Shaping 8 revolutions in how we fish

R8 TECHNOLOGY

For most of us, an idyllic day on the water is not when we’re thinking more, but when we’re thinking less. Finding that state of fishing in the moment, where instinct and experience bring us to an almost zen-like awareness of each subtle motion and movement—that’s what R8 is all about. It’s not a race, but a state we all aim to reach out on the water. With R8 we enhance that two-way connection from hand to fly and back for greater feel, flow, and control.

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SHOP R8 CORE
Behind The R8
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STREAMERS
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NYMPHING
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DRY FLY

Enhanced Hand-To-Rod Connection

We’ve increased the purity of graphite in the rod for even more reactivity and sensitivity, shifting energy further down the blank and into the handle. This transfer of energy creates a more natural extension of your arm, ultimately resulting in less wasted effort and intuitive reactivity. Rather than dialing up parking lot distance, we’ve shifted the thinking back to the roots of rhythm and awareness—where you can experience the energy happening in each moment.

Amplified Sensory feedback loop

Effortless energy transfer and more connected feel, the amplified two-way feedback loop of R8 Technology, due to our new axial fiber formulation, allows you to feel when the power needs to be applied throughout the cast, presentation, and when applying the appropriate pressure to fish.

HEIGHTENED FISHING EXPERIENCE

Whether it’s the mental chess of matching the hatch, the headspace of reading the water or the instinct putting a fly in exactly the right spot—our best days emerge when our mind is right. It always seems that when we’re not thinking about it is precisely when our fishing mind takes over—where every single moment feels almost automatic or instinctual. With immediate feedback from tip to hand, R8 is designed to facilitate that higher state of mental flow and focus when small decisions, thoughts, and actions line up effortlessly.

Behind The R8

BEHIND THE TECHNOLOGY

MADE TO FISH, NOT JUST CAST

ROD FAMILY

R8 CORE

R8 Core is a rod family focused on maximum versatility and applies new revolutionary material technology through our forward thinking lens of what we’re seeing out on the water where one rod needs to show even greater range. At its Core, R8 Core traces a direct lineage to Sage’s multi application vision, one shaped by the fishing evolutions happening all around us—from habitats we stalk and waters we frequent, to the flies we fish and the diversity of species we now target.

