Sage Sonic

Salmo_g

Salmo_g

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I broke the tip section of my Sage Z-Axis 7136 a couple of weeks ago. I contacted Sage and was told I could get a replacement tip section for it, so I was pretty happy. I built the rod from a blank and used some pretty nice components on it. Imagine my disappointment today when Sage told me, sorry, they got it wrong. Some Z-Axis they can replace sections for, but not the two-handed models. So they will offer me a Sage Sonic as replacement, presuming the Sonic had a 7136 in its lineup. The price would be good, $195, for a complete rod, not just a tip section. They won't mix sections from different models. I've never seen a Sonic, let alone cast one. Is this a rod I should want? Lern' me 'bout this please.
 
I believe the Sonic is a retooled One, precursor to and softer than the X. I don’t have personal experience with that series, but I love my MODs from the same era as the One.
Sorry for your loss
 
My friend broke his Euro 9140 three years ago. Sage fixed it and used horrible bright yellow wraps on the repaired tip section (didn't match other threads by a long shot). Then the following year it exploded on him while casting. He probably had hit it or something because it shattered the section above the Grip. Anyways they (Sage) replaced it with the Sonic and I believe he paid $175.00. They also let him choose a new configuration and he went with the 7136-4. He loves it. I think he's throwing a 510 skagit on it.
 
I have the Sonic 7136-6 and I like it a lot, I want to say I fished the 4 piece as well in the OP at some point which is why I picked it up.
 
Salmo_g said:
I broke the tip section of my Sage Z-Axis 7136 a couple of weeks ago. I contacted Sage and was told I could get a replacement tip section for it, so I was pretty happy. I built the rod from a blank and used some pretty nice components on it. Imagine my disappointment today when Sage told me, sorry, they got it wrong. Some Z-Axis they can replace sections for, but not the two-handed models. So they will offer me a Sage Sonic as replacement, presuming the Sonic had a 7136 in its lineup. The price would be good, $195, for a complete rod, not just a tip section. They won't mix sections from different models. I've never seen a Sonic, let alone cast one. Is this a rod I should want? Lern' me 'bout this please.
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Sonics are good, but it's sad to lose a rod you built yourself.
Fish the sonic and keep your eyes open for a used z-axis and rob the tip from it.
 
The replacement Sonic 7136-4 arrived from Sage (Farbank) today. It's a good looking build, just not as cool as my custom Z-Axis that I used a bird's eye stabilized maple reel seat with nickle silver hardware. Anxious to cast it. On the lawn it bends about the same as the Z-Axis and "wiggles" about the same, but only actual casting will tell. I feel like Sage treated me more than fairly. I was expecting to pay $195 to get a replacement blank section, and they sent me a whole complete rod as replacement for that price.
 
Hope you like it, let us know how it fishes!

As a huge Z-axis fan, I have wondered how the Sonic stacks up.
 
Only time I broke a spey tip I was getting ready to put in at the Marblemount boat launch, and was whipping my rod around not thinking about the cascade river bridge hanging low above me. Winston and Avid Angler knocked the entire warranty process out of the park. Its been quite a while since I have been up to Avid!
Sorry to hear about your Z rod Salmo. I am sure you will cast just fine with whatever you end up using. Hope to see you on the Cow!
 
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