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Description

Why We Love The R8 Fly Rod:

Experience complete control with the R8 Fly Rod. Sage has raised the bar by increasing the graphite purity in this rod, resulting in heightened sensitivity and effortless power transfer. This means quicker responses and a seamless angling experience. Whether you're maneuvering under overhanging trees, employing a hopper-dropper rig, or focusing on achieving the perfect presentation and drift, the R8 Fly Rod is designed to deliver outstanding performance.

Key Features:

  • Multi-application design allows for top performance in various fishing techniques, from mending to fighting.
  • Fast action provides controlled and precise presentation.
  • Pure Graphite construction with nano-sintered resin offers exceptional strength and resilience.
  • The sensitive tip strikes the ideal balance between delicacy and power, making it perfect for nymphing.
  • Some selections feature a fighting butt for added convenience and versatility.
  • Includes a rod bag and aluminum rod tube for secure storage and transportation.

Specs

Material: Pure Graphite (proprietary aerospace composite), nano-sintered resin, Fuji ceramic (stripper) and hard chromed (snake)

Length: 3wt 9ft, 4wt 8ft 6in, 9ft, 5wt 8ft 6in, 9ft, 9ft 6in, 6wt 9ft, 9ft 6in, 7wt 9ft, 8wt 9ft, 9wt 9ft

Action: fast

Rod Weight: 3wt, 4wt, 5wt, 6wt, 7wt, 8wt, 9wt

Handle: 3wt - 6wt Premium Flor-grade snub-nose half-wells work, 5wt - 9wt Premium Flor-grade full-wells cork

Reel Seats: up-locking, anodized aluminum, 5wt - 9wt integrated hidden hook keeper

Number of Guides: 4 weight 9ft 11

Claimed Weight: 4 weight 9ft 2.6oz

Activity: river fly fishing

Manufacturer Warranty: lifetime