Winners announced! 08/09/2023 1st Place Sage PAYLOAD @RomanFTE 2nd Place BEAST Fleye @kimstriker
@TheWVgoodguy22
Жыл бұрын
Congratulations to the winners. I had my fingers crossed 🤞🏻 on this one too. I guess that I will eventually have to build that rod or something similar. Same with the bad A Beast Fleye. 😎🎣
@Gunnar_Brammer
Жыл бұрын
Beware of Scammers! As per the TFO video I will announced the winners in Video Format on Wednesday, August 9th, 2023! All the best guys!
@JasonChadick
Жыл бұрын
I really like the payloads, the grip on the 11s is interesting for sure. Haven’t fished one, just the 8 and the 9, which are fantastic bass rods.
@paulbridgers3820
Жыл бұрын
This is great that these companies are donating the rods for you to give away. Great review and thanks for sharing.
@owenliske7146
Жыл бұрын
I own a 9 wt. Payload and just love using it when I pike fish. It has no problems throwing streamers. Enjoy the rod reviews and appreciate your insight.
@donpaulson9842
Жыл бұрын
Great in depth review…really in depth. Two-hand casting discussion was an added bonus. Northern MN as a backdrop…icing on the cake. Thanks Gunnar
@samipajunen5843
Жыл бұрын
Great info about the details of the rod. Also appreciate your own touch on the comments, what is good by you and what could be better and so on! Respect!
@chrismsummers
Жыл бұрын
Oh man, I loved seeing you catch the bass on the second cast. The pure joy. Thanks for review and the fun.
@mattmiddeldorf7048
Жыл бұрын
Really appreciate the detailed review from tube, assembly, components and possible casting situations.
@PeachyFlyFishing
Жыл бұрын
Great review Gunnar, and an interesting design on this particular model. You are right about the #7 Payload, I did a review on it a little while back, it is an awesome bass streamer rod particularly when paired with the Rio Predator lines - I bought one after reviewing it. I concur with the other commenters, this format of reviewing a rod on the water in a real fishing situation is so much more valuable than just casting it in the carpark with a bit of fluff.....
@shawnbrown6729
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for another rod review. I can definitely see the benefit of the water load two hand cast for all day fishing.
@chrislantz4264
Жыл бұрын
Really love the tube design. Such a simple thing as you said but I wish more companies did something like that.
@fudd126
Жыл бұрын
Nice review I like that you take it out and test it. You’re right with the swing weight wouldn’t want to cast it all day. Good job.
@thomassteeley9734
Жыл бұрын
Finally watching this again on a bigger screen and notice you're carrying. 👍 Great honest review. Love Sage and the "ultra-fast" action and stiffer tips. It's the only kind of rod I use these days especially on the Potomac River.
@johnblahnik5084
Жыл бұрын
I've watched plenty of rod reviews, but tough to find one where lines are changed & critiqued as well. Nice job...
@leavemealone5959
Жыл бұрын
This it turning out to be the deepest series of reviews of a fly rod that I've seen on youtube. Keep it up!
@shanedaigle7751
Жыл бұрын
This rod looks amazing, 9'3 seems to be the perfect rod size for even stripers. Love the review.
@therivergoat
Жыл бұрын
Love the breakdown on performance with different lines/weights in these videos
@johannesniederberger1176
Жыл бұрын
Another great video. Few years ago I casted the Echo Musky 11wt for 2 days single handed style and couldn't agree more with your remarks. My casting hand was pretty useless for the next few days after. Keen to try the two handed method next time I get a chance.
@KamikazePidgey
Жыл бұрын
I love how unbiased you are on your reviews. This rod seems to be a compromise between the 1 hand and 2 hand technique. I’d honestly think they will be better off building 2 different rods for their own specialized applications.
@bugbiteflytying
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Gunnar, some great tips in here! Looks like a sick rod. I love where you are fishing…looks beautiful.
@KamikazePidgey
Жыл бұрын
Thanks to sage for being such an awesome sponsor for the giveaway and thanks Gunnar for the review once again
@richardwhite9682
Жыл бұрын
I have been enjoying these videos, especially because of your willingness to explain the minuses and not just the pluses for the rods. A true review should not feel like an advertisement.
@zakgens34
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great information Gunnar! Definitely going to try a two handed approach next time I'm out.
