For older Sage rods, I'm fond of my 5wt LL and 3wt LL. To me, they have a 'buttery' feel. I'd also look at the Sage SP and SLT. FYI, two SP's I was watching on eBay sold for $300 ea.
As others have said, the best way to get a feel for the rod is to try it out. Tougher to do with older Sages. I'd...