Sage Salt R8 Single Handed Fly Rod

While saltwater locales often move slower, the fishing is faster, the pressure more intense, and the variables more variable. From wind, weather and tides to spooky fish, seasonal migrations and salty guides, it’s a different game with a different set of rules in venues that range from tournaments and Grand Slam flats to legendary bonefish lodges and hushed redfish beaches. The shots are fewer, the stakes are higher and seconds matter in sight fishing. By the third false cast, your time—at least for that fish—has passed.

But more than just delivering a fly on demand, saltwater sight fisheries necessitate a different tool than what works for your standard trout stream. A rod that loads quickly and predictably, a sweet spot more intuitive to feel. More strength to land fish quicker and more touch for precision short shots. A more durable rod that is built to survive both long skiff runs and remote destinations - where broken rods are absolutely heartbreaking. A precisely honed taper that will ensure your fly is presented in the right place at the right time.

Most salt rods are built for pure power and ultimate strength—that is, table stakes for the venue and the discipline. With our new R8 graphite, adding 25% more strength-per-weight was the easy part—a simple function of material advancement—but one that also increased the fight in the rod even down to our six-weight. We increased the pure pulling power without the need to add more material, fillers or reinforcement. The outcome is simple, providing the ability for faster landing times and reducing fish stress and catch-and-release pressure on ever-so-delicate ecosystems.

More strength and fight were an obvious upgrade, yet few salt rods, especially in the heavier weights, achieve the importance of feel for fine touch shots and precise presentations. Shaping a taper that brought this increased touch into the equation took more time. Yet after a long residence in the birthplace of saltwater fly fishing and working directly with the experienced guides there, our rod designers found the right profile and fibre alignment that delivered strength, fine touch presentation, and a more intuitive sweet spot to a class of rods that have long had a reputation as unwieldy, unforgiving and difficult. With the Sage SALT R8, gone are the days of sacrificing the feel and touch in your saltwater rod.

• Revolution 8 technology.
• 25% Greater Strength Per Rod.
• Enhanced Durability.
• Intuitive Sweet Spot.
• Saltwater Specific Guide Set.
• Heavy-Duty Reel Seat.
• Tempest blue blank colour.
• Slate primary thread wraps with graduated white and grey trim.
• Premium flor grade cork handle w/EVA butt.
• Black rod bag with new cord lock for quicker, easier, and cleaner storage.
• Aluminium rod tube with Sage medallion.

• Sintrix FLT applied to an updated mandrel design
• Reduced overall weight
• Ceramic lined titanium framed stripper guides
• Titanium recoil intermediate snake guides

WHEN WILL I RECEIVE MY PARCEL?

All goods despatched via courier. There are no deliveries on Saturday and Sunday but we can arrange a Saturday delivery for an additional cost - please call our team on 01768 864211 (Monday-Friday) for further information.

Please advise when placing your order via the web or phone if it would be more convenient to leave your parcel in a safe place or with a neighbour, we can pass these instruction onto the couriers, this would be done at your own risk.

Delivery schedules shown at checkout are for goods that are in stock at the time of ordering. Pre-Order goods will show expected delivery dates on their own product pages.

Postage/Packaging will be charged on all deliveries -

UK Mainland -

• In-Store Gift Vouchers only - £1.00
• Small package - Standard (2-4 working days) - £3.95
• Large package - Standard (2-4 working days) - £4.95
• Any size package - Next Working Day (If ordered before 2pm Mon-Fri only) - £5.95

Scottish Highlands and Islands -

• In-Store Gift Vouchers only - £1.00
• Small package - Standard (2-4 working days) - £3.95
• Large package - Standard (2-4 working days) - £9.50

Isle Of Man -

• In-Store Gift Vouchers only - £1.00
• Small package - Standard (2-4 working days) - £3.95
• Large package - Standard (2-4 working days) - £9.95

Channel Islands (Guernsey & Jersey) -

• All deliveries - £11.95

Northern Ireland -

• In-Store Gift Vouchers only - £1.00
• All other packages - (2-4 working days) - £9.50

OVERSEAS CUSTOMERS

We can only deliver to UK Mainland, Scottish Islands, Isle of Man, Channel Islands and Northern Ireland at the moment. We apologise for any disappointment caused.

NEXT DAY DELIVERIES

Next Day deliveries apply Monday to Friday if an order is received before 2PM Monday to Friday.

RETURNS

We will gladly exchange or refund any unused goods if you return them to us in a saleable condition within 90 days of receipt. Simply post your goods back to us in an unused condition, in their original packaging with any labels attached, together with a copy of your invoice and a covering letter explaining your requirements, the goods are your responsibility until they reach our warehouse. If in doubt, please call us for advice on 01768 864211. See our Returns Policy for full details.