Sold – Sage R8 Core 896-4 - ROD1262

The Sage R8 Core 896-4 fly rod is engineered to deliver ultimate line control and versatility when pursuing big fish on big water. This 8-weight rod features an extra six inches of length over standard models. This added length makes it an excellent choice for mending indicators on large trout rivers, managing heavy lines for steelhead, or pursuing silver salmon. Its fast action offers a unique blend of fish-fighting power and refined feel, allowing you to cast large fly patterns accurately into tight holding water or distant current lines.

Handcrafted in Bainbridge Island, Washington, this fly fishing rod features Sage's proprietary Revolution 8 technology. This advanced formulation utilizes a nano-sintered resin combined with a unique axial carbon fiber pattern to create a blank with remarkable hoop strength and instantaneous energy transfer. For the angler, this engineering means effortless casting tracking, reduced fatigue during a long day on the water, and an unmatched connection to the fly during every phase of the cast.

This preowned Sage flagship rod arrives in Great condition and has been carefully inspected to meet the high quality standards of Recast Fly Fishing. Choosing a used premium rod gives you access to industry-leading performance at a fair price. It allows you to expand your gear lineup while keeping top-tier materials recirculating instead of ending up in a landfill. Like all of our inventory, this rod is backed by a full money-back guarantee so you can shop with total confidence.

Add this high-performance rod to your lineup today and elevate your next big-water adventure.

Free domestic ground shipping. Express shipping available for additional charge.

All gear is carefully inspected and assigned a cosmetic condition rating prior to sale. We do not sell broken or inoperable gear.

For rods, the cosmetic condition ratings are as follows:

Like New

• No nicks or scratches on the rod blank
• No scratches or chipped paint on handle or reel seat
• Completely clean cork with no chips or gouges
• Reel fastener screws and unscrews smoothly
• All guides are intact and firmly attached
• Undamaged ferrule connections

Great

• Minor cosmetic damage including scuffing on rod blank, chipped paint or scratches on metal components
• Intact cork with no chips or gouges
• Reel fastener screws and unscrews smoothly
• All guides are intact and firmly attached
• Undamaged ferrule connections

Good

• Cosmetic only damage (superficial scratches, scuffs, paint chips) to rod blank, cork, metal components
• Reel fastener screws and unscrews smoothly
• All guides are intact and firmly attached
• Undamaged ferrule connections

14-day money back guarantee with free return shipping. $20 restocking fee, with some exceptions. Returns Policy