I have just recieved a old Sage fiberglass rod from my neighbor a few days ago. It is a 8'6' 6wt 686 SFL rod in mint condition. I would like to use it to fish steelhead in the upcoming weeks but I'am not sure what wt. line to purchase. I've never casted a fiberglass flyrod before and wasn't sure to buy a heavier line for the slower rod. Also I'am not to familiar with Sage fiberglass rods, my friend seemed to think they are somewhat of a rarity. Can anyone tell me anything more about the rod? If it is something of an oddity maybe I'll just put it on my wall.. thanks
Fiberglass rods are heavier and slower action than graphite rods. Action is based on the more flex a rod has from top to bottom the slower the action is. The higher end carbon fiber rods flex at only the top third of the rod. This stiffer, faster action is very sentive.