CLASSIC R8

Overview

The evolution of a fly angler aligns with the pace at which they fish. Over time, the desire to catch many or large fish shifts toward fishing with intention—on one’s own terms—leading to a slower, more thoughtful approach. Casts become less frequent but more meaningful, filled with a deeper sense of the moment. As pace slows, awareness heightens, and observation takes center stage. Days or weeks are spent waiting for the hatch, and when it finally comes, one cast may be all we get. Inspired by time and place, we learn to slow down and savor the experience, finding there is always more to observe, learn, and feel—including that one perfect fish.

CLASSIC R8 380-4 - All Models

ModelLine SizeRod LengthHandleColorPiecesPhysical WeightSKU
CLASSIC R8 380-43wt8'0"Slim Snub-Nose, Half WellsBrown42 3/16oz2060-380-4
CLASSIC R8 386-43wt8'6"Slim Snub-Nose, Half WellsBrown42 1/4oz2060-386-4
CLASSIC R8 486-44wt8'6"Snub-Nose, Half WellsBrown42 5/16oz2060-486-4
CLASSIC R8 490-44wt9'0"Snub-Nose, Half WellsBrown42 7/16oz2060-490-4
CLASSIC R8 586-45wt8'6"Snub-Nose, Half WellsBrown42 3/8oz2060-586-4
CLASSIC R8 590-45wt9'0"Snub-Nose, Half WellsBrown42 1/2oz2060-590-4
CLASSIC R8 690-46wt9'0"Snub-Nose, Half WellsBrown42 3/4oz2060-690-4

FISH SLOW / FEEL MORE

CLASSIC R8

Details

Revolution 8 Technology

Sage Brown Blank Color

Chestnut Base Thread Wraps w/ Beige Trim Wraps

Super-Slick Chrome Snake Guides & Tip Top w/ SIC Stripper Guide

Custom Aluminum Up-Locking Reel Seat w/ Extra-Figured Walnut Insert

Super-Plus Grade Snub-Nose Half-Wells Cork Handle

Black Rod Bag w/ Quick-Tie Cord Lock

Aluminum Rod Tube w/ Sage Medallion

3 Weight - 6 Weight

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SHAPING 8 REVOLUTIONS IN HOW WE FISH

R8 TECHNOLOGY

The advanced, leading-edge material behind R8 enables us to shape a rod with a stiffer,stronger backbone but a more sensitive tip and more connected feel. The secret istwofold. First, a proprietary aerospace composite with a greater hoop strength enablesus 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 intothe blank, resulting in that true two-way connection from hand to fly and back forgreater feel, flow and control.

MADE IN THE USA

We’re not a big faceless factory, but rather a workplace of craftspeople who design and build the world’s best fly rods and reels using our hands and hearts. We do it by sharing ideas and always asking the next question to find what can be done to make this better. Our rods are built one at time right here on Bainbridge Island, WA, following hundreds of meticulous steps and passing through 23 sets of hands. We’re out there fishing the same places in the same unforgiving conditions that you are. Craftsmanship is applied experience. Lifetimes of it.