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Small Water / Fast Action

DART 076-3

DART 076-3

$900.00
$900.00

The ultimate in light presentation with small tippets and miniature flies. Dry flies: size 16 and up

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Selected Model Details

  • Model:
    DART 076-3
  • Line Size:
    0WT
  • Rod Length:
    7'6"
  • Handle:
    Standard Handle
  • Color:
    Sapling Green
  • Pieces:
    3
  • SKU:
    2039-076-3
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DART

Overview

The small water DART features a short-range fast action for chasing wary trout in still and clear water, close quarters, or obstacle-ridden streamsides. Specifically designed to drive precise loops under the branches of a willow while still providing delicate presentations and delightful feedback to the angler. The KonneticHD materials combined with performance-friendly fast action gives fishermen the ultimate competitive advantage against highly selective trout. The 0-4wt models at 7'6" provide the backbone of this family with ultra-light performance, while the shorter model in a 3wt provides a specialty tool to the angler looking for accuracy in extremely confined areas. The lightest, most precise casting small water rod ever made, the DART is destined to become a cherished tool in the trout fisherman's quiver for years to come.

DART

Features

DART

Details

KonneticHD Technology

Sapling Green blank color

Bronze primary thread wraps with Gold trim wraps

Fuji ceramic stripper guides; Ultra-light hard chromed snake guides and tip-top

Super Plus snub-nose, half-wells cork handle

Vera wood insert with Bronze anodized aluminum up-locking reel seat

Tan rod bag with Brown logo and model tag

Portobello colored powder coated aluminum rod tube with Sage Medallion

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Bronze thread wraps with Gold trim wraps

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Vera wood insert with Bronze anodized aluminum up-locking reel seat

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Portobello colored powder coated aluminum rod tube with Sage medallion

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Fuji ceramic stripper guides; Ultra-Light hard chromed snake guides and tip-top

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ACCURATE DELIVERY OF SMALL FLIES

With a "close-quarters fast action" design, the DART is capable of high line speeds at close range. Easy loading in the bottom end and highly responsive towards the tip, the DART is able to quickly produce a narrow loop form that precisely delivers your favorite small stream flies.
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CASTING AMONGST OBSTRUCTIONS

The short physical length of the blank offers the angler the opportunity to tuck into even the most overgrown creeks. Fallen timber and arching willow brush are no match for the compact build of the DART.
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LIGHT, STEALTHY PRESENTATIONS

The easy-loading bottom end of the DART allows for unmatched sensitivity in hand. With minimal fly line out of the rod tip, anglers can feel the load throughout the entire casting stroke, allowing for extremely delicate presentations in close.

Konnetic HD

TIGHTER LOOPS – HD GIVES YOU MORE.

KonneticHD Technology is the next era in performance graphite rods. Optimizing our graphite-to-resin ratio, we have created a higher density (HD) fiber composite, resulting in lighter, stronger blanks which deliver unmatched recovery, energy transfer, and line/loop control. Building upon proprietary construction techniques developed for Konnetic Technology, KonneticHD gives us an elevated platform to achieve new levels in rod design.

MADE IN USA

At Sage, craftsmanship is our people. 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. Our reels are also designed right here, and then precision-crafted with exclusive USA carbon to tolerance only Sage can deliver. We’re out there fishing the same places in the same unforgiving conditions that you are. Craftsmanship is applied experience. Lifetimes of it.

Overall rating: 5.0 / 5 from 19 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

The DART 076-3 rod is highly praised for its lightweight, fast action, and versatility. However, opinions vary on its effectiveness for small and medium-sized trout.

Summary topics

  • Rod Performance: 70%
  • Trout Effectiveness: 20%

Review topics: ["performance","rod","trout","fish","streams","action","tool","casts","fly","presentation"].

Review highlights

  • "Sweet little fast action rod, amazingly lite and thin profile." — William P.
  • "Perfect rod for smaller streams with dries or dry/dropper combo’s." — Mark L.
  • "Anyways, it's a super fun rod with more backbone than you might think, and the rod isn't a gimmick." — Brandon c.

Reviews

Wow

"Lucky owner of way too many 2 & 3 wt rods. Kids bought me the Dart zer0 wt. Also the Sage Trout reel, which i was pretty suspect of; thinking was gonna be too heavy to balance rod. Turns out it balances out perfectly. Of course i paired it all with Rio Creek line, figured if line was made for specific rod may as well give it a shot. This set up is by far the smoothest caster in the weaponry, far far. The low backbone of this set up make it magical to toss 30 footers in my tiny tag elder lined streams. This thing loads like a dream in tite tite quarters! Thanks"

— Andrew L. (5/5)

Trevor Stroud

"Ordered a 3wt Dart from my dealer in the UK, but ended up with a 1wt due to a technical error somewhere along the line 🤔 anyway spoke to the bloke at the dealers and decided to keep it as an opportunity to go lighter than my normal 3wt setups. Well damn good job I did. This things a blast! Best fun fishing I've ever had, numerous trout up to 3lb and grayling nudging 2lb on size 20 nymphs and light tippet. Well done to all the Team at Sage for this little gem, you've nailed it with the Dart range. Going to be a hard act to follow improving on this one guys! Best regards Trevor Stroud UK"

— Trevor S. (5/5)

Best Rod I Own

"I bought the 7’6” 3wt and it’s my favorite rod I own after just one trip. It’s not a slow dry fly only rod, it’s very versatile. The rod handles short and medium casts like a champ and has reserve power for the longer casts. This rod handles any energy you put into it. I am already saving up for a 1 and 4wt dart."

— Brett R. (5/5)

Do-it-all creek rod

"Perfect rod for smaller streams with dries or dry/dropper combo’s. Pairs very well with Rio Creek line."

— Mark L. (5/5)

Great Creek Rod

"The ultimate tool for fishing the thin blue lines in and around Yellowstone. Very nicely finished and casts like a dream."

— Kenneth B. (5/5)

Love it

"Super lightweight. Casts with a thought. More back bone than I expected in such a lightweight smooth rod"

— Douglas G. (5/5)

Simply flawless

"4 wt dart"

— Justin s. (5/5)

0wt performs well with double nymphs and large fish

"I fish my 0 wt all season. I have it loaded with Orvis 1wt line. It's great for small fish, but honestly, landing 20+ inches browns and bull trout is fine as well. One of my favorite times of year is sight casting tiny nymphs to trout holding behind Kokanee turning over the gravel in central Oregon streams. In one stream, I'll catch browns, rainbows, and build trout out of the same bucket of water. The delicate presentation doesn't spook the fish. Does the rod bend A LOT when you hook any rainbow over 16"? Yes, but I'm guessing the sage engineers figured on this. So I just bend the hell out of the rod and enjoy the fight. You'd be amazed at how well you can fight a fish using 6x fluorocarbon with the flew in this rod. Do I lose some enormous bull trout and rainbows? Yes. But I also think the light line and small rod allows me to access far more fish on small and medium streams with tight overhanging banks. Anyways, it's a super fun rod with more backbone than you might think, and the rod isn't a gimmick. After fishing with an Orvis superfine 1wt and 2wt for 30 years, I would say that the zero weight is superior. It's also a very beautiful rod with that green blank and high gloss."

— Brandon c. (5/5)

Sage Dart 7’6” 3 weight

"Great little rod, can’t wait to use it."

— James P. (5/5)

Rod holder

"Fantastic rod. Powerful, accurate and light. I do have one concern on the rod holder and the canvas material. Seems tight. The top portion of canvas material needs to be pushed in. That's not good. Any solutions?"

— Mich5 L. (5/5)

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