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European Nymphing / Medium Action

ESN 3100-4

ESN 3100-4

$1,000.00
$1,000.00

Our most versatile ESN, the 3100-4 is a perfect all around tool for both long and short line techniques. It is at home fishing larger weight flies or emergers for small wild fish as well as big trophies.

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  • Model:
    ESN 3100-4
  • Line Size:
    3WT
  • Rod Length:
    10'0"
  • Handle:
    Standard Handle
  • Color:
    Black Ice
  • Pieces:
    4
  • SKU:
    2030-3100-4
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ESN

Overview

Our ESN was designed specifically for Europeanstyle nymphing techniques developed to maximize catch rates. Built with a KonneticHD backbone, the ESN allows anglers to experience unmatched blank recovery, increased sensitivity, reduced weight-in-hand, and superior shock absorption to better hold fish. The refined medium action has been designed with a variety of long and short line techniques and situations in mind, allowing you to confidently work any stretch of river. From small creeks to big rivers, the ESN is as dynamic as the water.

ESN

Features

ESN

Details

KonneticHD Technology

Black Ice blank color

Garnet primary thread wraps with Metallic Charcoal trim wraps

Fuji ceramic stripper guides with hard chromed single-foot snake guides and tip-top

Stealth Black anodized aluminum down-locking reel seat

Flor grade snub-nose, half-wells cork handle

Black rod bag with Titanium logo and Garnet model tag

Black powder coated aluminum rod tube with Sage Medallion

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Garnet thread wraps with Metallic Charcoal trim wraps

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Stealth Black anodized aluminum down-locking reel seat

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Black powder coated aluminum rod tube with Sage Medallion

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Snub-nose handle and down-locking reel seat for optimal balancing.

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MAXIMIZED SENSITIVITY

Built on a Konnetic HD material platform, the carbon-dense design and soft tip allows for the utmost in sensitivity while tight-line nymphing, offering the angler the ability to detect even the most subtle of subsurface takes.
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REDUCED WEIGHT-IN-HAND

Every detail in the ESN series is designed around maximum efficiency for the most technical of tight-line nymph anglers. This means that the extremely lightweight blank and minimal componentry aren’t the only contribution to the featherweight feel in hand, but a down-locking aluminum reel seat pulls the balance point even closer to the angler allowing for less fatigue while keeping the rod tip high.
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SUPERIOR SHOCK ABSORPTION

The soft tip of the ESN allows for superior protection of the finest tippet and leaders. Combined with a powerful lower end, the ESN is able to effectively lift fish out of deep lies and heavy water without sacrificing tippet protection.

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 24 reviews.

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Reviews

The best

"If you’re looking for an elite Euro Rod, look no further. What an absolute pleasure to fish"

— Erik S. (5/5)

I had a concern on

"I had a concern on delivery. Your customer service responded quickly and assured me when I could expect my delivery. I was very pleased with the help."

— Gary N. (5/5)

Truly one of the finest Euro around rod!

"I am primarily a Euro nympher! ESN is a great rod with a nice backbone for larger fish and yet, this rod has a very sensitive tip for detecting strikes! I love the way this rod cast in the wind with a thinner leader and tippet. One does not have to lob with this rod. Sage ESN have a smooth delivery. This is truly a great all around rod!"

— Eugene T. (5/5)

survey

"I enjoy the rod a lot"

— Adrian W. (5/5)

Needed a top end euro

"Needed a top end euro rod, & Sages esn is the best on the higher end euro rods in the industry!! Cheers Andy.."

— Andy J. (5/5)

My new Tightline nymphing set up love it.

"Love the rod, ESN reel and the Siter material can't wait to get outand fish with the entire set up. Your products are always fantastic I have always been a Sage fan for over 45 years. Thank you Sage for producing such great products so we can really enjoy our sport."

— Bryant E. (5/5)

Amazing Nymphing Rod!

"I have the 10'6" #3 ESN and the 10' #2 ESN, both are superb rods for Euro / Tight Line Nymphing. If you get your set-up just right you can feel the fish take before the line moves, during the Summer months I'm fishing small JIG Nymphs down to size 20. I prefer to fish a full mono-rig. Really easy to balance with the matching ESN Reel so you can fish / high stick all day without any fatigue."

— Andrew S. (5/5)

Sage ESN

"Fantastic Rod very light and sensitive and it exceeded my expectations"

— Ricardo F. (5/5)

ESN 3106-4

"This rod is incredible!!! Light & responsive with surprising power. Great stick for trout both big and small."

— Chris R. (5/5)

Fantastic rod

"Fantastic rod"

— Greg K. (5/5)

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