The Heavy-Duty Precision Tool. Ultimate Control for Big Game and High Winds.

If you are looking to Trade Up to a rod that combines the raw power of a 9-weight with the sensitive feel of a much lighter stick, the Sage R8 Core 990-4 is the industry benchmark. While it retails for $1,100.00 new, this "Excellent Condition" model provides a connected, intuitive casting experience that allows you to feel exactly when the rod loads, making it easier to deliver heavy flies with surgical accuracy.

Why You Need This Rod

The 9' 9-weight is a powerhouse built for Striped Bass, Salmon, and Steelhead, as well as tropical targets like Permit and Baby Tarpon. Using Revolution 8 (R8) Technology, Sage has created a blank that offers increased axial resilience and hoop strength. This means you have more "pulling power" to land fish quickly and more "mending control" when dealing with complex currents. It is designed to be a "fast action" rod that doesn't feel like a stiff board, giving you the feedback needed to make split-second adjustments during the cast

• Condition: Excellent (Pristine; used with extreme care).

• Model: 990-4 (9'0", 9wt, 4-piece).

• Technology: R8 axial fiber formulation for a more "connected" feel.

• Blank Color: Silver Pine with Slate primary thread wraps.

• Guides: Fuji ceramic stripper guides and hard chromed snake guides.

• Handle: Premium Flor-grade full-wells cork with a cork/EVA fighting butt.

• Reel Seat: Corrosion-resistant gunmetal anodized aluminum.

• Weight: 3 13/16 oz.

Condition Note: This rod is in Excellent Condition. The blank is clean and free of scratches, the guides are perfectly aligned, and the Flor-grade cork shows minimal signs of handling. It includes the original black rod bag and the premium aluminum Sage rod tube.