Sage Xi3 Series – Fly Fishing Rod Review
4-Piece Fly Rods
690-4 Xi3
790-4 Xi3
890-4 Xi3
990-4 Xi3
1090-4 Xi3
1190-4 Xi3
1191-4 Xi3
1290-4 Xi3
1291-4 Xi3
1390-4 Xi3
1480-4 Xi3
1680-4 Xi3
If you’ve fly fished in saltwater, you know that your first cast may be the only chance you have to boat or beach a big fish. If you battle high winds, spooky fish, and long casts to bait busters and tailing schools, Sage’s new Xi3 Fly Rod series is for you. Built with Sage’s exclusive SaltH2O Technology, these fantastic saltwater sticks optimize the energy of your casting stroke and provide an amazing level of torque and torsion resistance for remarkably solid tip tracking at all distances. With a strength to weight ratio that’ll stand up to any fly rod in the industry, Sage’s incredible G5 Graphite Technology, and saltwater-specific components, the Xi3 fly rod from Sage is the new king in saltwater fly fishing.
Specifications
| Model # | Length | Line | Sections | Tube Size (in.) | Weight (oz.) | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 690-4 Xi3 | 9’0″ | 6 | 4 | 30 | 3 5/8 | $720.00 |
| 790-4 Xi3 | 9’0″ | 7 | 4 | 30 | 3 3/4 | $725.00 |
| 890-4 Xi3 | 9’0″ | 8 | 4 | 30 | 3 7/8 | $725.00 |
| 990-4 Xi3 | 9’0″ | 9 | 4 | 30 | 4 | $730.00 |
| 1090-4 Xi3 | 9’0″ | 10 | 4 | 30 | 4 3/8 | $740.00 |
| 1190-4 Xi3 | 9’0″ | 11 w/foregrip | 4 | 30 | 5 3/16 | $765.00 |
| 1191-4 Xi3 | 9’0″ | 11 | 4 | 30 | 5 1/8 | $765.00 |
| 1290-4 Xi3 | 9’0″ | 12 w/foregrip | 4 | 30 | 5 3/8 | $775.00 |
| 1291-4 Xi3 | 9’0″ | 12 | 4 | 30 | 5 5/16 | $775.00 |
| 1390-4 Xi3 | 9’0″ | 13 | 4 | 30 | 5 5/8 | $775.00 |
| 1480-4 Xi3 | 8’0″ | 14 | 4 | 27 | 6 1/8 | $780.00 |
| 1680-4 Xi3 | 8’0″ | 16 | 4 | 27 | 6 5/8 | $775.00 |