One Weight Decisions 02Nov15

Hitting the small streams this past season begged for something even lighter and smaller than my 3 weight... I went on the hunt. I narrowed the choice and compared the TFO Lefty Kreh Finesse 1 weight ($190 new but no tube) with the Sage TXL-F 1 weight (discontinued price ~$400, normally $650 - their "Little One" is the replacement ultralight at $850) after research. The TFO is ~6'9" long and the Sage is 7'10" and both have lifetime, no questions, replacement warranties (important to me), are 4 pc rods and are 2+ ozs. It really wasn't a fair contest at the end of the day - I could cast more delicately, accurately and further with the Sage - perhaps its the length but the taper seemed finer acting too. I also chased down a Sage Click reel (also prior gen) - here I got a $280 reel on sale for $200 clearance then presented a 25% off coupon to score it for $150. My Click II weighs 2 1/3 ozs and balances the TXL nicely. I would've liked bronze or lime to match the brown rod color - but not for +$100, so black it is. The setup is loaded with Rio LT 1 weight line (unusual departure from SA GPX for me but they don't make a 1 wt). I may not be able to get this setup on the water in 2015 but I am excited for it's packing and small stream potential - perfect for Indian Peaks Wilderness and RMNP. As a consequence of finding the Click at Sierra Trading Post, I had it shipped to the new store in town to avoid shipping charges ;) - the store (@ Powers & Barnes) is worth a visit as the prices are awesome (if you don't know STP already) and the selection is very good right now (ski apparel, etc.)... Kala scored a well reviewed GoreTex Marmot rain jacket for <50% of REI price for instance. If you go, find the 25%-30% off coupons.