. I found even novice anglers were casting 50 feet with little effort, while experienced casters were making that distance and then some.
I really enjoy this rod and you will too
Casting Distance and Accuracy
While not the top in either category , the Sage Response 7100-4 was in the top three in both categories, earning top marks as a true “All Purpose” rod. The Response offers enough power to throw plenty of line onto big waters like the Catt and even the Salmon river.
General fit, finish and feel
This American-made rod (made by hand at Sage’s factory on Bainbridge Island, Washington) looks like a slick piece of art. The soft mahogany-red finish of the rod pops against the green and blue waters of wild rivers. The cork grip proved a bit fuller than most of the others in the test and some of the smaller testers though it just a tad too large, but not unmanageable.
Versatility
Whether you need to reach across a river to swing a streamer through a feeding channel or use a heavy indy rig , the Response meets the need. I found even novice anglers were casting 50 feet with little effort, while experienced casters were making that distance and then some.
I really enjoy this rod and you will too
THE VERDICT
When you want a do-it-all rod, compromises have to be made, and the Response makes reasonable compromises to be a true “quiver of one.” By coupling proven rod blank tapers with existing top quality carbon fiber, Sage created a rod with good casting power and good sensitivity for smooth, soft presentation of dry flies of all sizes. When you need a “do-it-all” rod rather than a quiver of specialty rods, the Response fills the bill as well as any in the class, though it costs a bit more than some with similar characteristics.
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