R8 Core

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R8 CORE is focused on maximum versatility and applies new revolutionary R8 material technology through our forward-thinking lens of what we’re seeing out on the water - where one rod needs to show even greater range. At its core, R8 CORE traces a direct lineage to Sage’s multi-application / fast action vision, one shaped by the fishing evolutions happening all around us—from habitats we stalk and waters we frequent, to the flies we fish and the diversity of species we now target. Coming in a range from 3wt to 9wt, with a variety of lengths from 8'6" to 10'0", there’s sure to be a model to fit the core needs of every freshwater angler.

Sage rods are built one at time right on Bainbridge Island, Washignton, following hundreds of meticulous steps and passing through 23 sets of hands.

• Revolution 8 Technology
• Silver Pine blank color
• Slate primary thread wraps with graduated White and Grey trim
• Fuji ceramic stripper guides with hard chromed snake guides and tip-top
• Black rod bag with new cord lock for quicker, easier, and cleaner storage
• Aluminium rod tube with Sage medallion 3wt - 6wt
• Sustainable Ziricote wood insert with anodized aluminum up-locking reel seat
• Premium Flor grade snub-nose half-wells cork handle 5wt - 9wt
• Corrosion resistant anodized aluminum reel seat
• Premium Flor grade full-wells cork handle with cork/EVA fighting butt
• Integrated “hidden” reel seat hook keeper

"You shouldn't be on a beautiful river focused on the technology that is in your rod. You shouldn't be fighting your rod. You should be focused on catching a fish or on having a good time or on where you are - that's what R8 is all about."

- Paul Schmierer, Sage Fly Rod Designer

"Our technologies have not just been fiber or resin or material, it's also our ability to shape and tune a precision rod due to our understanding of culture, application, and end use."

- Steve Greist, Sage material guru since 1980.