I talked to the Sage rep today and emphasized to him that I wished they would make a version of the saltwater rods with some of the new Coated Zirconium Rings like these.
I realize these aren't for the purist's out there that insist a fly rod look like it did 100 years ago but I think these would sell to some of us who buy a rod and use it as a tool and not for show and tell. Maybe one of these days someone will do it. Although since a set of snakes cost a few dollars and a set of those costs $30 to 40 dollars it may never happen...
One other thing. Why don't any of the rod manufact's seal the cork on those rods? It sure makes a big difference in the looks and life of the cork but nobody does it. If you don’t know what I’m talking about here it is. Put this on a new rod before you do anything else to it. On an old rod sand the dirt out with a scotch pad and then seal it. It’ll stay looking good for a very very very long time and it keeps the filler from coming out. Best money you ever spent for rod upgrades.
Topic: Ways to make a fly rod better. (Read 1589 times)