Sage R8 Core 9&
Sage R8 Core 9&
Sage R8 Core 9&
Sage R8 Core 9&
Sage R8 Core 9&
Sage R8 Core 9&

Sage R8 Core 9' 7wt Fly Rod (Trade Up)

$1,100.00 $799.00
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Flagship All-Around Power. Revolutionary Feel with Effortless Energy Transfer

The Sage R8 Core is purpose-built to maximize versatility across every fishing scenario. This 9' 7-weight model is a high-performance workhorse designed to handle everything from heavy sinking lines and massive streamer rigs to windy coastal flats and summer steelhead. Built with Sage's proprietary Revolution 8 resin and graphite matrix, the R8 Core delivers a fast-action taper that allows you to feel the rod load deeply while maintaining incredible line speed, tight loops, and precise tracking.

Why You Need This Rod

The R8 Core is built for the angler who demands one flagship rod capable of doing it all without feeling rigid or lifeless. In a 7-weight configuration, this rod serves as the ultimate multi-tool for streamer enthusiasts, light saltwater flats anglers targeting redfish or bonefish, and migratory fishers on Great Lakes or Pacific Northwest waters. Revolution 8 technology increases axial fiber density, giving you maximum energy transfer with less effort, better mend control, and remarkable fish-fighting leverage deep in the butt section.

The Technical Specs

  • Action: Fast (Progressive).
  • Blank Material: Revolution 8 Technology.
  • Guides: Fuji ceramic stripping guides and hard chrome snake guides.
  • Reel Seat: Matte black anodized aluminum with double uplocking rings.
  • Manufacturing: Handcrafted in Bainbridge Island, Washington, USA.
  • Storage: Original Sage aluminum tube and protective cloth sock.

Condition Note

This rod is in Excellent Condition. It has been meticulously cared for and displays virtually no signs of use. The cork grip and fighting butt are clean and firm, while the dark charcoal blank finish is completely free of scuffs, scratches, or boat rash. The Fuji ceramic stripper guides and hard chrome snake guides are perfectly aligned, and the matte black anodized aluminum reel seat operates flawlessly. It has been fully cleaned, inspected, and is 100% structurally sound. Includes the original aluminum protective tube and cloth soc