Sage RPL 890
Just picked up a second hand Sage RPL 890-2, rod in as new condition (seller said it hadn't been fished actually, just lawn casted), aluminum case and sock. Problem is I really don't have use for an 8 wt rod. I just couldn't pass it up as I'm a huge fan of my VPS 590, and rumour has it they utilized the RPL blanks for the VPS line way back when.
So, I'm going fishing in BC for trout and kokanee in a few weeks, in a lake with the potential for native lakers and the occasional burbot. My fly rod arsenal now contains my old VPS 590-2, a new Bolt 690-4, and the new to me RPL 890-2. Do I need the RPL though? I'm probably more likely to utilize a 4 wt as I don't do any saltwater fishing nor pike on the fly.
So, my quandary, do I keep the 8 wt just in case I decide I may need it in the future? Do I sell it and buy, or trade it for, a nice little 4 wt. more likely to get used in the near future? The medium action blank really suits me well in VPS, so I think the RPL will be much the same. A lot of folks swear by these older Sage rods, and I tend to concur (contrary to my new Bolt, lol). I was tempted to underline the 8 wt with a #7 line and let her rip (planning on trolling a bit too so might be a plan). As you can probably tell, I'm a bit confused. Thoughts?
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