Check out our blog post on the R8 Core with line recommendations - Sage R8 Core Review and Line Recommendations. Sage R8 Core Fly Rods feature the latest blank technology from Sage. The result is a smooth casting fishing tool. The new blank material transfers energy effortlessly enhancing the feel of the cast regardless of the distance of the cast. Anglers of all skill levels will benefit from the enhanced feel and fishing capabilities of the R8 core fly rods. Complete Control Effortless Energy Transfer and More Connected Feel Maximized Versatility & Control Made to Fish, Not Just Cast Sage R8 Core Features Revolution 8 Technology Silver Pine blank color Dark Olive primary tread wraps with graduated White and Grey trim Fuji ceramic stripper guides with hard chromed snake guides and tip-top Black rod bag with new cord lock for quicker, easier, and cleaner storage Aluminium rod tube with Sage medallion 3wt - 6wt Sustainable Ziricote wood insert with anodized aluminum up-locking reel seat Super Plus snub-nose half-wells cork handle 5wt - 9wt Corrosion-resistant anodized aluminum reel seat Super Plus full-wells cork handle with cork/EVA fighting butt Integrated “hidden” reel seat hook keeper Sage R8 Core Models 390-4 486-4 490-4 4100-4 586-4 590-4 596-4FB 5100-4FB 690-4 690-4FB 696-4FB 6100-4FB 790-4 796-4 7100-4 890-4 896-4 8100-4 990-4
