Humankind was born to explore. Where do rivers lead? How far can the oceans carry us? What lies beyond the horizon when we cast our eyes – and flies – into the unknown? The same spirit drives innovation at Sage. We push boundaries to find answers that deliver performance. Enter the POWER R8.
Made to make fast more finesse-able, designed to cruise at the line speeds necessary for into-the-backing-knot shots, and built with the kind of R8-exclusive reserve power that handles the heaviest heads and rigs, POWER R8 gives you the keys to explore the inconceivable. It’s your ticket to chase what others might call unreachable.
The newest addition to the R8 family, POWER R8 expands on the series’ trademark versatility with a surge of velocity- perfect for commanding control and distance in the most technical conditions. Like every rod in the R8 lineage, POWER R8 is shaped by evolving challenges and real-world demands. But with its ultrafast action, POWER R8 adds another gear – taking over where moderate, fast, and some salt-specific actions max out.
590-4 and 690-4
Extra-Figured Walnut Insert with Anodized Aluminum
Up-Locking Reel Seat with Indexed Slide Band
Premium Flor Grade Snub-Nose Half-Wells Cork Handle
690-4FB and 696-4FB
Anodized Aluminum Reel Seat with Hidden Hook Keeper and
Indexed Slide Band
Premium Flor Grade Slim Full-Wells Cork Handle
790-4, 7100-4, 890-4, and 990-4
Anodized Aluminum Reel Seat with Hidden Hook Keeper and
Indexed Slide Band
Premium Flor Grade Full-Wells Cork Handle
THE NEW BALANCE OF POWER
When it comes to blending quick recovery, ample reserve power, and ultra-fast performance – POWER R8 takes the foot off the brakes. Lift lines at distance, cut through ripping conditions, increase range, and mobilize heavy rigs and supersize flies with minimal effort and maximum punch.
R8 PERFORMANCE+
Sage’s advanced R8 Technology is the driver behind rod actions tuned for maximum on-water versatility, creating an intuitive connection between the angler and the angling at hand. POWER R8 rods translate those signature attributes into an ultra-fast action stick made for increased line speed capabilities and control, giving you an edge when matching rise cadences, executing drifts, and casting in gusty conditions.
TRIMMED TO WIN
POWER R8’s Hot Rod Red colorway speaks to the ultra-fast action and high-performance qualities of the rod. Blanks are trimmed with sleek black-and-granite accents and a custom anodized reel seat with indexed slide band for easy alignment and installation of the reel. Both 590-4 and 690-4 models feature extra-figured walnut wood inserts and a hook keeper above the cork. All other models are fitted with saltwater ready anodized aluminum reel seats with built in hook keepers and a new cork/EVA fighting butt shape for added comfort and control.
R8 TECHNOLOGY
New Axial Fiber Formulation
Advanced nano-sintered resin application and a more resilient axial fiber allow us to re-profile the dimensional taper to get thicker quicker from tip to butt – resulting in better energy transfer and greater feel. Simply put – a better and more efficient “wiring” of energy.
EFFORTLESS ENERGY TRANSFER
Elongated energy transfer shifts the sweet spot closer to the hand creating a more natural extension of your arm for greater range, quicker reactivity and less wasted effort.
New circumferential hoop fiber
Advanced hoop fibers hold blank in optimal cylindrical shape creating greater circumferential strength – continuously maintaining inherent taper profile while actively engaged or under tension.
MADE IN THE USA
We’re not a big faceless factory, but rather a workplace of craftspeople who design and build the world’s best fly rods and reels using our hands and hearts. We do it by sharing ideas and always asking the next question to find what can be done to make this better. Our rods are built one at time right here on Bainbridge Island, WA, following hundreds of meticulous steps and passing through 23 sets of hands. We’re out there fishing the same places in the same unforgiving conditions that you are. Craftsmanship is applied experience. Lifetimes of it.
