Sage Classic R8 Rods are delicate, fast recovering rods that feature a moderate action, making them exceptional dry fly rods. Ideal for traditional trout fishing venues like spring creeks, tailwaters or mighty freestone streams. Shipped free from the Caddis Fly Shop.
Classic R8 Rods are designed to be the best dry fly rod brought to market. They feature Sage's proprietary Revolution 8 graphite material alongside a moderate action. The result is an astoundingly light rod, that fishes at a measured, soulful pace but maintains clean, crisp energy transfer. Moderate action rods offer superior control and accuracy, ideal for discerning anglers and dry fly fishing. Bring some class back into your fishing habits. Become more intentional. Observe. Wait for that perfect moment and be ready to cast-pause-cast-drift-set as you were meant to on the perfect trout.
The Classic R8 features the highest quality components from Sage. The blank is a timeless brown with light chestnut and beige accents alongside A beautiful custom aluminum up-locking reel set with a walnut insert. The colorway boils up memories of searching for educated trout on rivers like the Henry's Fork and carefree ones on our local McKenzie. The handle is a super-plus grade snub-nose half wells cork design. Each rod comes with a high-end aluminum rod tube and a black rod back with a quick tie chord
We feel that the 490 is the ideal dry fly rod for our west coast trout. While it is designed with elegant dry fly fishing in the mind it would be excellent for swinging soft hackles, light dry droppers as well as lighter nymph rigs or small streamers on acceptable rod weights. The R8 classic is available in 3 to 6 weight models. All options are an absolute joy to cast.
