Description
The Sage Salt R8 fly rod is a high-performance fly fishing rod designed for saltwater angling. It is built with Sage’s proprietary KonneticHD technology, which provides increased power and accuracy while reducing weight. The R8 is designed for a wide range of saltwater fishing situations, including casting larger flies, making long-distance presentations, and fighting powerful fish.
The rod is designed to be 25% stronger per weight than the previous versions, which allows for faster landing times and reduces fish stress and catch-and-release pressure on delicate ecosystems.Sage’srod designers alsomadethe Salt R8rod more intuitive, with a sweet spot that makes it easy to handle, and a taper that provides fine touch shots and precise presentations. Saltwater flyrodshave a reputation for being unwieldy, unforgiving, and difficult but with the SALT R8, the days of sacrificing feel and touch in your saltwater rod are gone.
Sage Salt R8 Features
25% Greater Strength Per Rod– Greater Pulling power equals more fight for faster landing and less stress on delicate ecosystems
Enhanced Durability– Enhanced toughness withstands more rugged situations and demands of remote travel
More Intuitive Sweet Spot– Prioritizes touch and speed for shorter shots and
on-demand casts
Saltwater Specific Guide Set– Titanium Fuji K-guides resist corrosion, while 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, heavy-duty reel seat and oversized locking rings keep reel tight to the rod for greater contact, rigidity, and a more direct connection when fighting powerful high-stakes fish
