Brand New Sage Xi3, 99, and Vantage Rods in Stock!
Desert Sportsman is pleased to announce the arrival of the much anticipated Sage Xi3, 99, and Vantage series rods!
The “Xi3″ replaces the Xi2 series and is constructed from Sage’s new “Salt H2O Technology” graphite. We recently fished some Xi3 prototype rods in Belize and the performance was nothing less than astounding. The rods are extremely light in the hand in respect to their line designations and provide line speeds that cast large saltwater flies with little effort. MSRP: $695-$775.
Sage also introduced the “99″, an industry first dedicated nymphing rod. Built from the legendary G5 graphite and measuring 9′9″, this rod has a taper specifically designed to handle heavy nymph rigs including big indicators, big flies, and lots of lead. After having the opportunity to fish the 99, our initial reaction was enhanced mending and line management along with the ability to sling unreal amounts of lead on long leaders. This rod would be an excellent choice for chironomid rigs on our lakes. MSRP: $699.
The “Vantage” replaces the ever-popular Launch series of rods and will provide anglers with unparalleled performance at a reasonable price. The Vantage is an unbeatable value and will outmatch any other rod in its class. Like every Sage rod, the Vantage is built in the USA, has a lifetime unconditional warranty, and offers graphite technology that is leaps and bounds ahead of the competition. MSRP: $225-$255.
Desert Sportsman has every new rod in stock and ready for your next adventure. Please contact us for more details: info@desertsportsman.com
