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Fishing in British Columbia => General Discussion => Topic started by: ahans on August 12, 2021, 01:50:08 PM

Title: Sage model FLi 690-4 line 6 length 9
Post by: ahans on August 12, 2021, 01:50:08 PM
I have this brand new never been used fly Rod. Bought it 7 years ago and never took up fly fishing. The 4 pieces never saw the light of the day  :). I know this belongs to the buy sell section but was just wondering how much I can sell it for. Not into fly fishing so have no idea. Bought it from Berry's and still has their bar code on it. Any feedback would be much appreciated and am willing to sell to anybody for the right price. Thanks :D
 
Title: Re: Sage model FLi 690-4 line 6 length 9
Post by: RalphH on August 12, 2021, 05:55:56 PM
So this rod was discontinued 10 to 12 years ago. I think the current new rod warranty no longer applies. Do you have a receipt or remember what you paid for it? Did Berry's give you a discount since  it was not a current product?

Here's a 9 weight that supposedly sold for $175. Some recent US sales were in the same range taking exchange into consideration.  It may be worth more than that. It is also not one of sage's classic models such as the RPLs, SPLs or XPs.

spend a little time with your friend Mr Google and see if you can find anything. 

Title: Re: Sage model FLi 690-4 line 6 length 9
Post by: ahans on August 12, 2021, 06:24:30 PM
Thanks RalphH most appreciated. Cheers!
Title: Re: Sage model FLi 690-4 line 6 length 9
Post by: RalphH on August 12, 2021, 07:37:25 PM
you're welcome.

I forgot to include the link for the rod that sold;


https://thefirstcast.ca/sage-fli-990-4-9-9wt-4pc-fly-rod-mint-conditon-175/
Title: Re: Sage model FLi 690-4 line 6 length 9
Post by: BNF861 on August 12, 2021, 09:40:11 PM
The Launch series of rods from Sage was their entry level rod series and was discontinued ten plus years ago as already mentioned. I have a Launch 690 that I picked up a while back used for $100. Your being new I would say $150-$200 realistically. A decent rod but not a highly sought after model such as the LL, XP or Zaxis series and such that people search for and pay a lot for still.
Title: Re: Sage model FLi 690-4 line 6 length 9
Post by: RalphH on August 12, 2021, 10:23:50 PM
My guess is given it is new - the original purchase price ( not the MSLP) less 30% is a reasonable starting point. Much depends how motivated one is to sell it.

The fli had a faster taper and  a graphite III blank while the launch used graphite 2 and a more progressive (slower) taper. For years Sage sold their rpl graphite 3 rod blanks under different labels. It seems to be one of the last iterations of that line.
Title: Re: Sage model FLi 690-4 line 6 length 9
Post by: BNF861 on August 13, 2021, 07:27:26 AM
I misread last night and thought it was a Launch, not a Fli.

I also own a 590 Fli and at one point had a 690 as well until it fell out of a boat  :'(

Same era as the launch, a faster rod, worth around the same
Title: Re: Sage model FLi 690-4 line 6 length 9
Post by: ahans on August 13, 2021, 08:50:09 AM
Thanks guys. Like I said it's brand new and the rod pieces never came out of the cylinder case. If anyone is interested you can have it for $180  :) I live in East Van
Title: Re: Sage model FLi 690-4 line 6 length 9
Post by: psd1179 on August 13, 2021, 03:29:06 PM
Thanks guys. Like I said it's brand new and the rod pieces never came out of the cylinder case. If anyone is interested you can have it for $180  :) I live in East Van

Sounds like a good deal
Title: Re: Sage model FLi 690-4 line 6 length 9
Post by: clarki on August 13, 2021, 04:33:49 PM
Would you accept $150, and a pair of shoes?  ;)
Title: Re: Sage model FLi 690-4 line 6 length 9
Post by: RalphH on August 14, 2021, 07:39:43 AM
Would you accept $150, and a pair of shoes?  ;)

what size are these shoes & can you provide a picture?
Title: Re: Sage model FLi 690-4 line 6 length 9
Post by: 4x4 on August 14, 2021, 08:46:47 AM
what size are these shoes & can you provide a picture?

 ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Sage model FLi 690-4 line 6 length 9
Post by: 4x4 on August 14, 2021, 08:47:26 AM
Would you accept $150, and a pair of shoes?  ;)

 ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Sage model FLi 690-4 line 6 length 9
Post by: ahans on August 15, 2021, 06:32:36 PM
Hey Clarki if you are serious about the offer how about $165 final offer  :D Anyone else interested feel free to message me. Tight lines.
Title: Re: Sage model FLi 690-4 line 6 length 9
Post by: Old Blue on August 16, 2021, 09:45:49 AM
Hey Clarki if you are serious about the offer how about $165 final offer  :D Anyone else interested feel free to message me. Tight lines.

PM sent last night
Title: Re: Sage model FLi 690-4 line 6 length 9
Post by: ahans on August 17, 2021, 08:12:22 PM
Sold over asking price minus pair of shoes  ;D
Title: Re: Sage model FLi 690-4 line 6 length 9
Post by: Fish Assassin on August 17, 2021, 08:33:55 PM
Is the shoe up for sale ?? ;D