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PHILOSOPHY

First, it’s important to understand the ethos that has been constant at Sage since the beginning: Perfecting Performance and the emphasis on design and function. The philosophy was simply: specialty product for specialty anglers.
 
Years of fly fishing experience had taught Don that fly rods should never run out of "power." While there might be fishing scenarios where the full power and flex of a fly rod were not utilized by the angler, the best designs were those that always held power in reserve. Hence the name Reserve Power was given to the new style of fly rod Don developed using graphite to create high line speed for extra-long casts or windy conditions. The name was abbreviated to the RP. Released in 1983, this was the first major fly rod series released by Sage, and the RP family, built with Sage’s Graphite II Technology, quickly became the most talked about fly rods in the world.
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    Sage - Spectrum C 5/6

    SPECTRUM C 5/6 The SPECTRUM C features a large arbor with rugged machined die-cast frame and generous concave vented spool. Equipped with the SPECT...

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    Sage - Salt R8 - 9' 12wt

    OVERVIEW Most salt rods are built for pure power and ultimate strength—that is table stakes for the venue and the discipline. With our new R8 graph...

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    Sage - Spectrum LT 5/6

    SPECTRUM LT 5/6 The SPECTRUM LT reel offering brings a sophisticated, high-performance drag system to an ultra light rigid frame. The One Revolutio...

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    Sage - Spectrum C 7/8

    SPECTRUM C 7/8 The SPECTRUM C features a large arbor with rugged machined die-cast frame and generous concave vented spool. Equipped with the SPECT...

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    Sage - ESN Reel 2-5

    ESN STEALTH 2-5 Packed with a suite of specialty features, the ESN reel is designed specifically with the Euro-Nymph angler in mind and is fine tun...

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    Sage - R8 Core - 9' 5wt

    Our Thoughts: The 9' 5wt is the best overall trout rod there is, and the Sage R8 Core's modern-fast action fits that mold perfectly. This rod is pe...

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    Sage - Foundation - 9' 5wt

    OVERVIEW Whether you are a guide on the Madison or exploring your backyard waters, the FOUNDATION series delivers the signature Sage feel. For over...

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    Sage - Spectrum LT 3/4

    SPECTRUM LT 3/4 The SPECTRUM LT reel offering brings a sophisticated, high-performance drag system to an ultra light rigid frame. The One Revolutio...

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    Sage - Arbor XL 6/7/8

    ARBOR XL 6/7/8 The ARBOR XL is built for taming fast fish that are as likely to come straight at you as they are to run away—be it a Henry's Fork r...

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    Sage - Sonic - 9' 6wt

    OVERVIEW Whether laying down dry flies with finesse or delivering streamers to distant reaches, the SONIC family of rods provides uncompromised ver...

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    Sage - R8 Core - 10' 4wt

    Our Thoughts: The 10' 4wt Sage R8 Core is the ideal Colorado nymphing stick. Its longer length allows for high-sticking, easier mending, and perfec...

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    Sage - Igniter - 9' 6wt - Fighting Butt

    OVERVIEW The most demanding conditions require a different kind of tool. Strong head wind? Fish at distance? Bulky rigs? Heavy sink-tips? The IGNIT...

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    Sage - Foundation - 9' 7wt

    FOUNDATION 790-4 Equipped with a high-performance blank (Graphite IIIe), the FOUNDATION has a fast action providing excellent casting power and eff...

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    Sage - Dart - 7'6 3wt

    The small water DART features a short-range fast action for chasing wary trout in still and clear water, close quarters, or obstacle-ridden streams...

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    Sage - R8 Core - 9'6" 6wt

    Our Thoughts: The 9'6" 6wt Sage R8 Core isn't a day-to-day rod for us, but you'll certainly see us throwing it when we're floating a river where n...

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    Sage - Payload - 9'3" 11wt

    (Grains: 420 - 480gr) - Musky flies 12" + - This rod is targeted toward serious musky fisheries and other assorted fisheries involving large predat...

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    Sage - Maverick 9' 11wt

    OVERVIEW A rock-solid go-to saltwater rod. Built with a powerful blank for quick shots and pulling on hard fighting ocean-dwelling gamefish, the MA...

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    Sage - R8 Core - 10' 5wt

    Our Thoughts: The Sage R8 10' 5wt is one of the shop's favorite for nymphing out of boat, whether you're on river or a stillwater. Its longer lengt...

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    Sage - Trout 4/5/6

    TROUT 4/5/6 While honoring our heritage with a full-frame design, narrow profile, and classic styling, the backbone of the TROUT reel is our proven...

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    Sage - Trout 2/3/4

    TROUT 2/3/4 While honoring our heritage with a full-frame design, narrow profile, and classic styling, the backbone of the TROUT reel is our proven...

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    Sage - Spectrum LT 7/8

    SPECTRUM LT 7/8 The SPECTRUM LT reel offering brings a sophisticated, high-performance drag system to an ultra light rigid frame. The One Revolutio...

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    Sage - Spectrum LT 4/5

    SPECTRUM LT 4/5 The SPECTRUM LT reel offering brings a sophisticated, high-performance drag system to an ultra light rigid frame. The One Revolutio...

