Sage SALT R8 Series Fly Rods
$1,100.00
SKU
R-SAGE-R8S
SAGE SALT R8 SERIES FLY RODS
Saltwater Specific / Fast Action / More Fight, More Feel
While saltwater locales often move slower, the fishing is faster, the pressure more intense and the variables more variable. From wind, weather and tides to spooky fish, seasonal migrations and salty guides, it's a different game with a different set of rules in venues that range from tournaments and Grand Slam flats to legendary bonefish lodges and hushed redfish beaches. The shots are fewer, the stakes are higher and seconds matter in sight fishing. By the third false cast, your time - at least for that fish - has passed.
But more than just delivering a fly on demand, saltwater sight fisheries necessitate a different tool than what works for your standard trout stream. A rod that loads quickly and predictably, a sweet spot more intuitive to feel. More strength to land fish quicker and more touch for precision short shots. A more durable rod that is built to survive both long skiff runs and remote destinations - where broken rods are absolutely heartbreaking. A precisely honed taper that will ensure your fly is presented in the right place at the right time.
Most salt rods are built for pure power and ultimate strength - that is table stakes for the venue and the discipline. With Sage's new R8 graphite, adding 25% more strength-per-weight was the easy part - a simple function of material advancement - but one that also increased the fight in the rod even down to the six-weight. Sage increased the pure pulling power without the need to add more material, fillers or reinforcement. The outcome is simple, providing the ability for faster landing times and reducing fish stress and catch-and-release pressure on ever so delicate ecosystems.
More strength and fight were an obvious upgrade, yet few salt rods, especially in the heavier weights, achieve the importance of feel for fine touch shots and precise presentations. Shaping a taper that brought this increased touch into the equation took more time. Yet after a long residence in the birthplace of saltwater fly fishing, and working directly with the experienced guides there, Sage's rod designers found the right profile and fiber alignment that delivered strength, fine touch presentation, and a more intuitive sweet spot to a class of rods that have long had a reputation as unwieldy, unforgiving and difficult. With the SALT R8, gone are the days of sacrificing the feel and touch in your saltwater rod.
25% greater strength per rod Greater pulling power equals more fight, faster landing and less stress on angler and fish Enhanced durability and toughness withstands more rugged situations and demands of remote travel More intuitive sweet spot prioritizes touch and speed for shorter shots and quick casts Saltwater specific guide set of Titanium Fuji K-guides resist corrosion Guides angled shape prevents snags and tangling in the chaos of the fight Oversized chrome snake guides and tip-top allow larger saltwater knots to pass with ease Heavy duty reel seat built for enhanced contact and confidence Oversized locking rings keep reel tight to the rod for more direct connection when fighting powerful fish
MODEL DETAILS
SALT R8 690-4 | Line 6wt | 9ft | 4pc | 3-5/8oz
SALT R8 790-4 | Line 7wt | 9ft | 4pc | 3-13/16oz
SALT R8 890-4 | Line 8wt | 9ft | 4pc | 4oz
SALT R8 990-4 | Line 9wt | 9ft | 4pc | 4-1/8oz
SALT R8 1090-4 | Line 10wt | 9ft | 4pc | 4-1/2oz
SALT R8 1190-4 | Line 11wt | 9ft | 4pc | 5oz
SALT R8 1290-4 | Line 12wt | 9ft | 4pc | 5-1/8oz
SALT R8 1290-4FG | Line 12wt | 9ft | 4pc | 5-5/16oz
SALT R8 1586-4 | Line 15wt | 8ft 6in | 4pc | 7-1/8oz
Saltwater Specific / Fast Action / More Fight, More Feel
While saltwater locales often move slower, the fishing is faster, the pressure more intense and the variables more variable. From wind, weather and tides to spooky fish, seasonal migrations and salty guides, it's a different game with a different set of rules in venues that range from tournaments and Grand Slam flats to legendary bonefish lodges and hushed redfish beaches. The shots are fewer, the stakes are higher and seconds matter in sight fishing. By the third false cast, your time - at least for that fish - has passed.
But more than just delivering a fly on demand, saltwater sight fisheries necessitate a different tool than what works for your standard trout stream. A rod that loads quickly and predictably, a sweet spot more intuitive to feel. More strength to land fish quicker and more touch for precision short shots. A more durable rod that is built to survive both long skiff runs and remote destinations - where broken rods are absolutely heartbreaking. A precisely honed taper that will ensure your fly is presented in the right place at the right time.
Most salt rods are built for pure power and ultimate strength - that is table stakes for the venue and the discipline. With Sage's new R8 graphite, adding 25% more strength-per-weight was the easy part - a simple function of material advancement - but one that also increased the fight in the rod even down to the six-weight. Sage increased the pure pulling power without the need to add more material, fillers or reinforcement. The outcome is simple, providing the ability for faster landing times and reducing fish stress and catch-and-release pressure on ever so delicate ecosystems.
More strength and fight were an obvious upgrade, yet few salt rods, especially in the heavier weights, achieve the importance of feel for fine touch shots and precise presentations. Shaping a taper that brought this increased touch into the equation took more time. Yet after a long residence in the birthplace of saltwater fly fishing, and working directly with the experienced guides there, Sage's rod designers found the right profile and fiber alignment that delivered strength, fine touch presentation, and a more intuitive sweet spot to a class of rods that have long had a reputation as unwieldy, unforgiving and difficult. With the SALT R8, gone are the days of sacrificing the feel and touch in your saltwater rod.
MODEL DETAILS
SALT R8 690-4 | Line 6wt | 9ft | 4pc | 3-5/8oz
SALT R8 790-4 | Line 7wt | 9ft | 4pc | 3-13/16oz
SALT R8 890-4 | Line 8wt | 9ft | 4pc | 4oz
SALT R8 990-4 | Line 9wt | 9ft | 4pc | 4-1/8oz
SALT R8 1090-4 | Line 10wt | 9ft | 4pc | 4-1/2oz
SALT R8 1190-4 | Line 11wt | 9ft | 4pc | 5oz
SALT R8 1290-4 | Line 12wt | 9ft | 4pc | 5-1/8oz
SALT R8 1290-4FG | Line 12wt | 9ft | 4pc | 5-5/16oz
SALT R8 1586-4 | Line 15wt | 8ft 6in | 4pc | 7-1/8oz
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