Mr. Trout 0 Report post Posted March 4, 2005 I am purchasing a Sage DS2 9'6" 5 weight, has anybody here owned one, this will be my first major rod/reel purchase and would like to hear some opinions. I also need to select a modest priced reel, I was wanting a large arbour, any suggestions? Hope to use it for steelhead this spring. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steeldrifter 0 Report post Posted March 4, 2005 5wt seems a bit on the light side for steelhead Mr.Trout. The DS2 series is a nice series of rods but I would go with a 7wt as a minimun for steelhead. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. Trout 0 Report post Posted March 4, 2005 I was kinda hopin the length would still give enough control, I am getting a pretty sweet deal on it (private sale). I have a 7 weight but its only 8'6". I tend to like the longer rods for nymphing and such. Thanks for the advice though maybe Ill just wait for another one to come along. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
