Sage Classic R8 590-4 - ROD1135

The Sage Classic R8 590-4 is a deliberate departure from the race for faster, stiffer rods, designed instead for the angler who fishes with intention and patience. Built with a smooth, moderate action, this 9-foot 5-weight loads deeply into the blank, offering a soulful, communicative feel that puts a premium on presentation over raw power. It is the ideal tool for technical dry fly fishing and measured casting tempos, allowing you to slow down and truly feel the line, leader, and fly throughout the entire stroke.

While the action is timeless, the performance is entirely modern, utilizing Sage’s proprietary Revolution 8 Technology to solve the common drawback of traditional slow rods: sluggish recovery. The R8 graphite formulation allows this rod to bend deeply for touch but snap back with surprising speed, delivering crisp loops and effortless accuracy at trout-fishing distances. Aesthetically, it pays homage to Sage’s heritage with a "Sage Brown" blank, chestnut wraps, and a stunning extra-figured walnut reel seat insert, paired with a Super-Plus grade snub-nose half-wells grip.

This specific rod is in "Like New" condition and has never been fished, offering a rare chance to own a pristine example of Sage’s latest craftsmanship. At Recast, we believe you shouldn't have to empty your savings to enjoy the finest gear on the water. We have verified this rod to be in perfect, unused condition, ensuring it meets our high standards for integrity and quality.

Step back from the rush and reconnect with the soul of the cast with this exceptional, unused rod.

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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

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