SAGE SALT R8 Salt R8

Saltwater fishing is fast developing and the pressure is strong. Change is always coming. From wind, weather, and tides to spooky fish, seasonal shifts, and salt-clad guides. Tournaments and grand slam flats, legendary bonefish targeted from the lodge, redfish quietly targeted from the beach. It's a game played everywhere and under the rules of the spot. With sight fishing, every second counts. You need to put it on one shot. If you keep making false casts, your chances are already far away...





Sight fishing in saltwater requires different tools than you would normally use in a trout stream. A rod that can be loaded quickly and as desired, with a sweet spot that feels more intuitive. More strength for landing fish quickly and more touch for accurate short shots. More durable rod developed to withstand long runs and use in remote areas where rod breakage can be fatal. The tapered section is precision engineered to present the fly in the right place and at the right time.





But few salt rods, especially heavyweights, realize the importance of feel for delicate touch shots and precise presentation. Creating a taper that took advantage of this feel was time consuming anyway. So our rod designers spent a lot of time in the birthplace of saltwater fly fishing, working directly with experienced guides to discover the right profile and fiber formulation for strength, delicate touch presentation, and a more intuitive sweet spot. Gone are the days of sacrificing feel and touch with a saltwater rod, as long as you have the SALT R8.







25% more strength per hoge rod - greater pulling force means faster water landings and less stress on sensitive ecosystems.


hoge saltwater-specific guide set
. Corrosion-resistant Fuji K guides - angled shape prevents snagging and tangling during fighting Oversized chrome snake guides and tip tops allow for easy passage of large slatwater knots.




The new reel is designed to be used in a wide variety of fishing conditions.

-Revolution 8 technology



-Premium floral grade cork
-White and gray trim -Premium floral grade cork
-Black rod bag with cord lock
-Premium flor grade cork handle w/EVA butt
-Faster, easier, cleaner storage.
-Aluminum rod tube with Sage medallion