Hi there I am new to this board and I need some help getting the right custom rod built. I have a factory 1084 imx I like it but want something better. I strictly drift fish from the bank I never use anything higher than 12 lb mono and nothing less than 8 lb. the most important things to me are weight/balance,sensitivity,durability. with #1 being sensitivity. so which rod is the most sensitive? I know from what I have read that most people prefer the 290... why? Does the 290 fish well with the lighter line and light weight like say 3 or 4 shot slinkys with 250 shot? Also which components should i get on whichever ever rod I choose?? thanks , josh
Josh, to get to the heart of your question....I would say.."Yes" By that I mean by having a custom rod made you can get a lighter, better overall made high-end rod than your current factory IMX 1084.
Now to answer the question on which blank you want to go with, you will need to look at the Sage 290 the IMX 1084 & the XST 1084 & do it side by side. To lighten up the finished rod there are some ultralight super-strong single foot guides to use, if you want to go nutt's then you can go split grip on the cork a lightweight blank thru reel-seat & and use a super light rod butt.
My take on the blanks....
IMX 1084... Fast & light, sounds perfect for your style of fishing. But its on the fragile side. If you take real good care of your gear it might be right for you. Spendy
XST 1084...Very close to the IMX, perhaps a touch more durable time will tell. & the least expensive of the 3 blanks by far.
Sage 290...As it is rated for lines 6-15 lb. over the 8-12 of the 1084's its a bit more stout. To me that a good thing, I see the 290 as a tank for a light rod. Its made to last a lifetime, I cannot see my self breaking this rod, unless I really screw-up. Its light & fast enough for me with great sensitivity in its factory configuration.
Real spendy
Best to you on your search....
c/22
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