SAGE Fly Rods & ReelsSAGE is not an anonymous corporation. Rather, SAGE is a place where highly skilled and talented people work together to design and build the world's finest fly rods and fly reels. SAGE employees do it with their hands and their hearts. They share their ideas and are always looking for further improvements. All SAGE fly rods are made by hand on Bainbridge Island (USA). Hundreds of steps are required during production and each rod passes through the hands of 23 people. SAGE fishes the same places and waters as you do. SAGE has to contend with the same tough conditions on the river, on the flat or on the coast as you do. All your experience on the water is incorporated into SAGE products - and has been for many generations.

Classic 6-panel design baseball cap from SAGE with logo patch on front and adjustabe backstrap. size: adjustable backstrap - one size fits most shell: 100% cotton colour: olive

MORE FIGHT, MORE TOUCH - The 990-4 SALT R8 as a limited "Rod of the Year 2023" Edition. Most salt rods are built for pure power and ultimate strength—that is table stakes for the venue and the discipline. With SAGEs new R8 graphite, adding 25% more strength-per-weight was the easy part—a simple function of material advancement—but one that also increased the fight in the rod even down to our six-weight. SAGE increased the pure pulling power without the need to add more material, fillers or reinforcement. The outcome is simple, providing the ability for faster landing times and reducing fish stress and catch-and-release pressure on ever so delicate ecosystems. More strength and fight were an obvious upgrade, yet few salt rods, especially in the heavier weights, achieve the importance of feel for fine touch shots and precise presentations. Shaping a taper that brought this increased touch into the equation took more time. Yet after a long residence in the birthplace of saltwater fly fishing, and working directly with the experienced guides there, our rod designers found the right profile and fiber alignment that delivered strength, fine touch presentation, and a more intuitive sweet spot to a class of rods that have long had a reputation as unwieldy, unforgiving and difficult. With the SALT R8, gone are the days of sacrificing the feel and touch in your saltwater rod. Whether maximizing your limited shots for Tarpon or blocking the right moon cycle for a Permit trip—or just delivering a quick, confident cast through wind at distance—saltwater is a game where patience and urgency are equally critical to maximizing opportunity. Whether on idyllic flats, coastal beaches or backcountry mangroves, you need faith—in your cast, your reaction time and your choice of rod. While saltwater locales often move slower, the fishing is faster, the pressure more intense and the variables more variable. From wind, weather and tides to spooky fish, seasonal migrations and salty guides, it’s a different game with a different set of rules in venues that range from tournaments and Grand Slam flats to legendary bonefish lodges and hushed redfish beaches. The shots are fewer, the stakes are higher and seconds matter in sight fishing. By the third false cast, your time—at least for that fish—has passed. But more than just delivering a fly on demand, saltwater sight fisheries necessitate a different tool than what works for your standard trout stream. A rod that loads quickly and predictably, a sweet spot more intuitive to feel. More strength to land fish quicker and more touch for precision short shots. A more durable rod that is built to survive both long skiff runs and remote destinations - where broken rods are absolutely heartbreaking. A precisely honed taper that will ensure your fly is presented in the right place at the right time. For Sage, having Revolution 8 technology in hand meant now was the time to shape a dramatic advancement in saltwater rods that spoke to these truths right from the heart and birthplace of the discipline. Welcome to the SALT R8 — More Fight, More Touch. Features: Revolution 8 Technology Tempest Blue blank color Slate primary thread wraps with graduated White and Grey trim Titanium Fuji K-Guide ceramic stripper guides with oversized hard chromed snake guides and tip-top Laser etched line weight on slide band Black rod bag with new quick-tie cord lock for faster, easier, and cleaner storage Aluminum rod tube with Sage medallion Premium Flor grade full-wells cork handle with EVA fighting butt Heavy-Duty anodized aluminum up-locking reel seat with Integrated hidden hook keeper in reel seat Technical Details: Line size: 9 Length: 9'0" (275 cm) Handle: Full-Wells wth Eva Fighting Butt Parts: 4-geteilte Fliegenrute Tube-Length: 77 cm Weight: 115 g Special Edition with "Rod of the Year 2023" printed on the blank Through the following Link you'll find all other SAGE R8 Saltwater Fly Rods: SALT R8 series

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 rainbow, a South Andros bonefish, a chrome bright Bristol Bay silver, or anything in between. These technical reels feature an all-new extra-large arbor for ultra-fast line retrieval and a narrow spool that makes level-winding effortless. For those looking to gain every advantage in the most critical of situations, the ARBOR XL is almost like cheating. Extra-Large diameter frame for 15% faster line pickup Narrow spool for intuitive level-winding Ultra sleek and lightweight for its size   Available sizes: Model Spool Ø diameter Spool width Weight Capacity 4/5/6 Ø 10,4 cm 2,0 cm 132 g WF6 + 100yds/20lb 6/7/8 Ø 11,4 cm 2,3 cm 185 g WF8 + 200yds/20lb   Details SCS Drag One Revolution Drag Knob with 20 numbers and 39 detented settings Ultra-Large arbor for the fastest line pick-up Narrow spool for intuitive level-winding Concave, ported arbor for greater strength and capacity Fully machined 6061-T6 aerospace grade aluminum Cold forged and tempered for superior strength and rigidity Hard anodized for surface protection and corrosion resistance Ergonomic handle Easy conversion from left- to right-hand retrieve Neoprene and embroidered ballistic nylon reel case Color: tempest blue