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Sage Z-Axis - Rods |
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Description of the Sage Z-Axis - Rods: |
| The new Sage Z-Axis Rods have combined a refined feel with new technology and created one heck of a rod. The Z-Axis replaced one of the most popular rods in the world, the XP. Using new Generation 5 (G5) graphite rod building technology Sage has trimmed some weight off while creating a stronger rod with more feel at the tip. It's a fast action rod that is quite different from the norm. It's fast alright, but it's fast in that it throws the line for you as you stroke your cast, rather than punching line out there with a brute force type cast. Not only will it get your line out there with ease, you'll find that mending and throwing heavy rigs can also be achieved with little effort. The Z-Axis is forgiving and great for any angler's skill set.
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A few words from Sage
"We went back to the drawing board to create the incredible new Sage Z-Axis Series Fast Action Rods. By improving the entire rod-building process, we created a rod that’s significantly lighter, stronger and easier to cast for anglers of all skill levels. The Z-Axis offers an entirely new level of fishability with unprecedented line feel, response and performance."
How does Sage do it?
Magic Replacing what is quite possibly the most popular fast action fly rod in the world takes a lot of ... well, research and development. It also takes something so good you can confidently move forward without a backward glance. In short, it takes a fly rod with nearly magical properties.
So, how did we create a rod that's significantly lighter, stronger and easier to cast for anglers of all skill levels? The answer, much to the marketing guys' dismay, isn't a simple buzzword or an easily described new material. In fact, the latest version of our Generation 5 (G5) Technology is defined by improvements across the entire rod-building process.
To start with, our exclusive analysis software helped us to better evaluate the performance requirements of every inch of rod blank, allowing us to eliminate all unnecessary material. At the same time, we made significant advances in our Aligned Fiber Technology, which, most significantly, replaces traditional glass hoop fibers with lighter, more responsive graphite. This, of course, required us to develop new construction techniques to align and compress these rods for maximum strength.
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To take advantage of these developments, Jerry Siem went back to the drawing board (and out on the water) to create improved taper designs for each Z-Axis rod. The G5 process gave him an opportunity to reach previously unattainable levels of line feel, response and performance.
It also allowed him to design rods that better fit the modern casting style, with the tip strength to bail you out on a missed stroke and the power to more easily punch flies into the wind. The result? An entirely new level of fishability.
But don't just take our word for it!
Take the Z-Axis out for a ride today. We're confident that you'll find it's the lightest, longest-casting, most accurate fast action fly rod you've ever tried. It might not be magic, but it's pretty darn close. |
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| Model | Line | Length | Sections | Handle | Tube Size | Weight in oz. | Price | | 490 Z-Axis | 4 | 9'0" | 2 | A | 56.5" | 3.0625 | $610 | | 586 Z-Axis | 5 | 8'6" | 2 | A | 53.5" | 3.0625 | $610 | | 590 Z-Axis | 5 | 9'0" | 2 | A | 56.5" | 3.1875 | $615 | | 690 Z-Axis | 6 | 9'0" | 2 | A | 56.5" | 3.3125 | $615 | | 890 Z-Axis | 8 | 9'0" | 2 | B | 56.5" | 3.8125 | $620 | | | | | | | | | | 390-4 Z-Axis | 3 | 9'0" | 4 | A | 30" | 3 | $670 | | 486-4 Z-Axis | 4 | 8'6" | 4 | A | 28.5" | 3 | $665 | | 490-4 Z-Axis | 4 | 9'0" | 4 | A | 30" | 3.0625 | $670 | | 496-4 Z-Axis | 4 | 9'6" | 4 | A | 31.5" | 3.375 | $675 | | 4100-4 Z-Axis | 4 | 10'0" | 4 | A | 33" | 3.4375 | $680 | | | | | | | | | | 576-4 Z-Axis | 5 | 7'6" | 4 | A | 26" | 2.6875 | $655 | | 586-4 Z-Axis | 5 | 8'6" | 4 | A | 28.5" | 3.125 | $670 | | 586-4 Z-Axis SG | 5 | 8'6" | 4 | A | 28.5" | 3.125 | $670 | | 590-4 Z-Axis | 5 | 9'0" | 4 | A | 30" | 3.375 | $675 | | 590-4 Z-Axis SG | 5 | 9'0" | 4 | A | 30" | 3.375 | $675 | | 596-4 Z-Axis | 5 | 9'6" | 4 | A | 31.5" | 3.0625 | $680 | | 5100-4 Z-Axis | 5 | 10'0" | 4 | A | 33" | 3.5 | $685 | | 5110-4 Z-Axis | 5 | 11'0" | 4 | C | 36.75" | 5.0625 | $695 | | | | | | | | | | 690-4 Z-Axis | 6 | 9'0" | 4 | A | 30" | 3.0625 | $675 | | 691-4 Z-Axis | 6 | 9'0" | 4 | B | 30" | 3.5 | $675 | | 696-4 Z-Axis | 6 | 9'6" | 4 | A | 31.5" | 3.0625 | $680 | | 697-4 Z-Axis | 6 | 9'6" | 4 | B | 31.5" | 3.625 | $680 | | 6100-4 Z-Axis | 6 | 10'0" | 4 | A | 33" | 3.6875 | $685 | | 6101-4 Z-Axis | 6 | 10'0" | 4 | B | 33" | 3.75 | $685 | | 6110-4 Z-Axis | 6 | 11'0" | 4 | C | 36.75" | 5.125 | $695 | | | | | | | | | | 790-4 Z-Axis | 7 | 9'0" | 4 | B | 30" | 3.125 | $680 | | 796-4 Z-Axis | 7 | 9'6" | 4 | B | 31.5" | 4.0625 | $685 | | 7100-4 Z-Axis | 7 | 10'0" | 4 | B | 33" | 4.1875 | $690 | | 7110-4 Z-Axis | 7 | 11'0" | 4 | C | 36.75" | 5.375 | $700 | | | | | | | | | | 890-4 Z-Axis | 8 | 9'0" | 4 | B | 30" | 4 | $680 | | 890-4 Z-Axis | 8 | 9'0" | 4 | B | 30" | 4 | $680 | | 896-4 Z-Axis | 8 | 9'6" | 4 | B | 31.5" | 4.125 | $685 | | 8100-4 Z-Axis | 8 | 10'0" | 4 | B | 33" | 4.25 | $690 | | 8110-4 Z-Axis | 8 | 11'0" | 4 | C | 36.75" | 5.625 | $700 | | | | | | | | | | 990-4 Z-Axis | 9 | 9'0" | 4 | B | 30" | 4.125 | $685 | | 9100-4 Z-Axis | 9 | 10'0" | 4 | B | 33" | 4.3125 | $695 | | 1090-4 Z-Axis | 10 | 9'0" | 4 | B | 30" | 4.25 | $695 |
