SKU: 2030-3106-4
Sage ESN 3106-4 Fly Rod

I just bought this 10 1/2 feet, 3 weight SAGE ESN fly rod this summer. I normally do dry flies on my 9ft, 5 weight Sage Trout LL, but after seeing some great nymphing videos on YouTube by Whitedog Outdoors, I was really inspired to transition to Euro Nymphing from dry flies. My desire is to catch not only more fish but bigger fishes than I can on dry fly rod with this Euro Nymphing Rod. And surely my idea was a great success- I am far better on this Sage ESN fly rod doing nymphing than on my Sage Trout LL doing dry flies. Also, I really like this rod- it's very long and nimble as it should and I am getting better and better on nymphing. But built wise, honestly speaking, I like the Sage Trout LL more. It has got better and sturdy guides, there is a hook keeper as well, the paint work is also marvellously done and it is proudly labeled as Made in USA. Whereas the Sage ESN has got no hook keeper and I find it bit uncomfortable. I didn't find the Sage ESN guides as sturdy as the ones on my Sage Trout LL. The Sage ESN rod is also not labeled as made in USA, though I think it is made in USA. The Sage call the color on Sage ESN as black ice. I find it more of dark black and it is not so appealing. I really wish that it's done in pure mahogany. I know that color has got nothing to do with performance or durability, but for a person like me beauty is also function. But overall I like the SAGE ESN rod and I don't regret the purchase.

I use this rod exclusively in the Driftless region. Highly sensitive best Euro rod I have ever owned!

I think this fishing rod is delicate and perfect for catching contacts from fish. I can also cast heavier nymphs far away with this fishing rod.

I love my Sage ESN 10’6 3wt. I have avidly euro-nymphed for years and this was my third euro-specific stick. It’s also my favorite - light weight with good reach. I wish the stripping guide was on the bottom section, like it is on the Sage Sense. I was going to buy the 10’ 2wt, but I am going to wait for Sage’s next top of the line euro rod which I expect to have the stripping guide on the handle section.

One of top of line esn rods, most sensitive and light in this class. Not cheap but you got masterpiece with lifetime warranty.

Couldn't wait to try this rod when I received it from RealFlyRod. Had a blast first day out with it catching enough trout in few hours to put a very satisfying smile on my face. High recommend to everyone.

This rod has enough sensitivity to feel a 2.5mm beaded fly along the bottom but enough back bone to wrestle in a grumpy 22 inch brown.

I love my ESN HD. Balanced perfect with an Abel Vaya 4/5 with a lil extra backing. Sensitive and ready to cast.