@NickMorgan256
Жыл бұрын
Really great to see reviews of specialty rods like this from someone who knows their stuff. Thank you
@nicolelewis1828
Жыл бұрын
Thanks, Gunnar. I've been waiting on a comprehensive review of this rod! :-)
@fisher-of-men1547
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for another chance, especially after getting scammed. I own one Sage rod 4wt & love it for Bluegill. Glad to enter again, especially for another great rod. Thanks for the in-depth reviews on some great quality rods !! I'd better start tying up some Bigger Flies !!! Five inch has been my biggest thus far. I'd better start studying some of your bigger fly videos. Thanks Gunner !!! David Fisher-of-Men Fly Tying Ada, Michigan
@Bspurge
Жыл бұрын
I really liked the explanation of the full wells butt and different gripping. Great review!
@AlecHuel
Жыл бұрын
Good work on getting those reviews out! Certainly don't want to miss this!
@andrewkrzanik5884
Жыл бұрын
Good review, I have the rod and been fishing pike musky and reds in the gulf. Very responsive and easy to cast large flies. Appreciate your efforts and videos.
@dlre7843
Жыл бұрын
Just starting to get serious about Muskie. Spend a lot of time small mouth fishing in the summer and occasionally have a pike or Muskie follow. Time to pick an 11wt. Thanks for the honest comprehensive review
@dooza1738
Жыл бұрын
Thx Gunnar. I love this series and especially that you test different lines. 👍🏻 Could be interesting to use this big boy as a short switch rod. Keep up your good work. 🙏🏻
@BassNtsuab
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this! Been reading reviews on this rod. Great to see this in-depth review!
@louismassey4371
Жыл бұрын
It's rad that we get a review, tip/tricks and then a give away as well as honesty. Appreciate the effort 👌
@gourmetsportsman
Жыл бұрын
Loving this series even without the giveaway. Thanks Gunnar.
@johnnylightning1491
Жыл бұрын
I like the fact that you really didn't hold back on the review. I don't know that I would buy this rod because I have a couple of 10 wt rods and a 12 wt. That said I'll use my magic words: Pick me, because I do have a 450 grain line in my basement that I could probably make work. Keep the good stuff coming buddy.
@DarkManix
Жыл бұрын
I like what I see on this rod. Looks like the quality I want in a heavy fly rod. Thanks for the review.
@francoisbolduc3511
Жыл бұрын
I love those rods reviews! Espacially the fact that you try those rods with different lines. Keep up your great work!
@TheWVgoodguy22
Жыл бұрын
Awesome unbiased overview on such a powerhouse rod. I have been interested in learning some two handed fly casting techniques and a switch or 3/4 switch hybrid rod would work nicely. Plus pair well with my Redington 10 weight.
@steepanddeepoutdoors4647
Жыл бұрын
Awsome series on these rods! Something like this has been missing on KZitem. Thanks for filling that void. It's great you are casting a variety of flylines and different size flies to showcase the full capability of these rods.
@brookesage3659
Жыл бұрын
This thing looks pretty sweet. You have me looking into all kinds of line combos now!
@gray1738
Жыл бұрын
Excellent review, I've been doing the "Gunnar Technique" for a while with my Chippewa River Customs 2 hand to get as much line speed as possible. I've been wanting to upgrade my single hand rod from the old bright green Sage Musky for a while now and this rod seems well designed other than the length.
@johnseals6459
Жыл бұрын
Nice fish dude! And on a huge fly. Nothing better! Thanks for the review as I have yet to cast a Payload.
@wvbrookchub
Жыл бұрын
In the Introduction To Dropper Shanks video, when you said, “All synthetics, for the most part, sink at different rates because they’re not extruded out of the same material and same specific gravity, which is the molecular density relative to water.” I knew I found the right channel.
@jacenbarkoff
Жыл бұрын
I love a heavy weight of a fly rod for muskie. Appreciate the generous gesture!
@predatorking3131
Жыл бұрын
Musky rods definitely look interesting, currently have a redington crosswater 8wt and still learning how to double haul, and the idea of double hauling with a rod this heavy and large and flies that big seems like a task, but fun!
@joeanthony2312
Жыл бұрын
I like your point about the guides, it is something I had never considered
@wllpikeman
Жыл бұрын
Love your honesty and integrity with your reviews. Keep at it! Thank you G-Man!!
@NDFlyFisher
Жыл бұрын
These in-depth rod reviews are outstanding. I know they take lots of work and really appreciate your time on these. Thanks Gunnar!
