Sage R8 Core Fly Fishing Rod
Description
Description
Maximum Versatility
The Sage R8 Core Fly Fishing Rod is designed for anglers who need one rod family to cover a wide range of situations. Built on R8 graphite, the R8 Core offers increased strength, improved energy transfer and a more connected feel, and its fast action gives control across changing presentations and water types, from close-quarters work to longer technical casts.
Sage R8 Core Fly Fishing Rod — On the Water
The R8 Core performs across almost any scenario. It suits trout, yellowfish, bass and saltwater species, handling dry flies, nymphs and streamers with equal confidence. Whether you are fishing small streams, fast-flowing rivers, stillwaters or saltwater flats, it provides reliable control and consistent loop stability at all distances.
Design, Action and Construction
R8 graphite delivers higher strength-per-weight and smoother energy transfer. Fuji ceramic stripper guides, hard-chromed snake guides, premium Flor-grade grips and model-specific reel seats keep performance refined. Finished in Silver Pine with slate and white trim, the R8 Core blends durability, feel and fast-action capability for versatile use.
Features
- R8 graphite for enhanced strength and smoother casting
- Silver Pine blank with slate wraps and graduated white/grey trim
- Fuji ceramic stripper guides with hard-chromed snake guides
- Sustainable Ziricote wood insert with up-locking reel seat and snub-nose half-wells grip (3-6 wt models)
- Corrosion-resistant anodised reel seat and full-wells grip with cork/EVA fighting butt (7-9 wt models)
- Premium Flor-grade grips matched to rod weight and use
- Aluminium rod tube with Sage medallion and upgraded rod bag
Models available
| Model | Rod weight | Rod length | Sections |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sage R8 Core 390-4 | 3 weight | 9 ft | 4 piece |
| Sage R8 Core 486-4 | 4 weight | 8 ft 6 in | 4 piece |
| Sage R8 Core 490-4 | 4 weight | 9 ft | 4 piece |
| Sage R8 Core 590-4 | 5 weight | 9 ft | 4 piece |
| Sage R8 Core 690-4 | 6 weight | 9 ft | 4 piece |
| Sage R8 Core 6100-4FB | 6 weight | 10 ft FB | 4 piece |
| Sage R8 Core 790-4 | 7 weight | 9 ft | 4 piece |
| Sage R8 Core 890-4 | 8 weight | 9 ft | 4 piece |
| Sage R8 Core 990-4 | 9 weight | 9 ft | 4 piece |
Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Action | Fast |
| Technology | Revolution 8 (R8) |
| Blank Colour | Silver Pine |
| Wraps | Slate wraps with graduated white/grey trim |
| Guides | Hard-chromed snake guides and tip-top; Fuji ceramic stripper guides |
| Includes | Upgraded rod bag; aluminium rod tube with Sage medallion |
| Made in | USA |
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