flats rods

[macabi]

Need help , must decide between Loomis GLX , Sage XP or T&T horizon in size 8 & 10 ( two rods ) in 4 pc.
Owning Loomis IMX for my Argentinian trout fishing my first natural choice was GLX by Loomis then checking the web I heard negative reports about them because of their superlight weight and possible fragility & $ & limited warrantie .
Very strong & positive reports about Sage XP yes 4 pc , yes 8 weight no 10 weight and T&T 8 & 10 weight and 4 pc.
Are the XP and T&T horizon actions similar ?
Also Sage RPL+ 4 pc. 8 weight ,the heavier line, and RPLXi 8 & 10, but 3 pieces , bad for taking them into airplanes.
Forget about Loomis GLX ?
Living in Brazil can't try personally any of the rods above.What do you xperts say ? Thanks , Macabi

[Redfisher]

Have fished a T&T 4 pc. 10 weight Horizon for four years and love it. Also have a Sage 4pc. RPL (not an RPL+) which is also a great rod. I have not fished an 8 weight T&T but have two friends that have them. They recommend them highly.
Selecting a rod without actually handling it is difficult. I've tried rods that people raved about only to find that,for me, the action was to soft or the rod felt heavy. However I don't think you can go too wrong with either Sage or T&T

[DougAnderson]

I have 3 T&T (4pc.) Horizon rods (4wt,6wt and 10wt). They are great rods with a fast action. Plenty of backbone for windy days on the flats.
A Scott 9 1/2 ft. 10wt (3pc.) STS has just come into my collection and I am quite pleased. This rod will cast line with ease. It is perhaps the best moderate action 10wt I have used. Travel considerations are met with a 3 pc. construction for any 9 or 9 1/2 ft rods.
My personal experience is the fewer ferrules on the rod equates to less trouble. It seems that at least one ferrule will loosen during casting after hours on salt water. This happens even after they have been waxed. You notice it when you catch a fish and the guides do not line up. As for casting performance, the actions seem to be the same for 2, 3 or 4 piece rods.
Doug Anderson

[mattyn]

I own Sage rplxi's in both 8 and 10 wt. and I can't say enough good things about them. Great action for saltware with plenty of power to punch line into the wind. Also they have more than enough pulling power.

I've never had any trouble with the 3 pc rods on airplanes, but it never hurts to check with the airline you're flying.

Good luck !

[lollygagger]

I disagree with the STS being a slow rod, it is right there with the Horizon and RPLX. The handle is not quite as comfortable as the above rods (to me, anyways). Another rod to check out is the Scott HP, made for quick casting, and only comes in at 8'8". I did not notice the shorter length casting it indoors, but it loaded much faster than any rod I have ever cast. If you are looking for a true fast action, look at Sage RPLX, Horizon, or Gloomis GLX (I hear, anyways), and Scott STS. For all around castability, I would go with in order: Scott HP, Sage RPLXi, and St. Croix Legend Ultra (best deal going, IMO). Hard to say without getting to cast them, though.