Words + Photos By: Josh Thelin Saltwater fly rods have a unique place in fly fishing. They are dealt a wide variety of environments to accommodate, have to manage larger fish on average than freshwater endeavors, get punished with corroding/damaging salt, and still need to find the balance between powerful,...
The R8 CORE is the latest release from Sage. From 8'6" - 10' in lengths and covering 3-9wt models, the R8 is designed for freshwater and lightweight/inshore saltwater fly fishing. CHECK OUT THE VIDEO BELOW!
Words/Photos: Josh Thelin I have to admit, when I heard that Sage was releasing a new flagship rod which would be replacing the X, I didn't have much confidence that the heavier weight models would be good options for striped bass. For me, the X is a better freshwater/trout rod and...