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Rating:  [5 of 5]
Reviewed by: Mika on 08/22/2008
Experience Level: Amatuer - Ownership: 1 - 4 Months |
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Pros: Sage Z-Axis 8100 is excellent and powerful one hand rod for small salmon fishing. |
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Cons: None so far. |
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Rating: [5 of 5]
Reviewed by: Bertil on 08/21/2008
Experience Level: Amatuer - Ownership: 1 - 4 Weeks |
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Pros: My first graphite rod was from the famous House of Hardy. A salmon rod 14 feet with beautiful finish. It was 20 years ago, and I have never use it. The simple reason is that it didn't work, just a hopeless piece of graphite. But I still have it, just to remember where it started. Ten years later a become owner of a 14 feet Sage salomon rod and then understood what it would ment to be. Now the material was developed and the design was for fishing. I thought that this must be the limit, but I was obviously wrong. An XP 696-4 have been my favourite some years, always in good shape for any kind of fishing, only with one little problem (see below). This summer with plans for Russia I got my hands on model Z-Axis and immediately felt that this was something new again. I ordered a Z-Axis 7110-4 from Matt Kankainen RiverBum and was happy as a child when it arrived just before leaving for Russia. Perhaps the finest rod I have ever used. Weightless an strong, perfect for small salmon (middleweight around 3 kilogram). You can fish day after day without problems in your shoulders, its just so easy. And the feeling when drilling fish is great. it just couldn´t be better... |
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Cons: I have broken my XP 696-4 three times under normal fishing and the thoughts that You get at this occasions is " they must have gone to far" and to close to the limit. Its good with the guaranty, but when it happens it always in the wrong place! What I have learned is to always have an extra top with me.
Of course I am worried about the same problem with the Z-Axis model. I have only used i for one week, and I hope it will be my best friend for many years.
One bad thing happend when we was leaving Russia. Someone in the luggage area in the airport in Murmansk os St Petersburg must have been fond of Sage-rods, particularly the Z-Axis model because my rod was stolen. Just the rod, the tube was still there, and therefore I didn't notice it until weeks after arriving home. So, that means Matti Kankainen must sell me a new rod! |
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Other Thoughts: Would it be possible to lock the rod tubes? Its so easy to open for somone at the airport for example. You are not allowed to take the tube as hand luggage, and therefore some kind of lock would be great. |
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| Sage Z-Axis 9'6" for No. 4 Line |
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Rating: [5 of 5]
Reviewed by: Dennis on 08/20/2008
Experience Level: Amatuer - Ownership: 4 - 12 Months |
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Pros: The Sage 9'6'' for a No. 4 line is light, responsive and quick but able to protect 7X tippets with ease. Not only does it cast size 20-12 flies a country mile, but it can also handle weighted streamers with enough line out. I've got lots of rods, but this one is truly exceptional, and my go to rod for any lake or stream holding trout, char or grayling. |
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Cons: A little on the long side for close-in work, this is the ideal rod for mid-size freestone and chalkstreams. If the rod has a weak point, however, it's that it's a little to light to turn fish in the 4-5 lb range in fast water, but hey, with fish like that who's to complain!!? |
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Other Thoughts: Great, somber olive tone and excellent finishings. Small rings on tip section should be handled with care - they make the line shoot farther but are quite delicate. I really recommend this rod, and thank the folks at Riverbum for leading me to it. Great advice!! |
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Rating: [5 of 5]
Reviewed by: Matthew on 08/21/2007
Experience Level: Rookie - Ownership: 4 - 12 Months |
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Pros: I love this rod! I bought the 490 and I must say it's the best rod I've touched. It casts like a dream and forgives me when I mess up. |
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Cons: None |
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Other Thoughts: Thanks Riverbum! |
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