The Sage R8 CORE fly rod family is focused on maximum versatility and applies revolutionary new material technology, fine-tuned by the Sage team through extensive testing on the water. The R8 CORE echoes Sage’s multi-application vision, where one family of fly rods can cover a huge range of fishing scenarios.

A progressive dimensional taper through the rod blank creates both a stiffer backbone as well as a heightened sense of feel, right up through to the rod tip. Sage's new axial fibre formulation allows for exceptional feel during the cast too, so you know exactly when to apply power and release the cast. It also gives excellent feedback while fighting a fish, enabling you to control precisely how much pressure you exert. In addition, Sage has shifted the energy transfer sweet spot closer to the hand, creating a more natural extension of your arm for greater range, quicker reactivity, and less wasted effort.

Progressive dimensional taper for casting performance and accuracy
New axial fibre formulation for exceptional feel during casting and while fighting fish
Revolution 8 Technology
Silver Pine blank colour
Slate primary thread wraps with graduated white and grey trim
Fuji ceramic stripper guides with hard-chromed snake guides and tip guide
Black rod bag with new quick-tie cord lock for faster, easier, and cleaner storage
Aluminium rod tube with Sage medallion

Sizes: 3wt - 6wt

Sustainable Ziricote wood insert with anodised aluminium locking-up reel seat
Premium Flor grade snub-nose half-wells cork handle

Sizes: 5wt - 9wt

Corrosion-resistant anodised aluminium reel seat
Premium Flor grade full-wells cork handle with cork/EVA fighting butt
Integrated "hidden" reel seat hook keeper

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