Multiple Application / Fast Action with true connection through material innovation For most of us, an idyllic day on the water is not when we’re thinking more, butwhen we’re thinking less. Finding that state of fishing in the moment, whereinstinct and experience bring us to an almost zen-like awareness of eachsubtle motion and movement—that’s what R8 CORE is all about. It’s not a race ora competition, but a state we all aim to reach out on the water. With R8 CORE weenhance that two-way connection from hand to fly and back for greater feel, flowand control. This Amplified Two-Way Feedback Loop, due to our new axial fiberformulation, allows you to feel when the power needs to be applied throughout thecast, presentation, and when applying the appropriate pressure to fish - ultimatelygiving you the angler Complete Control. R8 CORE is focused on maximum versatility and applies new revolutionarymaterial technology through our forward-thinking lens of what we’re seeingout on the water, where one rod needs to show even greater range. At its core, the R8 CORE traces a direct lineage to Sage’s multi-application 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. COMPLETE CONTROL Effortless Energy Transfer and More Connected Feel Maximized Versatility & Control Made to Fish, Not Just Cast FEATURES Revolution 8 Technology Silver Pine blank color Slate primary thread 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 Aluminum rod tube with Sage medallion 3wt - 6wt Sustainable Ziricote wood insert with anodized aluminum up-locking reel seat Premium Flor grade snub-nose half-wells cork handle 5wt - 9wt Corrosion resistant anodized aluminum reel seat Premium Flor grade full-wells cork handle with cork/EVA fighting butt Integrated “hidden” reel seat hook keeper Rod Performance Design Thinking At its coreDry Fly: A fast action provides the capability to stay tight to the line and incontrol of the presentation, while the high line speed drives a tight loop thatassists in laser accuracy in technical dry fly situations. With ability to handledry fly lines with long heads, increasing loop control when carrying longlengths and making precise casts to rising fish, all while making it easier toturn over long leaders for technical feeders at range.Nymphing With a sensitive tip section to protect light tippets, a versatilebalance between lifting power and delicacy provides perfect synergyfor nymph fishing. A very effective tool for anglers that fish nymphs andindicators wading or out of a boat. With a combination of power and feel,R8 Core allows for intuitively better cast timing, easier line lifts and sharp,precise mends leading to faster reaction times when setting the hook.Streamers A powerful butt section easily throws a wide rangeof streamers and accommodates a full lineup of sinkingtip lines while also quickly pulling aggressive fish out ofstructure for increased landing success. The powerful buttsection of the R8 CORE provides stability, connectedness,and power to rock and fire those one-shot casts.Maximum controlFeel Greater circumferential strength, an advanced nano-sinteredresin application and a more resilient axial fiber allow us to re-profilethe dimensional taper to get thicker quicker from tip to butt.Flow We’ve increased the purity of graphite in the rod for even morereactivity and sensitivity, resulting in a true two-way connection thatreturns greater feedback from the fly to the hand.Control Rather than dialing up parking lot distance, we’ve slowed itdown to the roots of rhythm and awareness—where you can feel theenergy transfer happening in each moment.Made to fish, not just castMending With feel that extends to the smallest dry flies, R8provides the touch to deliver efficient mends with intentionand precision.Setting From subtle sips to streamer strikes, the amplifiedsensitivity of R8 enables fine nibble feel that triggers instant,instinctual reaction for trout sets or strip sets.Fighting With a fish on, R8’s fusion of stronger backbone yetgreater feel enables you to control your fish, even from toughstructure, with touch and care.Effortless energy transfer and more connected feelTaper More progressive dimensional taper creates both a stronger, stifferbackbone and a more heightened feel all the way to the tip of the rod.Sweet Spot Shifted sweet spot creates a more natural extension of your armand delivers a more efficient transfer of energy resulting in less wasted effort.Feedback Amplified two-way feedback loop due to our new axial fiberformulation allows you to feel when the power needs to be applied throughoutthe cast, presentation and when applying the appropriate pressure to fish. For a review of the 9' 5 weight R8 Core, check out our Blog post on The Fin.
