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Post by Dunbar on Oct 18, 2005 5:56:58 GMT -5
Can anyone tell me a bit more about the Sage VPS series? I know that they are now discontinued, and I think they are built on the old rpl blanks. Other than that I know very little about them. They are described as a 'medium fast' action and the one I have just acquired (9' #4) is less tippy than the Orvis T3 I have. I was looking for a softer actioned river rod (without the expense of an SLT), and this seems to fit the bill, but has yet to be field tested.
Welcome any comments.
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Post by The Handsome Stick on Oct 18, 2005 6:42:46 GMT -5
Can anyone tell me a bit more about the Sage VPS series? I know that they are now discontinued, and I think they are built on the old rpl blanks. Other than that I know very little about them. They are described as a 'medium fast' action and the one I have just acquired (9' #4) is less tippy than the Orvis T3 I have. I was looking for a softer actioned river rod (without the expense of an SLT), and this seems to fit the bill, but has yet to be field tested. Welcome any comments. The Sage VPS (not the VPS light) is the RPL blank. The RPL was the predecessor of the SLT. Some feel that the RPL blank is in fact better than the SLT. If you like the SLT action, you'll almost definitely like the VPS. The difference in the factory built RPL and VPS is cheaper components in the build. As they brought out the premium priced SLT, by using cheaper components (cork, real seat and rings) the VPS it would be a moderate priced rod. If you want the build quality of the SLT or RPL, you will need to buy a blank and build it up yourself or get someone to build it for you. I hope that makes sense. In summary: Yes you should probably buy one.  |
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Post by Sewinbasher on Oct 18, 2005 6:55:13 GMT -5
Can anyone tell me a bit more about the Sage VPS series? I know that they are now discontinued, and I think they are built on the old rpl blanks. Other than that I know very little about them. They are described as a 'medium fast' action and the one I have just acquired (9' #4) is less tippy than the Orvis T3 I have. I was looking for a softer actioned river rod (without the expense of an SLT), and this seems to fit the bill, but has yet to be field tested. Welcome any comments. The Sage VPS (not the VPS light) is the RPL blank. The RPL was the predecessor of the SLT. Some feel that the RPL blank is in fact better than the SLT. If you like the SLT action, you'll almost definitely like the VPS. The difference in the factory built RPL and VPS is cheaper components in the build. As they brought out the premium priced SLT, by using cheaper components (cork, real seat and rings) the VPS it would be a moderate priced rod. If you want the build quality of the SLT or RPL, you will need to buy a blank and build it up yourself or get someone to build it for you. I hope that makes sense. In summary: Yes you should probably buy one. I don't know if this is correct but I seem to remember being told that the VPS was essentially an RPL but a little faster on the tip. I had a 9' #5 VPS for a few years and it was a very nice rod - very good VFM as a factory built Sage. They tend to get quite good money in the 2nd user market. |
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Post by Dunbar on Oct 18, 2005 7:16:46 GMT -5
Many thanks for those comments. I have no issues at all with the build quality of the VPS I just got - fixtures and fittings, if not bright and shiny, certainly seem serviceable and durable.
Think I will get along fine with it , pity I can't fish the local stream but hope I might press it into action for some grayling before the trout start again next year.
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Post by The Handsome Stick on Oct 18, 2005 13:41:32 GMT -5
The Sage VPS (not the VPS light) is the RPL blank. The RPL was the predecessor of the SLT. Some feel that the RPL blank is in fact better than the SLT. If you like the SLT action, you'll almost definitely like the VPS. The difference in the factory built RPL and VPS is cheaper components in the build. As they brought out the premium priced SLT, by using cheaper components (cork, real seat and rings) the VPS it would be a moderate priced rod. If you want the build quality of the SLT or RPL, you will need to buy a blank and build it up yourself or get someone to build it for you. I hope that makes sense. In summary: Yes you should probably buy one. I don't know if this is correct but I seem to remember being told that the VPS was essentially an RPL but a little faster on the tip. I had a 9' #5 VPS for a few years and it was a very nice rod - very good VFM as a factory built Sage. They tend to get quite good money in the 2nd user market. It is correct. I had this same conversation with Sage around 8 weeks ago. The VPS absolutely is the RPL blank. |
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Post by The Handsome Stick on Oct 18, 2005 13:44:30 GMT -5
Many thanks for those comments. I have no issues at all with the build quality of the VPS I just got - fixtures and fittings, if not bright and shiny, certainly seem serviceable and durable. Think I will get along fine with it , pity I can't fish the local stream but hope I might press it into action for some grayling before the trout start again next year. There's certainly nothing wrong with the build quality. It's just not as highly specced as a XP or SLT, but it's still good. |
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Post by JJMillwall on Oct 18, 2005 16:11:05 GMT -5
I've had one for about 6 years now and I love it - in fact for rivers and fishing the nearer water I prefer it to my XP.
As for action, the other posters are spot on.
Its understated and a little under-rated, a good rod all round I'd say.
Enjoy! - JJ
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