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Ned and I have been fighting over the fly-fishing rod that SteelHead sent us....like literally playing tug-a-war with it <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" /> ( prolly scaring off the fishies <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> ). So, we are trying to sell a couple of our guitars (we have more guitars than bathroom towels or forks, lol) so we can afford another rod. Does this sound like a good deal....for $150.00...it is used, of course? Rod: Saga DS2 9ft 7wt 2 piece Reel: Orvis Battenkill Line: Scientific Anglers Mastery 7wt WF The guy is willing to take payments....he is getting rid of it because he has arthritis and can't fish with a one handed rod that size. Seems like a really nice guy....and is willing to let us fish it first. Any thoughts.....thanks guys <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />! HoundGirl
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Ooooooooooops <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" />....meant to post this in the Fly Fishing forum.....bah....I must not of slept in late enough <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> !
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Its not the size of the dog in the fight, its the size of the fight in the dog.
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Whatchya using a 7wt for?
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A 9ft. 7wt Sage for $150, plus reel and line? Yeah, it's a deal. Take it.
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Its not the size of the dog in the fight, its the size of the fight in the dog.
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HG, I'll bet you could catch Steelhead without a rod, reel, or line. Now, releasing him might be a significant problem... Oh, you meant the fish... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />
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What sort of guitars are you thinking of selling? I might be interested.
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HG, You�re taking up fly fishing and decide Steelhead (the fish vice the Coastie) will be your quarry? Sell some of your S & M gear instead of guitars cause ya gotta be a masochist <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> A seven weight is OK for trout in your area (I lived on Whidbey for 7 years) but I suspect you'll enjoy a six more. If you�re really set on Steelhead head north to the Nooksack around Deming where it used to be common to catch a half dozen summer runs in a day without freezing/drowning. Failing that flee the clouds and head across to Yakima and fish the Yakima and Naches for trout. Go ahead and charter a day drift on the Yakima. You�ll learn more in a day of drifting with a guide than in two years of trying alone. Allen
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<img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />That was funny, Pugs! And thanks for tips <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />!
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Its not the size of the dog in the fight, its the size of the fight in the dog.
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They are just a couple of ole river guitars. I will find out which ones Ned wants to get rid of....and post it tonight.
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Personally, I think it's an OK deal if everything is in A+ condition but it's far from a screaming bargain. Since Sage discontinued the Discovery series it's been the loss leader/value rod of choice for lots of shops. Most anywhere online was discounting at least 40% right off the top which put 790s at $170 brand new full warranty. A shop near my home was selling 890-4s for $145 and Discovery series combos with rod/reel/line/backing for from $175 to $235 depending on configuration...
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Thanks for the input.....good to know!
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Personally, I think it's an OK deal if everything is in A+ condition but it's far from a screaming bargain. Since Sage discontinued the Discovery series it's been the loss leader/value rod of choice for lots of shops. Most anywhere online was discounting at least 40% right off the top which put 790s at $170 brand new full warranty. A shop near my home was selling 890-4s for $145 and Discovery series combos with rod/reel/line/backing for from $175 to $235 depending on configuration... That was with a Orvis reel also not just the sage rod. With both its a good deal. Tex
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Get it HoundGirl. I have several Battenkill reels and they hold up pretty well. The DS2 Sage is a good rod, and 7 weight is one rod I will not be without (that is why I have 3 of them).
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Yeah....seems like a good deal, to me...but I wanted to check with all of you fly fishing masters first <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />!
Thanks, again, everyone!
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That was with a Orvis reel also not just the sage rod. With both its a good deal.
Yep, I understand that - I have over 30 rods and literally a standup toolchest full of reels, including over a dozen Orvis of different flavors. What I wrote above is that depending on configuration new closeout stock DS2s combined with a Battenkill run in lots of shops from around $175 to $235 brand spankin' new depending on configuration. Heck, the new Sage Launch series that replaced the Discovery in 690-2 with a Battenkill 5/6 is easily had out the door for $230ish... So again, assuming the reel is a disc drag I think the deal presented is "OK" and worth dickering on, but not a write-home-about-it bargain...If the reel is a machined barstock like a IV or V, then your point is well taken and it's a bit more attractive. I'm not being argumentative at all, just giving the lady something to think on and maybe some dickering fodder...
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