SAGE R8 SALT 1190-4 FLY ROD COMBO : 11WT 9'0"
Sage R8 Salt 1190-4 fly rod combos include the Salt R8 fly rod, Sage Enforcer 11/12 fly reel, loaded with RIO Elite Flats Pro fly line, premium braided 68lb backing, and RIO saltwater leader. All Sage R8 Salt combos include the Sage R8 rod tube, rod sock, lifetime warranty, and are professionally rigged and ready to fish.
SAGE R8 SALT 1190-4 FLY ROD
R8 Salt is the new flagship saltwater fly rod series from Sage, built on their first new graphite technology in over 20 years, to deliver the ultimate saltwater casting performance for anglers of all experience levels. The all-new Revolution 8 Axial Fiber Formation technology transfers energy more efficiently, delivering a powerful fast action, without sacrificing responsiveness and feel. Sage R8 Salt fly rods feature a larger sweet spot with an intuitive feel, so any angler can make quick, accurate shots, then pick up and redirect second shots. These rods fish as well as they cast, with unique saltwater tapers and powerful lower sections for improved fish fighting and lifting power.
R8 Salt is the next generation of the legendary Salt HD, one of the finest saltwater rods ever produced, and the performance difference is notable. The new R8 Salt rods don’t feel stiff for a rod this fast and are lightweight enough to cast all day without fatigue. The biggest difference is R8 Salt makes short work of punching flies into the wind and the providing incredible feel when the entire rod loads down to the stout butt section.
The Sage R8 Salt 1190-4 fly rod is considered the ultimate tarpon rod, with a lighter swing weight to cast all day without fatique. Anglers often reach for an 11wt, instead of a 12wt, for just this reason. The R8 Salt 11wt may also be the perfect musky rod, with a powerful tip section to throw laser loops and deliver bulky flies straight to their target. The freshwater/saltwater crossover capabilities of the R8 Salt 1190-4 excel at a wide range of fishing scenarios, making it one of the most versatile 11wts on the market.
ROD FEATURES:
- Revolution 8 Technology
- Tempest Blue blank color
- Slate primary thread wraps with graduated White and Grey trim
- Premium Flor Grade Cork Handle w/EVA Butt
- Black rod bag with new cord lock
- Aluminium rod tube with Sage medallion
- Sage Lifetime Warranty
SAGE ENFORCER 11/12 FLY REEL
Born of the performance of our renowned THERMO big game bluewater reels, the Sage ENFORCER has been updated and fine-tuned for the power, reliability, and durability needs of the saltwater flats angler. Designed with peak performance in mind, the ENFORCER offers everything the flats angler needs in a reel, whether taming the explosive runs of double-digit Bonefish or putting the brakes on the freight train pull of triple-digit tarpon. Simply put, this is the ultimate saltwater reel for flats and heavy-duty fly-fishing applications.
From the first time an angler stepped onto the flats with a fly rod, it’s been well known that reels can take a beating in this environment; sand, wind, and salt love nothing more than finding a cozy spot inside a saltwater reel. The ENFORCER is more durable than any of our saltwater flats reels, with larger drag discs to better disperse pressure and maintain the consistency of the power band throughout the fight by stabilizing inherent stopping strength. An all-new reel foot design with radiused corners prevents abrasion to leaders wrapped around the reel foot for storage—or in the unfortunate, but inevitable, moments when the line wraps around the foot in the initial chaos of the hookup.
REEL FEATURES:
- Ultra-Robust SCS Drag
- One Revolution Drag Knob with numbered settings
- Radius cornered reel foot to prevent line/leader abasion
- Large arbor for fast line pick-up
- Concave, ported arbor for greater strength and capacity
- Large diameter ergonomic handle
- Quick-change spool mechanism
- Fully machined 60-6`-T6 aerospace grade aluminum
RIO ELITE FLATS PRO FLY LINE
RIO's Eilte Flats Pro saltwater fly line is designed for anglers hitting tropical flats in search of bonefish, permit and tarpon. The line is built on RIO's new DirectCore and Slickcast coating, a proprietary low-memory, low-stretch monofilament core that retains its stiffness in tropical heat, yet lies straight on the water without curl or retraction. The core, which has 30% less stretch than regular tropical saltwater fly lines, casts further, ensures solid strip sets, and shortens fight times. The Slickcast creates the slickest, most durable coating on the market-producing the least amount of friction ever measured on a fly line.
RIO Flats Pro lines incorporate the SureFire triple color, distance-marking design that takes the guesswork out of accuracy and distance control, allowing anglers to make higher percentage shots to cruising targets. The DirectCore Flats Pro line is available in floating models and a clear tip "StealthTip" option that features a full-float head with six feet of clear intermediate at the tip. This nearly invisible front section allows for shorter leaders and easier, more accurate casts, while the increased density provides greater wind penetration.
LINE FEATURES:
- Aggressive front taper loads rods quickly, shreds the wind, and throws stable tight loops
- Slickcast - The slickest and most durable coating.
- Easy annealing, low memory core that lays perfectly straight on the water
- Low stretch DirectCore Technology casts further and provides solid strip set
- Mid-length head and long rear taper for tight loops and complete line control
- High floating running line makes picking up line and casting easier
- Welded front and back loops for fast, easy rigging changes