@stevedraper6581
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Gunnar for another great review. I am always looking for in depth unbiased reviews and I hope you continue to do them. You did a great job pointing out the Pros, Cons of the rod as well as the behavior with different lines. The nice smallie was an added bonus. Thank you.
@myccord
Жыл бұрын
Love your content! Your videos really got me into hunting for Musky on the fly, current setup is a Legend X 9wt and an Imperial Salt 10wt with various triple density and sink tip lines. I have been wanting to move into something a bit bigger that I can 2 hand cast. My first dedicated Musky trip last year was a whole weekend up on the chain in Manitowish waters. Ended up getting skunked due to crazy weather fronts and I destroyed my arm but still had a blast. I loved the lure guys pointing and murmuring "Is the guy fly fishing?!" from other boats lol.
@chaz0427
Жыл бұрын
Gunnar thanks again for the review. I actually fish with the 8wt payload a good bit. Wouldn’t mind to add this to the arsenal.
@mj45cal
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the giveaways. Really enjoy your tying vids. Especially the Chosen one and the swing are my favorite
@justinharbin1654
Жыл бұрын
Love the reviews keep them coming man. Like I've said before can't thank you enough for all your casting technique videos. Your channel is my go to when I need to practice and improve my casting. When anyone ever ask me questions I always give second hand advise that come straight from your videos and then following that I either send them your link or name your channel. I've had many thanks for that advice. You're one of the only guys that actually admits your not perfect and that you're constantly working and practicing to get better. You really never stop learning so that's an awesome attitude to have. Definitely excited to hear about this rod. I've been interested in it for a while now. Keep the content coming man and don't spend your 17 dollars that you make from it all in one place😂. That right there shows your passion for the craft and you want to share it with others. Class act.
@omniqueso1777
Жыл бұрын
Payload + the Muskie in my local streams and ponds would be a perfect combination. Thank you for all the info, time, knowledge, passion and preachin' you share with us Gunnar.
@loganbentley9627
Жыл бұрын
Glad to see the rio predator used, It's taper is very different from conventional predator stuff but is beautiful for both small and large flies. How do you find the stretch in 11wt? that is my only gripe on 9wt, 7wt seems a little better oddly. Very detailed review, thanks!
@jakejaket
Жыл бұрын
Your reviews have an appropriate pace. Well done. Fun hearing about different gear for difference rods and species.
@limpehuhlui
Жыл бұрын
Way to go buddy! Glad you review this rod cause i am interested in getting it! Keep the good vibe going and don't let it stop.
@ozzynativeflies
Жыл бұрын
great review, looks like i need to review a few more rods before adding more 10 wts to the quiver. The similarities between your musky flies and my big Murray Cod flies are astounding but I have modelled my flies from your ties :)
@philipmccartney9948
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for doing these videos and the tying videos as well. Your sharing of your thoughts about casting and fishing are always interesting.
@josiahweir9198
Жыл бұрын
Great review on these rods. Cool to see that smallmouth hit the beast fly! Going to have to try that two handed casting style.
@garyproctor6044
Жыл бұрын
The rod reviews are fantastic !!! Watching the casting techniques and hearing your thoughts on the different lines and flies is a real world demonstration. Thank You Gunnar
@greggd6833
Жыл бұрын
great review! I have the sage foundation and LOVE it for trout. A serious rod for an entry-ish level rod. I've heard great things about the payload and would love to see how it handles musky and snakehead in deep hydrilla
@anthonyhowe3275
Жыл бұрын
Great looking rod! Looks fun for chucking big flys!
@derek-vitiello
Жыл бұрын
Man, I wish you'd do more rod reviews. I feel like I've cast this thing before just watching this video.
@kragarol4280
Жыл бұрын
I think I might have solved one of my casting issues watching this when you explained opening up the cast.
@jodypower4606
Жыл бұрын
Hell ya sweet rod, so cool of sage and the other companies taking part
@dougclark2711
Жыл бұрын
Have been keeping my eye on this blank for a while. Can't wait to see what you have to say about it.
@shawntroike5682
Жыл бұрын
Great review! I agree that I would love to see this rod cast with a 500 grain line and really dedicate it to a two handed casting technique. Thanks for the reviews and fly tying videos. My big game fly tying has improved drastically just by watching your videos!
@petersullivan6708
Жыл бұрын
Another great, in-depth review! Thanks Gunner.
@daveandcindyroman652
Жыл бұрын
Good looking rod and well thought out description. I am impressed with your knowledge. Thanks for another great video.
