If you backpack often, choose either this rod or the SAS 905/5 over the SAS 905. This rod can do anything on a trout stream. It is a light, crisp caster and is long enough to provide terrific line control. SAS 905/3 is equally capable with nymphs and streamers as with dry flies, and is excellent from a float tube. SAS 905/3 is also a solid smallmouth rod.
| Performance Characteristics | |
| Water type: | All trout streams, lakes, and smallmouth bass waters |
| Optimum range: | 20-75 feet |
| Wind rating: | 6 |
| Techniques: | All trout fishing techniques, smallmouth fishing |
| Fish species: | Trout and Smallmouth Bass |
| Length: | 9' 0" |
| Weight: | 3.2 Ounces |
| Line: | #5 weight line |
| Sections: | 3 piece |
| Blank: | Charcoal, sanded, satin waxed |
| Ferrule: | Ultra-slim sleeve ferrule |
| Wraps: | Black, metallic blue highlights |
| Grip: | Trout Western, extra-select quality cork |
| Reel Seat: | Anodized bright aluminum uplocking with wallnut insert |
| Snake Guides: | Super hard chrome |
| Stripping Guides: | Stainless steel with Hialoy inserts |
| Case and liner: | High quality cordura covered PVC case with partitioned cloth liner |