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    Sage - Spectrum C 3/4

    SPECTRUM C 3/4 The SPECTRUM C features a large arbor with rugged machined die-cast frame and generous concave vented spool. Equipped with the SPECT...

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    Sage - Enforcer 7/8

    ENFORCER 7/8 Sage ENFORCER has been updated and fine-tuned for the power, reliability, and durability needs of the saltwater flats angler. Designed...

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    Sage - Enforcer 9/10

    ENFORCER 9/10 Sage ENFORCER has been updated and fine-tuned for the power, reliability, and durability needs of the saltwater flats angler. Designe...

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    Sage - Foundation Outfit - 9' 6wt

    OVERVIEW Equipped with a high-performance blank (Graphite IIIe), the FOUNDATION has a fast action providing excellent casting power and effortless ...

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    Sage - Arbor XL 4/5/6

    ARBOR XL 4/5/6 The ARBOR XL is built for taming fast fish that are as likely to come straight at you as they are to run away—be it a Henry's Fork r...

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    Sage - Foundation Outfit - 9' 5wt

    OVERVIEW Equipped with a high-performance blank (Graphite IIIe), the FOUNDATION has a fast action providing excellent casting power and effortless ...

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    Sage - Sonic - 9' 7wt

    OVERVIEW Whether laying down dry flies with finesse or delivering streamers to distant reaches, the SONIC family of rods provides uncompromised ver...

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    Sage - Sonic - 9' 5wt

    OVERVIEW Whether laying down dry flies with finesse or delivering streamers to distant reaches, the SONIC family of rods provides uncompromised ver...

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    Sage - Sonic - 9' 4wt

    OVERVIEW Whether laying down dry flies with finesse or delivering streamers to distant reaches, the SONIC family of rods provides uncompromised ver...

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    Sage - Sense 10' 3wt

    OVERVIEW The SENSE is designed specifically for the European Style Nymphing angler, with a rod that combines Euro Nymphing specific action, optimiz...

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    Sage - Salt R8 - 9' 6wt

    OVERVIEW Most salt rods are built for pure power and ultimate strength—that is table stakes for the venue and the discipline. With our new R8 graph...

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    Sage - Salt R8 - 9' 9wt

    OVERVIEW Most salt rods are built for pure power and ultimate strength—that is table stakes for the venue and the discipline. With our new R8 graph...

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    Sage - Salt R8 - 9' 8wt

    OVERVIEW Most salt rods are built for pure power and ultimate strength—that is table stakes for the venue and the discipline. With our new R8 graph...

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    Sage - Salt R8 9' 7wt

    OVERVIEW Most salt rods are built for pure power and ultimate strength—that is table stakes for the venue and the discipline. With our new R8 graph...

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    Sage - Salt R8 - 8'6" 15wt

    OVERVIEW Most salt rods are built for pure power and ultimate strength—that is table stakes for the venue and the discipline. With our new R8 graph...

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    Sage - Salt R8 - 9' 11wt

    OVERVIEW Most salt rods are built for pure power and ultimate strength—that is table stakes for the venue and the discipline. With our new R8 graph...

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    Sage - Salt R8 - 9' 10wt

    OVERVIEW Most salt rods are built for pure power and ultimate strength—that is table stakes for the venue and the discipline. With our new R8 graph...

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    Sage - R8 Core - 9' 6wt FB

    Our Thoughts: The 9' 6wt Sage R8 Core is one of the shop's favorite heavy do-all rod. This rod can handle the biggest of hoppers, heavier nymph rig...

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    Sage - R8 Core - 10' 6wt

    Our Thoughts:  A 10' 6wt in our eyes is the best overall rod for stillwater fishing and the Sage R8 Core is a great tool for the job. Stillwater ro...

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    Sage - R8 Core - 9' 7wt

    Our Thoughts: The Sage R8 Core 9' 7wt is one of our go-to rods on a day-to-day basis. The action this rod provides is perfect for handling big arti...

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    Sage - R8 Core - 9'6" 5wt

    Our Thoughts: The 9'6" 5wt Sage R8 Core is the ideal rod for someone who's looking for a do-all rod, but who primarily nymph fishes. The rod is lon...

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    Sage - R8 Core - 8'6" 4wt

    Our Thoughts: The 8'6" 4wt Sage R8 Core is the perfect dry fly rod when delicate presentations are required. This rod has the ability to protect li...

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    Sage - R8 Core - 9' 4wt

    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 ...

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    Sage - Payload - 8'9 6wt

    OVERVIEW Big fish, big fly. While not always the case, this rule does ring true for many warmwater and saltwater fisheries with anglers casting lar...

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    Sage - Payload - 8'9 7wt

    OVERVIEW Big fish, big fly. While not always the case, this rule does ring true for many warmwater and saltwater fisheries with anglers casting lar...

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    Sage - Payload - 8'9 8wt

    OVERVIEW Big fish, big fly. While not always the case, this rule does ring true for many warmwater and saltwater fisheries with anglers casting lar...

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    Current price $675.00