The company was founded by the famous rod designer, Don Green, in 1980. It is presently situated in Bainbridge Island. If you visit the Sage website, you will see the company's vision, i. E. 'to build the world's finest performance fly rods'.

With the use of the finest materials and the experience he gained when working at Grizzly and Fenwick, Don Green certainly revolutionized fly fishing. When it was first established, the company was called the Winslow Rod Company, comprising of 6 employees who worked in a manufacturing area of 1500 square feet. Today, Sage has 175 employees who work in a 30,000 square feet area.

For many years Sage's best selling fly rod was the RP (Reserve Power) which was perfect for use on windy days and excellent for extra long casts. During the 1980s the company created a range of graphite fly rods - the most successful being the III RPL. While always keeping abreast of fly rod technology, Sage continued to keep the purists happy by producing the LL Series 2-5 weight fly rods, especially made for light line anglers.

Sage started catering for saltwater fly fishermen in the mid 80s with its RPLX rod. Some years later the company delighted the Pacific Northwest's two-handed casters with a line of European double handed rods and a range of spey rods. Now, some 30 years down the line, Sage is making fly rods for every type of fishery or fly fisherman you can think of.

Top selling Sage rods include the RPLX, the RPL, LL, DS Series, TH, XP, Graphite IV SPs, the SPL series, SLT, RPLXi travel rods, the Xi2 series, TCR, and the almost weightless TXL series - to name just a few. The TCX with its extra fast action was created in 2009 to cater for a wide range of casting preferences and styles.

Sage fly rods are made for what is known as 'maximum fishability'. This facilitates better casting and more effective fishing which will enhance the fun aspect of fishing. Not only is Sage known for making the finest fishing rods, but its dealers throughout the world are renowned for providing top-drawer customer service and speedy turnaround times on repairs.

To get the maximum fishability and maximum enjoyment from your fly fishing experiences, here are a few Sage tips. Firstly, long casts are not necessary in most fly fishing venues. Accuracy is much more important most of the time. Set your sights on fish that are no further away than 20 feet. They can be caught with an easy cast and a 7 or 8 foot rod.

Go easy on your back cast. A common mistake is an overdone back cast. Pulling the rod back too far on the back cast can result in the line hitting the water behind and scare the fish off. Try to stop the rod in the one o'clock position to enable the line to be straightened behind you. When in this position, you can make a precision forward cast.

Avoid fishing in windy conditions. Wind can often be a fly fisherman's nightmare because it can seriously alter accuracy. Go fishing in the early morning or in the evening. Fish are more active at these times of the day because they are searching for bugs. If you do fish in the wind, keep the wind at your back.

Hang out with local fishermen. Visit one of the local fly shops and buy a couple of flies. You can also pick up some very handy tips and advice from the shop owner. Avoid crowded fishing spots. Remember that fly fishing is a solo sport and the experience is more enjoyable when there's no pressure from others around you.

Practice casting whenever you can. You don't have to go to a stream to put in some practice. Your local park will suffice, or do it at home if your garden is big enough. Every fisherman has a different casting technique, so don't try an imitate anyone who seems to cast with flourish and style. Technique and style are two very different things!

If your wrist hurts or your fly cannonballs on the water surface, this indicates an incorrect technique. Choose a grip that feels most comfortable and one that works well in the kind of water you usually fish in. Your wrist should be locked in a straight position with your elbow by your side when executing the basic overhead cast. As you pull and push the fly line to and fro keep your elbow at the same height. It can move back and forth with the cast but prevent it from bouncing up and down. This will help with distance and accuracy.

A lot of fishermen forget that retrieving the line is just as important as casting. During the morning and evening, fish frequently feed on the water surface. By leaving your fly on the surface for just one second longer could result in a catch. When fishing at an unfamiliar venue ask the locals where the feeding zones are.

With these tips and a Sage fly rod, your fishing experience should be a rewarding and hopefully fruitful experience. If you are a novice, Sage has outlets all over the world so track one down and ask for some expert advice. Alternatively visit the company's website.