I thought the same. I loved my Sage Reel until I bought a Ross Animas for my 7wt. I quit wanting to use my Sage 5wt. I bought a 4/5 Ross Colorado for that rod. My wife is taking my Sage.
Workhorse is the word. My Sage 4 weight has gone all over with me and I even fish it a lot in the hill country. Nice power and feel, old school Sage. What’s a nice reel to pair with it ?
Oh there are so many options, if you have a brand you are loyal to and trust - go that way. I have Lamson Litespeeds, Sage Arbor XL, or a Galvan Tourqe. These are a few nice options depending on your flavor.
I'll be moving up to WA this fall and was wondering would a 4wt Sage Igniter do well on your waters like the Yakima? I was told that it was a more western type of rod.
Im looking to invest good money in one setup. I currently have a Clearwater 9’ 5wt. But I want a top notch rod as well. What size/wt. rod would u recommend. I live in North Carolina
Ha yea of course. I don't care a whole lot about the size of the trout though, it's fooling them that is rewarding. Early season right now is a great time for mature trout. By May we'll start to see a much higher number of smaller trout.
Have you fished the 390 Sonic? I have a 7’6” 3wt Winston Pure, which I love but it fits into a very specific niche. To complement it I’m thinking it would be good to have a more general purpose 3wt, hopefully in the mid-price range.
I have not, but would think for a big river dry fly rod it would be absolutely awesome. That SONIC would be perfect for throwing small dry flies accurately in the wind at some distance. If that is in your wheelhouse go for it!
What sonic streamer rod should I get? I'm looking hard at a 9.5FT 6wt or the 7wt single hand rod. I live in Oregon and WA so if it could handle a summer steelhead that would be cool but mainly for large rivers, trout, and bass. Rods are getting hit about their listed weight nowadays so I am leaning towards the 6wt. Thanks.
@@redsflyshop What fly line would you recommend with this setup? I think I'm going to get an outfit going on your website here soon. Looking at the predator line but not sure. And not sure if I should go full float or not. I do have a Rio Gold 8wt that I could use for floating stuff so I may try an intermediate line but I'm not sure.
He’s using the new Rio Grand Elite 4 weight in Pale Green/Lt. Yellow/Gray color, but he’s nymphing. He said in his previous video of the Sonics that the Rio Gold would be ideal for dry flies on this 490-4.
@@redsflyshop im kinda new to fly fishing but admit my clearwater just does'nt cast like my friends recon,Would the Sage Sonic be more like his Orvis Recon
@@stanreedy2686 Oh it will have far more rebound power, lighter, crisper. You might feel the Recon flex more but it won't have the snappy energy of the Sage SONIC.
@Red's Fly Shop from a local shop at The Fly Fishing Show Lancaster, PA. I drove over 1 hour to buy things out of a booth from a fly shop a few miles up the road from my house lol but I knew that price wouldn't be offered after the show. I just walked out to get my mail and received my package from Red's. Thanks for quickly shipping the Simms hardbite cleats for my wife's boots!
Yes, Fishpond Thunderhead Submersible Sling. I really like the pack, but I originally got that for saltwater and will likely just get their Summit Sling for trout fishing.
Sage is coming out with some killer rods and reels.
I thought the same. I loved my Sage Reel until I bought a Ross Animas for my 7wt. I quit wanting to use my Sage 5wt. I bought a 4/5 Ross Colorado for that rod. My wife is taking my Sage.
Bought both a SONIC 5wt and 4wt from Red’s and love them both.
Well done Joe! I love my 5wt Sonic 🎣
Its a Sage One with a new blank colour, it feels so similar and hums line like the One did too
Workhorse is the word. My Sage 4 weight has gone all over with me and I even fish it a lot in the hill country. Nice power and feel, old school Sage. What’s a nice reel to pair with it ?
Oh there are so many options, if you have a brand you are loyal to and trust - go that way. I have Lamson Litespeeds, Sage Arbor XL, or a Galvan Tourqe. These are a few nice options depending on your flavor.
I'll be moving up to WA this fall and was wondering would a 4wt Sage Igniter do well on your waters like the Yakima? I was told that it was a more western type of rod.
Absolutely. That is a crisper version of the Sage SONIC. Same action, superior materials.
What net are you using bud? Fishpond?
Looking for something similar for steelhead..
