Great review - thanks Joe! I picked up a 7wt Maverick yesterday for light salt and streamer work. Beautiful rod! It looks very similar to the old Sage Salt. I know the question was already asked on how it compares to the Salt HD, but any idea on how it compares to the Salt (which I think had a more moderate action than the HD)?
Hey Joe how’s it going. I have a quick question. This may be a bit of a reach but hopefully you can help me. I’m looking for a light duty 6wt saltwater rod for targeting Corbina in the California Surfline. These fish are extremely weary, and many who target them compare their behavior to bonefish and permit. Picky, spooky easily, and accuracy and delicate casts are a must. I mainly Throw sinking lines anywhere from a type 6 to a type 7. I’m not making extremely long casts. Maybe 50-60 feet max and often times 20-30 ft. Casting in the wind is ever so prevalent, and having to pick up line and shoot it back out is common. I was looking at the sage maverick. Based on the little info provided, how do you feel about that rod in these scenarios?
Oh I think the MAVERICK would be excellent. It's a "saltwater" rod but not overbuilt in my opinion. I have the 7 weight and it will absolutely SEND it to 60' without even thinking about it. Check it out, redsflyfishing.com/products/sage-maverick-saltwater-fly-rod
Do you think the Maverick 9ft 7wt would make a good freshwater streamer rod? If so, which floating- and sink tip lines would you recommend? For the sink tip, I am specifically interested in your thoughts on how it would handle a 200gr or 250gr head.
I think it's a bit too much rod for blind casting. I took the 7 weight Maverick to Chile for streamer fishing and although it will burn the tails off your streamers it generate so much speed, a long day of casting it will leave your arm in a sling. You'll need Advil and Whiskey. I like the 8'9" 6 weight Sage PAYLOAD for my streamer fishing. redsflyfishing.com/products/sage-payload?_pos=1&_sid=8dec5fe72&_ss=r
That was a lot of line you false cast. I'm impressed with your knowledge and skill but also the rod. Great review. So many "reviewers" don't even cast the &^^%$$# rod they are "reviewing". Good solid info. Thanks!
my recommendation would be the Hardy Zephrus SWS 10wt, it is the best 10wt I have ever tried, it is medium fast action and casts 30 ft and 90 ft with the same ease, My recommendation in terms of line is the airflo bruce chard tropical punch (warmwater) or the Rio InTouch Striper line (coldwater). If you do not want to spend so much money on a rod, you should get the Sage Maverick, my friend has it and it is amazing
I just got a 7wt Maverick, but can't decide what floating line to get. I live in Europe and go back to South Africa to see family over holidays, so 95% of my saltwater fishing is in cold or temperate water. I noticed you casting the Rio DC Bonefish in very cold conditions, but I assume you wouldn't recommend going with a tropical line if I am mainly fishing colder waters? If a bonefish line isn't an option, can I use the normal/cold water SA Infinity instead? Or the SA Mastery Standard and go up a line size? Both of those have similar tapers to a bonefish line and would then be 0.5 or 1 line size heavy, respectively.
I would consider another line for misc. Saltwater/Freshwater fishing and that is the RIO Winter Redfish line. I just fished this line last week in the Florida Everglades and LOVED it. redsflyfishing.com/products/rio-winter-redfish?_pos=1&_sid=d99ca0e3d&_ss=r
How does this compare to the Salt HD. I know you said that the $900+ rods are a cut above, but are you just talking about weight or also feel? Is ii characteristically different or just a Maverick on steroids.
I think the Maverick is better at all around range quite honestly, the Salt HD is going to have more pickup power and my sense is that it will be tougher around the boat dealing with brute force on short leaders. I will be curious to see how durable the Maverick is after its been on the market for a while.
how would this fair for bass flshing / redfish duty down in central texas? Im looking for something with a little more juice when Im fishing off a boat for bass on the Colorado, but also nice to have my own rod im used to if I go out for redfish with a guide since getting a good cast is so critical. Thanks!
Oh it's a great Redfish stick, George Cook of Sage uses a Maverick quite a bit for Redfish. He likes it for big flies, the #7 would be good for Texas Reds but if you are chucking big flies maybe club up a bit.
Oh I think it would be a good fit, delivering a small weighted fly accurately is right in line with this rods DNA. Fine choice for Carp and many other species. Good Largemouth rod too.
It sure would, but from what I know and have experienced when it comes to casting Musky flies - a more flexible rod will be better for long durations of casting big flies. The Sage PAYLOAD will cast a full grown live chicken without complaint. redsflyfishing.com/products/sage-payload
I think you might have overpowered the forward stroke a bit, Joe. You can see that in the slow mo video. Something funky going on with the leader/tippet, perhaps it needs a heavier fly on; I think you had yarn at the end of that tippet.
@@danielashjazadeh6165 just stating the facts! If you cast with your tip and you have alot of line out , you will throw a tailing loop ! Joe knows me ! I praise him when things are right ! He's a great caster just some things he shows are a little wrong ! How come you never see those long distance casters back loop ? Cus 9 out of 10 times they blow up ! I'm right !
