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Offline wjhames

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Does anyone remember the Sage SPL Center Axis Rod?
« on: June 12, 2016, 01:03:22 AM »
Back in the 1990's Sage created a 0 Weight (Zero Weight or Aught Weight?) fly rod that had the reel built right into the handle.  Does this ring any bells? I contacted Sage and they told me that it was called the SPL Center Axis Rod.  I have looked and looked forever for this combo.  I remember casting it at a place called Idaho Angler in Boise, Idaho and I've regretted not buying it ever since.  After countless efforts I have come up dry.  Does anyone have any leads on something along these lines?

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Wally
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Re: Does anyone remember the Sage SPL Center Axis Rod?
« Reply #1 on: June 12, 2016, 08:52:02 AM »
I would do an Ebay search and save it so if one gets listed they will notify you.

These were high priced in their day and didn't sell well as I recall.   

A routine search every day in Craigslist might turn one up.  There is a way to search all Craigslists at once to get any listings at any Craigslist but I have long ago forgotten how to do it.  It is useful when you want to search for one item that is scarce.  I think you can do a Bing search for the procedure and get it.
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Re: Does anyone remember the Sage SPL Center Axis Rod?
« Reply #2 on: June 12, 2016, 11:00:39 AM »
I haven't had great luck with it but here it is. Search tempest. all of craigslist and ebay and more?

http://www.searchtempest.com/
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Re: Does anyone remember the Sage SPL Center Axis Rod?
« Reply #3 on: June 12, 2016, 11:08:13 AM »
You guys are the best.  I actually found one.  Price is a little high, but I found one.  Thank you for all the help.

Wally
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