01-28-2009, 05:45 PM
[quote Lazy-Z]In an ideal world I would have enough money to buy the Sage ZXL that I want, but the reality is that in the current economic downturn the $670 for the Sage is not gonna happen. I am looking for any feedback on the TiCr X. I have the Lefty Kreh Professional 5 wt 8'6''. I want to upgrade to the 9 ft. 5 wt. TiCr X. Anybody fished this rod? Or has anyone fished the Axiom 5 wt?[/quote]
First off, you are comparing apples to oranges. The TiCr X and the Axiom are FAST action rods, the ZXL is a medium fast. Probably closer action comparison to you Pro. Z-Axis would be more the comparison.
I have a Pro and while being a nice stick, the cork is terrible. I also have a Sage SLT, and an LL (both medium/fast and probably replaced by the ZXL)
To compare an Asian made rod to an Upper classed USA made rod is crazy. There is a Difference. Will it catch more fish? Absolutely NOT
Will it make you a better caster......most definitely, but it is also up to the individual.
CONFIDENCE is the key, and if you are confident with a $100. rod, you will be just fine.
I think of the upper end rods as the best of the best (but not all upper end rods are my style, so that has to be taken in account) and they are an investment.
BOTH will serve their purpose, like a Moped and a Harley. Both will get you from point A to point B, but which would you rather have...again, personal preference.
ONE THING if you are looking at several rods, and several manufacturers, TEST them first. AND be aware of what rods are the FLEX that works for you.
Final note. I have Sage, Scott, Winston, Orvis, TFO and several customs. Of all the rods, the ONLY one that has been sent back for SNAPPING was the TFO[
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First off, you are comparing apples to oranges. The TiCr X and the Axiom are FAST action rods, the ZXL is a medium fast. Probably closer action comparison to you Pro. Z-Axis would be more the comparison.
I have a Pro and while being a nice stick, the cork is terrible. I also have a Sage SLT, and an LL (both medium/fast and probably replaced by the ZXL)
To compare an Asian made rod to an Upper classed USA made rod is crazy. There is a Difference. Will it catch more fish? Absolutely NOT
Will it make you a better caster......most definitely, but it is also up to the individual.
CONFIDENCE is the key, and if you are confident with a $100. rod, you will be just fine.
I think of the upper end rods as the best of the best (but not all upper end rods are my style, so that has to be taken in account) and they are an investment.
BOTH will serve their purpose, like a Moped and a Harley. Both will get you from point A to point B, but which would you rather have...again, personal preference.
ONE THING if you are looking at several rods, and several manufacturers, TEST them first. AND be aware of what rods are the FLEX that works for you.
Final note. I have Sage, Scott, Winston, Orvis, TFO and several customs. Of all the rods, the ONLY one that has been sent back for SNAPPING was the TFO[
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