Take Sparkey's advice and try before you buy.

The Sage DS is a nice entry level setup and would treat you really well for summer fish. I have fished this rod some and find it a little soft for winter fishing with sinktips. That just might be my preference for faster action rods though. For single handed work, I fish a 10' Scott STS for 8.

I would also try and cast a Scott SAS. They are about the same price as the Sage, have a similar warranty and tend to be a little faster actioned.