@wildwesadventures8715
Жыл бұрын
Great rod review, the skill level is way beyond where I am at. Gunnar is a great resource to improve casting and fly tying. His bugger jig has so far been the fly of the year for me. From catfish to Largemouth bass, it has been a game changer so far. Just started to tie the beast fly but haven't had the chance to fish it yet. Your in-depth description of both casting and fly tying are so helpful, thank you for what you do.
@jodypower4606
Жыл бұрын
I run a rio striper 10 wt intermediate on my 8 foot 9 inch payload 9wt. Such a fun rod for striped bass, it's a cannon
@maximuscts
Жыл бұрын
Feels like a perfect streamer fly rod. This will be a great edition to my muskie arsenal.
@nathanphipps256
Жыл бұрын
You can seem to make casting effortlessly with precision which equals down right fun. Thank you for the opportunities that you give us to learn and earn from you!
@kimstriker
Жыл бұрын
Very detailed orientated review. I like the review and I like that capabilities of the rod.
@Gunnar_Brammer
Жыл бұрын
What up dude! 2nd Place my man - winner of the Build-A-BEAST!!!
@Gunnar_Brammer
Жыл бұрын
Please use the "Contact" page on my website to get in touch! www.streamersbygunnar.com/contact
@johnhaertling9600
Жыл бұрын
You have done a stellar job reviewing all the rods so far. I like this one best so far, I have only owned one sage rod in the last twenty plus years but it was very put together and very easy to cast, a little heavy but they make quality products.
@iannidetz9110
Жыл бұрын
Enjoyed your review, definitely would like to try out 2 hand techniques with it. Will have to see if I can demo Sage's 7wt version for streamer fishing out west!
@89Ludwigs
Жыл бұрын
Interesting review. I don't own any 11 weight rods. I know after a long day casting my 10 weight rods sometimes I'm ready to go for the Ibuprofen. Some of my flies are pretty big, and can be a chore to cast with a 10 weight.
@richieb_CT
Жыл бұрын
Send it. Always have been a sage fan. Thanks for the review!
@louisduplessis5425
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Gunnar! Enjoyed it!
@peterspons1773
Жыл бұрын
Absolutely great review Gunnar. Its amazing what you do for our small community of streamer dudes, cant thank you enough. Keep them coming!!
@JDLatta
Жыл бұрын
Love your in depth and comprehensive reviews!
@jonpaulson7870
Жыл бұрын
Another great review, plus the casting lessons. Thank you!
@RaymondHerbine-bl9fi
Жыл бұрын
Loved your break down on the Sage payload.
@johna2955
Жыл бұрын
Great review!!! I appreciate the different gr wts used. Interested to see saltwater application casting sink tips in the surf.
@stevenhager6685
Жыл бұрын
Great new rod review, Gunnar! Very thorough coverage of the pros and cons! Looking forward to what’s next.
@garyt6460
Жыл бұрын
Another great rod review and an excellent job covering all the fine details❤
@deankrueger7178
Жыл бұрын
Excellent review! Looks like a killer rod. Send it my way! Keep these reviews going! Do another streamer giveaway too!
@HedgeFly
Жыл бұрын
I had a cast of the sage r8 core. 6 and 7 wt and man what a rod!
@garryyap
Жыл бұрын
Having fun with the reviews is the reason for your success! So keep it up buddy!
@donottech
Жыл бұрын
Sounds like my kind of fly rod. Keep the good vibes going my friend. You have a good thing going on over there.
@darinpenrod2952
Жыл бұрын
Thanks again for yet another thorough review!
@gregobrigavitch1036
Жыл бұрын
Great video. I like your honesty and full list of pros and cons in your reviews.
@calepr1828
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the incredibly in-depth review of the payload, definitely spent your time with the rod to figure it out
@jeffreysullivan8140
Жыл бұрын
I love these reviews and giveaways. Keep'em coming.
@martinrosenmill3390
Жыл бұрын
Love the review! That tool would be awesome to have. God bless my arsenal with a premium rod. I`ve casted a Sage rod before and it was magical. Great stuff Gunnar!
@ronniemonday
Жыл бұрын
Great looking rod for sure! It appears to handle all the lines and flies for most all the big game scales that anglers will encounter. Thanks for you dedication to this sport and channel, its truly appreciated!
@danday286
Жыл бұрын
Awesome review. Can't wait for the Chip rod review!
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