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  1. #1

    Please help me "round out" my rod quiver

    I am going to pick up another rod in the near future. I own a zaxis 6126 (CND GPS) and z 9143 (compact skagit set up).
    I am looking at:
    z axis 8129
    z axis 8134
    TCX 7126

    the rod will also have a compact skagit rig. Used as a winter PNW/BC steelhead rig, sink tips, big flys.
    I am an above average caster but in no way a expert.
    Any help would be great!

  2. #2
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    Re: Please help me "round out" my rod quiver

    I've heard great things about the Z 8129 and the TCX 7126 has gotten a lot of press, but I've not cast them. I'd like to try out the Death Star to see if the hype is accurate. Try them all if you can- from what I've read the 8129 and the 7126 are fast action and will feel a lot different than the 8134. They'll likely all do what you want of them, but how they feel in your hands will vary and it all depends on your taste. I just realized my reply is really of no value. Keep us posted!

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    Re: Please help me "round out" my rod quiver

    Are you open to anything other than sage? Loop, Echo, and Guideline.....
    The only one messing with you, is you.

  4. #4

    Re: Please help me "round out" my rod quiver

    thanks for the imput guys!
    I ended up with the 8134 z-axis. It seems like a good fit.
    BTW- I am open to other brands but I like all my stuff to be simaler. I am wierd like that.

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    Re: Please help me "round out" my rod quiver

    I've heard the 8134 is the big brother to the Z-7136, which I have. Love it, too.
    And nothin' wrong with liking things similar. I'm a Sage, Ross and Airflo whore myself, and I'm OK with that.

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