Switch rod?

[Porter2]

Kinda set on Sage…. Older rods
I have the sage Z-Axis 7110-4 which I like a lot but a bit light for some adventures.
Looking at an 8 weight. Thinking…..
8110-4 X. I like the idea that I can single hand this for a few minutes here and there through an afternoon of fishing.
8116-4 One. No single handing but probably more stout? Throw an heavier line? Almost a true mini Spey rod?
8119-4 Ignitor. Can get one for a good price but have some hesitation over it. It’s getting a bit longer, is it ultra fast? Or is one and ignitor similar?

I’m asking. Have not tried either the one or ignitor. The Z is a great hood feel caster but I have not seen an 8 come up for sale in a while or I missed it. Not even sure I want one. Looking for a bit of beef. I have two longer 8 and 9 weight speys. Kinda looking for a lighter but power puncher 8 weight for the OP and other PNW waters. Thinking Sage only so others may not apply. Well except the NRX+ which caught my eye in the 8110-4 configuration.

Pleae give me something to digest on. Thanks

 

[SculpinSwinger]

I am a big fan of the RPL 8100-3. Extended butt makes it a two hander

Good luck in your hunt

 

[Porter2]

I am a big fan of the RPL 8100-3. Extended butt makes it a two hander
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Good luck in your hunt

Interesting. I have the Sage XP 896 and 8100-4 For those jobs that the switch can’t handle.

 

[the_grube]

I have a One 8116. It's money with about 525gr, 10' of t-whatever, and a half-chicken fly. Easy to cast; upper section loads quickly with plenty of power left in the lower sections.

 

[SculpinSwinger]

Interesting. I have the Sage XP 896 and 8100-4 For those jobs that the switch can’t handle.

Send that XP 8100-4 to Steve Godshall, he can make you a removable extended butt.
My RPL was an ACR build, the original butt was a little loose, Steve made one that fits tight (burnt cork on both ends). His prices are reasonable and his work is exceptional.

 

[SculpinSwinger]

More of Steve’s work, Iconoglass 886-4. I had the blank sent from North Fork Composites directly to Steve, he had it to me just over a week from when he received the blank. Fast, knowledgeable, and a deal at prices charged

 

[John Svahn]

Do you fish that overhead or with water loaded casts?

 

[SculpinSwinger]

Do you fish that overhead or with water loaded casts?

Mainly overhead, but do some waterborne anchors too.

 

[SurfnFish]

A Mystic 9 wt switch has been my primary King switch rod for the past decade. Light, faster action, lots of reserve power. Works VG both OH with intermediate line in tidewater, and touch and go with a 525 gr Beulah Tonic V2 upriver. An 8 wt might service you well, and here's an as new one for way reasonable.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/2564926172...vtHU2Bu7UQ3JEgFwmMxMl8hShxrGEXmhoCrKUQAvD_BwE