Sage Power R8 Ultra-Fast Fly Rod Series

Made to make fast more finesse-able with amazing feel for such a powerful rod. Designed to cruise at the line speeds necessary for into-the-backing-knot shots, and built with the kind of R8 exclusive reserve power that handles the heaviest heads and rigs. This series performs with a surge of velocity – perfect for commanding control and distance in the most technical conditions. With its ultrafast action, POWER R8 adds another gear – taking over where moderate, fast, and even some salt-specific actions max out. Ultimate power delivering high line speed at distance and low angles. Control to drive casts into the wind. Power to lift at distance and deliver sinking density lines and heavy flies. Hot rod red blank color. Hard chrome snake guides and tip-top. Fuji K series tangle free stripping guides, with SIC ring. 590-4 and 690-4 feature extra-figured Walnut insert with uplocking anodized aluminum reelseat and Flor grade snub-nose half-wells cork handles. The 691-4 and larger rods feature anodized aluminum uplocking reelseats with hidden hook keeper, indexed slide band, fighting-butt, and premium Flor grade Full-wells cork handles. Aluminum tube and rod sock included. Unconditional Lifetime Warranty. Made in Bainbridge Island, Washington.