Available April 5th

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sageflyfish
03/31/22
R8 - Made To Fish, Not Just Cast // MENDING : With feel that extends to the smallest dry flies, R8 provides the touch to deliver efficient mends with intention and precision. // SETTING : From subtle sips to streamer strikes, the amplified sensitivity of R8 enables fine nibble feel that triggers instant, instinctual reaction for trout sets or strip sets. // With a fish on, R8’s fusion of stronger backbone yet greater feel enables you to control your fish, even from tough structure, with touch and care. // Learn more about R8, the next generation in Sage graphite technology, at the link in our bio. // #sager8 #sageflyfish #perfectingperformance //
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sageflyfish
03/31/22
R8 - Made To Fish, Not Just Cast // MENDING : With feel that extends to the smallest dry flies, R8 provides the touch to deliver efficient mends with intention and precision. // SETTING : From subtle sips to streamer strikes, the amplified sensitivity of R8 enables fine nibble feel that triggers instant, instinctual reaction for trout sets or strip sets. // With a fish on, R8’s fusion of stronger backbone yet greater feel enables you to control your fish, even from tough structure, with touch and care. // Learn more about R8, the next generation in Sage graphite technology, at the link in our bio. // #sager8 #sageflyfish #perfectingperformance //
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sageflyfish
03/27/22
Sage - R8 // "I throw a bunch of rods, and I’m throwing a big fly and a heavy line. And sometimes you put it out there and it’s a little more hit it and hope. But when you’re trying to fish this fishery, and fish it well... having a rod with the power and accuracy to put that big fly and big fly line where you need it, time after time after time? �That’s just, it’s priceless, to be honest.” - Steve Dally, @dallysozarkflyfisher & Sage Ambassador // Emerging this April. Stay connected with all things R8 at the link in our bio. // #sageflyfish #perfectingperformance #sageR8 //
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sageflyfish
03/31/22
R8 - Made To Fish, Not Just Cast // MENDING : With feel that extends to the smallest dry flies, R8 provides the touch to deliver efficient mends with intention and precision. // SETTING : From subtle sips to streamer strikes, the amplified sensitivity of R8 enables fine nibble feel that triggers instant, instinctual reaction for trout sets or strip sets. // With a fish on, R8’s fusion of stronger backbone yet greater feel enables you to control your fish, even from tough structure, with touch and care. // Learn more about R8, the next generation in Sage graphite technology, at the link in our bio. // #sager8 #sageflyfish #perfectingperformance //
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sageflyfish
03/31/22
R8 - Made To Fish, Not Just Cast // MENDING : With feel that extends to the smallest dry flies, R8 provides the touch to deliver efficient mends with intention and precision. // SETTING : From subtle sips to streamer strikes, the amplified sensitivity of R8 enables fine nibble feel that triggers instant, instinctual reaction for trout sets or strip sets. // With a fish on, R8’s fusion of stronger backbone yet greater feel enables you to control your fish, even from tough structure, with touch and care. // Learn more about R8, the next generation in Sage graphite technology, at the link in our bio. // #sager8 #sageflyfish #perfectingperformance //
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sageflyfish
03/29/22
R8 - Pure Graphite // The advanced, leading-edge material behind R8 enables us to shape a rod with a stiffer, stronger backbone but with increased sensitivity and a more connected feel. The secret is twofold. First, a proprietary aerospace composite with a greater hoop strength enables us to dimensionally grow taper diameter more quickly from the tip—while a nano-sintered resin application increases axial resilience and allows us to pack more fiber into the blank - resulting in a true two-way connection from hand to fly and back for greater feel, flow and control. // Learn more about R8, the next generation in Sage graphite technology, at the link in our bio. // #sageflyfish #perfectingperformance #sager8 //
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sageflyfish
03/29/22
R8 - Pure Graphite // The advanced, leading-edge material behind R8 enables us to shape a rod with a stiffer, stronger backbone but with increased sensitivity and a more connected feel. The secret is twofold. First, a proprietary aerospace composite with a greater hoop strength enables us to dimensionally grow taper diameter more quickly from the tip—while a nano-sintered resin application increases axial resilience and allows us to pack more fiber into the blank - resulting in a true two-way connection from hand to fly and back for greater feel, flow and control. // Learn more about R8, the next generation in Sage graphite technology, at the link in our bio. // #sageflyfish #perfectingperformance #sager8 //
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sageflyfish
03/29/22
R8 - Pure Graphite // The advanced, leading-edge material behind R8 enables us to shape a rod with a stiffer, stronger backbone but with increased sensitivity and a more connected feel. The secret is twofold. First, a proprietary aerospace composite with a greater hoop strength enables us to dimensionally grow taper diameter more quickly from the tip—while a nano-sintered resin application increases axial resilience and allows us to pack more fiber into the blank - resulting in a true two-way connection from hand to fly and back for greater feel, flow and control. // Learn more about R8, the next generation in Sage graphite technology, at the link in our bio. // #sageflyfish #perfectingperformance #sager8 //
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sageflyfish
03/29/22
R8 - Pure Graphite // The advanced, leading-edge material behind R8 enables us to shape a rod with a stiffer, stronger backbone but with increased sensitivity and a more connected feel. The secret is twofold. First, a proprietary aerospace composite with a greater hoop strength enables us to dimensionally grow taper diameter more quickly from the tip—while a nano-sintered resin application increases axial resilience and allows us to pack more fiber into the blank - resulting in a true two-way connection from hand to fly and back for greater feel, flow and control. // Learn more about R8, the next generation in Sage graphite technology, at the link in our bio. // #sageflyfish #perfectingperformance #sager8 //
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sageflyfish
03/28/22
Sage - R8 // “Having the ability to present accurately, which I mentioned before, having a known outcome with your cast and understanding what your tool will do, what our fly rod will do, is damn important in the Missouri River dry fly game.” - Mark Raisler, @headhuntersfly & Sage Ambassador // Emerging this April. Head to the link in our bio to stay connected with all things R8. // #sageflyfish #perfectingperformance #sageR8 //
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sageflyfish
03/30/22
R8 - Maximum Control // TAPER : More progressive dimensional taper creates both a stronger, stiffer backbone and a more heightened feel all the way to the tip of the rod. // SWEET SPOT : Shifted sweet spot creates a more natural extension of your arm and delivers a more efficient transfer of energy - resulting in less wasted effort. // FEEDBACK : Our new axial fiber formulation allows you to feel when the power needs to be applied throughout the cast, presentation, and when applying the appropriate pressure to fish. // Learn more about R8, the next generation in Sage graphite technology, at the link in our bio. // #sager8 #sageflyfish #perfectingperformance //
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sageflyfish
03/26/22
Sage - R8 // “The Truckee is an incredibly technical fishery and I ask a lot out of my gear. I need a rod with enough length and backbone to turn over heavy nymphing rigs, but still maintain the sensitive tip for stack mending and line control. Sensitivity and backbone don’t necessarily go hand in hand, but this new rod gives me complete control.” - Matt Heron, @mattheronflyfishing & Sage Ambassador // Emerging this April. Stay connected with all things R8 at the link in our bio. // #sageflyfish #perfectingperformance #sageR8 //
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sageflyfish
03/25/22
Sage - R8 // "You shouldn't be on a beautiful river focused on the technology that is in your rod. You shouldn't be fighting your rod. You should be focused on catching a fish or on having a good time or on where you are - that's what R8 is all about." - Paul Schmierer, Sage Fly Rod Designer // Emerging this April. Stay connected with all things R8 at the link in our bio. // #sageflyfish #perfectingperformance #sageR8 //
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sageflyfish
03/24/22
Sage - R8 // "We've elongated the cast so you can have time for the energy transfer. We've also created a bigger sweet spot with the bend closer to your hand. It's more efficient energy transfer for fishing - more feedback for mending, setting, and fish fighting - not just casting." - Peter Knox, Sage Fly Rod Designer // Emerging this April. Head to the link in our bio to stay connected with all things R8. // #sageflyfish #perfectingperformance #sageR8 //
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sageflyfish
03/23/22
Sage - R8 // "Our technologies have not just been fiber or resin or material, it's also our ability to shape and tune a precision rod due to our understanding of culture, application, and end use." - Steve Greist, Sage material guru since 1980. // Emerging this April. Stay connected on all things R8 at the link in our bio. // #sageflyfish #perfectingperformance #sageR8 //
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