Sage R8 Core is the fly rod for most things. It has a fast action and is designed to master most types of fishing. The rod has an incredibly beautiful finish and is made with beautiful details. The blade is dark gray and has beautiful light wraps. The rod comes in a light metal rod tube with the well-known Sage logo on it.

Here’s what Sage himself says about this new rod:

“The R8 Core is focused on maximum versatility and uses new revolutionary material technology with a constant focus on the angler and the fishing. This is a new rod that can do more and is designed to be the rod that delivers this. The core of the R8 Core is a natural extension of the vision from Sage. A rod series that can do more.

A rod that is shaped by fly fishermen for fly fishermen, shaped by practical experiences on and with the water and the different conditions the fly fisherman encounters – from the spots we pursue and the waters we fish, to the flies we cast and the diversity of species we hunt.

You have complete control:

– Effortless energy transfer and better feel all the way from the arm to the fish

– Maximized versatility and control in all aspects of your fishing

– Made for fishing, not just casting

Features:

– Revolution 8 technology

– Fuji ceramic guides with hard chromed hose rings

– Black rod bag with new drawstring closure for faster, easier and cleaner storage

– Aluminum bar tube with Sage medallion

– Premium quality cork handle with cork/EVA figthbutt

The poles come with the well-known lifetime Sage warranty. Read more about the Sage warranty here .