Sage XP Graphite Fly Rod - Model 697-4 5 Weight Attractively styled cigar grip slopes

Attractively styled cigar grip slopes back to “Catskill” style reel seat lip

built for a #5 Line

The reel and spool are both in excellent condition retaining much of their original finish

A classic rod for those who like the medium full flexing action

Polished shop-made aluminum up lock screw lock and a mortised

Sage XP Graphite Fly Rod - Model 697-4 5 Weight Attractively styled cigar grip slopesFor sale here is a Sage XP Graphite IIIe Model 697 4. 9'6" 6wt 4 pc. Serial no. X28198. The rod is in excellent used condition with normal wear. Sanded green graphite blank with light olive green wraps. Gold and green wraps at the winding check, ferrules and signature wrap. Bright guides. All sections of the rod fit together perfectly. There are no cracks or other defects at the ferrules. U shaped hook keeper. The full wells grip is lightly soiled and