Sage R8 Core 9' 4wt Fly Rod

Our Thoughts:

The 9' 4wt Sage R8 Core in our eyes is a great lighter do-all rod. The rod does a fantastic job at presenting dry flies, light nymph rigs associated with our winter fishing, as well covering all bases for smaller alpine lakes. This blank offers a more modern-fast action, which is somewhere between a medium-fast and fast. We find that this action of rod is the best type for a do-all rod.

Here's What Sage Has To Say:

R8 Core is focused on maximum versatility and applies new revolutionary R8 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 / fast action 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. Coming in a range from 3wt to 9wt, with a variety of lengths from 8'6" to 10'0", there's sure to be a model to fit the core needs of every freshwater angler.

A light and versatile trout rod, the 490-4 offers great line control without compromising accuracy. Best for dry flies and smaller nymphs.