Why We Like The R8 Fly Rod
For complete control, we cast with the R8. Sage increased the graphite purity in this rod, giving us enhanced sensitivity and effortless power transfer for quicker responses—the perfect setup for finding our flow. Whether we're punching under overhanging trees, fishing a hopper-dropper rig, or focusing on the perfect presentation and drift, the R8 Fly Rod delivers.
Details
- Multi-application rod for top performance from mending to fighting
- Fast action for controlled and precise presentation
- Pure Graphite with nano-sintered resin for strength and resilience
- Sensitive tip balances delicacy and power for nymphing
- Fighting butt featured on certain selections
- Rod bag and aluminum rod tube included for stowing
- Item #SAGE023
- Material
- [blank] Pure Graphite (proprietary aerospace composite), nano-sintered resin, [guides] (stripper) Fuji ceramic, (snake) hard chromed
- Length
- [3wt] 9ft, [4wt] 8ft 6in, 9ft, [5wt] 8ft 6in, 9ft, 9ft 6in, [6wt] 9ft, 9ft 6in, [7wt] 9ft, [8wt] 9ft, [9wt] 9ft
- Action
- fast
- Rod Weight
- 3wt, 4wt, 5wt, 6wt, 7wt, 8wt, 9wt
- Handle
- [3wt - 6wt] Premium Flor-grade snub-nose half-wells work, [5wt - 9wt] Premium Flor-grade full-wells cork
- Reel Seats
- up-locking, anodized aluminum, [5wt - 9wt] integrated hidden hook keeper
- Number of Guides
- [4 weight 9ft] 11
- Pieces
- 4
- Claimed Weight
- [4 weight 9ft] 2.6oz
- Activity
- river fly fishing
- Manufacturer Warranty
- lifetime
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageMarch 10, 2024
Excellent reps in fly fishing
Visit almost every week or two. Great peole in the fly fishing dept especially dave
Originally reviewed on our US website www.llbean.com
May 1, 2023
Well Worth the Money
I purchased this Sage rod in 6 weight in February 2023. I have found it to be light and fast action. I immediately saw a vast improvement in casting accuracy and range when using #2 poppers and #6 streamers over my 5 weight rods. It is performing better than I imagined. I researched several other brands before settling on the Sage. My research included calling the LL Bean outdoors department at least 3 times and I was provided patient, knowledgeable, superior customer service. The rod was a big investment for me, but it has been well worth it. I am no spring chicken and a mediocre caster at best, but this rod has me casting like a boss, as the younger folks say. I also purchased the Apex Large Arbor reel with a floating line and an extra spool with a sinking line, both with backing. LL Bean loaded the backing and line on the spools and shipped the complete package which I received in a few days.. I have included pictures of bass I caught with this rod this past weekend. The smaller bass is a 13-inch Alabama Red Eye, the larger a 2 ½ pound spotted bass. A guide tried it and he was impressed with it as well.
Originally reviewed on our US website www.llbean.com
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