Thanx
Im looking to invest good money in one setup. I currently have a Clearwater 9’ 5wt. But I want a top notch rod as well. What size/wt. rod would u recommend. I live in North Carolina
Joe...do you ever catch small fish ? Geez.....what a beautiful monster.
Ha yea of course. I don't care a whole lot about the size of the trout though, it's fooling them that is rewarding. Early season right now is a great time for mature trout. By May we'll start to see a much higher number of smaller trout.
Have you fished the 390 Sonic? I have a 7’6” 3wt Winston Pure, which I love but it fits into a very specific niche. To complement it I’m thinking it would be good to have a more general purpose 3wt, hopefully in the mid-price range.
I have not, but would think for a big river dry fly rod it would be absolutely awesome. That SONIC would be perfect for throwing small dry flies accurately in the wind at some distance. If that is in your wheelhouse go for it!
@@redsflyshop , thanks! It’s very tempting.
What sonic streamer rod should I get? I'm looking hard at a 9.5FT 6wt or the 7wt single hand rod. I live in Oregon and WA so if it could handle a summer steelhead that would be cool but mainly for large rivers, trout, and bass. Rods are getting hit about their listed weight nowadays so I am leaning towards the 6wt. Thanks.
I like the 9'6" 7 weight for this scenario. Very versatile. Good lifting power for sink tips, streamers, indicators.
@@redsflyshop What fly line would you recommend with this setup? I think I'm going to get an outfit going on your website here soon. Looking at the predator line but not sure. And not sure if I should go full float or not. I do have a Rio Gold 8wt that I could use for floating stuff so I may try an intermediate line but I'm not sure.
@@Ryan-yp7zb I sure like the Scientific Angler's Amplitude Infinity, good match for a variety of applications.
Would a 3wt of this rod be good in tight carolina rivers?
Gonna see y’all next week
See ya then! We'll keep a few fish tied up for ya ;)
Just moved to Washington, would you recommend the 4wt or a 5wt Sonic for western Washington rivers?
Oh the #4 for sure, some tight water on that side of the hill.
@@redsflyshop thanks, would you recommend a 8'-6" or stick with the 9'-0" length?
@@rs5280 I would say 8'6" for your side of the mountains, the rivers are a bit smaller.
What line are you throwing on the Sonic?
He’s using the new Rio Grand Elite 4 weight in Pale Green/Lt. Yellow/Gray color, but he’s nymphing. He said in his previous video of the Sonics that the Rio Gold would be ideal for dry flies on this 490-4.
Really? This 4wt can throw a hopper/dropper?
Absolutely. I wouldn't run beyond a 9' leader on that rig, but yes. The 9' model will kick over a hopper/dropper extremely well.
@@redsflyshop I fish in Central/Eastern Colorado and experience a fair amount of wind. Would the 5wt likely be a better option?
@@Nrussell11 I think so yes, while light rods are nice it's not fun pushing them to the max all the time in tough wind.
would it be a big upgrade from my Orvis Clearwater
Massive upgrade. It compares to sages top of the line rods
Yes, not even in the same category. The Clearwater is a fine rod but the SONIC rebounds with far more energy. It's quite impressive.
@@redsflyshop im kinda new to fly fishing but admit my clearwater just does'nt cast like my friends recon,Would the Sage Sonic be more like his Orvis Recon
@@stanreedy2686 Oh it will have far more rebound power, lighter, crisper. You might feel the Recon flex more but it won't have the snappy energy of the Sage SONIC.
@@redsflyshop I am considering the Sonic and the Scott Flex are they pretty close
Beautiful fish, it is such a shame that the fish wouldn’t let you display your casting prowess.
Ha yea don't you hate it when that happens. I should re-shoot a review with some dry fly casting. That is where this rod excels.
nice angle
Got one for 30% off today I couldn't pass it up
Holy moly, that's a great deal. Where at?
@Red's Fly Shop from a local shop at The Fly Fishing Show Lancaster, PA. I drove over 1 hour to buy things out of a booth from a fly shop a few miles up the road from my house lol but I knew that price wouldn't be offered after the show. I just walked out to get my mail and received my package from Red's. Thanks for quickly shipping the Simms hardbite cleats for my wife's boots!
What sling pack are you using?
Thats a Fishpond Thunderhead I believe, I love mine
Yes, Fishpond Thunderhead Submersible Sling. I really like the pack, but I originally got that for saltwater and will likely just get their Summit Sling for trout fishing.