Although the weather has been awful, I got my first chance to cast the new Sage Method 15ft 10wt double handed salmon rod.  This rod is really awesome: lightweight, exquisite feel, super fast action and stunningly cool magma red colour.

At first I wondered if terminology like ‘Konnetic technology’ was just some sort of marketing ploy but it doesn’t really matter now because having cast with it I know it will deliver awesome loops and really great distances, even in tough conditions.

I matched the rod with a Danielsson reel and Gaelforce Equalizer Spey Line.  These Swedish made reels have an excellent reputation.

Gaelfoce is synonymous with tournament casting.  The line I was trying out was designed for fishing rather than distance casting and was very impressive.  It had a 55ft head, a useful colour change and shot out through the rings with ease.  Gaelforce lines are available exclusively in Ireland through Premier Angling Supplies in Nenagh.  Having tried the Spey line I can’t wait to get hold of the shooting head line.

Final verdict: I can’t praise the Sage Method rod highly enough and can’t wait to get out to use it again. If I was to describe the rod in one word I would simply say “weapon”!