Fly Line for Sage TCX

[coachbarak]

Picked up a 9' 5 weight Sage TCX on a closeout this week. Was wondering what type of line you guys out there suggest? The owner of the shop recommended RIO Grand. Any suggestions?

 

[BrookieChaser]

I would lean toward Gold on a TCX. That said, cast them both and decide what feel you're after. You are casting the rod, not any of us.

 

[krayfish2]

Did you cast that rod model prior to purchasing it? I'm a decent caster and found that rod to be pretty user unfriendly. Mine had a Rio Gold and Sharkskin on it. That wasn't enough line IMO. If you are a feel caster, you won't feel much on that rod until you get 60' of line out. Due to that, I got rid of mine in under 6 months.

If I were to get another one, I would load it with a 6wt line. At the minimum, it would be a strongly weighted line like a GPX or a Sharkskin magnum in 5wt.

I'd venture a guess that the tcx model is not useable by 75% of anglers. It's a pretty specific use rod.

 

[krayfish2]

If you live near me, you are welcome to try any of the lines I have loaded on reels. Gold and sharkskin in 5wt. Gold, sharkskin and perception in 6wt.

 

[coachbarak]

Thanks Krayfish!! I actually picked up Rio Grand 5 weight line at Cabelas, had them spool up my reel and took some casts. I believe this rod will take me some practice but overall I like it. Going to use it for fishing nymphs, nymph rigs and streamers. Going to pick up a Sage Accel in near future as well.